PWS v2.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

For

SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE COMMAND

Periods of Performance (PoP):

15 January 2025

05-22 February 2025 06 March 2025

Prepared by:

Headquarters, Security Forces Assistance Command (SFAC)

4700 Knox St Fort Liberty, NC 28310

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Security Force Assistance Command

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General Information. This is a non-personal services contract to provide an information environment (IE) for a unit-level training event. 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, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform to provide unit-level training event as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.1.1. The goal of this contract is to provide a realistic, in-depth IE for the exercise that meets the unit's exercise objectives. The key to successful execution of the exercise is the realistic replication of a real-world information environment; supported by content creators, information environment simulation cell personnel and specific analytics and assessments.

DELIVERABLE: Replication of a real-world information environment based upon the Israel – Iran conflict and the RUS-UKR conflict; supported by content creators, information environment simulation cell personnel and specific analytics and assessments

1.2. Background. SFAC requires a short-term IE replication for OCV 25-2 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Services for this exercise provide a realistic training experience to validate SFAB teams in a conflict scenario prior to their global employment.

1.3. Objectives. The basic service objectives include the following:

1.3.1. Provide a realistic information environment that replicates a real-world crisis to conflict scenario based upon the current RUS-UKR conflict and Middle East conflict.

1.3.2. Increase advisor team awareness of operational impacts in the information environment.

1.3.3. Stress leaders at echelon to make tough choices between risks to mission and risks to force in an ambiguous operational environment.

1.3.4. Provide training audience on-site coaching, feedback and assessments.

1.3.5. Provide detailed analytics to Government IE cell lead as requested.

1.4. Scope. The Contractor shall provide the following requirements as well as the specific support to include, but not limited to, properly qualified SME's, transportation, materials, and equipment to perform and challenge the training audience in a realistic training environment.

The Contractor must provide personnel with the applicable operational background, technical expertise, and experience to serve as content creators and administer the software training platform during the exercise. The Contractor is responsible for notifying the role players of the positions they will hold during the exercise no less than 30 days prior to execution. The Contractor must adhere to the timeline outlined in the Period of Performance (PoP) to ensure personnel are prepared to execute during the unit's training period.

1.5. Place of Performance. The work under this contract occurs at Camp Atterbury, IN. The contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities.

1.6. Period of Performance (POP). The contract PoP is segmented into several stages to ensure the Contractor understands the details and timeline in which the Government is executing the exercise. The audience for each segment is outlined in the table below.

Event Location(s) Personnel Dates Required

Initial Planning Meeting(s)

Virtual / Video Conference

• Program Manager/Simulation Cell Lead

TBD

In-Progress Review #1

Virtual / Video Conference

• Program Manager/Simulation Cell Lead (1 PAX)

15 JAN 25

1 hour

IE training environment establishment / Equipment testing

CAIN

• Program Manager/Simulation Cell Lead (1 PAX)

• Simulation Cell (2 PAX)

• Content Editor (1 PAX)

05-10 FEB 25

10 hrs / day

Exercise Execution

CAIN;

Muscatatuck

Training Center

(MTC); INNG

Armories

• Program Manager/Simulation Cell Lead (1 PAX)

• Simulation Cell (2 PAX)

• Content Editor and

Content Collector (2

PAX)

• Assessment Team (2

PAX)

11-22 FEB 25

12 hrs / day

AAR Virtual/Video Conference

• Program Manager/Simulation Cell Lead (1 PAX)

06 MAR 25

1.7. Recognized Federal Holidays. The contractor does not normally perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

3rd Monday of January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of

September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of

October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of

November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.7.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees normally observe the holiday on the previous Friday. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees normally observe the holiday on the following Monday. The contractor shall work on days Government personnel are working.

1.7.2. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the contractor will have the following options:

1.7.2.1. Reschedule the work so performance occurs the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.7.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.8. Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting business in the hours stated below. The Contractor must be prepared to execute 12 hrs during the main execution window (11 – 22 February 2025) of the contract. The portions of the contract that are in the administrative period –training environment establishment – shall be conducted during normal business hours 0800-1800 (10 hrs). The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings.

The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. No overtime (OT) or compensatory time (CT) is authorized. The Program Manager shall be available outside of normal business hours on an “on-call basis” to meet urgent requirements as indicated by the KO or COR.

1.8.1. PM/SIM Cell lead must be same person and on-site for all events – IPR, IE establishment, exercise execution, AAR.

DELIVERABLE: PM/SIM Celll Lead contracted personnel is one person and available on-site for the duration of the PoP.

1.8.2. Contractor personnel will not switch out with other Contractor personnel or leave and come back within the PoP, unless it’s deemed an emergency or it’s Government directed.

1.8.2.1. A Contractor personnel emergency is considered a family death or illness.

1.8.2.2. The Contractor content creator is allowed to work remotely.

DELIVERABLE: Contractor will not replace personnel, unless a family emergency happens or personnel change is Government-directed.

1.8.3. Performance of work by contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

1.8.4. The exception to performance during non-duty hours is for issues of life, safety, or health concerns or otherwise at the direction of the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.9. Quality Control (QC). Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9.1. The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a written QC Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement procedures and methodologies for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. The QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure services comply with the standards defined in the PWS and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.9.2. The contractor shall submit their QCP to the KO within 30 days following contract award.

After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor must receive the KO’s acceptance for any proposed changes to the QCP. The contractor shall submit QCP changes to the KO at least five

(5) days prior to implementation.

DELIVERABLE: QCP

1.9.3. The QCP must include and address the following:

1.9.3.1. Contractor’s organizational and management structure, titles, responsibilities and qualifications, work, and quality control verification. A comprehensive program to plan and deliver services described in the contract, prioritize services, and concentrate on the services identified in the PRS.

1.9.3.2. Direct and indirect methods of communication employed by the contractor.

Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analysis of key process indicators, process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.9.3.3. Methods of identifying deficiencies in service quality before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Describe methods for preventing and addressing corrective actions without dependence upon Government intervention. Contain specific QC techniques for service objectives identified in the PRS.

1.9.3.4. Specify areas the contractor plans to inspect on a scheduled and unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will complete these inspections. Maintain a system to inspect subcontractor services to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

1.9.3.5. Inspection Files. The contractor shall document and keep records of all QC inspections (and any applicable corrective actions). The contractor shall keep these records throughout the contract term.

The contractor shall keep records of all inspections conducted and the necessary corrective action taken. The contractor shall document all QC inspections and corrective actions taken by the contractor throughout the contract term.

1.10. Corrective Action Request (CAR). CARs manage contractual nonconformances.

Nonconformance occurs when a contractor fails to meet contract terms, conditions, and/or specifications. Each time they make an observation of nonconformance, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the contractor and ask the contractor to correct the problem or reperform the service. As applicable, the prime contractor shall address resolution of a nonconformance discovered at the subcontractor level.

1.11. Quality Assurance (QA). The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan primarily focuses on what the COR must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW performance standards. It defines how the Government applies performance standards, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rates. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the COR made the contractor aware of the defective performance.

1.12. Security Requirements. All products and systems used during training shall remain at the CUI or below level. Key personnel must possess a valid security clearance to access classified systems and/or documentation through the exercise.

1.13. SECRET clearances NOT required for all personnel for this contract.

1.13.1. National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

1.13.1.1. The contractor shall implement and maintain a security plan for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. The contractor shall comply with DOD 5220.22-M. The contractor’s security program shall include provisions for:

1.13.1.1.1. Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards.

1.13.1.1.2. In-processing and out-processing contractor personnel for security matters.

1.13.1.1.3. Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems.

1.13.1.1.4. Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the contractor's security program.

1.13.1.1.5. Government Documents. The contractor shall maintain all Government-furnished files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract IAW AR 25-400-2. The contractor shall transfer files to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period. If applicable, the contractor shall provide security of classified documents IAW AR 380-5 and DOD 5200.1-R.

1.13.2. Physical Security Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan.

1.13.2.1. AR 190-11, AR 190-13, AR 190-51, AR 380-5, DOD 4500.9-R, Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5100.76, and DODI 5220.22 apply to physical security plan development.

1.13.2.2. This plan shall address physical security aspects associated with contract performance and describe how the contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson on or to Government property during the performance of this contract.

1.13.2.3. Key Control. The contractor shall include a key control plan detailing processes to ensure contractor personnel do not lose Government issued keys. The plan shall also detail the contractor’s policy for ensuring unauthorized persons do not use keys.

1.13.2.3.1. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys and shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys to the COR.

1.13.2.3.2. In the event contractor personnel lose or duplicate keys, the contractor shall be responsible for rekeying or replacing the affected lock(s). The Government, at its option, may rekey or replace the affected lock(s). When the Government determines to rekey or replace, the Government will reduce the contractor’s payment by the applicable amount. In the event the contractor loses or duplicates a master key, the Government will rekey or replace all locks and for that system and make an appropriate deduction from the contractor’s payment.

1.13.2.4. The contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than authorized contractor personnel. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor personnel to permit entrance of persons other than individuals engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas

1.13.3. Information Security Plan. The contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5 and AR 380-67 for the control of classified information. The contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

1.13.4. Security Training.

1.13.4.1. iWATCH Training.

1.13.4.1.1. iWATCH is common awareness. Contractor personnel can be good sources of information. iWatch training includes organization instructions on “things to look for” and a phone number to call in case contractor personnel have information regarding possible terrorist or criminal activities. Providing contractors with awareness materials such as the iWatch brochure or wallet card is a cost-effective alternative to training. The card describes suspicious activity, and the contractor can modify to include the COR in reporting procedures. Samples of the iWATCH brochure and posters are available on the Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal (ATEP) at https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf

1.13.4.1.2. The contractor shall brief all personnel on the local iWATCH program training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (ATO)). This locally developed training informs personnel of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct personnel to report suspicious activity to the COR. Contractor personnel shall complete this training within 30 days of contract award. New personnel shall complete the training within 10 days of commencing performance of work under this contract. iWatch Training is available at https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw.

DELIVERABLE: iWATCH Training https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/287489.pdf https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw

1.13.4.2. Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training. Contractor personnel shall complete Level I OPSEC Awareness Training. Contractor personnel shall complete this training within 30 days of contract award, new personnel shall complete the training within 10 days of commencing performance of work under this contract, and all personnel shall complete training annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness Training for contractors is available at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm.

DELIVERABLE: OPSEC Awareness Training Certificates

1.14. Safety.

1.14.1. The contractor shall perform work IAW 29 CFR 1910. The contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this Contract. The contractor shall comply with AR 385-10 and Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1.

1.14.2. Contractor personnel shall be trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries.

1.14.3. Within one (1) hour of event occurrence, the contractor shall provide verbal notification to the COR of any incident of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

DELIVERABLE: Accident Notification

1.14.4. Within five (5) days of the incident, the contractor shall provide a completed copy of Accident Investigation Report. The investigation report shall outline the root cause of the incident, the contractor’s plan to remedy any damage to Government property, and the contractor’s strategy for mitigating future occurrence of the root cause(s).

DELIVERABLE: Accident Investigation Report

1.14.5. Environment and OSHA.

1.14.5.1. The contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. The contractor shall immediately notify the KO if they discover any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state, and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract.

1.14.5.2. The contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. The KO or COR may halt contractor performance if they observe unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the contractor or contractor personnel. The Government may assess monetary deductions https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm until the contractor remedies such conditions.

1.14.5.3. Upon discovery of any hazard, i.e. substances listed in 40 CFR 302, the contractor shall verbally notify the COR within one (1) hour with follow-up by written notification within 24 hours following hazard discovery.

DELIVERABLE: Spill Report

1.15. Contractor Personnel.

1.15.1. Key Personnel. Key personnel include the Program Manager (PM)/SIM Cell Lead. The contractor shall inform the KO and COR of any changes to the working status of these key personnel within 10 workdays of the proposed change. If, for any reason, key personnel become, or expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays, the contractor shall promptly replace these individuals with personnel who possess qualifications IAW this PWS. The contractor shall replace key personnel terminated or released from employment within 10 workdays of termination.

1.15.1.1. PM/SIM Cell Lead. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Program Manager must be present on or around CAIN throughout the duration of the PoP and be available outside of normal business hours on an “on-call basis” to meet urgent requirements as indicated by the KO or COR. The PM shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

1. Possess at least two (2) years of recent project/program management experience in either the government or private sector with projects containing 12 or more stakeholders and over two million dollars assets.

2. Possess an understanding of military operations planning and information operations.

3. Possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience supporting training exercises for the

U.S. Military.

4. Possess 37 Career Management Field (CMF) experience.

DELIVERABLE: PM Information

1.15.2. Content Creator (Audio/Visual Creation).

1.15.2.1. Special Qualifications. Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of photo and video editing, as well as graphic design capability. Possess an ability to integrate AI-enabled tools to assist in content creation.

1.15.3. Content Collector.

1.15.3.1. Special Qualifications. Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of photo and video acquisition and editing, as well as graphic design capability. Possess an ability to integrate AI-enabled tools to assist in content creation. Possess an ability to rapidly acquire and disseminate content via Government-established Signal chat group.

1.15.4. Contractor personnel shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and shall properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person with co-workers, customers, and the public via telephone or email.

1.15.5. Contractor personnel shall be able to use Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets.

1.15.6. Contractor Personnel Identification. All contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties shall identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials.

The contractor shall mark all correspondence, documents, and reports produced by the contractor as contractor products.

1.15.7. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance. All contractor personnel shall wear clothing identifying themselves as such (e.g., company logo on shirt, identification badge, etc.).

Contractor personnel shall not wear clothing with offensive pictures, political sayings, tank tops, and spandex or similar fabric worn as outerwear. Contractor personnel shall not wear sunglasses indoors. Contractor personnel will not be under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substances.

1.15.8. Personnel Conduct. The KO may require the contractor to remove from the job site any personnel working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. IAW DOD 5500.7-R and 18 United States Code (USC) § 1382, removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform required services.

1.16. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference or progress meeting as directed by the KO. This meeting will occur at a mutually agreed location. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.17. Contractor Travel. Travel to and from Camp Atterbury, IN and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is not reimbursable. Travel to and from Fort Leavenworth, KS and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is not reimbursable. The cost of travel to, from, and in-and-around Camp Atterbury, IN and other training sites must be included in the proposal.

1.17.1. Contractor is responsible for travel of personnel to exercise locations and bed down locations throughout the duration of the exercise. The Government is not responsible for the travel of any personnel.

1.18. Phase-In/Phase-Out.

1.18.1. Phase-In. The contractor shall have all key personnel on board during the phase-in period. During the phase-in period, the contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements so full performance of services may start at the beginning of the base period. The contractor shall obtain requisite clearances, access cards, training, etc., during the phase-in period.

1.18.2. Phase-Out. Prior to the completion, a phase-out period shall occur at which time personnel of the successor contractor may observe the outgoing contractor’s operations. This allows for orderly turnover of any facilities, equipment, and records and helps ensure continuity of services. The outgoing contractor shall fully cooperate with the successor contractor and prepare to transition workload to the successor contractor. The outgoing contractor is ultimately responsible for performing full services IAW the contract during the phase-out period and shall not defer any requirements or transfer such responsibility to the successor contractor.

1.18.3. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) (SFC Adrian Patoka): The KO will designate, in writing, a COR. The COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, be empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The KO will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract. Any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR shall be addressed, in writing, to the KO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms.

2.1. General Definitions.

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term refers to the prime contractor.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate Contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. This is the only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative. An employee of the United States (U.S.)

Government who the KO designates, in writing, to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR does not have authority to execute or agree to any changes or contract modifications. The contractor shall notify the KO of any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything the contractor physically delivers. This may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment, or special tooling.

2.1.7. Government Furnished Property. 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 spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government furnished property also includes contractor acquired property if that property is a deliverable and accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.8. Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government furnished property and Government purchased 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.

2.1.9. Keys. Physical keys, electronic key cards, or lock combinations which grant access to areas which are otherwise restricted.

2.1.10. Performance Requirements Summary. A listing of the service outputs under the contract that the COR evaluates on a regular basis, the surveillance methods the COR uses to evaluate, and the performance requirement of the listed outputs.

2.1.11. Personnel. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing work under this contract.

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

2.1.13. Quality Assurance. The procedures the Government uses to verify contractor performance meets acceptable standards.

2.1.14. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. A written document specifying the surveillance methodology the Government utilizes to surveil contractor performance.

2.1.15. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service meets contract requirements.

2.1.16. Real Property. DOD Lands, buildings, structures, utility systems, improvements, and appurtenances, thereto that includes equipment attached to and made part of buildings and structures, but not movable equipment. See 41 CFR 102-71.20, Federal Management Regulation.

2.1.17. Subcontractor. One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.18. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. General Acronyms.

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement APM Alternate Program Manager AR Army Regulation ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System ATO Anti-Terrorism Office CAR Corrective Action Request

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line-Item Number

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative CT Central Time DA Department of the Army DASG Department of the Army Security Guards DCSA Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DES Director of Emergency Services DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive EM Engineer Manual FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GFP Government Furnished Property GPC Government Purchase Card IA Information Assurance IPSO Installation Physical Security Office IT Information Technology IAW In Accordance With KO Contracting Officer

NCIC III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index

NISP National Industrial Security Program NLT No Later Than OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OPSEC Operations Security OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PM Program Manager POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance 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 Plan TE Technical Exhibit U.S. United States

USC United States Code VCC Visitor Control Center

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items and Services. Government will provide facilities and services to perform scope of work.

3.1. Services. The Government will provide a Signal chat group that will serve as the communication medium for PoP.

3.2. Facilities. The Government shall reserve the facilities used throughout the duration of training by Contractors. The Government shall ensure the facilities are furnished with tables, chairs and power.

3.3. Equipment. Government shall provide the computers used for the training audience to access the replicated IE. Government shall provide WiFi used for the cell phones to connect to the replicated IE.

3.4. Materials. If available, the Government shall provide expendable materials to the contractor while on site throughout the duration of training if required for performance to include general office supplies such as pens, paper, staplers, and maps. The contractor shall provide a list of anticipated needs at least 30 days prior to exercise execution to the COR. The government is not responsible for providing any supplies that are not readily available. Unused supplies shall be returned upon the completion of training.

3.5. Utilities. The Government will provide all utilities in the facility available for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall ensure personnel conserve utilities. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Services. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.1. Equipment. The Contractor shall supply vendor owned and operated computers.

Computers shall be capable of using Microsoft (MS) Office programs including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. Devices must comply with the ‘Buy American Act’ and Federal Information Protection Standard (FIPS) 140-2 levels. Manufacturer must be U.S. based and without foreign influence. Computers shall provide video and photo editing capabilities.

4.1.1. Contractor must have cell phones with good signal in Indiana for communication.

4.2. Materials. The Contractor shall provide all items as outlined in the table below. The Contractor shall provide any material necessary as agreed upon by both parties to aid in the realistic replication of the IE in a crisis to conflict scenario in an ally and partner nation. SFAC shall have routine access to the listed items throughout the duration of the VALEX.

Simulation Cell WiFi (StarLink)

Laptops with content editing software, such as the Adobe CC editing suite

Portable green screen

21-inch LED Ring Light with Tripod Stand, Large Selfie Ring Light with Touch Panel for YouTube Vlog Video Shooting, Makeup Studio Portrait with Carrying Bag and Remote Controller, CRI>97 https://a.co/d/iTyBh8Y

Portable teleprompter (iPad) Peastrex Ipad Holder for Mic Stand, Tablet Phone Holder Micophone Music Stand Mount Adjustable Rotatabe with Super Handle Clamp for iPad Pro 12.9 Air Mini, Android, 4 to 13.5inch iPhones and Tablets https://a.co/d/8zwalRv

DSLR Camera Neewer CM28 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System with Charging Case, 2 Mic Clips, 1 Click Noise Canceling, 4GB Storage, 9H Playtime, Lavalier Lapel Mic https://a.co/d/1u3pAjx https://a.co/d/iTyBh8Y https://a.co/d/8zwalRv https://a.co/d/1u3pAjx

Compatible with iPhone/Android/PC/Camera Tripod

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. Specific Tasks. The Contractor shall provide services for SFAC in the form of personnel and equipment/material for the service support.

5.2. Create an IE software platform. The contractor shall create an IE training platform.

5.2.1. Provide IE platform on MTC cyber range replicating Twitter, YouTube, and two broadcast news outlets – one friendly, one enemy.

5.3. Create, replicate and populate two broadcast news outlets within the IE platform.

5.3.1. Create and replicate national-level broadcast news outlet, named DNBC.

5.3.2. Create and replicate national-level broadcast news outlet, named PNN.

5.4. Create, replicate and populate two digital podcasts within the IE platform.

5.4.1. Create and replicate national-level Donovian digital podcast.

5.4.2. Create and replicate national-level Pirtuni digital podcast.

5.5. Create and manage IE software platform users.

5.5.1. Users will be from USAF Air Advisors, EXCON, HICOM, SFAB teams and partner force entities within the exercise. Additional roles may be requested by the Government.

5.5.1.1. Users must have “god-view” access to see overall IE and applicable content.

5.5.2. Contractor will create a Google Sheets spreadsheet with usernames and passwords and deliver to Government as requested.

5.5.3. Contractor will troubleshoot all IE issues as applicable within 2 hours.

5.6. Create a Government-specified number of official actors and personas within the IE.

5.6.1. The actors and personas will be Pirtuni and Donovian Ambassadors, Minister of Public Information, etc.

5.7. Create and manage a Google Drive.

5.7.1. Provide a Google Drive for Government-led IO cell, content producers and public affairs/COMCAM personnel to use. All imagery and products will be consolidated on this Google

Drive for the duration of this exercise.

5.8. SIM Cell Lead oversees and manages Contractor activities and personnel throughout PoP.

5.8.1. SIM Cell Lead will ensure all Contractor personnel understands the exercise, training objectives and intent.

5.8.2. SIM Cell Lead attends Government-directed battle rhythm meeting and events.

5.9. Provide one (1) current operations (CUOPS) personnel.

5.9.1. Responsible for content and Government requirements within 3 TDs.

5.10. Provide one (1) future operations (FUOPS) personnel.

5.10.1. Responsible for content and Government requirements from 3 – 10 TDs.

5.11. Provide one (1) content producer/editor.

5.11.1. Must have experience managing a replicated social media environment and incorporating AI.

5.11.2. Support SIM Cell with content production and editing utilizing AI.

5.12. Provide one (1) content collector.

5.12.1. Collect content utilizing DSLR camera and Contractor-provided cell phone to support the

IE.

5.12.2. Upload content directly to Government-provided Signal chat as directed.

5.12.3. Travel between training sites at CAIN and MTC to collect content.

5.13. Provide two (2) assessment personnel.

5.13.1. Serve as IE observer, coach trainer by visiting training sites at CAIN and MTC.

5.13.2. Incorporate into exercise analysis cell.

5.13.3. Provide assessments to Government as requested using document in technical exhibit 3, assessments and effects.

5.14. Standard.

5.14.1. Personnel provided can support all days of training required and serve in the required role(s) throughout the duration of training.

5.14.2. Personnel engage with the training audience and Force Package Advisors to execute problem solving and critical thinking skills.

5.15. Description of Workload. Contractor shall ensure that personnel arrive to the exercise NLT the day prior to the timelines specified to ensure personnel are available by 0800 on the following day. If personnel have issues arriving in the area by the required time, the contractor shall ensure there are effective lines of communication between the Contract Manager and the KO/COR to make the necessary adjustments prior to the execution of training. Contractors shall receive an in brief on the first day of training, laying out battle rhythm, objectives and expectations.

5.16. Documentation and Reporting. N/A

5.16.1. Damage Report. The contractor shall submit a monthly damage report to the COR that details any damage to Government property, corrective action, and date corrected. The contractor shall provide this prior to the 5th of each month.

DELIVERABLE: Damage Report

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications.

6.1. The contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.2. The following publications provide for the general requirements outlined in this PWS.

18 USC § 1382 Entering Military, Naval, or Coast Guard property 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Administration 40 CFR 302 Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification AR 25-400-02 Army Records Management Program AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives AR 190-13 The Army Physical Security Program AR 190-51 Security of Unclassified Army Property AR 380-5 Army Information Security Program AR 380-67 The Personnel Security Program AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program AR 530-1 Operations Security DOD 4500.9-R Transportation and Traffic Management DOD 5200.1-R DOD Information Security Program: Marking of Information DOD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual DOD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation DODI 5100.76 Safeguarding Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and

Explosives DODI 5220.22 National Industrial Security Program EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

6.3. The following publications provide for the technical requirements of this PWS.

ATP 3-96.1 Security Force Assistance Brigade (September 2020) ADP 5-0 The Operations Process (July 2019) ADP 3-0 Information (November 2023)

Part 7 Attachment / Technical Exhibit Listing

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

Technical Exhibit 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The below chart summarizes contractor service requirements into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold describes the minimum acceptable level of service required for each objective. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PWS

PARAGRAPHS

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

INCENTIVE/

DISINCENTIVE

PRS #1

The Contractor shall provide and manage an IE training platform to meet unit’s training objectives.

5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6

All services, equipment, and material outlined above are available. And, Contractor will meet Government-specified timelines.

100% Performance Threshold

Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPARS. Any performance trends less than acceptable could result in an unfavorable

CPARS.

PRS #2

The Contractor shall provide a joint Contractor- Government knowledge management system.

5.7 All services, equipment, and material outlined above are available

100% Performance Threshold

Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPARS. Any performance trends less than acceptable could result in an unfavorable

CPARS.

PRS #3

The Contractor shall man the IPR and exercise as outlined above.

5.8 5.9

5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13

The Contractor will man and operate within the scope of work as outlined above.

100% Performance Threshold

Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPARS. Any performance trends less than acceptable could result in an unfavorable

CPARS.

Technical Exhibit 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

DELIVERABLE

PWS

PARAGRAPH FREQUENCY MEDIUM

SUBMIT

TO

QCP 1.9.2.

Within 30 days following contract award and at least five (5) days prior to implementing any changes.

Digital COR iWATCH Training 1.13.4.1.2.

Initial within 30 calendar days following contract award.

Within 10 calendar days of new personnel commencing performance of work under this contract.

Digital COR

OPSEC

Awareness Training Certificates

1.13.4.2.

Initial within 30 calendar days following contract award.

Within 10 calendar days of new personnel commencing performance of work under this contract.

Digital COR

Accident Notification 1.13.3. Within one (1) hour of event occurrence. Verbal COR

Accident Investigation Report

1.13.4. Within five (5) days of event

occurrence. Digital COR

Spill Report 1.14.5.3.

Verbal notification within one

(1) hour following discovery.

Written follow-up within 24 hours following discovery.

Verbal

Digital

COR

PM Information 1.15.1.1.

Initial appointment within 10 days following contract award.

Revisions at least five (5) days prior to implementing proposed changes.

Digital COR

Damage Report 5.16.1. Prior to the 5th of each month. Digital COR

Technical Exhibit 3 Assessments and Effects