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ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

EXPORTABLE COMBAT TRAINING CAPABILITY

5-Year IDIQ Performance Work Statement As of 18 March 2019

Tabl e of Contents

BACKGROUND.

The eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) is the Army National Guard (ARNG) capstone training event for Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) to attain T-Level 3 (T3) training readiness. Accordingly, the XCTC program affords commanders the opportunity to assess Mission Essential Task (MET) proficiency in force-on-force and live fire training environments. The XCTC mission is twofold: first, develop adaptive leaders; and secondly, enable platoons to achieve trained proficiency in core functions or designed capabilities.

Scope.

The objective of this Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) single source contract is to acquire services for the ARNG in support of their overarching training and training support missions. The contractor shall provide all resources and personnel in order to offer the exercising brigade a complete service that is ready for immediate use. The contractor shall be capable of providing simultaneous services/support across multiple Task Orders (TOs). The work is to be performed primarily at Fort Drum, Fort Pickett, Fort Stewart, Camp Blanding, Fort Knox, Camp Grayling, Fort McCoy, Camp Atterbury, Camp Ripley, Camp Shelby, Fort Chaffee, Fort Bliss, Fort Hood , Orchard Combat Training Center, Fort Riley, Fort Lewis, Camp Roberts/Hunter Liggett, and Yakima Training Center with temporary duty (TDY) to various other Contiguous United States (CONUS) and/or Outside CONUS (OCONUS) sites. The contractor may be required to travel or provide services to other locations within the CONUS and OCONUS in support of this contract.

XCTC Program Pillars.

The XCTC Program is based on six pillars.

Exercise Support Cell (ESC).

The ESC plans and programs the rotation. The ESC assists the brigade and state headquarters in coordinating and synchronizing training, including, but not limited to: exercise development; training management; training scenario development; contracted support synchronization; leader book, mission book publication; Operation Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) publication; and Observer Coach /Trainers (OC/T) support coordination.

Instrumentation and Communication (I&C).

I&C enables Soldier and vehicle position tracking, engagement tracking, data collection, and archiving in support of Instrumented After Action Reviews (I-AARs). This provides immediate feedback with synchronized tactical audio and tactical video. XCTC instrumentation provides the ability to conduct force-on-force and combined arms training while collecting engagement data through an interface with Army force-on-force instrumentation systems for the I-AAR.

Range Operations (Range OPS).

Range OPS establishes the training site with the government furnished property and contractor life support. Range OPS is responsible for RSOI activities, including the FlexTrain installation on rotational vehicles and personnel, and synchronizing MILES gear with the EDI or FREDI-2. During the rotation, Range OPS ensures daily that all government furnished property is maintained, serviced, inspected, and operational.

Sustainment.

Sustainment plans and provides all contractor logistical support, responsible for maintaining and securing all government furnished property, and the management of all contracted personnel services.

Observer Coach / Trainers (OC/Ts).

OC/Ts assist commanders in assessing training objectives. They also assist with the Instrumentation Package that provides units with detailed feedback for the I-AARs. Each OC/T package is designed to meet the exercising brigade’s requirements providing sufficient coverage to achieve their training objectives.

Opposing Force (OPFOR).

OPFOR provides the appropriate near-peer threat needed to support the exercising brigade commander’s training objectives. ARNG-TRC will request active component units to provide OPFOR capability through U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). ARNG may source OPFOR personnel if external support is not available. OPFOR are dressed to replicate threat forces in the appropriate scenario. OPFOR includes threat technical vehicles or visual modifications (VISMODs) to replicate threat vehicles and equipment. OPFOR weapons and equipment interface with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) devices.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

XCTC is a turnkey program that provides all resources and personnel in order to offer the exercising brigade a complete service that is ready for immediate use.

Office Software.

The Contractor shall provide all deliverables (such as briefings, graphics, project schedules, spreadsheets, reports, and documents) either in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) or Microsoft Office 2013 software format (e.g. PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project, Excel, and Word).

Email Capability.

The Contractor shall have e-mail capability upon award of the contract. The Contractor shall treat all e-mail to Government personnel as For Official Use Only (FOUO) and employ Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption or equivalent.

Government Notifications.

The Contractor shall notify the Government of situations that occur in accordance with the notification criteria and timeliness standards established in the ARNG TR Priority Information Requirement (PIR) chart (see Attachment 04).

Health and Safety.

The Contractor shall comply with all safety, environmental regulations, and provide for routine medical treatment of its personnel.

Supervision of Employees.

The Government will not supervise Contractor personnel. The Government will oversee the Contractor’s execution of the requirements within the scope of work and all other Contractor proposed efforts provided in support of this Performance Work Statement on a day to day basis. The Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions, (e.g., supervise or otherwise direct government employees).

Contractor Appearance.

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance at all times during the conduct of the rotations and conferences. The Contractor shall provide all XCTC employees a uniform suitable for the weather and environment. The uniform shall clearly and easily identify personnel associated with the XCTC Program as described within the PWS. Personnel categories not specifically mentioned, requiring uniforms, shall be agreed upon by the Government.

Contractor Identification.

The Contractor shall provide identification cards to all employees supporting the exercise that distinguishes them as XCTC employees to include their full name, ID Card Number and area of support.

Manning.

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel required for efficient operation of all phases of work incidental to performing the services required by this PWS. The Contractor shall provide qualified and trained personnel with the required technical, educational, and cultural experience to accomplish all requirements as specified in this PWS.

Language Competency.

All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all Contract requirements..

Rotation Archive.

The Contractor shall digitally archive all XCTC deliverables for the duration of the contract.

Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department Of Defense (DOD), HQDA and local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

COMSEC/IT Security.

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

AT Level 1 Awareness Training.

All Contractors requiring access to Army Installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training Level 1 AT is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/.

iWatch Training.

The Contractor with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

OPSEC Training.

In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC awareness training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit OPSEC training certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Refer to Level 1 OPSEC Awareness Training: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm

OPSEC SOP/Plan.

The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan and provide it to the COR or the Contracting Officer within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security in accordance with CDRL A008. This SOP/Plan shall include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator.

Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP): For all Contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 TARP, Contractor and associated Subcontractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in paragraph 2-4b of AR 381-12. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

Information Awareness.

All Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees with access to a Government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance awareness training prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter. All Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall complete the DOD Information Assurance awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

CAC Requirements.

The Common Access Card (CAC) is the DOD federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-003, dated December 1, 2008, incorporating Change 5, October 8, 2013, for a CAC-eligible Contractor to receive an initial CAC, the responsible command must have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent/higher background investigation (BI). The issuance of a CAC shall be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DOD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, "Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors," March 2006 and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R; and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS):

The Contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every Contractor employee who deploys with the military force or who has need to access any government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel."

The Contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all Contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The requirement is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer.

HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements:

The Contractor shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel assigned to work on the Government site and by personnel requiring access to a DOD network (and other eligible populations as specified in DTM-08-003 Attachment 3, paragraph 3a.) are required to, at a minimum, have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent/higher investigation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form at attachment (TBD), at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR shall review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward to the NGB Personnel Security manager who shall initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel shall then receive two e-mail messages; the first shall confirm that the request has been received by the Office of Personnel Management, and the second shall provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the background investigation shall be initiated. The Contractor shall ensure all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system are complied with immediately. The Contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from 2-6 weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure Contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

Physical Security.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use.

Field Environment.

The Contractor shall have the ability to spend extended periods of time outdoors in tactical field conditions in all seasons, maintain appropriate level of physical endurance and health to operate in austere tactical field conditions under simulated combat operations and under the life support conditions of the exercise, and the ability to ride in either tactical or non-tactical vehicles wearing appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with installation safety policies.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Program Management The Contractor shall provide overall program management, to include, but not limited to management processes and integration of technological tools. This support includes oversight and responsibility for coordination with the XCTC functional categories, the training installations, and the ARNG XCTC Program Office.

Weekly Contractor Synchronization Teleconference.

The Contractor shall conduct a weekly contractor synchronization teleconference each Thursday at 1500 Eastern Time, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government. The synchronization teleconference provides the Government with the opportunity to review the contract and operations with the Contractor. The teleconference agenda shall include, but not limited to: a review of the Six-Month Event Schedule, a review of any updates to the current XCTC Training Schedule, and comments from the Government and the Contractor.

Monthly Rotation Director Synchronization Teleconference.

The Contractor shall provide the Government with a monthly update from the Rotation Directors. See PWS Example 01 for an example of the rotation director teleconference slides. The Contractor shall conduct a monthly Rotation Director Synchronization teleconference, on the first Thursday at 1530 Eastern Time, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

Six-Month Event Calendar.

The Contractor shall create and deliver the Six-month event calendar that include all rotation planning meetings, all ARNG-TR events, and Contractor specific events that are relevant to XCTC. See PWS Example 02 for an example of the Six-month event calendar. The Contractor shall update and deliver the schedule within 24 hours upon changes, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government. The Contractor shall deliver the current event schedule every Thursday before the scheduled weekly teleconference.

Contractor Monthly Report.

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a monthly report that include but not limited to training activity summary, Management Team (PM and RD) accomplishments, projected major accomplishments, sustainment operations summary and personnel staffing figures.

STD: The Contractor shall deliver the requirements in CDRL A001 in a logically organized manner, written in concise straightforward English and shall contain no spelling, grammar, or typographical errors.

AQL: N/A

Program Management Reviews.

The Contractor shall conduct quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other periodic meetings for which the site, date, and time shall be mutually agreeable between the Contractor and the Government. Agenda to be agreed upon by the Government. The Contractor shall create quarterly Contractor Program Management Reports, in accordance with CDRL A002, that include, without limitation: an analysis of Contractor performance during the preceding quarter with respect to performance and costs. The Contractor shall be responsible for gathering, preparing, and distributing PMR minutes no later than 10 calendar days from PMR conclusion.

Rehearsal of Concept (ROC).

The Contractor shall conduct the ROC drill 5 months prior to the start of the first rotation, or at an agreed upon date mutually agreeable between the Contractor and the Government. The ROC Drill shall synchronize and confirm, but not limited to, equipment allocations, frequency management, the Radio Frequency (RF) coverage analysis and prediction models, backhaul channel margin analysis, tower sitting scheme, and the Contractors plan to pack out, ship, receive, prepare, execute and recover GFP for all rotations.

Rotational Data Metrics.

The Contractor shall collect and deliver collective training rotational data metrics to the Government. Data collected includes, but not limited to: number of Battalion Command Post Exercise, number of Platoon and Company Live Fires, Go/No Go tallies, number of trained platoons, and number of Battalion Field Training Exercise. The Contractor shall deliver the data call no later than 30 days after the conclusion of a rotation, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

Quality Control Program.

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

Quality Control Plan: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP), in accordance with CDRL A011, to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than (NLT) thirty (30) days after contract award and within five (5) days of any proposed change.

The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

The Contractor shall provide all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts to the COR within twenty (24) hours of completion. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the KO. Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

Contractor Nonconformance Report (CNR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CNR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CNR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

Quality Assurance: The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

Contractor Personnel.

Contractor personnel involved in program management and scenario development shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of the missions, functions and structure of the Army’s Infantry, Armor, and Stryker brigade combat teams. These personnel shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of U.S. Army and Joint Operational Doctrine. These personnel shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of relevant threat force doctrine and tactics. In addition, these personnel shall refer and have an in-depth understanding of both NGR 350-50-1 (reference Attachment 05) and the XCTC White paper (reference Attachment 06).

XCTC Staff Support.

The Contractor’s Key Personnel shall provide staff support to the Government. The support shall include, but not limited to: support to COA development, staff analysis review, staff inputs, historical rotational experience, raw data analysis, develop training trends, provide input to data calls, review and provide feedback on strategic-level briefings, associated with the XCTC Program. The support shall occur during normal business hours and meet the prescribed suspense timeline, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government. Suspense times vary from an hour to seven days.

XCTC Staff Support Travel.

The Contractor, upon request of the Government, shall travel to assist with the items identified in paragraph 3.1.10. It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all necessary travel documents to execute travel as required. Travel that is not in support of an XCTC rotation will be reimbursed for actual costs incurred (cost no fee).

Key Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide the following key personnel with the prescribed levels of experience. When the Contractor makes changes to the Key Personnel, the resume of the new hire shall be submitted to the Government for review and concurrence. An updated Staff Organization Table, similar to a line and block chain of command diagram, shall be submitted to the Government NLT 10 days upon any changes.

Program Manager.

The Program Manager shall have a minimum of 1 year Brigade Commander experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade. The Program Manager shall be a graduate of a military Senior Service College, or equivalent level of education. Program manager shall have three years of Executive Level experience as a Program Manager. Experience shall include emphasis with operations, finance, supply chain management, contract and sub contract management, safety, legal and human resource management.

Deputy Program Manager.

The Deputy Program Manager shall have a minimum of 1 year Battalion Command or equivalent brigade-level staff experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade. The Deputy Program Manager shall be a graduate of Command and General Staff College, or equivalent level of education. The Deputy Program Manager shall have experience in the development, design, planning and execution of large scale, multi-echelon collective training events.

Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) The XCTC HQE shall have a minimum of 1 year Brigade Commander experience and a minimum of 2 years OC/T or CTC experience. The HQE shall have recent (within 5 years), experience as a Commander of an Operations Group, CATB, OPFOR element. The HQE shall have experience in mentoring, and advising Brigade Commanders on the development, design, planning and execution of large scale, multi-echelon collective training events.

Rotation Director(s).

The Rotation Director(s) shall have a minimum of 1 year Battalion Command or equivalent brigade-level staff experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade. The Rotation Director shall be a graduate of Command and General Staff College, or equivalent level of education. The Rotation Director(s) shall have experience in the development, design, planning and execution of large scale, multi-echelon collective training events.

Other Required Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide the required personnel with the prescribed levels of experience. An updated Staff Organization Table, similar to a line and block chain of command diagram, shall be submitted to the Government NLT 10 days upon any changes.

Logistics Manager.

The logistics manager shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience with procurement, shipping, receiving, transportation, inventory, maintenance and all other supply chain activities.

Information Assurance Officer.

The information assurance officer shall have experience working with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and obtaining a Risk Management Framework Authority to Operate. The IA Officer shall have a minimum of 6 years DOD Information Security experience and equivalent technical experience. The IA Officer shall be 8570.01-M compliant IAM Level III certified.

Doctrinal Training Team Lead(s).

The Doctrinal Training Team Lead shall have a minimum of 1 year Battalion Command or 2 years battalion operations experience in a combat arms or combat support unit with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade or division. The Doctrinal Training Team Lead(s) shall be a graduate of the Command and General Staff Course (CGSC), or equivalent level of education. The Doctrinal Training Team Lead(s) shall have experience with US Army Mission Command Systems, and development of Division-level operations orders (OPORDs) tailored to meet specific training objectives of rotational unit commanders and plans / operations experience at the Brigade level.

Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Lead(s).

The TAC Lead(s) shall have a minimum of 1 year Battalion Command or battalion operations experience in a combat arms or combat support unit with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade or division. The TAC lead(s) shall have a minimum of 2 years experience in the development and delivery of After Action Reviews as an OC/T. The TAC lead(s) shall have experience with US Army Mission Command Systems and plans / operations experience at the Battalion level or above.

Exercise Support Cell (ESC) Chief(s).

The ESC Chief(s) shall have a minimum of 1 year Battalion Command or equivalent brigade-level staff experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade. The ESC Chief(s) shall be a graduate of Command and General Staff College, or equivalent level of education. The ESC Chief(s) shall have experience in the development, design, planning and execution of large scale, multi-echelon collective training events.

Strategic-Level AAR.

The Contractor shall facilitate a rotation-specific, strategic-Level AAR in conjunction with the 4th quarter PMR. The strategic-level AAR shall be an objective assessment of how the exercising brigade commander met, or did not meet, their training objectives, how the resources and planning support aided or hindered the exercising brigade, quantitative training outputs, and training level proficiency rating at the end of the rotation. The strategic–level AAR shall include evaluated OC/T metrics, trends, and training way ahead. The Contractor shall provide the briefing template to the exercising brigades, upon approval of the Government. Attendance at the strategic-level AAR shall include, at a minimum, the exercising brigade commander, ARNG, and the Contractor Key Personnel.

Programmatic AAR.

The Contractor shall conduct a program level AAR in conjunction with the 4th quarter PMR. The Programmatic AAR shall be an objective self-assessment of the Contractors performance in supporting the previous 12-month rotation requirements, as set forth in this PWS. The assessment shall include inputs from the Contractor Key Personnel, ACC-ORL, the ARNG, and other entities as agreed upon by the Government.

Contract Data Management.

The Contractor shall deliver to the Government the data submittals listed and scheduled on the CDRLs. The Contractor shall verify that all data submittals include the appropriate version, format, associated rights and purpose. The Contractor shall track the status of all CDRL deliverables in the Integrated Master Schedule and brief this status at all program management reviews.

Risk Management.

The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive and continuous Risk Management Program, in accordance with CDRL A004, to identify, track, and manage technical and programmatic risks related to the design, development, testing, training, certification, integration, production, fielding and operation of the XCTC program. The Contractor shall provide a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that documents the strategy by which the Contractor will identify, assess, track and mitigate technical and programmatic risks across the contract period of performance.

Planning The Contractor shall assist and support the exercising brigade and JFHQs with training management, resource management, logistical management, personnel and battle-roster management, ammunition requirements, and training mission development. The Contractor shall plan to execute multiple simultaneous exercises at geographically separated locations throughout the period of performance. Reference PWS Example 03 for the anticipated XCTC 5-year Rotation Tracker. Reference Attachment 05, NGR 350-50-1 for the XCTC Planning Cycle. Reference Attachment 07 for a list of the most likely XCTC training locations and the type of brigade combat team supported.

1.1.1 Current and Subsequent Year Planning and Execution.

The Contractor shall plan and execute the current year rotations and conduct planning for the subsequent year rotations based off the ARNG prescribed Sustainment Readiness (SR) cycle, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

1.1.2 Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC)

The Contractor shall plan and execute a 21-day collective training event for Infantry, Armored, and Stryker Brigade Combat Team (BCTs) to sustain platoon-level readiness. The Contractor shall plan and execute an XCTC rotation in accordance with all sections of this PWS.

1.1.3 Available Year Sustainment Training (AYST)

The Contractor shall plan and execute a 21-day collective training event for Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Team (BCTs) to sustain company-level readiness in their Available Year. The Contractor shall plan and execute an AYST rotation in accordance with all sections of this PWS.

Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) Sustainment Training The Contractor shall plan and execute a 21-day Collective Training event for FABs to sustain Battalion-level readiness in their Available Year. Designated FAB units are subject to change at the direction of the Government. The Contractor shall plan and execute a FAB rotation in accordance with all sections of this PWS.

Planning Meetings.

Throughout the planning cycle, the Contractor shall facilitate planning conferences and meetings designed to assist the exercising brigade, host installation, and State leadership to identify and organize training and logistics resources. The Contractor shall serve as the lead for the Initial, Mid, and Final Planning Conferences and Concept Development Conference. Reference PWS Example 04 for a sample of XCTC planning conference tasks.

STD: For all planning conferences, meetings, and as directed by the Government, the Contractor shall prepare a Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) prior to each conference. The MOI shall address, but not limited to, the conference objectives, purpose, attendee roster, and point of contact. The Contractor shall prepare a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) at the conclusion of each conference. The MFR shall address, but not limited to, concept of the conference, conference objectives, conference topics with notes, request for information and assistance, follow-on conference dates, and point of contact. The MOIs and MFRs will be prepared and distributed in accordance with CDRL A002. Conferences shall take place at the exercising brigade location and or training sites, unless the Government otherwise specifies.

AQL: N/A

Rotation Brief.

The Contractor shall create, update, and deliver the Rotation Brief (see PWS Example 05 for an example) to the exercising brigade commander. The purpose of the Rotation Brief is to provide an executive-level overview of the capabilities and adaptability of the XCTC program for the exercising brigade. The Rotation Brief will include the Government approved XCTC 101 brief, provided by the Government. The Contractor shall present the Rotation Brief 18-24 months upon notification by the Government. The Rotation Brief shall include, but not limited to, confirmation of the training location, establish planning milestones, and validates the exercising brigade task organization.

Initial Planning Conference (IPC).

The Contractor shall conduct the IPC 12 months, prior to the start of the rotation or at an agreed upon date between the Government and the exercising brigade. The IPC provides opportunities to establish initial training objectives by identifying and synchronizing support requirements. During the IPC, the contractor shall present the XCTC 101 brief, develop rotational scenario design, incorporate Commanders Training Objectives, develop Scenario, Mission Essential Tasks (METs), develop Road to War (RTW) documents, and generate a stakeholder POC list. The IPC also outlines the follow-on conference schedule and planning milestones.

Concept Development Conference (CDC).

The Contractor shall conduct the CDC 11 months prior to the start of the rotation or at an agreed upon date between the Government and the exercising brigade. The CDC develops, but not limited to, initial situational training exercise (STX) mission areas, Range Facility Management Support System (RFMS) requests, and verifies training area and ranges.

Concept Brief.

The Contractor shall support the exercising brigade staff in the development of the Concept Brief (see PWS Example 06 for an example). The purpose of the Concept Brief is to provide a formal briefing to the exercising brigade's State Adjutant General, or Exercise Director to gain approval for the XCTC Rotational concept. The Contractor shall coordinate a briefing date and location with the exercising brigade approximately 120 days prior to the Mid Planning Conference.

Mid-Planning Conference (MPC).

The Contractor shall conduct the MPC 6 months, or at an agreed upon date between the Government and the exercising brigade, prior to the start of the rotation. The purpose of the MPC is to refine, but not limited to, rotational design, training support requirements, rotation sustainment plan, mission sketches, mission book, OC/T requirements and training scenario.

Final Planning Conference (FPC).

The Contractor shall conduct the FPC 3 months, or at an agreed upon date between the Government and the exercising brigade, prior to the start of the rotation. The FPC finalizes, but not limited to, the Exercise Directive, training support requirements, rotation sustainment plan, mission validation plan, mission sketches, mission books, Rotation Training Resource Requirements Matrix, OC/T requirements, and the training scenario. During the FPC, the contractor shall present the rotational design for approval and also finalize the RTW documents.

Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR).

The Contractor shall attend and provide support, as directed by the Government, to the exercising brigade during their CAR. The CAR confirms, but not limited to, the synchronization of the brigade with subordinate units and confirming the training plan achieves the exercising brigade commander’s intent.

MCTC D-540 Conferences.

The Contractor shall attend the D-540 conference for their respective XCTC rotational units that have been assigned a follow-on training event to the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA., or the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA.

MCTC Tactical After Action Review (AAR) The Contractor will attend the MCTC AAR for those units scheduled for an AYST exercise. The Contractor shall use information obtained at the AARs to identify trends and training opportunities for XCTC as a lead-up to an MCTC training event and to present this information to the brigade commanders when developing their training programs.

FlexTrain Brief.

The Contractor shall develop and present a FlexTrain brief. This brief is intended to provide the exercising brigade an overview of the FlexTrain system, its capabilities, the process for issuing, and the Soldiers responsibility for its maintenance and recovery during the rotation. The FlexTrain brief shall include, but not limited to: FlexTrain mission support concept, FlexTrain individual and vehicle instrumentation, the issuing process, the role of videographers, the layout of the Mobile After Action Review Center (MAARC), and the FlexTrain I-AAR concept.

Training Scenario.

The Contractor shall produce and deliver the rotational operations orders with annexes, graphics, and road to war concurrent with Army Collective Training Doctrine in formats compatible with US Army Mission Command Systems facilitating staff training at the BN and BDE level. The FTX training scenario must support higher HQ and adjacent unit activities, Host Nation activities, OPFOR activities, and civilian activities providing the training unit with inject supporting total theater emersion and a 72-96 hour decision cycle. The training scenario shall be written for the rotational unit and the training location. The Contractor shall deliver the following, unless otherwise directed by the Government:

1. Warning Order issued 60 days prior to the MPC,

2. Rotation Operations Order issued at the FPC; and

3. FRAGOs issued during the rotation to facilitate the training and culminating training event.

Leader Book.

The Contractor shall create, deliver, update, and maintain, the leader book. The leader book shall include, but not limited to, the following: rotational unit information, Commander Training Objectives, rotation calendar, training maps, and training mission overviews. The contractor shall deliver the leader book to the XCTC PM NLT 45 days prior to the start of the rotation (see PWS Example 07 for an example).

Rotation Training Resource Requirements Matrix.

The Contractor shall develop, update, and maintain final detailed configuration and timetable of training resource requirements for each Rotation (see PWS Example 08 for an example). The Contractor shall update and publish changes to the Rotation Training Resource Requirements Matrix both during the planning cycle and execution of the rotation.

Exercise Directive.

The Contractor shall create and deliver the Exercise Directive for each Rotation (see PWS Example 09 for an example). The Contractor shall prepare a memorandum that describes, but not limited to, the concept of the rotation, task organization, exercising brigade training guidance, integrated training strategy, I-AAR purpose, sustainment overview, and signal overview.

Exercise Rules of Engagement (EXROE).

The Contractor shall develop Exercise Rules of Engagement for each Rotation (see PWS Example 10 for an example). The EXROE shall describe, but not limited to, medical evacuation plan, weapons firing distance from other soldiers, the use of pyrotechnics, MILES system rules, installation environmental rules, and range control rules.

Five-Year XCTC Rotation Tracker.

The Contractor shall create, update, maintain, and deliver a rolling five year Rotation Tracker (see PWS Example 03 for an example). The Contractor shall update and deliver the schedule monthly, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

Horse Blanket.

The Contractor shall develop, update, and maintain the Horse Blanket for each Rotation (see PWS Example 11 for an example).