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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.1 Supplies or Services, and Prices/Costs

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work C Statement of Work

D Packaging and Marking D.1 Packaging and Marking

E Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-6 Inspection--Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (May 2001) E Inspection and Acceptance

F Deliveries or Performance F Period of Performance

G Contract Administration Data

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

FSI1 FSI Invoicing Instructions FSI4 Contractor Self-Identification

H Special Contract Requirements

652.239-70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PLAN AND ACCREDITATION (SEP

2007)

652.239-71 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RESOURCES (SEP 2007)

H.1 Removal from Duty

I Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (July 2004) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2007) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (Sept 2007) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sept 2006) 52.212-4 Alt I Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Mar 2009) - Alternate I (Oct 2008) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.216-31 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements - Commercial Item Acquisition (Feb 2007) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States (Mar 2008) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran Certification (Sep 2010)...

52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (Dec 2007) 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Feb 2007) 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (Jan 1986) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (July 2002) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.243-3 Changes--Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2009) 52.245-1 Government Property (June 2007) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (June 2007) 52.247-63 Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (June 2003) 52.249-14 Excusable Delays (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED

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652.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (AUG 1999)

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (APR

2004) 52.209-8 Updates Of Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Apr 2010) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Feb 2010) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 652.237-71 Identification/Building Pass

J List of Attachments J.1 Reserved

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2007) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Oct 2010) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2004) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting

652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (June 2008) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) L.1 General Instructions 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984)

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) M.1 Evaluation Criteria 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

001 Foundations of Interagency Reconstruction and Stabilization Operations (RS500) Subject Matter Experts and Specialists

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C.6.1.1 - C.6.1.26

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005 Civilian Response Corps (CRC) Pre-Deployment Training Course. Subject Matter Experts and Specialists

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B.1 Supplies or Services, and Prices/Costs

B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES, AND PRICES/COTSTS

B. 1. The Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, anticipates the award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

SFSIAQ11R0008

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ11R0008

Contract Number: Title: Stability Operations Date of Solicitation:

11/29/2010

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

B. 2. The services shall be performed in accordance with Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement and as further described elsewhere in this document.

B. 3. Contractor shall provide a per hour fully loaded labor rate to include design, preparation, and delivery as outlined in Section C.

Foundations of Interagency Reconstruction and Stabilization Operations -- Please specify the topics bidding on from section C (C.6.1.1 - C.6.1.26) (On or about)

Base Year: $__________ per hour February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Option Year 1: $__________ per hour February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Option Year 2: $__________ per hour February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Option Year 3: $__________ per hour February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Option Year 4: $__________ per hour February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Afghanistan Courses -- Please specify the topics bidding on from section C (C.6.2.1 - C.6.1.7) (On or about) Base Year: $__________ per hour February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Option Year 1: $__________ per hour February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Option Year 2: $__________ per hour February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Option Year 3: $__________ per hour February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Option Year 4: $__________ per hour February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Iraq Courses -- Please specify the topics bidding on from section C (C.6.3.1 - C.6.3.13) (On or about) Base Year: $__________ per hour February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Option Year 1: $__________ per hour February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Option Year 2: $__________ per hour February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Option Year 3: $__________ per hour February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Option Year 4: $__________ per hour February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Pakistan Course -- Please specify the topics bidding on from section C (C.6.4.1 - C.6.4.6) (On or about) Base Year: $__________ per hour February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Option Year 1: $__________ per hour February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Option Year 2: $__________ per hour February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Option Year 3: $__________ per hour February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Option Year 4: $__________ per hour February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Civilian Response Corps, Pre-Deployment Training Course -- Please specify the topics bidding on from section C (C.6.5.1 - C.6.5.15) -- If bidding on sections C.6.5.10 - C.6.5.15 specify country/countries listed.

(On or about) Base Year: $__________ per hour February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Option Year 1: $__________ per hour February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013

Option Year 2: $__________ per hour February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Option Year 3: $__________ per hour February 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Option Year 4: $__________ per hour February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C Statement of Work

Foreign Service Institute Statement of Work

Foundations in Interagency Reconstruction and Stabilization

C.1 Introduction The George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center of the Department of State is the federal government’s primary training facility for personnel of the foreign affairs’ community. The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is the Department bureau that provides training for employees of the Department of State and other agencies at the Shultz Center. FSI offers more than 650 courses. The Institute is comprised of a number of schools/centers that include the School of Professional and Area Studies, the School of Language Studies, the School of Leadership and Management, the School of Applied Information Technology, and the Transition Center.

C.2 The School of Professional and Area Studies (FSI/SPAS) orients new State Department and other USG employees to the foreign affairs environment;

provides high-quality job-related training for Foreign and Civil Service personnel in the Administrative Management, Consular, Economic, Political, and Public Diplomacy and Stability Operations areas; improves the professional skills and abilities of Department of State Office Management Specialists and Office Support Personnel; enhances functional and management skills of the Foreign Service National staff; and provides employees of foreign affairs agencies knowledge about foreign countries and regions and an understanding of American interests and policies related to those countries and regions.

C.3 Stability Operations Training Division (FSI/SPAS/SO) imparts knowledge and develops skills that enable USG interagency personnel to perform the work required for reconstruction and stabilization operations, both in Washington, D.C. and abroad. The Stability Operations Division (SO) offers courses in two distinct but related areas: the first focuses specifically on pre-deployment training for persons assigned as members of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Iraq or Pakistan; or as members of various field positions, including provincial reconstruction teams, in Afghanistan or Iraq; the second focuses broadly on preparing personnel to handle the USG’s mandate to perform stabilization and reconstruction (R&S) activities in fragile nations, particularly members of the Civilian Response Corps (CRC) fostered by the Department of State Office of the Secretary’s Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization. In total, SO currently offers six different courses ranging in length from three days to two weeks for Foreign Service and Civil Service employees, as well as some military personnel, serving in conflict-prone settings requiring reconstruction and stabilization. Upon request, SO provides country-specific familiarization courses for USG employees and contractors assigned on a temporary basis to assist Embassies in conflict-prone periods.

C.4 Background

With this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), the Foreign Service Institute is actively seeking individual contractors for a variety of regular work schedules or occasional, intermittent activities. Successful contractors may join an existing training design, delivery and evaluation team composed of government employees and other contractors. The work may be conducted in large or small group classrooms, at FSI or other local locations.

C.5 Purpose This will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) effective for the entire period specified. This solicitation will result in a pool of instructors, external trainers, consultants, and coaches contracted via intermittent, part-time, or full-time multiple award agreements. This BPA is not for United States Government Civil Service jobs.

Performance of these services will occur only as authorized by specific task orders detailing dates, tasks and schedules. There will be no limit to the number of orders issued under the BPA. The government may issue orders requiring services at multiple locations. There is no specific commitment by either party, until dates, task and schedule are mutually negotiated by individual order.

We intend to issue orders to many individuals to deliver specialized knowledge on topics that will be relevant to employees of the Department of State and of other USG agencies, including but not limited to specific reconstruction and stabilization topics, knowledge on one or more specific conflict-prone countries and other relevant areas as specified. No part of the services to be performed under this agreement may be subcontracted, and no obligation or duty arising out of the individual order may be transferred, or assigned, without the prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. Orders will be issued under this BPA based upon the government’s need and according to FSI’s determination of what is most advantageous to the Government. FSI does not guarantee any minimum level of work under any resultant BPA.

C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

Blanket Qualifications (unless otherwise noted under specific categories, these qualifications pertain to all positions)

Contractor qualifications for each of the following include demonstrated knowledge of the subject area category demonstrated by either Masters level in the subject field or applied experience practicing in the subject area;

successful experience teaching or training adults in the relevant subject area; and a minimum of 5 years of professional practice working in or with countries in crisis.

Blanket Requirements (unless otherwise noted under specific categories, these qualifications pertain to all positions)

The contractor will develop and deliver sessions covering the courses’ goals.

The instructor is expected to provoke participant analysis of the concepts, skills and tools related to the United States Government (USG) approach to reconstruction and stabilization, e.g. interagency collaboration, civilian-military partnerships and “whole of government” efforts.

The focus of the courses should be on practical applications including interagency reconstruction and stabilization planning in an R&S overseas environment or international negotiating environment.

The level of instruction must be advanced and is intended to go beyond the development of a general awareness of reconstruction and stabilization.

The instructor will ensure that the class receives instruction appropriate to the diverse work experiences and backgrounds of class members.

The instructor must utilize an existing course design or create a course design.

Blanket Detailed Requirements

Course design and/or delivery will include some or all of the following elements:

- Participation in a team approach to overall course design, delivery and evaluation

- Session rationale – purpose of the session.

- Session overview – description of the session and the basic model and/or methodologies to be used.

Course objectives – state what the outcomes of the session are.

- Student assessment when necessary.

- A complete course syllabus and/or schedule which includes topics, presenters, learning activities, site visits, and description of materials

- Notation of Materials – listed for each activity, includes how materials are to be used throughout the activity both by students and instructor.

- Class discussions and site visits conducted by the instructor.

- Trainer notes

The contractor will:

- Provide, prepare, and submit to SO administrative staff for duplication course materials, handouts and resources to participants

- Select and utilize appropriate teaching aids, including audio-visual materials, to be used in the course

- Ensure that informational content in class presentation shall be of the most current and pertinent available

- Design and deliver an effective training session

- Meet with the Course Coordinators and, upon request, Course Delivery Teams prior to each course delivery to receive a class roster, learn the size and composition of the class, and note any special needs of the group;

- Provide course feedback to the Coordinators and individual feedback to participants on class-related issues they may prefer to discuss in a one-on-one setting

- Participate, upon request, in course after-action reviews and class revisions when necessary

C.6.1 Foundations of Interagency Reconstruction and Stabilization Operations

C.6.1.1 Objectives

Upon completion of the Foundations in InterAgency Reconstruction and Stabilization course, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate the role of communication and interpersonal skills in whole-of government R&S operations

- Explain the USG Reconstruction and Stabilization InterAgency Management System and framework and demonstrate knowledge of current CRC roles in USG R&S.

- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use the Conflict Assessment and Planning Tools to Mitigate Crisis Situations

- Describe the R&S Environment and key Actors

C.6.1.2 History of U.S. involvement in Reconstruction & Stabilization Efforts; 3 hours C.6.1.2.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify why the USG has a vested interest in conflict transformation and R&S

(b) Describe the R&S environment and how it relates to Conflict Transformation

(c) Explain the Whole-of- Government Approach to R&S

(d) Review the 3D’s (Defense, Diplomacy & Development) and how they relate to R&S and Conflict Transformation

(e) Explain why having a common goal and a shared vision is important to the success of R&S Operations

C.6.1.2.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.3 Key USG Actors at the Strategic Level in R&S Efforts; 1.5 hours

C.6.1.3.1 Objectives:

(a) Describe the roles of key USG actors involved in R&S at the strategic level (NSC, USG Civilian and Military agencies and International Organizations) and the unique contributions of each

(b) Begin to explore the organizational capabilities and cultures of various USG Agencies and International Organizations you will likely encounter on an interagency team in an R&S environment

C.6.1.3.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.4 Overview of Key non-USG Actors at the Strategic Level in R&S Efforts; 1.5 Hours

C.6.1.4.1 Objectives:

(a) Describe the roles of key non-USG actors involved in R&S at the strategic level (INGOs, local NGOs, other State Actors and International Organizations) and the unique contributions of each

(b) Begin to explore the organizational capabilities and cultures of key non-USG actors you will likely encounter on an interagency team in an R&S environment

C.6.1.4.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.5 Conflict Theory & Assessment; 2.5 hours

C.6.1.5.1 Objectives:

(a) Understand basic tenants of conflict theory

(b) Recognize the importance of assessment in the whole of government planning process

(c) Walk through a basic assessment process

C.6.1.5.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor must have advanced degree (PhD preferred) in conflict theory or related field, demonstrated record of teaching at the University level and/or publishing on the subject area.

C.6.1.5.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.6 Interagency Conflict Theory & Assessment Framework (ICAF); 1 hour

C.6.1.6.1 Objectives:

(a) Use the theories of the Interagency Conflict Assessment Framework (ICAF) to better assess conflict throughout the rest of the Foundation Course

C.6.1.6.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.7 Strategic Level Integration; 1 hour 45 min

C.6.1.7.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify the structures and functions of the Country Reconstruction and Stabilization Group

(b) Explain the goals and process of conducting a Situation Analysis

C.6.1.7.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor must have a minimum of ten years experience in reconstruction & stabilization, humanitarian crisis, or stability operations at both the operational and strategic level and have served in a USG position relevant to reconstruction and stabilization missions at the SES or equivalent level.

C.6.1.7.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.8 USG Policy Formation (for an R&S Environment); 1 hour

C.6.1.8.1 Objectives:

(a) Describe the Policy Formulation and Strategy Development process

(b) Craft conflict transformation goals and major mission elements

(c) Identify appropriate metrics for policy goals and major mission elements

C.6.1.8.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor must have a minimum of ten years experience in reconstruction & stabilization, humanitarian crisis, or stability operations at both the operational and strategic level and have served in a USG position relevant to reconstruction and stabilization missions at the SES or equivalent level.

C.6.1.8.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.9 Strategy Development and Metrics (for an R&S Environment); 1.5 hours

C.6.1.9.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify critical links between strategic development and effective metrics.

(b) Practice development of well-designed indicators and targets.

(c) Describe challenges in and benefits of measuring impact related to the critical dynamics of reconstruction and stabilization activities.

C.6.1.9.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor must have a minimum of ten years experience in reconstruction & stabilization, humanitarian crisis, or stability operations at both the operational and strategic level and have served in a USG position relevant to reconstruction and stabilization missions at the SES or equivalent level.

C.6.1.9.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.10 Resourcing R&S Environments; 1.5 hours

C.6.1.10.1 Objectives:

(a) Describe key terms in USG funding;

(b) Identify the main resources available for R&S operations;

(c) Recognize the importance and complexity of having flexible resources in an R&S environment

(d) Describe how resources for the R&S operations can be accessed.

C.6.1.10.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.11 Overview of R&S Sectors; 3 hours and 45 min

C.6.1.11.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify the 5 R&S Sectors and explain what is involved in each sector

(b) Explain the role of the Essential Task Matrix

(c) Explore options for designing across sectors in an R&S setting

C.6.1.11.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.12 R&S Essential Task Matrix; 30 min

C.6.1.12.1 Objectives:

(a) Become familiar with a R&S tool on essential tasks.

(b) Practice using the R&S essential task matrix.

C.6.1.12.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.13 Designing across R&S Sectors; 1hour

C.6.1.13.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify design issues for R&S activities across sectors.

(b) Practice collaborative activity development across R&S sectors.

C.6.1.13.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.14 Meeting Management and Facilitation Skills; 3.5 hours

C.6.1.15.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify appropriate facilitation skills to effectively manage interagency working groups in R&S environments

(b) Apply techniques for planning and facilitating effective interagency meetings

C.6.1.15.2 Requirements

C.6.1.15 Gaming Exercise – R&S Planning at the Strategic Level; 6 hours

C.6.1.15.1 Objectives:

(a) Develop whole-of-government R&S policy options

(b) Practice inter-agency interaction in CRSG

(c) Apply facilitation, communication, and leadership skills to policy formulation

C.6.1.15.2 Requirements Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.16 Introduction to U.S. Embassy functions; 2 hours

C.6.1.16.1 Objectives

(a) Describe the role of the Chief of Mission (COM) and key players at the embassy who will have an impact on R&S work

C.6.1.16.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.17 Other USG Civilian Agencies in the Field; 1 hour

C.6.1.17.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify the various USG civilian agencies with which members of the R&S community may interact

(b) List the roles staff from these agencies may play on R&S teams

C.6.1.17.2 Requirements:

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.18 Introduction to U.S. Military Operations; 2 hours

C.6.1.18.1 Objectives

(a) Understand DoD’s structure from Strategic (OSD/JS) thru Operational (COCOM staff) to tactical (JTF)

(b) Understand the relationship of these levels with the Interagency Management System

C.6.1.18.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.19 Country Level Stakeholders in an R&S Environment; 2 hours

C.6.1.19.1 Objectives

(a) Describe the role of International Organizations (IOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other key R&S partners

(b) Describe how host nation government goals and expectations affect R&S operations for the

USG

(c) Explain how the USG coordinates with these non-USG partners in R&S operations

C.6.1.19.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.20 USG Field-level Implementation in an R&S Environment; 2 hours

C.6.1.20.1 Objectives

(a) Review the mission of the ACT and FACT within the IMS

(b) Understand the structure, function and tasks of the ACT and FACT and how they will interact with one another.

C.6.1.20.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.21 Civilian Integration in DOD Geographic Command, JTFs, and Multinational HQs; 2 hours

C.6.1.21.1 Objectives:

(a) Understand the mission of the IPC within the IMS;

(b) Describe the staffing, role and functions of the IPC;

(c) Explore civ-mil integration issues within the IPC;

(d) Understand the challenges of deconflicting civilian and military plans.

C.6.1.21.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.22 Overview of Country-Level Planning; 2 hours

C.6.1.22.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify the various stages of country level planning

(b) Explore how to do country-level planning in an R&S environment

C.6.1.22.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.23 Conflict Handling Modes; 2 hours

C.6.1.23.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify your preferred conflict handling mode(s)

(b) Choose and employ an approach for handling conflict that is appropriate to the situation

C.6.1.23.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.24 Gaming Exercise – R&S Planning at the Country/Field Level- 6 hours

C.6.1.24.1 Objectives:

(a) Develop whole-of-government R&S policy options at the country/field level

(b) Practice inter-agency interaction in country-level CRC settings

(c) Apply facilitation, communication, and leadership skills to policy formulation at the country/field level

C.6.1.24.2 Requirements Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.25 Focused Appraisal of Key non-USG Actors at the Strategic Level in R&S Efforts; 4 Hours

C.6.1.25.1 Objectives:

(c) Describe the roles of key non-USG actors involved in R&S at the strategic level (INGOs, local NGOs, other State Actors and International Organizations) and the unique contributions of each

(d) Begin to explore the organizational capabilities and cultures of key non-USG actors you will likely encounter on an interagency team in an R&S environment

C.6.1.25.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor must have advanced degree (PhD preferred) in international affairs or related field, demonstrated record of teaching at the University level and/or publishing on the subject area.

C.6.1.25.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.1.26 Working with Host Nation Officials in R&S Efforts; 1.5 Hours

C.6.1.26.1 Objectives:

(a) Describe the issues, challenges and potential approaches to working with host nation officials in R&S

(b) Begin to explore issues of mentoring and collaboration with host nation officials.

C.6.1.26.2 Qualifications

In addition to blanket qualifications in C.6 Contractor must have at least one year experience working directly (on a daily basis) with host nation government officials in an R&S environment.

C.6.1.26.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2 Afghanistan Courses

C.6.2.1 Objectives

Upon completion of Afghanistan Familiarization and Field Training courses, students will be able to:

(a) Understand the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan as it relates to bureaucratic structures, policies and infrastructure.

(b) Understand the Civilian-Military strategy as it relates to achieving the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan.

(c) Recognize expectations, available support and resources for deployment to Afghanistan.

(d) Recognize the influence that Afghan history and geography contributes to its current environment.

(e) Explain health and safety considerations and ways to mitigate circumstances in high threat environments.

(f) Understand the domestic and international framework relating to the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan.

(g) Learn past and present influences on the Afghan government and their impact on future stability.

(h) Understand the Afghan economy, its various economic sectors and its issues, challenges and opportunities.

(i) Discuss the successes, pitfalls and desired outcomes of the COIN approach in Afghanistan.

(j) Gain skills and insights for successful social interaction in contemporary Afghanistan.

(k) Understanding current trending or “hot” topics.

For personnel deploying to the Field, students will understand:

(a) Unity of effort: Understand civilian, military, and international organizational structures. Know who to ask for help with what. Describe principles for forging an effective civ-mil partnership from your position, referring to examples offered in class. Know your role in using the civ-mil partnership to respond to civilian casualties and to promote the transition to Afghan leadership in police and military operations.

(b) Roles and Responsibilities: Know your professional responsibilities, set tentative goals for your work, and identify likely tools to achieve these goals. Understand the tools you and your colleagues in State, USAID, USDA and other USG agencies in the field can use to achieve your common objectives. Practice effective teamwork among different agency representatives.

(c) Rule of Law: Understand the design of the formal justice system and its current state. Describe how traditional justice works, including regional differences. List some advantages and disadvantages that traditional justice offers for USG policy goals, including human rights goals, in Afghanistan. Understand how to use USG rule-of-law, counternarcotics, and anti-corruption programs to achieve policy goals in the field.

(d) Information Sharing: Effectively use on-line systems to share information in the field, with the Embassy and with the broader interagency community in and beyond Afghanistan.

(e) Sub-national Governance: Understand how the Afghan government puts into practice the constitutional design for sub-national government structures. Analyze relationships among local officials and local leaders to identify opportunities to build local government capacity. Apply the District Stability Framework (DSF) analysis. List ways to work with the Afghan government to create and implement the District Delivery Program

(DDP).

(f) Opportunity and Development: List ways to develop markets, promote investment, and create jobs from your position in the field. Understand how to foster sustainable Afghan-led development programs, looking at the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Know the purpose and effective use of CERP (Commanders’ Emergency Response Program) funds and humanitarian assistance funds, and predict unintended consequences of these programs. Determine how to work with education, health, and youth programs to build capacity.

C.6.2.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. Contractor qualifications for each of the following include demonstrated knowledge of the subject area category demonstrated by a Masters level in the subject field and applied experience practicing in the subject area; successful experience teaching or training adults in the relevant subject area; and professional practice working in Afghanistan or in an Afghanistan-related position, particularly in the subject area.

C.6.2.2 Afghan Culture and its people -- Lecture/Video/Audio; 1.5 hours

C.6.2.2.1 Objectives:

(a) Develop an appreciation for Afghan social practices, including customs and norms.

(b) Identify the range of acceptable behaviors and codes of conduct, including the differences and similarities among rural/urban, elder and female populations.

(c) Reflect on real-life examples of situations encountered by USG personnel and local Afghan populations.

C.6.2.2.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.3 Afghanistan and its Neighbors – Lecture and Case Study; 1.5 hours

C.6.2.3.1 Objectives:

(a) Discuss Afghanistan's complex relationship with its neighbors, particularly Pakistan and Iran.

(b) Discuss the impact and influence of Afghanistan as a cross-roads to trade.

(c) Discuss the artificially-drawn Durand Line, which split the Pashtun majority region and its effect on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.

(d) Explore how the strained relations between India and Pakistan continue to impact Afghanistan.

(e) Explore the consequences of Iran's efforts to expand its influence through Shia Muslims in Afghanistan.

C.6.2.3.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.4 Understanding Afghan Politics and Power – Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.2.4.1 Objectives:

(a) Identify key power bases within Afghan society.

(b) Understand the power-brokers, tribal leaders and village and family dynamics.

C.6.2.4.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.5 Understanding the Afghan Insurgency – Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.2.5.1 Objectives:

(a) Understand the current social and political context of the multi-faceted insurgency in Afghanistan.

(b) Explain the pivotal role of neighboring countries such as Pakistan.

(c) Explain the areas most affected by the insurgency and the interplay of tribal dynamics.

C.6.2.5.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.6 Negotiations: Interactive Session; 4 hours

C.6.2.6.1 Objectives

(a) Practice effective negotiations, mentoring and conflict resolution skills within Afghanistan's unique social and culture context.

(b) Identify appropriate methods to facilitating collaboration and communications with Afghan counterparts, officials and allies.

(c) Demonstrate effective skills to interact and facilitate successfully with Afghans, particularly government officials.

(d) Discover effective techniques to better utilize interpreter services.

C.6.2.6.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.7 Writing Skills: Interactive Session; 1hour. Constructive Review of Student drafting; up to 8 hours

C.6.2.7.1 Objectives

(a) Demonstrate basic note-taking skills.

(b) Understand the need for drafting clear, concise reporting and analysis pieces

(c) Recognize different forms of State department and USG writing.

(d) Draft a spot report (such as submission to the “IPA Daily”) and a reporting cable in line with Embassy Kabul’s guidance to the field on reporting.

(e) Demonstrate an ability to classify cables and emails, including declassification information.

C.6.2.7.2 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.2.7.3 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6 as well as the qualifications in C.6.2.2. Contractor qualifications are demonstrated knowledge of the subject area category demonstrated by a Masters level in the subject field and applied experience practicing in the subject area, particularly with regard to diplomatic reporting requirements in Afghanistan; successful experience teaching or training adults in diplomatic reporting; and professional practice in diplomatic reporting.

C.6.3 Iraq Courses

C.6.3.1 Objectives

Upon completion of Iraq courses students will be able to:

(a) Understand the U.S. Mission in Iraq as it relates to bureaucratic structures, policies and infrastructure.

(b) Understanding the fundamentals of the Whole of Government Approach to Stability Operations in Iraq.

(c) Gain an appreciation for techniques to enhance effective interagency teaming.

(d) Understand the importance of and techniques to achieve successful Civilian-Military teaming to achieving the U.S. Mission in Iraq.

(e) Appreciate the structures, missions, cultures, objectives, functions, and overlapping and supporting operations of the various USG Department, Agencies, bureaus, etc. operating in Iraq.

(f) Recognize expectations, available support and resources for deployment to Iraq.

(g) Understand the complexities of the USG operations in Iraq.

(h) Recognize the influence that Iraq history and geography contributes to its current environment.

(i) Understand the basic structures, functions, and interactions of Iraq’s national and provincial governments.

(j) Explain health and safety considerations and ways to mitigate circumstances in high threat environments.

(k) Understand the domestic and international framework relating to the U.S. Mission in Iraq.

(l) Learn past and present influences on the Iraqi government and their impact on future stability.

(m) Understand the Iraq economy, its various economic sectors and its issues, challenges and opportunities.

(n) Gain skills and insights for successful social interaction in contemporary Iraq.

(o) Understand the Embassy operating environment.

(p) Gain skills for working through and with interpreters and Iraqi staff.

(q) Gain skills for working in high stress environments.

(r) Understanding current trending or “hot” topics.

C.6.3.2 Helpful Behaviors I – Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.2.1 Objectives

a) Understand and use basic Arabic courtesy expressions to facilitate personal and professional interactions with Iraqis

b) Understand and use appropriate mannerisms to communicate essential messages of respect, courtesy, and comfort in professional and interpersonal interactions with Iraqis.

C.6.3.2.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have extensive personal experience with Iraqi customs, two years residence in Iraq in the past ten years, advanced degree, fluency in Arabic and English, two years relevant teaching experience.

C.6.3.2.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.3. Helpful Behaviors II – Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.3.1 Objectives

a) Describe the emotional and physical stresses which affect Iraqi employees and behaviors which can be useful in leadership collaboration with Iraqi employees.

b) Discuss the general principles of working effectively through an interpreter in professional interactions and the specific and unique aspects of working with interpreters in Iraq.

c) Describe the physical and cultural stresses experienced by international LES employees working in support of the U.S. Mission in Iraq

C.6.3.3.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have extensive personal experience with and through interpreters in Iraq, preferably two years residence in Iraq in the past ten years, advanced degree, fluency in Arabic and English, two years relevant teaching experience.

C.6.3.3.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.4 Helpful Behaviors III, Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.4.1 Objectives

a) Identify various forms of traditional dress commonly worn in Iraq and what can be discerned from dress with respect to individual identity, status and role.

b) Describe the specific ‘do’s’ and don’ts’ appropriate in Iraqi culture, appropriate behavior at various Iraqi social and professional occasions and the typical ‘getting to know you’ dialogue.

c) Identify the most significant religious holidays and other rituals and how these may impact personal and professional activities.

C.6.3.4.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have extensive personal experience with and through interpreters in Iraq, preferably two years residence in Iraq in the past ten years, advanced degree, fluency in Arabic and English, two years relevant teaching experience.

C.6.3.4.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.5 Cross-Cultural Communication Skills, Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.5.1 Objectives

a) Understand the broad characteristics of Arab cultural communications.

b) Discuss examples of communications tactics (tips) which contribute to effective communications in Arab culture.

c) Appreciate how ‘reading’ body language, my own presentation and ‘personal contact; can influence inter-personal communications with representatives of Arab culture.

C.6.3.5.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have extensive personal experience engaging in cross cultural communications in Iraq, two years residence in Iraq in the past ten years, advanced degree, fluency in Arabic and English, two years relevant teaching experience.

C.6.3.5.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.6 Modern Iraq Political Development, Lecture; 3 hours

C.6.3.6.1 Objectives

a) Understand the major events of 20th Century Iraqi politics, especially in the period between the end of WWII and the removal of Saddam’s regime.

b) Understand the evolution of authoritarianism, sectarianism and ethnicity in Iraqi political identity and development from 1960-2010.

c) Understand the various political groupings that are presently contending in the ongoing reconciliation of governance in Iraq today.

C.6.3.6.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Iraqi political history or related field, demonstrated record of teaching at the University level and/or publishing on the subject area.

C.6.3.6.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.7 Iraq and Its Neighbors, Lecture; 3 hours

C.6.3.7.1 Objectives

a) Discuss Iraq’s current relationship (political, economic, religious, social, military, etc) with each of its neighboring countries and the historic underpinnings for those relationships.

b) Discuss the various perspectives held by each of Iraq’s neighbors and influenced by their own historical experience of relations with Iraq.

c) Describe how Iraq’s neighbors regard various possible ‘end state outcomes’ for Iraq (e.g. democratic v authoritarian, or decentralized (confederation) v centralized (authoritarian or federal).

d) Explain how Iraq’s neighbors’ perceptions of their relationships with Iraq is ‘interactive’ with their relationship with their regional neighbors – and some notable external powers.

C.6.3.7.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Middle Eastern Studies or related field, demonstrated record of teaching at the University level and/or publishing on the subject area.

C.6.3.7.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirements

C.6.3.8 Fundamentals of Counterinsurgency, Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.8.1 Objectives

a) Describe the nature of insurgency.

b) Identify the Principles of COIN.

c) Articulate the current COIN strategy in Iraq.

C.6.3.8.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have an advanced degree in international relations, military studies, or related field, practical experience working with U.S. military forces during counterinsurgency operations in Iraq, demonstrated expertise in the fundamentals of counterinsurgency, two years relevant teaching experience, at least one year experience in the conduct of counterinsurgency operations in Iraq.

C.6.3.8.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirement

C.6.3.9 Tribes and Politics in Iraq, Lecture; 1 hour

C.6.3.9.1 Objectives

(a) Discuss Iraq tribal structures and their modern relevance.

(b) Discuss the tribal origins and sheikhs.

(c) Explain tribal engagement and law.

(d) Discuss coalition relationships.

C.6.3.9.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have an advanced degree, minimum of one year experience working with tribes in Iraq, extensive knowledge of Iraqi tribes and tribal structures, customs, and functions, two years relevant teaching experience,.

C.6.3.9.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirement

C.6.3.10 Iraqi Political Parties; 1 hour

C.6.3.10.1 Objectives

a) Discuss Iraq’s current political parties and their leaders.

b) Explain the changes of the political powers in Iraq.

C.6.3.10.2 Qualifications

Disregard blanket qualifications in C.6. SME must have an advanced degree in Political Science or related field, minimum of one year experience working in Iraq, two years relevant teaching experience,.

C.6.3.10.3 Requirements

Refer to C.6 Contractor Duties and Requirement

C.6.3.11 Iraq Civil Society and National Reconciliation; 2.5 hours

C.6.3.11.1 Objectives

a) Describe Iraqi civil society structures and their role in facilitating national reconciliation.

b) Describe the concept and prerequisites of a civil society.

c) Articulate why development of a civil society in Iraq is important for the rest of the world.

d)…