SEPM IDIQ PWS 17 July 2023.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Systems Engineering and Program Management Services (SEPM) for Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications Tactical (PEO C3T) 17 July 2023

1.0 SCOPE

GENERAL

The Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications Tactical (PEO C3T) is responsible for all facets of developing, fielding and sustaining Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Systems, and for the acquisition, development, and integration of secure tactical communications for the digitized battlefield. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for contractor-provided engineering and acquisition support services to augment PEO C3T’s core Government personnel in support of PEO-wide program management, development, and fielding of Command, Control, and Communication systems. This support will be conducted in close coordination with project leads from the various PEO C3T Program Offices.

The contractor shall provide support in a diverse range of support services that span the total life cycle of Mission Command systems, to include System of Systems Engineering and Integration, Network Engineering, Architecture Development, Interoperability Engineering, Information Assurance, Technology Transition/Insertion, Testing, Fielding, Training, Cybersecurity, Business Management, Information Management, and Public Affairs. All must be planned and executed in coordination with multiple units and organizations, with special consideration for the Army’s mission and the current Operations Tempo (OPTEMPO) of Army units as they undergo exercises and training events, deployments, contingency operations, redeployments and resets. PEO C3T must also support a series of Army, joint and combined experiments, demonstrations and exercises that will help define the concepts, requirements, doctrines and equipment for the continued Multi-Domain Operation modernization of the Army.

APPLICABILITY

This contract is in support of PEO C3T’s internal organizations and it’s supporting elements. Specific requirements will be defined at the Task Order (TO) level.

ORDER TYPE

Task Orders will be awarded using a hybrid contract approach that consist of Cost Plus Fixed Fee (term) for services and Cost Reimbursement for material, ODC, and travel type Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLIN)s. Only actual/reasonable costs shall be reimbursed.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The effective Period of Performance (PoP) for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) shall be for a base period of twelve (12) months from date of award plus four (4) one year (12 month) option periods. PoPs for individual TO will be defined when the TO is awarded.

The primary location of performance for this contract will occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with the potential for performance at the following CONUS and OCONUS U.S. Government facilities/locations.

CONUS Locations

OCONUS Locations

IAW DFARS 252.225-7995, in the event of deployment to a Theater of Operations, required paperwork for each particular country (to include a Theater Business Clearance) may be necessary. The following websites contain the most current TBC information and guidance: https://www.jccs.gov/jccscoe/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pacc/cc/policy.html#TBC

**The SOFA is an agreement that defines the legal positions of a visiting military force deployed in the territory of a friendly state. Agreements delineating the status of visiting military forces may be bilateral or multilateral. Provisions pertaining to the status of visiting forces may be set forth in a separate agreement, or they may form a part of a more comprehensive agreement. These provisions describe how the authorities of a visiting force may control members of that force and the amenability of the force or its members to the local law or to the authority of local officials. To the extent that agreements delineate matters affecting the relations between a military force and civilian authorities and population, they may be considered as civil affairs agreements. Some SOFAs require U.S. personnel to have a specific type of order or specific identification documents (see DoD Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) individual country entries for requirements: https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm).

Germany Website: https://www.eur.army.mil/Portals/19/Contractor/SAOGermany.pdf?ver=2018-05-18-071244-070

The DoD Contractor Personnel (DOCPER) is the DoD Proponent Agency for status accreditation in Germany. DOCPER is the one stop shop for all contractor status accreditation issues. DOCPER Contractor Online Processing System (DCOPS) Website: https://wr.acpol.army.mil/dcops-user/

Italy Website:

https://www.eur.army.mil/Portals/19/Contractor/SAOItaly.pdf?ver=2018-05-18-071244-647

Japan Website: https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/docs/JA.cfm

SOFA agreement: https://www.usarj.army.mil/Portals/33/cmdstaffs/sja/doc/sofa_201601.pdf

Korea FKAQ 700-19 Tool Kit: http://www.usfk.mil/Organization/AcquisitionManagement,FKAQ.aspx

TRAVEL

All Contractors shall adhere to all local command policies regarding identifying as a Contractor while on Government facilities. All Contractors shall abide by the Department of Defense (DoD) Force Health Protection Travel Guidance for Contractor Personnel with respect to COVID-19. More information is available at https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD-Guidance/ and at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm. Contractors shall:

· Complete a risk assessment of health status before all Official Travel; and

· Comply with the country entry requirements of the respective Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) (which may include screening, restriction of movement (ROM), and testing).

All travel shall be in accordance with applicable C5ISR and local command policies as well at the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46(a) (2), PAM 715-16 and AR 715-9. See paragraph 5.2 for additional information.

TELEWORK

Contractors may work ad hoc telework in order to ensure continuity of operations. This is only an option for those contract employees that possess all necessary and appropriate IT equipment to complete their job duties and only in times of inclement weather, other unplanned base closings or related events. In all cases, ad hoc telework arrangements shall be approved by the COR. Should regular telework for an individual employee be required/desired, the contractor shall request this and send to the COR with the assigned Government TPOC written concurrence for the COR’s approval.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government will provide all necessary equipment to perform support services as required by this PWS. Supported units will provide and maintain tactical vehicles or fixed facilities, including the power required to operate the supported systems and the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity to interoperate with other systems. Adequate and secure workspace will be provided to the contractor in the deployed area with the supported unit. While deployed, the Government will provide deployed contractor personnel access to telephones and computer equipment with e-mail/internet access on the same basis as that provided to the deployed unit. The Government will provide a repository of all applicable guidance, instructions and general orders issued by the Theater Commander on mission accomplishment, force protection and safety.

The Government will provide office space, furniture, supplies, computer equipment, telephone, and reproduction capabilities for contractor employees working at Government facilities in support of this effort. All equipment received as Government Furnished Property (GFP) shall be accounted for in accordance with FAR Part 45 and Government approved contractor internal property controls. GFP for this TO is accounted for at the IDIQ level of this contract. These controls will be established and maintained to manage all property provided as GFP, purchased, or otherwise acquired for use in supporting the mission of PEO C3T.

The Contractor shall only use the property for performing work in support of this contract. Modifications or alterations of property are prohibited. The Contractor shall not cannibalize property. In the event property is received by the Contractor in a condition not suitable for its intended use, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The Contractor shall have a process to enable the prompt recognition, investigation, disclosure and reporting of loss of incidental property (meaning unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property). Contractor shall include the control of incidental property in their Quality Control Plan.

The Contractor shall investigate and report to the Government COR all incidents of property loss with-in 72 hours. This process shall include the corrective actions necessary to prevent recurrence. Such reports shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

(i) Date of incident (if known)

(ii) Cause of incident

(iii) Nomenclature

(iv) NSN / Part number

(v) Quantity

(vi) Serial Number

(vii) Copies of all supporting documentation

(viii) Last known location

If damage or loss occurs to incidental property during the course of performance which is a direct result of Contractor negligence, the Contractor’s invoice shall be reduced by the amount of damage/loss resulting from their negligent action/inaction as directed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, a negative performance assessment will be considered.

The USG is responsible for the maintenance and/or repair costs of GP annotated on Tab A of the Incidental Property attachment. Contractor is responsible for the maintenance and/or repair costs of GP annotated on Tab B of the Incidental Property attachment.

The Contractor is required to conduct a physical inventory of all incidental property yearly. The Contractor shall submit a yearly report of incidental property in their possession.

The Property Management Plan provided at solicitation in accordance with FAR 45.201(c)(4) shall be a description of the property management system to be used in managing Government property. No later than 60 days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit the Property Management System procedures in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(f). Changes thereafter to the Property Management System must be approved by the Property Administrator prior to implementation.

Government property will be inventoried at least every 3 years at a minimum and classified or sensitive property must be inventoried at least annually.

Both the requiring activity and Contractor shall utilize GFP Property Transfer to document shipment and receipt of GFP per DoDI 4161.02 and DFARS 252.211-7007.

All GFP provided will be returned to the customer unless notification in writing is provided by the customer to submit specific items in Plant Clearance function of the GFP Module in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The Contractor is required to utilize CAP (contractor-acquired property) Pre-Screening of the GFP Module in PIEE for any Contractor inventory (as defined in FAR 52.245-1) during the performance of the contract and for contract closeout. Any remaining Government property not reutilized, transferred, or otherwise disposed of at contract closeout, shall be submitted in the Plant Clearance function of the GFP Module in PIEE. If applicable, Contractor is responsible for demilitarization. If applicable, Contractor is responsible for transportation or shipping to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLA DS).

The contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to making the property available for use, such as payment of all transportation, installation, or rehabilitation costs. This also includes costs associated with contract closeout of Government property (through disposition).

CONTRACTOR ACQUIRED PROPERTY (CAP)

CAP means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title. (FAR 45.101).

Contractor Inventory is any property that the Government is obligated or has the option to take over under any type of contract, e.g., as a result either of any changes in the specifications or plans thereunder or of the termination of the contract (or subcontract thereunder), before completion of the work, for the convenience or at the option of the Government (applies to any type of contract). (FAR 45.101).

Any equipment, tools, materials, facilities or software required to conduct required services that are not made available by the Government may be purchased by the contractor with authorization from the COR prior to any purchase. Any tools or material purchased must be incidental to the service and must be acquired in accordance with mandatory sources of supply, such as Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) and General Services Administration (GSA), when applicable.

Only material necessary to the service of this task order shall be acquired. There shall be no production or limited production buys under this task order. All necessary material meeting the above criteria shall be reviewed and approved in advance by the COR.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

Technical data or computer software provided to the Contractor as GFI under this contract shall be subject to restrictions on use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or further disclosure. GFI data or software will be accessed and used for the purpose stated in this contract and shall not be used to compete for any Government or non-Government contract. The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to protect the technical data or software against any unauthorized release or disclosure. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which will restrict the Contractor use of GFI data or software provided under this contract.

INCIDENTAL PROPERTY

The Contractor shall only use the property for performing work in support of this contract. Modifications or alterations of property are prohibited. The Contractor shall not cannibalize property. In the event property is received by the Contractor in a condition not suitable for its intended use, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The Contractor shall have a process to enable the prompt recognition, investigation, disclosure and reporting of loss of incidental property (meaning unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property). Contractor shall include the control of incidental property in their Quality Control Plan.

The Contractor shall investigate and report to the Government COR all incidents of property loss with-in 48 hours. This process shall include the corrective actions necessary to prevent recurrence. Such reports shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

(i) Date of incident (if known)

(ii) Cause of incident

(iii) Nomenclature

(iv) NSN / Part number

(v) Quantity

(vi) Serial Number

(vii) Copies of all supporting documentation

(viii) Last known location If damage or loss occurs to incidental property during the course of performance which is a direct result of Contractor negligence, the Contractor’s invoice shall be reduced by the amount of damage/loss resulting from their negligent action/inaction as directed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, a negative performance assessment will be considered.

The Government is responsible for the maintenance and/or repair costs of GP annotated on Tab A of the Incidental Property attachment. Contractor is responsible for the maintenance and/or repair costs of GP annotated on Tab B of the Incidental Property attachment.

The Contractor is required to conduct a physical inventory of all incidental property yearly. The Contractor shall submit a yearly report of incidental property in their possession.

CONTRACTOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Contractor employees providing equipment and services under this contract shall be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. The contractor's management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this PWS and as required by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Contractor employees shall perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees shall not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the US Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work and tasks. The contractor shall provide the equipment and services required by the task order pursuant to the general requirements specified herein.

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONTRACTORS

Any base Commander has the authority to permanently bar contractor employees from the installation for rule violations or acts that otherwise put at risk the life, safety or health of installation tenants or threatens good order and discipline. Contractor employees “barred from post” shall no longer be permitted access onto the installation. It is ultimately at the U.S. Government’s discretion to assess the contractor employee’s ability to execute his/her duties outlined in the PWS and determine if that person should have continued access to U.S. Government installations. Personnel may be removed for, to include but not limited to: misconduct, violation of General Order No. 1, failure to perform, failure to maintain qualifications, assessed as a security risk, or any other reason that indicates the person might endanger contract performance. The contractor shall replace relieved personnel according to the terms of the contract. The contractor remains responsible for ensuring performance continues under this task order. Any manpower shortage that occurs due to misconduct on the part of contractor personnel that results in an individual being barred from the post/installation shall be considered the responsibility of the contractor to mitigate. Any removal or replacement of any contractor personnel shall be communicated to the COR as soon as possible.

INSPECTION

Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination.

SECURITY

Industrial Security

Security requirements are fully described in the Security Appendix to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), the Contract Security Classification Specification, DD254 and accompanying SCI Addendum are summarized below.

The contractor will be required to have a TOP SECRET facility clearance at time of award. There is no Classified Safeguarding or storage capabilities required at the contractor facility. All classified access will be at the Government Facility only. The contractor will require access to Communications Security (COMSEC) Information, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Non-SCI, NATO Information, Foreign Government Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) e.g. For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. The contractor will be required to have access to the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) and/or Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) at the Government facility only. The contractor shall adhere to the PEO C3T Security Classification Guide (SCG) for PM Tactical Networks dated October 2020.

In performing this contract, the contractor may have access to U.S. Government classified information (CONUS and OCONUS locations) at a Government Facility only. The contractor may receive, store, or generate CUI. The contractor will comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements. OPSEC CDRL B002 to include regulatory and any Program specific requirements.

In performing this contract, the contractor will have access to classified information at another Contractor Facility or Government Activity. Services to be performed include facility maintenance in the Government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Contractor employees entering the SCIF will be required to have a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance.

The contractor will have access to classified information overseas (OCONUS locations listed in Section 1.4 above) and will be authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Additional OPSEC requirements to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) are in effect.

Additional security requirements are defined in the Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254.

The Government OPSEC Plan will be provided to the contractor after contract award. The contractor shall use the Government OPSEC Plan as a guide in developing the contractor OPSEC Plan

Program Protection Plans (PPPs) will be provided as Government furnished information if Critical Program Information (CPI) is identified. Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 will provide oversight to ensure PPP(s) implementation and CPI protection.

Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees shall receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in AR 380-12, 2-4a.

Classified Information. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

Personnel shall be required to travel within the CONUS locations identified in this PWS and to the Army Central Command (ARCENT) Theater of Operations (with locations to be defined according to the mission). Official travel costs to include airfare, luggage, hotel, rental car, meals, and other reasonable travel-related expenses associated with travel to Combat Contractor Readiness Center (CRC), return travel from the CRC, travel to ARCENT Theater of Operations, and return travel from the ARCENT Theater of Operations are authorized. Travel pass through for Rest and Relaxation (R&R), in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) are not allowable and shall not be billed to any contract resulting from this PWS.

DFARS Clause 252.225-7040 (DFARS Clause 252-225-7995 for CENTCOM), Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the U.S. in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the Combatant Commander. The clause discusses the following Antiterrorism/Operations Security (AT/OPSEC) related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

DFARS Clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the U.S. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the Combatant Commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with Combatant Commander and subordinate Task Force Commander policies and directives.

This section shall be considered a supplement to block 13 of the Government provided DD 254, Contract Classification Specification. The following security requirements shall apply to this effort.

References:

a. DOD 5200.2-R, DOD Personnel Security Program.

b. DISAI 240-110-36, Personnel Security.

c. DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.

d. DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation.

f. DODM 5200.01, Information Security Program, 24 February 2012

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

Antiterrorism (AT)

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://Jkodirect.jten.mil/ for CAC holders. Non-CAC-holders may go to: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

U.S. based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit Authority To Operate (ATO) being the local point of contact. U.S. based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees will submit an Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) prior to deployment, in accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The contractor is required to fill out the survey on NIPRNET at https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Profile/Survey/start.aspx prior to deployment.

iWatch. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

Information Security (INFOSEC)

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees shall be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website: http://cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html (Duration: 45 minutes). All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Contractor compliance with OPSEC training requirement shall be reported in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of this PWS.

The contractor shall adhere to the OPSEC Plan for PEO C3T 9 Dec 21.

Cybersecurity

a. All contractor employees with access to a Government information system (IS) must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

b. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD Cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working Cybersecurity/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M (Ch4) and AR 25-2 within 60 days of appointment to Cybersecurity/IT functions.

Personnel Security (PERSEC)

a. DFARS Clause 252.225.7040

b. DFARS Clause 252.225-7043 Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

MANPOWER INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND REPORTING SYSTEM (MIRARS):

All prime and subcontractor employees on the Government site shall comply with the PEO C3T MIRARS reporting requirement. MIRARS is required to account for all personnel in the event of an emergency or catastrophic event. Each contractor employee is required to report his/her location by 0900 local time. The system is not a time and attendance system.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All contract (prime and subcontractor) employees shall comply with the PEO C3T Chief of Staff Memorandum, Subject: “FY22 Mandatory Training Requirements” dated 17 Nov 2021, which outlines all mandatory training events for the PEO C3T Workforce. This list of training requirements is subject to change. The COR will advise the prime contractor of any changes to PEO C3T training requirements. All contract employees shall use the Total Employee Development (TED) system to record and track training requirements.

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

A COR will be identified at the IDIQ level, and potentially at each respective TO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer (KO) and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of GFP, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding 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.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following publications were used in the preparation of the PWS. The most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of contract award shall be used unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this PWS, the PWS shall take precedence. Nothing in this PWS supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. They are referenced for information purposes:

· DA Pamphlet 71 5-16, Contractor Deployment Guide (25 Feb 1998)

· FM 4-1 00.2, Contracting Support on the Battlefield (4 Aug 1999)

· FM 3-100.21, Contractors on the Battlefield (26 Mar 2000)

· Joint Publication 4-0, Doctrine for Logistic Support of Joint Operations, Chapter V, “Contractors in Theater” (Apr 2000)

· DA PAM 700-31, Commander’s Handbook for Peacekeeping Operations (1 Jul 1994)

· AR 715-9, Contractors Accompanying the Force

· PEO C3T Chief of Staff Memorandum, Subject: “FY22 Mandatory Training Requirements” (17 Nov Dec 2021)

· AR 25-2, Information Assurance (23 Mar 09)

· AR 530-1, Operations Security (FOUO) (19 Apr 07)

· AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program (30 Oct 93)

Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI)

Definition. Per FAR 2.101, an organizational conflict of interest means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the persons objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage. It does not include the normal flow of benefits from incumbency.

Potential Preclusion from Future Work The KO has determined that potentially significant organizational conflicts of interest may arise due to the nature of the work the Contractor will perform under this contract that may preclude the Contractor from being awarded future PEO C3T or Government contracts in a related area. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor may be ineligible (unless expressly exempted as provided in FAR Part 9.5) to act as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or consultant or subcontractor to any prime contractor or subcontractor at any tier, for any future requirements (for services, systems, or components of systems) procured by any Federal Government activity where the Contractor, in performance under a contract that resulted from this PWS, has provided for or is providing support (as described in FAR 9.505-1 through 9.505-4) that establishes or affects future requirements or may affect future competition.

The KO is responsible for securing future requirements, in his/her sole discretion, may make a determination to allow a Contractor to participate in an acquisition subject to the submission of an acceptable mitigation plan in accordance with paragraphs 2.1.1.4 and 2.1.1.5. This determination may not be appealed.

The Government's determination regarding the adequacy of the mitigation plan or the possibility of mitigation are unilateral decisions made solely at the discretion of the Government and are not subject to the Disputes clause of the contract. The Government may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to implement and follow the procedures contained in any approved mitigation plan.

The Contractor shall apply this clause to any subcontractors or consultants, who have access to information, participate in the development of data, or participate in any other activity related to this contract which is subject to terms of this clause at the prime contractor level, unless the Contractor includes an acceptable alternate subcontractor provision in its mitigation plan. For subcontractors or consultants under this contract, if an OCI mitigation plan is submitted and acceptable to the Government, the subcontractor's parent corporation, subsidiaries, or other physically separate profit and loss centers may not be precluded from acting as a prime, subcontractor, or consultant on future PEO C3T or Government contracts.

The Contractor's employees shall be trained and informed of Subpart 9.5 of the FAR and the OCI requirements of this PWS, and shall execute a Contractor-Employee Personal Financial Interest/Protection of Sensitive Information Agreement as appropriate.

The Contactor agrees that it will use all reasonable diligence in protecting proprietary data received by it. The Contractor further agrees it will not willfully disclose proprietary data to unauthorized parties without the prior permission of the Government, and that proprietary data shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed, in whole or part, for any purpose other than to accomplish the contracted effort. This restriction does not limit the contractors right to use, duplicate or disclose such information if such information was lawfully obtained by the contractor from other sources.

The Contractor agrees to enter into written agreements with all companies whose proprietary data it shall have access and to protect such data from unauthorized use or disclosure as long as it remains proprietary. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer copies of these written agreements. The Contractor agrees to protect the proprietary data and rights of other organizations disclosed to the Contractor during performance under any contract resulting from this PWS with the same caution that a reasonably prudent Contractor would use to safeguard highly valuable property. The Contractor agrees to refrain from using proprietary information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

The Contractor shall not distribute reports, data or information of any nature arising from its performance under contract, except as required by the contract.

Government Representatives shall have access to the Contractors premises and the right to inspect all pertinent books and records in order to ensure that the contractor is in compliance with FAR 9.5.

The Contractor warrants that, to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR 9.5, and that the Contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The Contractor agrees that if after award it discovers an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the Contractor’s impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or unfair competitive advantage, it shall make a prompt and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure shall include a description of the actions the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts.

The parties recognize that subparagraph 2.1 of this PWS, in its entirety, has potential effects which will survive the performance of any contract resulting from this PWS and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the Government may waive application of subparagraph 2.1 when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to do so.

Subparagraph 2.1 of this PWS, in its entirety, shall remain in effect during the period of performance of any contract resulting from this PWS and for a period of 12 months thereafter.

Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements: Contractors must execute a non-disclosure agreement (See Appendix A) acknowledging that their employees will work with sensitive and/or proprietary information and that they are aware and accept that this may severely impact their ability to compete for related work either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor due to OCI considerations.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources (except those furnished by the Government) to accomplish tasks of the type set forth below.

Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. The contractor's management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this PWS and as required by the KO or the COR. Contractor employees shall perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government shall control access to the Government facility and shall perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work and tasks.

The contractor shall obtain all licenses (in the event that there is a requirement to deploy to a Theater of Operations, in which a business license would be required), documents, and approvals as may be needed for performance in OCONUS locations. Required approvals may include, but are not limited to: (a) Theater clearance may be required prior to performance in some OCONUS locations, (b) the contractor shall comply with any Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs) that are in place, (c) the contractor is responsible for complying with all Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) requirements, (d) the contractor is responsible to obtain any required VISAs. The contractor shall prepare and submit all documentation required to obtain such approvals in a timely fashion. When performing OCONUS the contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Non-personal Services. This is a non-personal services requirement as defined in FAR 37.1. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Contractor’s employees will be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in tum is responsible to the Government. The prime and respective employees shall provide required support and assist the Government in the execution all requirements defined this PWS.

Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government shall control access to the Government facilities and shall perform the inspection and acceptance of delivered products and completed work and tasks.

TRANSITION PERIOD OF TASK ORDER

The contractor shall execute a Transition-In Plan. The contractor shall work with the Government and outgoing contractor to ensure smooth operational turnover during the transition period which minimizes operational impact to supported organizations.

Transition-In Plan. The Transition-In Plan shall include a schedule depicting the transition activities and milestones for accomplishing the TO transition. The transition-in period shall not exceed 45 days. The Contractor shall address the performance of the following activities during the transition-in period:

· Establish procedures to fill requirements through existing or recruited employees and/or subcontractors necessary to fill or transition all systems engineering support services while maintaining an uninterrupted continuity of services without a degradation of service, especially addressing system administration, accounts, privileges, and accesses

· Perform inventories and inspections of all furnished facilities and property with the Government

· Perform identification and inventory of all contractor maintained data including classified data, equipment and devices relevant to the performance of the contract, to ensure that proper accountability and chain of custody is maintained

· Develop and validate a comprehensive communications and IT support equipment list with the Government

· Participate with all pertinent stakeholders in weekly joint status meetings at a mutually agreed upon day and time

· Ensure receipt of pertinent (non-proprietary) project management process documentation

· Develop Points of contact lists

· Identify Location of technical and project management documentation

· Provide Status of ongoing technical initiatives

During the Transition Period, the Contractor shall provide the KO and COR a weekly status report by email that outlines the steps taken in the previous week to ensure that the contractor is on track to have all personnel hired in the timeframe outlined in this PWS. The report shall identify all problems or issues that may in any way prevent the contractor from meeting its obligations to perform the task outlined in the Transition-Out Plan. The contractor shall be responsible for executing a seamless transition for the follow-on contract to this effort. The transition out plan shall minimally be to the same standard with the same parameters as the transition-in outlined above.

KEY PERSONNEL

Key Personnel are those contractors who are considered Mission Essential. The following personnel are considered key by the Government and their qualifications are listed below:

T26C Senior Systems Engineer: The Senior Systems Engineer shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline and eight (8) years of relevant experience. The Senior Systems Engineer shall have experience with integrating multiple PEO C3T equipment to include PM Tactical Network At The Halt (ATH) and On The Move (OTM) networks, JBC-P, Mission Command, and/or Tactical Radios. At the senior level, the engineer should be an expert in two or more tactical Command and Control systems. They shall have experience in supporting Capability Set development, Project Convergence Experimentation (PC), WFX, and MDTF coordination. The Senior Systems Engineer shall be able to interact with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design, participate in the development of test strategies, and solves engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned. The Senior System Engineer shall also have expert experience in one or more of the following: Tactical Routing, switching, Quality of Service (QoS), multicast, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

T4C Senior Data Engineer: The Senior Data Engineer shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline. The Senior Data Engineer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in building the infrastructure required for transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using “big data” data pipelines, architectures and data sets. Additionally, the Senior Data Engineer shall have advanced working knowledge of relational databases and strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets and integrating into the tactical environment. The Senior Data Engineer shall have experience with building analytic tools utilizing the data pipeline to provide actionable insights for operational efficiency. The Senior Data Engineer shall work as a liaison supporting internal and external stakeholders to design, build and resolve data related technical issues and support data infrastructure needs.

T16C Senior INFOSEC Engineer: The Senior INFOSEC Engineer shall have a Master’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline. The Senior INFOEC Engineer shall have a minimum a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, in TCP/IP, Information Security/Authorization profiles, and security administration of Windows and Linux systems.