MATCH PWS 25MAR2021.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

PAN409-21-P-0000-002044

US Army Europe Multinational Advanced Training CI and HUMINT (MATCH)

25 March 2021

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: ......................................................In

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction

1.2. Background

1.3. Scope

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Control

1.4.2. Quality Assurance

1.4.3. Recognized Holidays

1.4.4. Hours of Operation

1.4.5. Place of Performance

1.4.6. Utilities

1.4.7. Security Requirements

1.4.8. Special Qualifications - RESERVED

1.4.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.4.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

1.4.11. Key Personnel

1.4.12. Identification of Contractor Employees

1.4.13. Contractor Travel

1.4.14. Other Direct Costs (ODC)

1.4.15. Data Rights

1.4.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest

1.4.17. Special Requirements

1.4.18. Installation Access

1.4.19. Medical Requirements

1.4.20. Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements

PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.2. Acronyms

PART 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services

3.2. Facilities

3.3. Intelligence contingency Fund (ICF)

PART 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General

4.2. Equipment and Materials

4.3. Host Nation and Local Policy

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services

5.2. Task Heading

5.3. Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

PART 7 ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule Technical Exhibit 3 – Workload Data

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL

This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Multinational Advanced Training CI and HUMINT (MATCH) services. 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 non-personal services necessary to perform MATCH event as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background

The United States Army Europe-Africa, Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence G2 Training, Readiness, and Exercise (USAREUR-AF G2 TREX) has the responsibility to conduct the MATCH event for the U.S. and Multinational Soldiers preparing to deploy throughout the USAREUR-AF and U.S.

European Command (USEUCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). The MATCH event takes place under the oversight of the USAREUR-AF G2 TREX to ensure technical requirements are met. The MATCH event prepares the participants to conduct G2X operations, analysis, Human-Intelligence Collection Team (HCT) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Field HUMINT Team (FHT) operations, HCT management, Operational Management Team (OMT), and Counterintelligence (CI) operations in nontraditional environments and perform critical contingency tasks not routinely trained or evaluated in garrison but required in wartime and stability operations.

1.3. Scope

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Multinational Advanced Training for CI and HUMINT (MATCH) in-theater evaluation, and validation services. 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 shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform MATCH as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The contractor shall coordinate, plan, develop, and execute intelligence mentoring for this MATCH event. The contractor shall provide all contract employees to include contract management, U.S.

Army Subject Matter Expert (SME) mentor support, foreign language speaking role players, and interpreter support. The contractor shall provide limited supplies and services (travel, per diem, and vehicles) not Government furnished, necessary to accomplish each this event. The contractor shall provide classroom instruction based on a Government provided Program of Instruction (POI), modified by the contractor when requested and approved by the USAREUR-AF G2 TREX Theater - HUMINT Training Coordination Team (HTCT). A mentor is someone who serves as a teacher and trusted counselor, an experienced person who has the ability to mentor and counsel both new and experienced Soldiers. Mentoring includes hands-on guidance and coaching, one-on-one counseling, and evaluating the abilities of U.S. and Multinational Soldiers to conduct operations in a mature and professional manner, and limited after-hours availability to mentor and develop intelligence Soldiers.

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Control

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the KO through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for review within 10 days after contract award (A.0007). The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within five (5) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have two (2) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals)?

c. How will the Contractor monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses?

d. How will the Contractor monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including DOCPER processes/approvals throughout contract performance?

e. How will the Contractor ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control)?

f. How will the Contractor inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials?

g. How will the Contractor identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future?

h. How will the Contractor file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years?

1.4.2. Quality Assurance

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Technical Exhibit 1. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.4.3. Holidays

Contractor is required to perform services on U.S. and Local National Holidays. Work shall be performed on U.S. holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively. Refer to PWS Technical Exhibit 3 – Workload Data for detailed requirements by function.

U.S. Holidays

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

Local National Holidays (German) New Year’s Day January 1st Corpus Christi (Only in Baden-Wurttemberg, Bavaria, Hessen, Nordrhein- Westphalia,Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) June 3rd

Three King’s Day (Only in Baden Wurttemberg and Bavaria) January 6th

Assumption Day (Only in Saarland and Roman Catholic areas of Bavaria) August 15th

Good Friday April 2nd Day of German Unity October 3rd Eastern Monday April 5th All Saints' Day (Only in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland- Palatinate and Saarland) November 1st

Labor Day May 1st 1st Christmas December 25th Ascension Day May 13th 2nd Christmas Day December 26th Whit Monday May 24th

1.4.4. Hours of Operation.

1.4.4.1 Subject Matter Experts (SME’s): The Contractor shall provide support 24/7 seven (7) days a week as dictated by each exercise. Employees shall not work more than 12 hours in a day with work hours typically from 0700 – 1900 and after business hours availability to answer questions telephonically. The Contractor shall 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. Employees shall be prepared to endure extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions while playing roles for U.S. and Multinational forces during the exercise.

When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.4.4.2 Role Players and Interpreters. Role Players and Interpreters shall not work in excess of 12 hours per day and may work seven or more consecutive days to include weekends. Role players and Interpreters shall be prepared to endure extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions while playing roles for U.S. and Multinational forces on an evaluation exercise.

1.4.5. Place of Performance. Place of performance for the MATCH event will generally occur at Grafenwoehr, Germany but may vary within the USAREUR-AF Area of Responsibility. The individual MATCH event will be held at a U.S. military installation or other designated military training area, including large city areas in surrounding cities also known as “off-post”. Place of performance will be identified within the Task Order.

1.4.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Hybrid Type of contract. The primary type of contract is Firm Fixed Price with ODC for travel and training material costs.

1.4.7. Security Requirements. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active U.S. and NATO Secret-level clearance to support report writing at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. The Contractor must ensure all personnel have NATO Secret annotated in Army Centralized Contracts and Security Portal

(ACCS). Upon arrival in theater, the Government will provide the appropriate NATO read-on upon confirmation in ACCS. Role Players and Interpreters are not required to have U.S. Secret Clearances.

1.4.7.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program

(AR 190-13).)

1.4.7.2. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. In accordance with Deliverable number A.0007., the Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.4.7.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.4.7.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.7.3. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.4.8. RESERVED

1.4.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (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.

1.4.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

The designation letter 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. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.4.11. Key Personnel.

1.4.11.1. Program and Exercise Support Manager (Site Lead): (CLIN 0001) The contractor shall provide a Program and Exercise Support Manager who shall be responsible for overseeing and supervising scenario development, scripting, and manage synchronizing of the contractor’s efforts during the pre-mission planning and execution of the MATCH event. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the Site Lead is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The Site Lead or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Site Lead or alternate shall be available 0600to 2100 hours, Monday thru Sunday during the event only.

1.4.11.2. Situation Training Exercise (STX) Coordinator/Trainer SME (Alt Site Lead): (CLIN 0002) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the STX Coordinator/Trainer personnel shall have a minimum of one-year experience managing and organizing U.S. and NATO HUMINT training exercises, and experience working with role players and interpreters and have a valid driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle in Germany on and off U.S. military installations.

1.4.11.2.1. The STX Coordinator/Trainer. In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, The STX Coordinator/Trainer shall have experience in writing scripts for U.S. and NATO HUMINT and CI exercises and scenario development for at least two (2) years. The STX Coordinator/Trainer shall organize, plan, lead, and de-conflict the mission of the interpreters and role players supporting the exercise. .

1.4.11.2.2. The STX Coordinator/Trainer shall also provide Site Lead contract oversight when the Site Lead is unavailable. As the designated alternate Site Lead, the STX Coordinator/Trainer shall act as a representative of the contractor, and shall be have the authority to make timely programmatic decisions as requested by the COR and HTCT.

1.4.11.3. S2X/G2X SME: (CLIN 0003) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the S2X/G2X SME shall have experience with the following:

(1) U.S. and NATO HUMINT Operations Management;

(2) CI Operations Management;

(3) Source de-confliction; and

(4) U.S. and NATO HUMINT reporting management and dissemination and liaison.

1.4.11.3.1. The contractor shall provide knowledgeable, qualified, and skilled SMEs to support the mentoring and evaluator requirements under this PWS sections 1.4.11.3.2. and 1.4.11.3.3. The number and type of required Subject Matter Experts (SME) positions may vary depending on the requirements for MATCH, which the specific Task Order will identify. The SME positions may be any quantity (no minimum and no maximum number of positions) and combination of labor categories for each of the following. STX Coordinator/Trainer, HUMINT Collection Team (HCT), Operational Management Team (OMT), Counterintelligence and HUMINT Analytical Cell, and S2X/G2X, and Technical Support Role Player. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.4.11.3.2. All SMEs shall have robust and varied experience in exercise evaluation methodologies specific to S2X/G2X operations and management, with expertise in U.S. and NATO HUMINT and CI operations. SMEs shall be knowledgeable in intelligence collection operations, dissemination, analysis, production and information technologies used to support the event. SMEs shall have expert level of knowledge on collection systems, system capabilities, and exploitation methods specific to their S2X/G2X operations. The SMEs shall have strong communications, briefing, writing, and organization skills in the English language.

1.4.11.3.3 All SMEs shall have trained at the appropriate U.S. DoD or NATO recognized Intelligence school; have 10 years applicable HUMINT experience; five years’ experience in the SME category described below; and have at least one (1) operational or combat deployment in the SME capacity in support of U.S. and NATO operations. All SME’s shall have a valid and current U.S. SECRET Clearance.

1.4.11.4. Operational Management Team (OMT) SME: (CLIN 0004) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the OMT SME shall have experience, in the HUMINT Category assigned, with the following:

(1) U.S. and NATO HUMINT Operations Management;

(2) managing collection requirements;

(3) source de-confliction at the OMT level;

(4) U.S. and NATO HUMINT report quality and control; and

(5) HUMINT analysis.

1.4.11.4.1 The OMT SME shall also meet the requirements for HUMINT SMEs as listed in PWS Section 4.3. A waiver for individual candidates based on unique individual experience is possible with a review by the USAREUR-AF G2 TREX HTCT or USAREUR-AF G2X HOC representative, and approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.4.11.5. CI and HUMINT Analysis and Requirements Cell (CHARC) Analyst (CI and HUMINT Analyst) SME: (CLIN 0005) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the CHARC Analyst SME shall have experience with the following:

(1) U.S. and NATO HUMINT targeting;

(2) source validation;

(3) HUMINT reporting analysis and evaluation;

(4) the creation and dissemination of analytical products for multiple echelons, HCT/FHT to Commander, and

(5) collection management.

1.4.11.5.1 The CHARC Analyst SME shall also have training and operational experience with analytical toolsets and working with other disciplines including CI, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) and All Source.

1.4.11.6. HCT SME: (CLIN 0006) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the HUMINT SME shall have experience with the following:

(1) NATO and U.S. HUMINT Collection Tactics;

(2) NATO and U.S. HCT/FHT leader experience;

(3) NATO and U.S. Techniques and Procedures (TTPs);

(4) NATO and U.S. HUMINT collection operations;

(5) NATO and U.S. HUMINT reporting;

(6) Intelligence Contingency Funds (ICF) and its NATO equivalent; and

(7) coordination of collection requirements and mission planning.

1.4.11.6.1 The HUMINT SME shall also have familiarization with the NATO, Department of Defense, Department of the Army (DA) and Joint HUMINT regulations, doctrine and policy.

1.4.11.7. Tactical Counter-Intelligence (CI) SME: (CLIN 0007) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, the Tactical CI SME shall have experience with the following:

(1) Tactical CI operations;

(2) CI investigations;

(3) screening;

(4) threat vulnerability assessments;

(5) CI reporting, analysis, and collection requirements;

(6) CI support to tactical operations; and

(7) law governing CI investigations.

1.4.11.8. STX Role Player (German/Other): (CLIN 0008) In addition to the Role Player requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.2, the STX Role players may be required to have fluency in a target language. Any target language requirement will be identified in the Task Order including the level of fluency and the minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the evaluation objectives. For the Kosovo Forces (KFOR) in-theater validation (MATCH) exercise, all role players shall be fluent in German and have some knowledge of English. To replicate the normal situations encountered by U.S. and Coalition forces in certain overseas contingency operations, the Task Order may designate the minimum percentage population of male role players.

1.4.11.9. STX Scenario Scripting: (CLIN 0009) In addition to the SME requirements listed in PWS Section 1.4.4.1, The STX Scenario Scripters shall have experience in writing scripts for U.S.

and NATO HUMINT and CI exercises and ensuring the scenario is nested with real world and current events occurring within Kosovo. The STX Scenario Scripters shall organize, plan and de-conflict all scripting and roles with current NATO HUMINT and CI operations occurring in the KFOR Regional Command – East area of responsibility to provide the participating audience with an up-to-date scenario to ensure their readiness to deploy in support of the KFOR mission.

1.4.11.10. STX Interpreters (German/Other): (CLIN 0010) In addition to the SME requirements in PWS Section 1.4.4.2, Interpreters shall be capable of translating the written and spoken target languages into English, and further capable of translating conversation language in real-time. The MATCH event interpreter requirements will be identified in the respective Task Order.

1.4.11.10.1. The contractor shall test all interpreters for their English and target language skills using the tests approved, recognized and accepted by national professional associations and organizations for evaluating English as a Second Language (ESL), and German. The acceptable language ability levels are those assessed as a native speaker or, at minimum, evaluated at a level of “General Professional Proficiency” (level 3) on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) in reading, listening, and speaking, or equivalent test score with adherence to the Interagency Language Round Table (ILRT) guidelines.

1.4.11.10.2. In order to replicate the normal situations encountered by U.S. forces in certain overseas contingency operations better, the Task Order may designate the minimum percentage population of male interpreters because of the limited interaction with the female gender based on cultural norms and sensitivities.

1.4.12. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that Contractor Employees are Government officials. Contractor Employees must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.4.13. Contractor Travel. The contractor may be required to travel (prior, during, and after the event) to Grafenwoehr training location in Germany to attend meetings for the purposes of coordination and implementation of the Government’s evaluation objectives. The contractor shall have the appropriate travel documentation, appropriate passports, visas, medical vaccinations and sufficient travel, medical, and life insurance coverage when working outside of the United States.

The contractor may be required to travel to off-site locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR within 48 hours of scheduled travel.

1.4.14. Other Direct Costs (ODC). ODC’s will be covered in accordance with each negotiated firm-fixed price Task Order when considering fuel, cellular telephone communications for exercise communications, cell phone minutes, etc. The fixed price will include airfare, travel expenses, daily lodging, and per diem (at a rate no higher than the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)), rental vehicles and fuel, cellular telephone communications for exercise communications, cell phone minutes, cameras, and other equipment in support of the administration, practical exercises and STX portions of the event.

1.4.15. Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). 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. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may implement 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.

1.4.16.1. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ, hire, or contract with employees of the United States Government or the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense, unless such person receives prior approval, in writing, from the KO. The contractor shall ensure that its employees receive training, with periodic refresher training, on how to avoid organizational conflicts of interest.

1.4.17. Special Requirements.

1.4.17.1. Security. The contractor employees shall adhere to all U.S. Army, Joint and DoD security regulations, and requirements; shall abide by all USAREUR-AF and local commander security regulations; and shall be subject to security checks. Contractor employees are considered non-combatants and are not authorized to be armed.

1.4.17.1.1. The Contractor and all its training will comply with applicable U.S. intelligence oversight rules and regulations. Prior to providing training, the Contractor will confirm with USAREUR-AF G2 or designated security Section that all coalition partners are cleared to receive the applicable training exercise.

1.4.17.2. All contractor employees, to include role players and interpreters, must provide their names and personal information to the applicable U.S. Army and Coalition Force Counterintelligence and Law Enforcement entities. Contractor shall provide names and personal information up to 10 days prior to arrival of the venue to allow time for the Government to screen each individual in a timely manner (Deliverable A.0001). Contractor personnel, who do not pass the security screening/background check, will not be allowed to perform required services. The contractor shall replace the individual in 5 days with no disruption to the event, and at no extra cost to the Government.

1.4.17.3. The Government shall provide force protection measures commensurate with that given to DoD civilians in the theater of operations.

1.4.17.4. All contractor employees shall have no criminal record or outstanding arrest warrants.

1.4.17.5. The contractor shall provide a Good Conduct Police Certificate (GCPC) for each role player and interpreter (Deliverable A.0001).

1.4.17.6. Conduct of Personnel: All contractor personnel shall comply with all Joint, DOD and U.S. Army Professional Conduct Policies and Regulations.

1.4.17.7. Contractor’s employees who endangers persons or property, or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security, can be removed from the job site by the Government. The Government also reserves the right to require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent or any employee involved in the theft of Government property. The removal from the job site of such personnel shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide qualified personnel to perform services.

1.4.17.8. Disclosure of Information. Disclosure of information regarding operations of the activity to persons not entitled to receive it, or failure to safeguard any classified information that may come to the contractor (or any persons under the contractor’s control) in connection with work under this contract, may subject the contractor, contractor’s agent, or employees to criminal liability under Title 18, Sections 793 and 798 of the United States Code. Neither the contractor nor the contractor’s employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated, any information concerning the operations of the activity that could result in, or increase the likelihood of, the possibility of a breach of the activities’ security or interrupt the continuity of operations.

1.4.17.9. The contractor shall not respond directly to inquiries, comments, complaints, or requests for information relating to matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of information obtained through direct or indirect methods of intelligence collection or relating to intelligence operations, whether classified or unclassified. Such inquiries or requests for information shall be referred to the contracting officer or contracting officer representative.

1.4.17.10. The contractor shall not release personal information regarding individuals, other than its own employees.

1.4.17.11. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): The contractor shall provide signed SF-312 NDAs by all contractor employees regarding all MATCH related information and materials to the Government prior to the MATCH event start date (Deliverable A.0002).

1.4.18. Installation Access. The contractor shall ensure all employees working under this contract obtain a valid installation access pass before they report to work. This can be accomplished by coordinating access with the USAREUR-AF G2 TREX, which is the sponsoring Government organization.

1.4.18.1. Background Check. The contractor shall provide required law enforcement background investigations and other supporting documentation with applications for installation passes in accordance with AE Regulation 190-16, dated 27 April 2017.

1.4.18.2. The contractor shall ensure its employees return their installation pass on the last day of work. All lost passes shall be promptly reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)(Deliverable A.0009).

1.4.19. RESERVED

1.4.20. ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

1.4.20.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall have AT Level I awareness training completed within 30 calendar day after contract start date, or within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance. All contractor and subcontractor employees will complete this training annually. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or contracting officer within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (Deliverable A.00010). AT Level I awareness training is available at https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/ Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections

1.4.20.2. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. Contractors required traveling overseas while performing requirements of this contract will comply with the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and the Department of State Travel Warnings at travel.state.gov.

1.4.20.3. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Access/badging will be issued by HQ USAREUR-AF, DCS-G2 security office, or appropriate office’s, once individual contractor security clearance is properly verified. All DoD Contractor employees must undergo a background investigation as directed by Department of the Army G-2. Said investigation may include a background check with FBI, DHS, JTTF, NSA, DSA, and other federal agencies as required. Investigations may also include personal interviews or polygraph exams. Each Facility Security Officer (FSO) must setup a profile in the Joint Personnel Adjudicative System (JPAS) for each Contractor employee within 5 working days of employment. Contractor personnel shall obtain a favorable determination by the Government prior to commencement of duties associated with this contract.

1.4.20.4. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors working within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area, will brief all employees on the local iWatch program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training will be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 60 days after contract award (A.0011).

1.4.20.5. Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the Army IA awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

Additionally personnel must annually sign an acceptable use policy (AUP). The training is available online at https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/

1.4.20.6. Operational Security (OPSEC). The contractor will comply with the requiring activity's OPSEC Plan/SOP. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract.

1.4.20.7. OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Training will be provided by the requiring activity.

1.4.20.8. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the Army IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570-.01-M and AR 25- 2 within 6 months of employment. The training is available online at https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/

1.4.20.9. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees' supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01- M must be completed upon contract award.

1.4.20.10. RESERVED

1.4.20.11. RESERVED

1.4.20.12. Authorization to Perform Services in the European Union: Contractors performing services in the European Union shall comply with host nation labor laws. The contractor shall determine whether performance requires registration with the host nation authorities or authorization to do business in their country and, if so, shall comply with all requirements. Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Contractor shall determine which documents or authorization its employees and any subcontractor employees must possess in Germany. The Contractor shall ensure affirmatively that its employees and subcontractor employees possess such documents or authorizations.

Contractor employees shall possess work and residence permits, or a duly processed exemption from the requirement to obtain a work permit; who:

(a) are not nationals of Germany or other European Union countries

(b) are not members of the force, the civilian component or their dependents

(c) do not have assimilated status under Articles 71, 72, or 73 of the Supplementary Agreement To the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

By acceptance of and performance under this contract, the Contractor affirms that it has complied with the requirements above. Compliance with host nation law is a material contract requirement.

Noncompliance by the Contractor or Subcontractor at any tier shall be grounds for issuing a negative past performance evaluation and potentially terminating this contract for cause.

1.4.20.13. Handling or Access to Classified Information. The contractor will comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements and have completed DD 254.

1.4.20.14. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), all contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b. All contractor personnel will report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of CI interest specified in chapter 3, to the facility security officer, the nearest military CI office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Defense Security Service.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor

A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer (KO)

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.

2.1.3. 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.

2.1.4. Defective Service

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

2.1.5. Deliverable

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

2.1.6. Physical Security

Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. Quality Assurance

The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.9. Quality Control

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

2.1.10. Subcontractor

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

2.1.11. Work Day

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

2.1.12. Work Week

Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACE – Analysis and Control Element AOR – Area of Responsibility CHARC – CI / HUMINT Analysis and Requirements Cell (CHARC) CI – Counterintelligence COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative DoD – Department of Defense DLI - Defense Language Institute DLPT - Defense Language Proficiency Test ESL – English as a Second Language FHT – Field HUMINT Team G2 – Chief of Staff, Intelligence G2X – Deputy to the G2, for CI/HUMINT Issues GCPC - Good Conduct Police Certificate HCT – HUMINT Collection Team ICF - Intelligence Contingency Funds ILRT - Interagency Language Round Table JCITA – Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity JTR – Joint Travel Regulation KO – Contracting Officer MIB - Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization NDA – Non-Disclosure Agreement ODC – Other Direct Cost OMT – Operational Management Team (One Level above HCT) OPS - Operations POC – Point of Contact POI – Program of Instruction PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement QAR – Quality Assurance Representative QCP – Quality Control Plan QPR – Quarterly Program Review S2 – Tactical Intelligence Officer S2X – Deputy to the S2, for CI/HUMINT Issues SME – Subject Matter Expert SOFA – Status of Forces Agreement STX – Situational Training Exercise TREX- Training, Readiness and Exercises TTPs - Techniques and Procedures USAREUR-AF G2 - U.S. Army Europe-Africa, Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence USEUCOM - U.S. European Command

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services:

The Government shall supply the printing/reproduction of participant materials.

3.2. 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 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.

3.3. Facilities:

The Government will provide the buildings, classroom systems support and work areas for each the MATCH event. The Government will provide all of the personal computer (PC) automation systems required for classroom and evaluation events. PC’s normally will be based-lined with Microsoft products and compatible software.

3.4. Exercise Audience Communications:

The government will provide the exercise audience with means of cellular communication during the event.

3.5. Intelligence Contingency Fund (ICF):

The Government will manage and provide technical oversight of Intelligence Contingency Funds (ICF) utilized during a scenario. The Government will also provide the monetary funds required for the event. Using AR 381-141 as training doctrine:

The contractor shall provide instruction on the proper utilization of ICF in accordance with

AR 381-141.

The contractor shall carry out exercise scenarios, which replicate events authorized under provisions of AR 381-141 on Intelligence Contingency Funds (ICF).

3.6. Situational Training Exercise (STX) Scenario Development. For the MATCH event requiring STX, the Government will provide the contractor, along with the POI, an event scenario summary with the solicitation 45 calendar days before a scheduled event.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General:

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

4.2. Equipment and Materials:

The contractor shall provide, as necessary, rental vehicles and fuel, cellular telephone communications for exercise communications, cell phone minutes, cameras, and other equipment in support of the administration, practical exercises, and STX portions of the MATCH event.

4.3. Host Nation and Local Policy:

The contractor and its employees shall comply with all host nation local policies and Government regulations while performing the PWS. Existing requirements include compliance with local national labor and tax laws.

4.4. Scenario Products and Materials:

All MATCH scenario items including the scenario summary and the final developed STX scenario and associated roles shall remain the property of the Government. The Government’s representative will clarify the specifics of the scenario.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services

5.1.1. The contractor shall provide non-personal…