MAPS Request For Proposal (RFP) Draft 5 - 10MAR2026.pdf

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MAPS

Request For Proposal – DRAFT 10 March 2026

DRAFT 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 2

MARKETPLACE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MAPS) 6

10 March 2026 9

SECTION B – SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS (CLIN) 11

To be determined (TBD) 12

SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 13

1.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE 14

1.1 OBJECTIVE 16

Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), in support of the 17 Capability Program Executive (CPE) Enterprise Software and Service (ES2) (formerly known as 18 Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise), intends to award a Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite 19 Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, MAPS, from the combination of the ACC-APG 20 Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) and Product Lead (PL) Digital Market’s 21 Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services (ITES-3S) IDIQ Contract Vehicles. 22 The objective of the MAPS IDIQ contract is to provide Army customers, Portfolio Acquisition 23 Executives (PAE), CPEs, Department of War (DoW) agencies, and other federal agencies with 24 uncommon knowledge-based professional services and support the Army enterprise 25 infrastructure and infostructure goals with information technology (IT) services worldwide 26 (inside the contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside the contiguous United States 27 (OCONUS)), including hostile areas. By combining these vehicles, the Army aims to enhance 28 flexibility, reduce redundancy, and improve cost-efficiency in acquiring knowledge-based 29 professional services. This integration will also ensure a unified approach in meeting the Army’s 30 evolving technology and strategic needs, thus optimizing mission readiness and effectiveness. 31

1.2 SCOPE 33

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the scope and requirements for contractor-34 provided support services for a diverse group of organizations that span the spectrum of mission 35 areas for programs with knowledge-based service-related requirements. 36

1.2.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AREAS 38

The following technical support areas will be included in the scoring of this effort. 39

1. Engineering, Logistics and Operational Services 41

2. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Services 42

3. Management and Advisory Services 43

4. Emerging IT Services 44

5. Foundational IT Services 45

1.2.2 SERVICES NOT WITHIN SCOPE 46

The following services are not within scope of this contract. The Government will not issue any 47 task order for which the predominant scope of the services is any of the following: 48

1. Inherently Governmental Functions as defined in FAR 2.101 50

2. Personal Services as defined in FAR 2.101 51

3. Architect & Engineering (A&E) Services as defined in FAR 2.101 and subject to the Brooks 52

Architect- Engineers Act (40 U.S.C.1102) 53

4. Construction Services as defined in FAR 2.101 54

1.2.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 55

Government Property is all property owned by the Government, including Government 56 Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) (FAR 45.101). 57 GFP is property in the possession of or directly acquired by the Government and provided to a 59 contractor for contract performance (FAR 45.101). 60 CAP is property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for contract 62 performance and to which the Government has title (FAR 45.101). 63 Contractor Inventory is excess CAP, GFP, and any property the Government is obligated to take 65 or has the option to take (applies to any type of contract) (45.101). 66

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 68

MAPS maximum ordering period may be 10 years, consisting of a five (5) year Base Ordering 69 Period and one (1) five (5) year Optional Ordering Period. 70

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION 72

1.4.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE 74

1.4.2 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS 76

New Year’s Day Labor Day 77 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day 78 President’s Day Veteran’s Day 79 Memorial Day Juneteenth Day 80 Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 81 Independence Day 82 Work at a Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends (but may 84 require off-hour work due to network loading or other disruptions that could occur) unless 85 directed by the Contracting Officer (KO) on individual task orders. 86

1.4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION 88

The contractor is responsible for conducting business during the hours required on each 89 individual task order, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to 90 local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility 91 closings. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and 92 continuity of the workforce are essential. The contractor may also be required to support 24/7 93 operations 365 days per year as identified in individual task orders. 94

1.4.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 96

The place of performance shall be identified in individual task orders. Locations will be 97 Government or contractor sites within CONUS and/or OCONUS locations, including warzone 98 areas. Locations may include Federal, State, or military data centers, and facilities, as defined in 99 individual task orders. 100

1.4.5 TYPE OF CONTRACT 102

MAPS is a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract. The 103 types of services to be provided will be determined at the individual Task Order (TO) level. The 104 base contract will be utilized with full and open competition with reserved awards for small 105 businesses. TOs allowed under this contract are Fixed Price (FP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), 106 and Cost Reimbursement (CR) with a hybrid of all types. 107

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 109

The contractor is responsible for all applicable documents to ensure compliance with Department 110 of Defense (DOD) specifications and standards, applicable industry standards, or other required 111 documentation shall be specified at the individual task order level. 112

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 114

Technical requirements will be determined at task order level but will fall under one of the 115 support areas identified below. 116

3.1 ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES 118

Examples of service areas that are included under the Engineering, Logistics and Operational 119 Services support area include, but are not limited to, the following: 120 Engineering Services: These services are primarily for applying physical laws and principles of 122 engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, 123 structures, processes, and systems. These services may involve any of the following activities: 124 provision of complex scientific detailed advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of 125 preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction 126 or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. 127

Logistics Services: These services are for operating advice and assistance to businesses and other 129 organizations in: (1) operations improvement; (2) productivity improvement; (3) production 130 planning and control; (4) quality assurance and quality control; (5) inventory management; (6) 131 supply chain distribution networks; (7) warehouse operations, and utilization; (8) transportation 132 and shipment of goods and materials; and (9) materials management and handling. 133 Manufacturing Readiness: These services can be used in general industry assessments, or for 135 more specific application in assessing capabilities of possible suppliers. These services can 136 include effective communication and collaboration, continuous improvement, capacity planning, 137 monitoring and production planning. 138 Medical Logistics: These services are for the process of planning, implementing, and controlling 140 the flow of medical supplies, equipment, and information within the healthcare system. 141 Technology Insertion: These services refer to the introduction of new and/or improved hardware 143 or software capabilities into an established operational system. It can help expand system 144 capability, increase readiness, reduce life-cycle costs, and reduce the logistics footprint. 145 Integration: These services can be used for comprehensive analysis, design, and assessment of 147 requirements, concepts, and resources for human factors engineering, manpower, personnel, 148 training, safety and occupational health, force protection and survivability, and habitability. 149 Interoperability: These services can be used for the ability of different software components or 151 systems to seamlessly exchange and use information. It involves ensuring that the software can 152 integrate effectively with other systems, regardless of their operating platforms, programming 153 languages, or data formats. 154

3.2 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST & EVALUATION (RDT&E) SERVICES 156

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Services include any services directed 157 toward innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes. 158 Examples of service areas that are included under the RDT&E Services support area include, but 160 are not limited to, the following: 161 Basic Research: These services include, fundamental research, science-based investigation, is the 163 aim of improving and resolving scientific theories for better understanding and prediction of 164 natural or other phenomena. Basic research often fuels the technological innovations of applied 165 science. 166 Applied Research: These services generate actionable insights and solutions that have a direct 168 impact on practical situations. These services seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice 169 by taking existing knowledge and applying it in real-world contexts. Applied research is driven 170 by the need to address specific challenges, make informed decisions, and drive innovation in 171 various domains. 172 Experimental/Developmental Research: These services are used for systematic work, drawing on 174 knowledge gained from research and practical experience and producing additional knowledge, 175 which is directed to producing new products or processes or to improving existing products or 176 processes. 177 Modeling and Simulation: These services are used for the process of developing and driving a 179 model of a system with suitable inputs and observing the correspondingly outputs and the 180 process of designing a model of a conceptual system and using it to conduct experiments for the 181 purpose of understanding the performance of the system and/or evaluating alternative 182 management strategies and decision-making processes using simulation results. 183 Prototyping and Fabrication Support: This involves creating early models of a product that 185 simulate its design and functionality to test concepts, gather feedback, and iterate on the design 186 before the final product is developed. 187 Exploratory Research: These services are a methodology approach that investigates research 189 questions that have not previously been studied in depth. Services include reviewing existing 190 research and publications, investigating questions, and studying experiences. 191

3.3 MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES 193

Examples of service areas that are included under the Management and Advisory Services 194 support area include, but are not limited to, the following: 195 Acquisition and Strategic Planning: Defining an organization's direction and outlining a path 197 toward a preferred future. It could involve creating specific business strategies, implementing 198 them, and evaluating the results regarding the company’s overall long-term goals or desires. 199 Some other examples include risk management and mitigation, competition strategy, and 200 developing a plan to acquire new systems or services. 201 Financial Services: Financial services encompass a broad range of service sector activities, 203 especially as concerns financial management and finance. Some examples include, accounting, 204 budgeting, cost analysis and estimating, financial advice, financial and performance audits, and 205 financial planning. 206 Training Services: Training services include any service for training, education, or exercise 208 support. Some examples include, customized business training, development of training 209 documents, delivery of training and assessments, and mobile facility training. 210 Education Services: Services that provide instruction and training in various subjects. 212

Program Management: Services that relate to the overseeing of a group of individual projects 214 linked together through a shared organizational goal or common area of impact. 215 Quality Assurance: Services related to the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various 217 aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. 218 Risk Management: Services related to identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats or 220 uncertainties that can affect an organization. It involves analyzing the likelihood and impact of 221 risks, developing strategies to minimize harm, and monitoring the effectiveness of measures. 222

3.4 EMERGING IT SERVICES 224

Examples of service areas that are included under the High-Level IT Services support area 225 include, but are not limited to, the following: 226 Big Data and Big Data Analytics Data Services: The term "big data" refers to extremely large 228 volumes of data that traditional processing methods may struggle to handle efficiently. 229 Therefore, big data analytics is the process of examining large and complex datasets, commonly 230 known as big data, to uncover valuable insights, patterns, trends, and correlations. 231 Quantum Computing: Emergent field of cutting-edge computer science harnessing the unique 233 qualities of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of even the most powerful 234 classical computers. The field of quantum computing contains a range of disciplines, including 235 quantum hardware and quantum algorithms. 236 Business Process Reengineering (BPR): Business process engineering (BPR) is a strategic 238 management approach that is focused on fundamentally rethinking and redesigning core business 239 processes to achieve significant improvements in performance and efficiency. BPR focuses on 240 optimizing end-to-end processes and eliminating redundancies. 241 Network/Systems Operation and Maintenance Enterprise: Constitutes all the tasks and systems in 243 place to monitor, update and run your organization’s computer network before problems strike. 244 Integration and Consolidation Information Technology Services: Support the implementation 246 and rollout of new network infrastructure, including consolidation of established network 247 infrastructure. Activities may include hardware or software procurement, configuration, tuning, 248 staging, installation and interoperability testing. 249 Cybersecurity Services: Professional products, processes, or solutions designed to safeguard 251 information, devices, and networks from cyber threats. They protect organizations from 252 unauthorized access, use, disruption, or destruction of sensitive data, systems, or applications. 253

3.5 FOUNDATIONAL IT SERVICES 255

Examples of service areas that are included under the Low-Level IT Services support area 256 include, but are not limited to, the following: 257 Help Desk Support: Serves as the frontline of customer support, connecting those seeking 259 assistance with those who can provide guidance. 260 Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Structured and objective assessment process 262 where an external entity evaluates a project, system, or process to ensure that it complies with 263 requirements, standards, and best practices. It also identifies and mitigates potential risks or 264 issues. 265 Information Technology (IT) Education and Training: Services that provide instruction and 267 training in various subjects for information technology. Training services include any service for 268 training, education, or exercise support. 269 IT Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management is the centralized management of the 271 flow of goods and services. It includes all processes that transform raw materials into final 272 products, such as shipping, production, and distribution of products, goods, and services. 273 IT Management Services: Activities performed by an organization to design, build, deliver, 275 operate and control information technology (IT) services offered to customers. Planning, 276 implementing, managing and optimizing information technology services to meet the needs of 277 users and help organizations achieve their business goals. 278 IT Services: Information Technology Services (ITS) refer to a range of activities that involve the 280 use of information technology to support, manage, and improve the operations of a business or 281 organization. These services can include IT consultancy, hardware management, technical 282 support, computer networking, and systems administration. 283

4.0 CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS 285

The contractor shall provide the services and documentation required by individual task orders 286 pursuant to the general requirements specified herein. Contract types may include both firm-287 fixed-price and cost reimbursement and will be determined at the individual task order and 288 contract line item (CLIN) levels. 289

4.1 MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES 291

The requirements shall be defined in the individual task order which will contain the specificity 292 of requirements including accountability, documentation and reporting and tracking 293 requirements. 294

4.1.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) 296

GFP which includes Government Furnished Material (GFM), Government Furnished 297 Information (GFI), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) may be provided as defined in 298 each individual task order. 299

4.1.2 GOVERNMENT FACILITIES 301

Government office or laboratory space may be made available for performance of specific task 302 orders. The contractor may be required to establish operations and support facilities and 303 warehouses within a government provided facility that complies with DOD and/or Department of 304 State certification and accreditation requirements. Such facilities will be specified in the 305 individual task orders. 306

4.1.3 CONTRACTOR ACQUIRED MATERIAL, PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND 308

LEASES 309

Individual task orders shall define contractor acquired/provided material, equipment, and 310 facilities including any hardware and/or software required. The contractor may be required to 311 purchase any hardware and/or software necessary to accomplish each task order. Any purchased 312 material shall be in accordance with the current Government Property requirements and shall be 313 accounted for and maintained pursuant to applicable clauses. Software integrity shall be 314 maintained by the contractor within the licensing agreement of the producer until such software 315 is delivered to the Government or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Government 316 direction. Any purchased material shall become the property of the Government upon completion 317 of the task order in accordance with the clauses in Section I of the contract and shall be 318 accounted for and maintained pursuant to those clauses. 319 All leased equipment, property or other that is acquired by the contractor to support an individual 321 task order shall be clearly defined and shall be established in the individual task order. 322 Only material, property, equipment, and/or facilities necessary to perform the services of the task 324 order shall be acquired or leased. There shall be no production or limited production purchases 325 under this contract. The contractor shall ensure that the applicable purchasing requirements are 326 followed in accordance with DOD and local policy with regard to all purchases that are 327 anticipated under this task order. Purchases and leases shall be reviewed and approved in 328 advance by the authorized Government appointee (i.e. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer 329 Representative, or designee). 330

4.1.4 WARRANTY 332

Items acquired under task orders may require warranty protection. The type of warranty and 333 extent of coverage will be determined for the individual task order. 334

4.1.5 EXPORT CONTROL 336

The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled 337 information and technology and shall not use, distribute, transfer, or transmit technology (even if 338 incorporated in products, software, or other information) except in compliance with such laws 339 and regulations. The contractor will plan for, obtain, and maintain any export licensing required 340 in order to successfully perform the requirements of individual task orders. 341

4.2 ANTITERRORISM /OPERATIONALSECURITY (AT/OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS 343

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have the appropriate security 344 clearance as specified in each individual task order at time of the proposal submission and shall 345 maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. 346

4.2.1 AT LEVEL 1 TRAINING 348

This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army 349 controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor 350 employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall 351 complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30-calendar days after contract start date or 352 effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The 353 contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and 354 subcontractor employee within 30-calendar days after completion of training by all employees 355 and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following 356 website: http://jko.jten.mil 357

4.2.2 AT AWARNESS TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL TRAVELING 359

OVERSEAS 360

U.S. based Contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall receive 361 Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by 362 AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit 363 ATO being the local point of contact. US based contractor employees and associated sub-364 contractor employees will submit an Isolated Personnel Report prior to deployment, in 365 accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The contractor is required to fill out the survey 366 on NIPRNET at https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Profile/Survey/start.aspx prior to 367 deployment. 368

4.2.3 ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS – iWATCH TRAINING 370

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH 371 program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed 372 training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct 373 employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30-374 calendar days of contract award and within 30-calendar days of new employees commencing 375 performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. 376

4.2.4 FOR CONTRACTS THAT REQUIRE OPSEC TRAINING 378

Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC 379 Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30-calendar days of their reporting 380 for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website: 381 http://cdse.edu/ (Duration: 45 minutes). 382

4.2.5 ARMY TRAINING CERTIFICATION TRACKING SYSTEM (ATCTS) 384

All contractor employees with access or require access to a government info system must be 385 registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of 386 services and must successfully complete the DOD Cybersecurity Awareness prior to access to 387 the IS and then annually thereafter. 388

4.2.6 CYBERSECURITY/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) TRAINING 390

All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD 391 Cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All 392 contractor employees working Cybersecurity/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army 393 training requirements in DoD 8140.01 and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to 394 Cybersecurity/IT functions. 395

4.2.7 FOR CYBERSECURITY/IT CERTIFICATION 397

Per DoD 8140.03 DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting 398 Cybersecurity/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline 399 certification as stipulated in DoD 8140.03 must be completed upon contract award. 400

4.2.8 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND 402

PROCEDURES 403

This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army 404 controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees 405 shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access 406 requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency 407 Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity 408 verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor 409 Personnel) as directed by DOD, Headquarter Department of the Army and/or local policy. In 410 addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the 411 Force Protection Condition at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may 412 require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 413

4.2.9 FOR CONTRACTS THAT REQUIRE HANDLING OR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED 415

INFORMATION 416

Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access 417 to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to 418 comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the NIST Special 419 Publication 800-88 “Guidelines for Media Sanitization”, notice of which has been furnished to 420 the contractor. 421

4.2.10 THREAT AWARNESS REPORTING PROGRAM 423

For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting 424 Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or 425 other trainer as specified in 2-4b. 426

4.2.11 CONTRACTORS REQUIRING COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) 428

Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated 429 National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in AR 430 525-28 431 favorable review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check and a successfully 432 scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. 433

4.2.12 CONTRACTORS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CAC, BUT REQUIRE ACCESS TO 435

A DoD FACILITY OR INSTALLATION 436 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication 437 standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification 438 Index and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable 439 installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies 440 and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in 441 accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. 442

4.2.13 CONTRACTORS AUTHORIZED TO ACCOMPANY THE FORCE 444

DFARS Clause 252.225-7040 (DFARS Clause 252-225-7995 for CENTCOM), Contractor 445 Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed. The clause shall be used in 446 solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces 447 deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or 448 other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause 449 discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and 450 regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), 451 and personnel data required. 452

4.2.14 CONTRACT REQUIRING PERFOMANCE OR DELIVERY IN A FOREIGN 454

COUNTRY 455

DFARS Clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside 456 the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or 457 delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency 458 support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with 459 theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to 460 ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force 461 commander policies and directives. 462

4.2.15 DD FORM 254 464

Overarching security requirements and contractor access to classified information shall be as 465 specified in the basic DD Form 254, “Department of Defense Contract Security Classification 466

Specification,” which will be further identified in the DD Form 254 for each TO, as required. All 467 contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall 468 have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC). 469

4.2.16 VISITOR GROUP SECURITY AGREEMENT 471

The contractor may be required to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement to protect 472 classified information involved in performance under individual task orders. The Agreement will 473 outline responsibilities in the following areas: Contractor security supervision; Standard Practice 474 Procedures; access, accountability, storage, and transmission of classified material; marking 475 requirements; security education; personnel security clearances; reports; security checks; security 476 guidance; emergency protection; protection of Government resources; DD Forms 254; periodic 477 security reviews; and other responsibilities, as required. 478

4.3 TRAVEL 480

Costs for transportation shall be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a 481 combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will 482 be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily 483 basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Federal Travel 484 Regulations (JFTR), while not wholly applicable to contractors, shall provide the basis for the 485 determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest 486 available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodation available during 487 normal business hours. Necessary travel meeting the above requirements shall be reviewed and 488 approved in advance by the authorized Government appointee (i.e. Contracting Officer, 489 Contracting Officer Representative, or designee). 490

4.4 CONTRACTOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 492

Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be controlled, directed and 493 supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. The contractor's management 494 shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this 495 Performance Work Statement and as required by the contracting officer or the contracting 496 officer's representative (COR). Contractor employees shall perform independent of and without 497 the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be 498 interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or 499 modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing 500 the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or 501 otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition 502 Regulation (FAR). The Government shall control access to the facility and shall perform the 503 inspection and acceptance of completed work and tasks. 504

4.4.1 WORK CONTROL 506

All program requirements, contract actions and data interchange shall be conducted in a digital 507 environment using electronic and web-based applications. At a minimum, such data shall be 508 compatible with Microsoft Office 2019 or newer. 509

4.4.2 QUALITY CONTROL 511

The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Assurance System to ensure product 512 integrity that meets or exceeds the requirements. These requirements are commonly accepted 513 practices employed by industry both in national and international environments. The contractor 514 shall identify specific military/commercial standards/procedures to be used or applied prior to 515 implementing the system. 516 The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance 518 with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what 519 the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the 520 performance standards. It defines how performance standards will be applied, the frequency of 521 surveillance, and the minimal acceptable defect rate(s). 522

4.4.2.1 DOCUMENT CONTROL 524

The contractor shall ensure that the latest revisions of drawings, specifications, work 525 instructions, inspection/test instructions, and other documents required to satisfy the task order 526 are utilized in production, inspection, and testing. 527

4.4.2.2 RECORDS 529

The contractor shall maintain records of all inspections and tests to demonstrate that the quality 530 approach satisfies contract and task order requirements. 531

4.4.2.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) 533

MANAGEMENT 534

For all GFM received under the task orders issued under the contract, the contractor shall be 535 responsible for conducting all necessary examinations, inspections, maintenance, and tests. The 536 contractor shall be responsible for reporting all inspection results, maintenance actions, losses, 537 and damage to the Government. 538

4.4.2.4 CONTINUIOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT 540

The contractor shall monitor the effectiveness of their quality system and continually improve 541 quality processes. 542

4.5 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REVIEWS (PMRs) 544

Designated contractor representatives shall participate in PMRs hosted by the Government in 545 order to facilitate exchanges of information regarding the status of potential and awarded task 546 orders, questions, and concerns regarding the program and contract. 547

4.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) MITIGATION 549

All functions related to acquisition or strategic planning support services shall be on an advisory 550 basis only. 551

Orders under this contract may require systems engineering, technical direction, specifications, 553 work statements, and evaluations services. Therefore, some restrictions on future activities of the 554 contractor may be required in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5 and Clause H.9 of this contract, 555 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). 556

4.7 COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC), SECURITY BADGES, AND CIVILIAN 558

IDENTIFICATION (ID) 559

Contractor personnel may be required to have a valid Department of Defense (DoD) Common 560 Access Card (CAC) if they are to be granted network access in performance of their duties. 561 Contractor personnel shall return CACs to the sponsoring organization Security Officer when 562 their employment as a DoD contract employee is terminated or the order is complete, whichever 563 occurs first. Contractor personnel who do not require network access do not require a CAC; 564 however, they may be required to obtain a security badge or civilian ID for physical access to 565 Government sites. 566 The Contractor shall return any Government issued CACs, security badges, or civilian IDs to the 568 COR or other designated security personnel. 569

5.0 CONTRACT DELIVERABLES 571

5.1 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING 573

APPLICATION (eCMRA) 574 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor 575 labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for 576 the ACC-APG via the eCMRA secure data collection site. The contractor is 577 required to completely fill in all required data fields within the eCMRA using the 578 following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/ 579 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance 581 during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through 582 September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall 583 be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. 584 Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/ 585

5.2 DATA DELIVERABLES 587

Technical data deliverables will be specified in individual task orders issued 588 under the contract, either as CDRLs or as specified in the task order PWS. Data 589 items ordered under individual task orders shall be prepared using standardized 590 Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) 591 listed in the DOD Acquisition Management System and Data Requirements 592 Control List (AMSDL) current at the time of task order issuance. Deliverables 593 may be required to be delivered as either hardcopy or electronic media or both as 594 specified in the individual task order. Digital signatures and handwritten 595 signatures on scanned documents may be acceptable. 596

5.3 PRODUCTS 598

All products will be delivered to the Government locations specified in the task 599 order. Delivered products shall be accepted by authorized Government personnel 600 via DD Form 250 or as specified in each individual task order. Inspection and 601 acceptance will be specifically identified in each task order. 602

5.4 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMETNS LIST (CDRLS) 604

Deliverables may be incorporated through the attachment of a DD Form 1423 605 CDRL on individual task orders. Examples of CDRLs that may be used to support 606 individual task orders include, but are not limited to, the following: 607

5.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) 609

Metric Performance Objective Standard to be Met

Participation Submit acceptable proposals in response to task order RFPs

At least one (1) acceptable proposal per 36 months of the ordering period

Cost Control

Manage all costs within the proposed costs and/or not-to-exceed cost ceiling for each contract line item

100% compliance; no contractor-included cost overruns

Performance

Perform all contractual requirements in accordance with the PWS and

PRS for individual task orders; few or no minor problems for which contractor corrective action is satisfactory

100% compliance; no Marginal or Unsatisfactory ratings for base IDIQ contract or individual task orders in

CPARS

Utilization of Small Business

Meet all small business participation commitments for individual task orders; comply with FAR 52.219-8

Meet small business participation commitments within 5% of the overall goal for the task order; large businesses demonstrate a good faith effort to meet goals of proposed subcontracting plan

Organization Conflicts of

Interest (OCIs)

Identify potential OCIs in accordance with the base contract and the order RFP; comply with OCI mitigation plans when applicable

100% compliance

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING 612

Not applicable. 613

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 614

The following clauses will be added to Section E: 615

52.246-1 616

52.246-4 617

52.246-5 618

52.246-6 619

52.246-7 620

52.246-8 621

52.246-15 622

52.246-26 623

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 624

F.1 Period of Performance (PoP) 625

The PoP for this task order is as follows: 626

Base Period: 5 Years 627 Optional Ordering Period: 5 Years 628 There is no guarantee that the option will be exercised on any or all of the awarded contracts. 630

The PoP for orders will be determined for each order based on the requirements. The order RFP 631 shall identify the PoP for the order. 632

F.2 Place of Performance 633

The place(s) of performance for the orders will be determined for each order based on the order 634 requirements and may include Government sites and/or contractor sites. The place of 635 performance may be Contiguous United States (CONUS), Outside the Contiguous United States 636 (OCONUS), or a combination to support requirements throughout the world. The order RFP 637 shall identify the place(s) of performance for the order. 638

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 639

G.1 Reserved 640

G.2 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) 641

G.2.1 Order-Level CPARS 642

The IDIQ Contracting Officer shall not administer or evaluate Task Order performance. It is the 643 sole responsibility of the Contracting Officer who administers the Task Order to evaluate each 644 order exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) using the process and criteria in 645

CPARS. 646

G.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, Novation’s, and Change-of-Name Agreements 647

If a contractor merges, is acquired, or recognizes a successor in interest to Government contracts 648 when Contractor assets are transferred; or, recognizes a change in a Contractor’s name; or, 649 executes novation agreements and change-of-name agreements by Government Contracting 650 Officer other than the IDIQ Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall notify the IDIQ Contracting 651 Officer and provide a copy of the novation or any other agreement that changes the status of the 652 Contractor. 653

G.4 Invoicing Rates That Deviate from Proposed Rates (FEB 2025): 654

The following clause is applicable to any task order with a Cost Reimbursement Type CLIN. 655 NOTE: When a resulting Cost Reimbursable Task Order is exempt from CPARS (i.e. basic, 656 applied or advanced research), paragraphs G.4.2 and G.4.3 do not apply. 657

G.4.1. If in any performance period, the Contractor is projecting a cost overrun in excess of 10% 658 of the proposed estimated cost for a particular labor rate for that period, which is determined to 659 not be a result of Government direction and not attributable to Forward Pricing Rate Agreement 660 (FPRA) changes, the projected cost overrun may trigger a Show Cause or Termination for 661 Default subject to the Contracting Officer’s discretion. Note: Contractors proposing at current 662 FPRA rates and invoicing at current Provisional Billing rates will not trigger a Show Cause or 663 Termination for Default. 664

G.4.2 If in performance of the Task Order, the Contractor incurs a cost overrun for a particular 665 labor rate of greater than 5% and less than 10% during that Contract Performance Assessment 666 Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation period, which is determined not to be a result of 667 Government direction or Contractor Provisional Billing rates, the Contractor shall receive a 668 Marginal rating for that period’s CPARS cost element. 669

G.4.3 If in performance of the Task Order, the Contractor incurs a cost overrun greater than 10% 670 during that CPARS evaluation period, which is determined not to be a result of Government 671 direction or Contractor Provisional Billing rates, the Contractor shall receive an Unsatisfactory 672 rating for that period’s CPARS cost element. 673

G.4.4 In regard to cost overruns and estimated costs mentioned in paragraphs G.4.1 through 674 G.4.3, the Government will compare actual cost of work performed to estimated cost at the end 675 of each contract period. Contractors are cautioned that costs should be directly proportional to 676 hours expended, and if in excess, may be considered a cost overrun by the Government. 677

G.4.5 Adjustment of Baseline Rates. 678 In the event a position needs to be filled due to a vacancy or addition, the Contractor shall 679 backfill at the rate agreed upon with the Contracting Officer from either its original accepted 680 proposal or previously accepted rebaseline (if applicable). Also, in the event of significant 681 market conditions changes or other unforeseen circumstances that materially impact the 682 Contractor’s ability to perform at the proposed rates, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer 683 may mutually agree to establish a revised rate(s) as the new baseline. Such 684 agreements/adjustments must be documented and will supersede the previously proposed rates 685 for the applicable performance period. The Contractor must provide sufficient justification to 686 support the revised rates. This adjustment mechanism shall not apply to cost overruns caused by 687 the Contractor’s mismanagement, inefficiency, or other factors attributable to the Contractor’s 688 performance. The Contractor shall not invoice the Government for rates and costs above what 689 has been accepted. 690

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 691

H.1 (Regulatory site DFARS 252.222-7006) RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF 692

MANDATORY ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 693

H.2 Definitions 694

“Affiliates” are business concerns that are affiliates of each other if, directly or indirectly, either 695 one controls or has the power to control the other, or another concern controls or has the power 696 to control both. 697

“Division” is a separate business unit of a company representing a specific business function. 699

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned directly. By a 701 parent corporation; or through another subsidiary of a parent corporation. 702

“Business Unit” means any segment of an organization, or an entire business organization that is 704 not divided into segments. 705

“Joint Venture” (JV) is a business arrangement where two (2) or more parties come together to 707 pool their resources and expertise for a specific task or project. The participants in a JV share 708 profits, losses, and costs associated with the task or project. 709 “Populated JV” in the context of this acquisition means the JV employs its own personnel to 710 directly perform the labor on a contract that can act as a standalone operating company with its 711 own payroll. 712

“Unpopulated JV” in the context of this acquisition means the JV does not have its own 714 employees performing contract work, instead the employees of the partner companies perform 715 the work, and they serve as a vehicle for the partner company to act as a collective prime 716 contractor. 717

“Mentor-Protégé JV” as defined by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) 719 (https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-720 program). 721 https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-program https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-program

“Commercial-Sector Vendors” in the context of this acquisition means an entity that is not 723 currently performing nor has performed, any contracts or subcontracts other than for 724 "commercial services" as defined in FAR 2.101, with the United States Government within the 725 last four (4) years prior to the final solicitation date and has never been subject to suspension, 726 debarment by the United States Government, is not on the Excluded Parties List, and is 727 registered in SAM.gov. 728 “Emerging Large Business” (aka Mid-Tier Businesses) in the context of this acquisition means 730 an entity, to include parent and affiliates, that is not a small business under the applicable Small 731 Business Administration size standard for the proposed Domain, has become other-than-small 732 business within the last five years from the final RFP solicitation date, and has an average annual 733 revenue not exceeding $50M over the last 3 years. 734 “Highest Rated Technical Offeror” in the context of this acquisition means all proposals are 736 evaluated based on the non-price factors outlined in the solicitation and the Government 737 determines the highest technically rated proposal. The price of the highest technically rated 738 proposal is evaluated to determine if it is fair and reasonable in accordance with subpart 15.4 739 “Company” includes all of the above. 741

H.3 Minimum Guarantee 742

The minimum guarantee for this acquisition will be $100.00. The Government has no obligation 743 to issue any orders except for the minimum guarantee of $100.00. The minimum guarantee will 744 be satisfied by the first order, which is for attendance of two (2) individuals and participation in a 745 Government hosted virtual Postaward meeting after award of the base contract. 746

H.4 Fee 747

The Government’s objective is to negotiate a fee at a rate equal to or less than half the regulatory 748 limits identified in 10 U.S.C. 3322(b) and adopted at Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 749 15.404-9(c)(4). The maximum fee rates below apply to any and all Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) 750 Task Orders and/or Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN). Contractors shall not propose fees for 751 CPFF Task Order CLINs that exceed the maximum rates as follows: 752

Non-Experimental, Developmental, or Research Work 5% 753

Experimental, Developmental, or Research Work 7% 754

H.5 Ordering Procedures 755

H.5.1 In accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.505(b), the Contracting Officer reserves the right to 756 tailor procedures to each order and shall state the procedures in the order RFP. 757

H.5.2 Orders will be awarded IAW FAR 16.505 and FAR 52.216-19. Only Contracting Officers 758 with delegation of procurement authority by…