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0001 1 Job Leadership Conference

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2-Day in-person leadership conference at MCoE

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0002 1 Job Video

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Video - must be delivered no later than 30AUG24, in order to allow unveiling at the 2024 Manuever Warfighter's Conference.

Completed Book

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Informational CLIN - Writing and Video Support Services

0003AA 12 Months Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

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Chapter 2 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

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Chapter 3 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

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Chapter 4 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

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Chapter 5 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

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Chapter 6 of 6 - Writing and Video Support Services

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MANEUVER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (MCoE) TRAINING & SUPPORT

SERVICES

Future LSCO

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide products and services to the MCoE. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services / Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non- personal services necessary to perform the requirements as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: After decades of enduring conflict focused on asymmetric warfare in a counterinsurgency (COIN) environment, many Army leaders struggle to envision the complexities and scale of fighting within a Multidomain environment. This contract is to create a fictional book, with an accompanying video, designed to make the complex or abstract concepts more relatable and digestible, by placing the characters in a modern / future conflict incorporating Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) through multiple aspects of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO), including impacts from sea, air, land, space, cyberspace, and electronic warfare.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall facilitate a planning workshop (hereinafter referred to as

“conference”) between MCoE and contractor Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop the settings, key concepts and elements, and progression of the book’s chapters. The contractor will subsequently research and create an engaging work of fiction to increase student interest, improve depth of understanding, and facilitate critical and creative thinking at all levels of Professional Military Education courses taught at the MCoE. The book shall consist of six (6) short stories of two thousand (2,000) words or more, that will each envision a scenario designed to cover key concepts, insights, and lessons learned related to MDO in an LSCO environment. The papers shall be of original and publishable quality, researched in coordination with MCoE Directorate of Tactics, Training, and Doctrine (DOTTD) leaders and SMEs to ensure the project conveys key organizational goals. This will include identifying any technical documentation needs and strategic messaging objectives, as well as ensuring it does not disclose any classified or sensitive information. The contractor shall further create an original supporting video, not less than 2 minutes in length, to further student engagement. It shall be designed for use in the Future LSCO scenario project and publications, but also allow for potential utilization in other U.S. Army events, conferences, online strategic communications, and recruiting, etc.

The combined series will thus provide a new means of envisioning and communicating MDO in an LSCO environment.

1.4 Scope: As outlined in detail below (section 5), the Contractor shall facilitate a conference at the MCoE, deliver six (6) professional quality short stories compiled into a book, and produce a video supporting the instruction of MDO in an LSCO environment concepts and themes. The Contractor shall provide his approach to the operation in his proposal response. To maintain the highest standards of quality and originality, the use of artificial intelligence for the creation of written, audio, or video products is strictly prohibited. The contractor is required to ensure that all content is authentically created, adhering to the guidelines and maintaining the integrity of the narrative. The Contractor shall provide a workforce with expertise, experience, skills, and necessary credentials to accomplish the described tasks. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any real or potential deficiencies in personnel availability. This does not, however, relieve the Contractor of any performance requirements.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services / supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements).

The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services / products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non- conformances;

procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback / complaints. The contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control documentation within 2 weeks after award of contract. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

All Performance Objectives will undergo a comprehensive evaluation process encompassing:

Adherence to Technical Specifications: Compliance with outlined technical and security standards.

Timeliness of Delivery: Strict adherence to the project timeline.

Originality and Innovation: Ensure all content is original, showcasing creative and innovative approaches. The evaluation will include the assessment of content authenticity, adherence to the outlined technical documentation needs, and the effectiveness of the content in reflecting real-world scenarios and future threats as per the strategic objectives of the MCoE.

1.6.3 Federal Government Holidays: The Contractor is hereby advised that the Government installation will observe the holidays below. The Contractor is further advised that access to the Government installation and personnel will be restricted on these holidays. If a holiday occurs on a Saturday, then the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday, if a holiday occurs on a Sunday, then the holiday is observed on the following Monday, or in accordance with the practices of the installation. The contractor is not required to perform services on holidays.

NOTE: The MCoE typically combines each Federal holiday with a “training holiday” to provide a 4-day weekend for servicemembers. Government personnel will not be available on either the Federal or training holidays. Upon request, the Government will provide the contractor with the approved dates of all Federal and training holidays during the period of performance (base year and all option years, if applicable).

New Years Day 1st day of January Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 3rd Monday of January Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth National Independence Day 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 to 1700, Monday thru Friday except holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract does not require access to nor use of government facilities, and will be performed at the contractor’s facility, except the section 5.2 Conference, which will be performed at the MCoE Headquarters, Building 4, McGinnis-Wickam Hall, 1 Karker Street, Fort Moore, Georgia.

1.6.5.1. Access and General Protection / Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees who will require access to the MCoE in support of the conference, shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (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). The contractor shall also 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 must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters, Department of 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.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The subject of this contract, all references to it, and all products concerning it are unclassified. Contractor personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract do not require a security clearance.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. During the period of the contractor facilitated conference, at the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Key Control: The Contractor shall not be issued keys to any government facilities.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall not be given lock combinations to any government facilities or equipment.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications:

1.6.8.1 Access and General Protection / Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation / facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). The contractor shall also 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 must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, 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.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter.

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, and specifications;

monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; 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 with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following are considered key personnel by the government:

1.6.11.1.1 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide the name of a contract manager, who shall be responsible for the quality and performance of the work, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, not later than 1 week after award of contract. The names of these persons shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.6.11.1.2 The contract manager must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading similar projects, preferably with the U.S. Military.

1.6.11.1.3 The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 0800 - 1700, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11.2 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

1.6.11.2.1 The project lead should hold a PhD or equivalent expertise relevant to the project.

The government is looking for demonstrated expertise in writing compelling stories about military training and readiness, doctrines, capabilities, and equipment of the U.S. and its Allies as well as potential threat countries, and the future of conflict involving modern warfare technologies and strategies. A PhD in Modern Literature or Government related fields is one way to demonstrate this expertise. Suitable substitutes for a PhD would include:

Professional Writing Experience: Being a best-selling or widely recognized author in topics related to military strategies, capabilities, and future conflict technologies. This suggests a deep understanding and ability to convey complex military concepts to a broad audience, akin to the expertise demonstrated by a PhD.

Military or Defense Experience: Practical experience in military or defense sectors, especially in roles involving strategic planning, training, or technology development related to multi-domain operations, electronic warfare, cyber warfare, unmanned and robotic systems, and space operations. This hands-on experience can provide insights and knowledge at a level comparable to academic research.

Consultancy or Analysis in Defense Technologies: Working as a consultant, analyst, or advisor in areas related to defense technologies and strategies. This includes roles that require evaluating and understanding the current and future capabilities of both friendly and potential adversary forces.

Contributions to Military or Defense Publications: Minimum of five published articles in reputable military or defense journals, blogs, or publications that discuss the evolution of military doctrine, technology, and readiness. This could also extend to speaking engagements or participation in defense forums and think tanks.

The key is to demonstrate a level of expertise and knowledge in the relevant fields that matches or exceeds that which could be expected from holding a PhD, through practical experience, published works, or contributions to the field of military and defense studies.

1.6.11.2.2 The contractor SMEs shall have experience with facilitating a working group discussion, and able to work collaboratively with others in an academic environment with minimal oversight.

1.6.11.2.3 The contractor SMEs shall have extensive knowledge and understanding of U.S.

Army, Joint Service, Multi-national, and U.S. adversaries’ doctrine, equipment, and capabilities.

1.6.11.2.4 Experience: The proposed project lead should be a published author of LSCO or closely related storytelling Intelligence books, novels, and short stories. The project lead must possess relevant experience hosting leadership workshops and conferences for senior executives and decision-makers that blend creative methodologies, strategic principles, and lessons learned, providing participants with actionable insights.

1.6.11.3 Writers

1.6.11.3.1 The team should include an experienced editor with experience as a reporter, preferably with a background in military-related publications.

1.6.11.3.2 The contractor writers shall have a strong working knowledge of and access to

Microsoft Office production and collaboration applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), as well as Adobe Acrobat applications.

1.6.11.3.3 The contractor writers shall have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The proposal should demonstrate that the reporter and editor have experience working with military-related publications. The team should include an editor with expertise in military- specific content and preferably with a background in military-related publications.

1.6.11.3.4 Experience: The contractor writers shall have experience in publications of both fiction and nonfiction related to the future of conflict and technology.

1.6.11.4 Videographers

1.6.11.4.1 The contractor videographers shall have a strong working knowledge of video production hardware and software, and demonstrated experience in creating digital still and video artworks on the topics of the future of conflict and technology.

1.6.11.4.2 The contractor must demonstrate the availability of a skilled visual artist capable of contributing to the project’s creative aspects.

1.6.11.4.3 The proposal should identify a filmmaker with verifiable experience in producing content related to storytelling Intelligence or LSCO.

1.6.11.4.4 Experience: The visual artist must have a track record of published editorial artwork related to facial recognition, robotic warfare, and disinformation. The offeror should provide evidence of verifiable film production related to storytelling with an Intelligence backdrop or LSCO.

1.6.12. Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract.

Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor will be required to travel to the MCoE during the performance of this contract to facilitate a conference. Costs for travel will be included. Therefore, the Contractor will not be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: This is a firm fixed price. Contractor will not be reimbursed for any other direct or indirect costs associated with the execution of the contract, unless approved in advance by the contracting officer and included as a modification to the contract.

1.6.15 Licensing: The Contractor shall grant MCoE a royalty-free, paid-up, world-wide, irrevocable non-exclusive right and license to use the contracted Material in connection with its activities, including education, training, policy, social media marketing, and other communication methods, both internal and external to MCoE. The license granted herein shall not include any right or license to use the contractor’s name without permission. As part of the agreement, all parties agree to maintain and preserve the quality of the licensed material and the related goodwill.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting / Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.2. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and / or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.6. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

(GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.1.8. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.9. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance / quality control. Acts as technical advisor to the Contracting Officer in these areas.

2.1.12. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.13. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.14. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.15. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.16. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMR Contract Manpower Reporting CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense DOTTD MCoE Directorate of Tactics, Training, and Doctrine FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFI Government Furnished Information GFM Government Furnished Material HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HQDA Headquarters, Department of Army IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate

IPR In-Process / Progress Review IT Information Technology JTR Joint Travel Regulation KO Contracting Officer

MCoE Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Moore, Georgia OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In / Phase Out POC Point of Contact PoP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SME Subject Matter Expert TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide SMEs as necessary to answer contractor questions regarding Army doctrine and policies.

3.2 Items: The Government will provide the facilities and equipment requested by the contractor that are required to meet the obligations of section 5.2 Conference. All other tasks and Performance Objectives will be resourced by the contractor.

3.2.1 Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the Contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include large and small classrooms with network and presentation capabilities. The Government will provide necessary conference room areas to conduct meetings.

NOTE: Contractor personnel will not have access to the installation network. If contractors require internet access while on the MCoE, they will need to bring “hot spots”.

3.2.2 Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

PART 5 SPECIFIC

TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall be able to provide expertise, advice, and assistance in professional technical writing and editing for scenario development. The contractor shall:

create an original work of fiction, accompanied by a video depiction of the work, in a digital format suitable for presentation and social media, based on a scenario of a US Army company level unit engaged in near future, large-scale combat operations, in accordance with the tasks outlined below.

5.2. Conference. Within sixty (60) days of award of the contract, the contractor will facilitate a two (2) day planning workshop at the MCoE.

5.2.1 The contractor will provide SMEs with expertise in facilitating working groups, and extensive knowledge of U.S. Army, Joint, and Multi-national services allied and threat doctrine and capabilities. The contractor will provide MCoE with the names and qualifications of each contractor SME in order to ensure they are technically acceptable.

The contractor will be prepared to provide substitute SMEs at the request of the MCoE. At the time of submission, if the contractor does not have a list of acceptable names, they must explain how they intend to meet this requirement.

5.2.2 The contractor SMEs will guide discussions with MCoE students, SMEs, and leaders to create storyboards for the book as a whole, and for the six (6) individual stories / narratives to determine which key concepts and elements will be explored in each.

Evaluation of the narrative's alignment with strategic messaging objectives will include ensuring a coherent and persuasive presentation that is technically accurate and suitable for a diverse audience. Each narrative should effectively communicate complex themes in a style accessible and understandable to all levels of military education. The storyboards will provide sufficient information that the contractor personnel engaged in video production (section 5.4) will be able to complete the video without requiring completion of the six (6) chapters of the book (section 5.3).

5.2.3 Not less than two (2) weeks prior to the conference, the contractor will provide MCoE with a proposed agenda for the conference, and a list of all required facilities and equipment the MCoE will need to provide for contractor use to fulfill the objectives of the conference, as specified in section 3.2 Government furnished items and services.

5.3. Book. Perform activities related to semi-guided independent authoring, developing, planning, writing, preparing, editing, and delivering six (6) works of two thousand (2,000) words or more of professional quality, fictional stories or narratives, blending nonfiction analysis while addressing the themes of MDO in an LSCO environment. To ensure high-quality narratives, each submission will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Content Accuracy: Alignment with factual data and project objectives.

Engagement: Effectiveness in maintaining reader interest through creative storytelling.

Technical Quality: Adherence to standards of grammar, punctuation, and style.

Feedback Incorporation: Responsiveness to and incorporation of provided feedback.

Further criteria include narrative innovation, character development, and the effectiveness of storytelling techniques. Narratives should demonstrate originality, a strong narrative arc, and the capacity to engage and retain the reader's interest.

5.3.1 Each Narrative / story shall be delivered no more than sixty (60) days from initiation.

Initiation is defined as formal guidance provided to the contractor from the Government Task Lead / SMEs containing key goals, messages, and other items for incorporation. See section 7.2, Performance Objectives Schedule for estimated timeline for initiation of each narrative. The contractor shall be able to support two (2) Narrative development efforts concurrently. To support timely delivery, the Government Task Lead / SMEs will provide feedback on outlines and draft revisions to the contractor within ten (10) working days of submission. The contractor will then have ten (10) working days to submit the revised narrative. The ten days for feedback and ten days for submission of revised content will continue until the government deems the narrative complete and acceptable.

5.3.2 Identify the technical documentation needs, strategic messaging objectives, and expected outcomes to ensure that the narratives reflect a real-world exploration of future threats. The Government will provide narrative-specific experts available to support the writer. Topical refinement is expected between the author and the MCoE SMEs and leadership.

5.3.3 Stories / narratives shall be clear, concise, coherent, persuasive, and engaging, written in formal and modern conversational styles for a range of audiences, and are technically accurate and appropriate for their intended audience. Content will clearly communicate complex topics to various levels / audience personas. Audience range will include Soldiers enrolled in all levels of Professional Military Education at the MCoE, from junior through senior enlisted personnel with no more than a high school education, to junior officers with baccalaureate or graduate degrees. The book shall therefore be written so as to be easily read and understood by high school graduates.

5.3.4 Proofread all written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence formation, mechanics, and proper formatting. The ready for review draft should contain few to no errors, where the errors do not interfere with the reader’s ability to understand the meaning.

5.3.5 The MCoE leadership reserves the right to review developed content and work with writing team to address minimal corrections and refine context before final version is ready for public release. Provide updates and revised editions as necessary to keep documents current. The public release / final version should be virtually free of errors.

5.3.6 There is no requirement to produce or include in the book any original works of art, imagery, or illustrations. However, images or screen captures taken from the video outlined in section 5.4 may be used to make the book and/or chapters more visually appealing.

5.4. Video. The contractor shall produce a professional quality video trailer, not less than 2 minutes in length, to spark interest in the book, in a digital format suitable for presentation and social media. The video content will be assessed on:

Production Quality: Professionalism in video and sound quality.

Content Relevance: Alignment with the thematic elements of the narratives.

Engagement and Creativity: Ability to capture and retain viewer interest.

Technical Compliance: Adherence to specified formats and technical guidelines.

Videos will be evaluated for their storytelling quality, including narrative structure, pacing, and visual storytelling. Additionally, audience engagement metrics, such as viewer retention and feedback, will be considered. The technical execution, including editing, sound design, and visual effects, should meet professional standards.

5.4.1 The video will briefly highlight each of the stories / narratives as depicted in the whole book storyboard developed during the section 5.2 Conference. The intent of the video is to be a trailer or “teaser” that will be shown to students before issuing the book, designed to spark interest in reading the book. As such, it should not include too many detailed elements of the book that might serve as “spoilers”.

5.4.2 The public release / final version of the video will be complete no later than August 30, 2024, to allow unveiling at the Maneuver Warfighters Conference. As stated in section 5.2.1, contractor personnel facilitating the section 5.2 conference will ensure sufficient information is gathered during the conference to allow contractor personnel engaged in video production to complete this task.

NOTE: The Maneuver Warfighters Conference is a separate annual event sponsored and hosted by the MCoE, and should not be confused or conflated with the section 5.2 conference that is part of this contract.

5.5. Performance Objectives. The contractor will complete nine (9) milestones during the period of performance, hereinafter referred to as “Performance Objectives”.

5.5.1 Performance Objective 1. Conference, as outlined in Section 5.2 Conference. To be completed within 61 days of award of contract.

5.5.2 Performance Objective 2. Chapter / Story / Narrative 1, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 4 months after contract award, initial draft due 6 months after contract award.

5.5.3 Performance Objective 3. Chapter / Story / Narrative 2, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 5 months after contract award, initial draft due 7 months after contract award.

5.5.4 Performance Objective 4. Chapter / Story / Narrative 3, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 6 months after contract award, initial draft due 8 months after contract award.

5.5.5 Performance Objective 5. Chapter / Story / Narrative 4, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 7 months after contract award, initial draft due 9 months after contract award.

5.5.6 Performance Objective 6. Chapter / Story / Narrative 5, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 8 months after contract award, initial draft due 10 months after contract award.

5.5.7 Performance Objective 7. Chapter / Story / Narrative 6, as outlined in Section 5.3 Book.

Initiated 9 months after contract award, initial draft due 11 months after contract award.

5.5.8 Performance Objective 8. Video, as outlined in Section 5.4 Video. Initiated upon contract award, due NLT 30 August 2024.

5.5.9 Performance Objective 9. Completed book. The contractor shall provide a completed and approved compilation of these six (6) short stories, brought together through the creation and design of a multi-chapter book, showcasing the above themes and lessons learned. The contractor shall provide the multi-chapter book in a digital format suitable for publication and social media.

5.5.9.1 The completed book shall consist of, at a minimum:

• A Front Cover / Title page

• Table of Contents

• A Foreword describing the background and reasoning for this project

• A Preface / Introduction describing the setting and context of the book

• The 6 Chapters / Stories / Narratives

• An Epilogue describing the main character’s actions following the storyline

• A Glossary of abbreviations and terms

• An Index

• A Back Cover

PART 6 APPLICABLE

PUBLICATIONS

6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1 The Contractor (to include subcontractors) must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 Army Regulation (AR) 530-1, Operations Security.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT LISTING

7 Attachment List:

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit 2 – Performance Objectives Schedule

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance metric / threshold briefly describes the method of measurement and minimum acceptable levels of service required for each Performance Objective.

Future LSCO Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Performance Metric & (Threshold) Surveillance Method

5.2 – Conference (see also 5.5.1)

Facilitate a conference Timeliness (Conference has 2 days’ agenda, and is completed within 60 days of award of contract.)

100% Inspection: COR records date of receipt.

5.2.1 – SMEs Provide SMEs. Qualifications / Experience (SMEs have extensive knowledge of U.S.

Army, Joint, and Multi- national services allied and threat doctrine and capabilities. SMEs are able to guide / facilitate workshops to glean and clearly articulate the required key concepts and themes for each narrative.)

100% Inspection:

MCoE and CATD leaders will review qualifications and concur or non-concur with recommended SMEs.

5.2.2 – Conference Performance Objectives

Outline progression of stories

Produce storyboards for all 6 chapters.

Quality (Outline creates a logical flow for the “campaign”.)

Quality (Storyboards encapsulate all required themes and key concepts in sufficient detail to allow video production without additional input.)

100% Inspection:

MCoE and CATD leaders and SMEs will participate in all conference activities and ensure the outline and storyboards meet the expected standards.

5.2.3 – Agenda Provide conference agenda and requirements list.

Timeliness (Not less than 2 weeks prior to conference, provide a proposed agenda and a list of all facility and equipment requirements.)

100% Inspection: COR records date of receipt.

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve the agenda and acknowledge the requirements list.

5.3 – Book (see item 5.5.9)

5.5.2 – Chapter / Story / Narrative 1

Deliver Chapter 1 Quality (6 Chapters / stories of 2000 words or more.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.1 (as pertains to 5.5.2)

Timeliness (Within 60 days of initiation.

Government will provide feedback within 10 working days; contractor will deliver revised version of chapter within additional 10 working days.)

Quality (Contains all key goals, messages, and themes identified for the chapter.)

100% Inspection: COR records date of receipt.

5.3.2 (as pertains to 5.5.2)

Quality (Narrative reflects a real-world exploration of future threats.

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.3 (as pertains to 5.5.2)

Quality (Narrative is professional quality and technically accurate.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.4 (as pertains to 5.5.2)

Quality (Narrative is generally error free.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.5.3 – Chapter / Story / Narrative 2

Deliver Chapter 2 Quality (6 Chapters / stories of 2000 words or more.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.1 (as pertains to 5.5.3)

Timeliness (Within 60 days of initiation.

Government will provide feedback within 10 working days; contractor will deliver revised version of chapter within additional 10 working days.)

Quality (Contains all key goals, messages, and themes identified for the chapter.)

5.3.2 (as pertains to 5.5.3)

Quality (Narrative reflects a real-world exploration of future threats.

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.3 (as pertains to 5.5.3)

Quality (Narrative is professional quality and technically accurate.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.4 (as pertains to 5.5.3)

Quality (Narrative is generally error free.)

100% Inspection:

5.5.4 – Chapter / Story /

Narrative 3 Deliver Chapter 3 Quality

(6 Chapters / stories of 2000 words or more.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.1 (as pertains to 5.5.4)

Timeliness (Within 60 days of initiation.

Government will provide feedback within 10 working days; contractor will deliver revised version of chapter within additional 10 working days.)

Quality (Contains all key goals, messages, and themes identified for the chapter.)

5.3.2 (as pertains to 5.5.4)

Quality (Narrative reflects a real-world exploration of future threats.

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.3 (as pertains to 5.5.4)

Quality (Narrative is professional quality and technically accurate.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.4 (as pertains to 5.5.4)

Quality (Narrative is generally error free.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.5.5 – Chapter / Story / Narrative 4

Deliver Chapter 4 Quality (6 Chapters / stories of 2000 words or more.)

100% Inspection:

CATD leaders and SMEs review and approve.

5.3.1 (as pertains to 5.5.5)

Timeliness (Within 60 days of initiation.

Government will provide feedback within 10 working days; contractor…