PWS-Towed Cannon Artillery Expert Services.pdf

JAN 25

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Towed Cannon Platform Army Capability Manager Division Artillery Formations

December 2024

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 for expert services to support the U.S. Army Capability Manager Division Artillery Formations (ACM DIVARTY).

1.2 Background:

The ACM DIVARTY has the requirement to support modernization and lifecycle management of the M777A2 and M119A2/A3 Towed Artillery systems and supporting Field artillery cannon ammunition in the and development, testing and fielding. ACM DIVARTY is required to support modernization and lifecycle management of the Improved Positioning Azimuth Determination System GPS Aided (IPADS-G) Survey Systems and its projected replacement system, the Location Azimuth Determining System (LADS). This effort requires personnel with the skill set of a senior field artilleryman and capability developer to work with materiel developers, operational units, other Army Capability Managers, Test Officers and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQ DA) Staff to ensure these cannon systems meet user requirements and provide needed capabilities across the force.

1.3 Scope:

1.3.1 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT) / Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT):

The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The contractor shall provide one (1) qualified expert to provide cannon artillery operational, acquisition, and development expertise in support of towed cannon system modernization, fielding, and life cycle management and Mobile Howitzer development, testing, fielding and modernization; to include lifecycle management of the IPADS-G Survey Systems and its projected replacement system, the LADS. This effort will require the ability to: understand and capture user needs and requirements; develop new Mobile Howitzer tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP); ensure that information is properly and accurately included in relevant Field Artillery manuals and doctrine; maintain a monthly status of Towed Artillery systems, Mobile Howitzer and IPADS-G Survey Systems status including ongoing testing/assessments, fielding, system modifications, platform software changes, and feedback from institutional and operational users; develop briefings and communications in support of specific cannon system user positions on key development decisions; provide subject matter expertise in key integrated product team venues and test events; support integration of future capabilities on current platforms: analyze current gaps and provide subject matter expertise in the development of future Towed Artillery system requirements.

The Cannon Artillery analyst provides ACM DIVARTY with otherwise unavailable senior IBCT/SBCT and Mobile Howitzer artillery subject matter expertise, and capability developer experience in support of the modernization and lifecycle management of the M777A2 and M119A2/A3 Towed Artillery systems and development, testing and potentially fielding of a Mobile Howitzer. Additionally supports modernization and life cycle support for the IPADS-G Survey Systems and its projected replacement system, the LADS. ACM DIVARTY requires this capability in order to meet its responsibilities as the user representative for these artillery systems and DOTMLPF integrator for the Field Artillery (FA) Cannon Battalions within the Infantry and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT and SBCT) per the ACM DIVARTY Charter.

1.4 Objectives:

• Provide Field Artillery cannon expertise in IBCT, SBCT, and assist in the integration and development of DOTMLPF impacts

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 10 days after date of contract award. (Deliverable #001).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 20 days. 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 30 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:

(a) 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;

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

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

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

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 Reserved

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 48 working hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within three working days. (Deliverable #002).

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 work day 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.

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

1.5.3.2 Reserved

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 0730- 1630, 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 Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday. The Government facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0730-1630 Monday through Friday. The facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Reserved

1.5.5 Training Holidays: AFC & FCoE have historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to government operated facilities and be prohibitive to normal work. The contractor may employ tele-work on Training Holidays.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at a Government Facility:

U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, OK Fires Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (FCDID) Concepts Development Division Located At Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600, Bldg 700 (Knox Hall)

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 (Deliverable #003).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 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with 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 Reserved

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the installation/facility access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within three days. (Deliverable #004).

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation/facility access passes and return them to the issuing office within three days. (Deliverable #004).

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC): 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 with three working days after award (Deliverable #005). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5.

1.6.4 Reserved

1.6.4.1 Reserved

1.6.4.2 Reserved

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. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.7 Reserved

1.8 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.

1.8.1 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.

1.9 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.

1.10 Reserved

1.11 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.

1.12.1 Contractor workspace (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. 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 company name.

1.12.2 Reserved

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel to CONUS locations during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, learning events, and training.

The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization 15 calendar days prior to scheduled travel. The Contractor will provide an estimated cost of the travel within 5 working days after notification that travel is required. (Deliverable #006).

1.14 Reserved

1.15 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.

1.16 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.

1.17 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.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than one working day (Deliverable #004) prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.19 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 (Deliverable #014}).

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.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the seven (7) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and safety standards, including Army Regulation 385-10 – The Army Safety Program. Contractor shall protect all Government property within the contract work area. Contractor shall report and investigate all mishaps (including near mishaps) and submit a report on every mishap to the COR within five

(5) working days of mishap. (Deliverable #009). Contractor shall ensure that subcontractors comply with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) requirements and are informed of all SOH hazards, precautions and procedures.

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

1.21.1.1. 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.

1.21.1.2. 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.

1.21.1.3. 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.

1.21.1.4. 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.

1.21.1.5. 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.

1.21.1.6. 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.

1.21.1.7. 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.

1.21.1.8. 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.

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

1.22 Environmental Compliance: RESERVED

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

1.23.1 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 30 calendar days (Deliverable #010) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or within 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training (Deliverable #007) every twelve (12) months.

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.

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar of employment under this contract (Deliverable #010). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within two working days after completion of the training (Deliverable #010). OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months (Deliverable #010). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within two working days after completion of the training (Deliverable #010).

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.

1.23.3 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete iWatch training by watching the video at this link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/HQDA-PMG- ATEP/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FHQDA%2DPMG%2DATEP%2FiWatch%20A rmy%2FProducts%2FVideos%2FiWATCH%20Army%20PSA%20%282023%29%2FiWATCH %20Army%20%2D%20Overarching%20Video%20%282023%29%2Emp4&nav=eyJyZWZlcnJ hbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJT https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ aGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsT W9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarC opied%2Eview%2E84c37ec9%2D249f%2D4224%2Dad1a%2De30e1d46188d

1.23.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training:

1.23.4.1 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training within one working day (Deliverable #010) after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or one working day after employment of new personnel. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within one working day after completion of the training (Deliverable #010).

1.23.4.2 Reserved

1.23.4.3 All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, performing services under this contract with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), (requires CAC to access. Verification of registration shall be provided to the COR within three working days after registration.

(Deliverable #010). Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every twelve (12) months (Deliverable #010). Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within three working days after completion of the training (Deliverable #010).

1.23.5 Reserved

1.24 RESERVED

1.25 Notice to Proceed: The notice to proceed will be provided as indicated below.

☐The date of the letter transmitting the contract will constitute the date of the notice to proceed

1.26 RESERVED

1.27 Government Property and Services: Refer to Part 3 of this PWS for Government property (GP) for this contract.

1.28 RESERVED

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.

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.

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.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AE Army in Europe AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AHA Activity Hazard Analysis AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Anti-terrorism ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System CAC Common Access Card CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFE Conventional Forces Europe CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DoD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FRG Federal Republic of Germany GFP Government Furnished Property HLO High Level Objective HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IA Information Awareness IAC Installation Access Control IACO Installation Access Control Office ID Identification IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate IT Information Technology JTR Joint Travel Regulation JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security PA Property Administrator PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RA Requiring Activity RCO Regional Contracting Office SIGE Safety and Health Protection Plan TE Technical Exhibit USAG United States Army Garrison USAREUR United States Army Europe UOM Unit of Measure

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 RESERVED

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide necessary workspace, desk space for the Contractors to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, storage rooms, etc. Government Furnished Facilities (GFF). The contractor shall be provided access to GFF at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

3.3 Utilities: RESERVED

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide a computer, monitors, and incidental computer accessories for the contractor personnel as a means to accomplish the requirements of the tasks in the PWS. This may include a laptop that can be used while traveling or tele-working.

All Government provided equipment provided to the contractor shall be returned to the Government within two working days for periodic inventory, software updates, or the request of the COR, and upon completion of this Task Order.

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: RESERVED

3.6 Materials: The Government will provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Local Instructions, Policies, and examples for the development of concept documents and force design products.

3.7 Training: The Government will provide the following training: AT Level 1, OPSEC, Information Assurance, Security related training, Requirements Management training (to include the Capability Development Course via local in person training), Data Literacy training.

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC through the Mission Partner Identity, Credential, and Access Management (MP ICAM) Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor (MPAS). Contractors shall follow MP ICAM instructions for starting and obtaining a CAC.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: RESERVED

4.2 Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a Secret facility clearance from the Defense Security Service IAW DoD 5220.22-M, 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 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 Materials: RESERVED

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: RESERVED

4.5 Background Checks): RESERVED

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for analytical support to ACM DIVARTY for the Fires warfighting function, support to DOTMLPF-P integration efforts, support to Program Objective Memorandum (POM) reviews, and warfighter support. The outcomes include: written reports of key events and meetings; input on key programmed decisions and modernization efforts; support as a Fires Warfighting Function Subject Matter Expert (SME) at learning events; and DOTMLPF-P Integration actions which include coordination of DOTMLPF-P efforts, management of DOTMLPF-P databases, and efforts in support of the annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) reviews.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Towed Cannon Artillery Analyst - The Contractors shall coordinate with the COR and perform the following tasks in completing this work:

5.2.1.1 The Contractor shall capture, document, and analyze user required capabilities and capability gaps for input into Initial Capability Production Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Army Capabilities Integration Development System (ACIDS) and/or other required Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents used in the development of future cannon artillery and survey system requirements or other DOTMLPF solutions including the integration of future capabilities on current platforms. This documentation will be provided to the COR using standard Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.

5.2.1.2 The Contractor shall review, analyze, and evaluate Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey System capabilities and any associated changes; provide subject matter expertise in related integrated product team venues, design reviews, and test events; develop briefings and communications in support of specific user positions on key development decisions or program compliance with current requirements, acquisition regulations and policies. As appropriate, the Contactor shall coordinate and staff potential system improvements/upgrades with the appropriate materiel developer, Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) and the Army staff. The contractor shall update Towed, Mobile Howitzer, and Survey System performance and requirements related documents to include Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile (OMS/MP) and Manpower Estimate Report (MER).

5.2.1.3 The Contractor shall develop/update Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey System tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); ensure that information is prepared for inclusion in relevant Field Artillery manuals and doctrine. The Contractor shall review applicable Field Artillery manuals and work with 13B Life Cycle Manager Point of Contact (POC) within the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD) to develop needed updates to reflect the addition of the new or changing Towed, Mobile Howitzer, and Survey System capabilities.

5.2.1.4 The Contractor shall coordinate and track Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey System software updates including those requiring integration with command and control software.

5.2.1.5 The Contractor shall work with appropriate POCs within DOTD and the Simulations Center to ensure systems and non-system Training Aides, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) will accurately replicate current and future Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey System technology capabilities.

5.2.1.6 The Contractor shall develop proposed future concepts and studies for Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems related technologies; to include attending support tests, experiments or exercises, involving Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems in order to provide subject matter expertise, input and capture/document results that impact the Soldier and FA organizations.

5.2.1.7 The Contractor shall track changes to the Army force structure and provide input into applicable Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), Army Acquisition Objectives (AAO), and Force Design Updates (FDU) affecting Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems.

5.2.1.8 The Contractor shall develop and provide a monthly status report for use by ACM, F-CDID, and Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) leadership. The status report will include the status of ongoing system production/ fielding’s, testing, system modifications/ improvements, input from institutional and operational units, critical maintenance issues, and key future activities as appropriate to include force structures and any activities in support of the ACM.

5.2.1.9 The Contractor shall prepare/update Towed and Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems briefings, fact sheets, talking/decision papers as required. The Contractor shall present briefings to foreign and US groups and delegations as required.

5.2.1.10 The contractor shall provide Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems related input to the COR in support of the annual history.

5.2.1.11 The contractor shall prepare/update/submit weekly significant activity reports (i.e.

update weekly staff call notes/briefings/calendars) and executive summaries (EXSUM) of key Towed, Mobile Howitzer and Survey Systems as required.

5.3 Service Contract Reporting

5.3.1 System for Award Management (SAM) Service Contract Report (SCR): The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Army via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields through the following web address: www.sam.gov. Reporting inputs will be for the labor http://www.sam.gov/ executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking “View Assistance for SAM.gov” which is located at the top of the SAM.gov website. From there, you can the select “Contact Our Service Desk” which will allow you to contact SAM.gov directly. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the Contractor has 30 calendar days from end date of the contract to complete the SAM SCR requirement.

Steps for Submitting a Service Contract Report (SCR)

1. Go to www.sam.gov and log in.

2. Select Entity Registrations and then select Service Contract Reporting.

3. SAM displays your entities which have service contracts and meet the reporting criteria.

Select View by entity to see the service contracts for each entity.

4. Next, select Add for the service contract against which you want to create a Service

Contract Report. Each service contract which meets the FAR Subpart 4.1703 reporting thresholds is displayed.

5. You will be taken to the Complete Service Contract Report page. SAM displays the contract details and allows you to report. You are required to enter the following information:

• Total Amount Invoiced: Total dollar amount invoiced for services performed during the previous Government fiscal year under the contract (this amount should include the prime and any subcontract amount).

• Prime Contractor Hours Expended: Prime contractor direct labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year. The amount you enter is automatically divided by 2,080 hours to calculate a Full Time Employee (FTE) equivalent, displayed under the Prime Contractor Hours Expended as Prime Contractor FTEs.

6. Report any required Tier 1 subcontractor information by selecting the Add Tier 1 Subcontract Information button.

7. When you are ready to submit the report, select Submit. This saves your report and returns you to the Select Service Contract page where you can create other SCRs or edit an existing SCR.

Steps for Editing a Submitted Report

1. Follow steps 1-4 above. Any previously submitted SCR will have a View/Edit button instead of an Add button.

2. Select View/Edit. You will be able to view the current SCR, edit available fields, and resubmit the record. You can also delete previously entered information altogether.

STD: All information provided by the Contractor shall be accurate, complete, and not exceed suspense dates noted in corresponding paragraph above.

AQL: 100% Compliant (Deliverable #013) http://www.sam.gov/

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

6.1.1 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

6.1.2 Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)

6.1.3 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (32 CFR Part 117)

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

6.1.5 Information Assurance (AR 25-2)

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A…