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ARNG XCTC PWS 5-YR IDIQ Page 34 of 42

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

EXPORTABLE COMBAT TRAINING CAPABILITY

5-Year IDIQ

Performance Work Statement

As of 25 July 2018

26 July Added GFP comments from Graham (e-mail 16 July) (Par 3.4)

21 Aug added security verbiage to address DD 254 requirements (Par. 5.1)

Table of Contents

2.19 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)……………………………………………..9

2.20 Information Awareness………………………………………………………………………...9

2.21 CAC Requirement…………………………………………………………………………

3.1.11 Key Rotational Personnel……………………………………………………...………14

3.2.4 FAB Sustainment Training……………………………………………………………..16

3.3.4 Distinguished Visitor Brief………………………………………………………………22

3.3.8 Pyrotechnical (Indirect Fire) Devices………………………………………………….22

BACKGROUND.

The eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) is the Army National Guard (ARNG) capstone home station 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. XCTC brings the training experience to a home station location.

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, lane book publication; Operation(s) 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 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 Controller / 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 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 Exhibit J-6).

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 Functional Categories listed in par. 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, and 1.2.4. 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.

Intellectual Property.

In the event that the Contractor, while supporting the contract requirements, seeks ownership, copyright, or patent of inventions, computer software, computer documentation, technical data, or other Contractor-developed innovations and initiatives under intellectual property laws and regulations, the Contactor will promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. Further, if the Contractor determines to use technical data, copyrighted, or patented items protected by intellectual property rights in performance and to be delivered to the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible.

Technical Data Rights.

When the Contractor asserts title and rights for technical data under this contract; the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing.

Rotation Archive.

The Contractor shall 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 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 DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

CAC Requirements.

The Common Access Card (CAC) is the Department of Defense (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 norm 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 BI 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 that 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 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. The first Thursday of each month the Rotational Directors shall provide an update to their respective rotations during the teleconference. See Exhibit J-20 for an example of the rotation director teleconference slides.

STD: The Contractor shall conduct a weekly contractor synchronization teleconference each Thursday at 1500 Eastern Time, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

AQL: N/A

Monthly Rotation Director Synchronization Teleconference.

The Contractor shall provide the Government with a monthly update from the Rotation Directors. See Exhibit J-20 for an example of the rotation director teleconference slides.

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

Six-Month Event Schedule.

The Contractor shall create and deliver the Six-month event schedule that include all rotation planning meetings, all ARNG-TR events, and Contractor specific events that are relevant to XCTC. See Exhibit J-21 for an example of the Six-month event schedule.

STD: The Contractor shall update and deliver the schedule within 24 hours upon changes, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

AQL: The Contractor shall deliver the event schedule the first Thursday of each month.

Contractor Monthly Status Report.

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a monthly status report.

STD: The Contractor shall deliver the requirements in CDRL A001 in a logically organized, 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.

STD: 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 the gathering, preparation, and distribution of PMR minutes no later than 10 calendar days from PMR conclusion.

AQL: N/A

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.

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

Quality Control Program.

The Contractor shall implement and follow a Quality Control Program in accordance with CDRL A003.

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 also possess an in-depth and current understanding of U.S. Army and joint operational doctrine. In addition, these personnel shall possess an in-depth and current understanding of relevant threat force doctrine and tactics.

Non-Rotational Staff Support.

The Contractor’s Key Personnel shall provide non-rotational 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, etc.

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

Non-Rotational Staff Support Travel.

The Contractor, upon request of the Government, shall travel to the XCTC Program Manager Office in Arlington, Virginia to assist with, but not limited to: senior-level briefings, staff analysis reviews, etc.

Key Personnel. (see Exhibit J26 XCTC 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 12-months Brigade Commander experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade. Program manager shall have three years of Program Management experience.

Deputy Program Manager.

The deputy program manager shall have Battalion Command or equivalent brigade-level staff experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade.

Highly Qualified Expert (HQE)

The XCTC HQE shall have substantive experience at the Brigade Commander level (or above) and a minimum of 2 years OC/T experience/CTC experience. The HQE will mentor, oversee and advise the Brigade Commander and his staff during the XCTC planning timeline and the unit’s transition from XCTC to CTC/mobilization.

Logistics Manager.

The property manager shall have seven years of related experience which shall include cost estimating, maintenance scheduling, inventory tracking, equipment accountability, and inventory processes.

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.

Doctrinal Training Team Lead.

The training manager shall have commissioned officer experience in a combat arms, combat support, or combat service support unit with an emphasis on the warfighting functions with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade or division. The training manager shall be a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), or equivalent level of education.

Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Lead.

The TAC lead shall have battalion operations or executive officer experience with CTC experience. The TAC lead shall provide current and relevant technical support and proactive doctrinal / TTP relevant AAR recommendations throughout the rotation. The TAC lead shall provide oversight in the preparation and delivery of I-AARs, Take Home Packages, and other products, as agreed upon by the Government.

Key Rotational Personnel

The Contractor shall provide the following key rotational personnel, for each rotation, with the prescribed levels of experience.

Rotation Director.

The rotation director shall have Battalion command-level experience or brigade-level staff experience with either an Army National Guard or United States Army training or maneuver brigade.

Exercise Support Cell (ESC) Chief.

The ESC chief shall have brigade operations officer or equivalent experience with either an Army National Guard or Unites States Army training or maneuver brigade.

Doctrinal Training Specialist(s).

The training specialist(s) shall have brigade or division staff experience in the intelligence, fires, sustainment, and movement and maneuver warfighting functions. The training specialist shall have experience with the Army Mission Command Systems. The training specialist shall have experience in training management and MCTC planning and execution.

Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Analyst(s).

The TAC Analyst shall have OC/T or equivalent experience at a CTC, or service equivalent, The TAC Analyst shall, but not limited to: monitor, input data, provide observations, and conduct analysis of information derived from FlexTrain to provide a clear common operating picture that enables the OC/T to see opportunities, shortfalls, and provide predictive assessments of the unit’s ability to complete the tactical task/mission, presented at the I-AAR.

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 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 lanes development. The Contractor shall plan to execute multiple simultaneous exercises at geographically separated locations throughout the period of performance. Reference exhibit J-11 for the anticipated XCTC 5-year training schedule. Reference exhibit J-5, NGR 350-50-1 for the XCTC Planning Cycle. Reference exhibit J-25 for anticipated training locations and the type of brigade combat team supported.

1.1.1 Current Year Planning and Execution.

The Contractor shall continue planning and execute the rotations listed in exhibit J-19, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

1.1.2 Subsequent Planning.

The Contractor shall conduct planning for the rotations listed in exhibit J-19, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

1.1.3 BCT Sustainment Training

The Contractor shall plan and execute BCT Sustainment Training for BCTs to sustain company-level readiness. BCT units, listed in Exhibit J-19, are subject to change at the direction of the Government.

STD: The Contractor shall plan and execute an sustainment training rotation in accordance with all sections of this PWS. The Contractor shall instrument at the company-level.

AQL: N/A

Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) Sustainment Training

The Contractor shall plan and execute Collective Training for FABs to sustain T-2 Battalion-level readiness. Designated FAB units are subject to change at the direction of the Government.

STD: The Contractor shall plan and execute a FAB rotation in accordance with all sections of this PWS. The Contractor shall instrument at the battery-level.

AQL: N/A

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 scheduling and development of the Initial, Main, and Final Planning Conferences, Concept Development Conference, and Rehearsal of Concept. Reference exhibit J-19 for an example agenda of the planning conferences. Reference exhibit J-22 for an example checklist of items covered at the planning meetings.

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 no later than the specified dates, unless the Government otherwise specifies.

AQL: N/A

Rotation Brief.

The Contractor shall create, update, and deliver the Rotation Brief (see exhibit J-1 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.

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

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 establishes, but not limited to, the exercising brigade commander training objectives, commander’s intent, and confirms the follow-on conferences 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) lanes, 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 exhibit J-3 for an example).The purpose of the Concept Brief is to provide a formal briefing to the exercising brigade's State Adjutant General to gain approval for the XCTC Rotational concept.

STD: The Contractor shall coordinate a briefing date and location with the exercising brigade approximately 120 days prior to the Main Planning Conference.

AQL: N/A

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 MPC confirms, but not limited to, the training support requirements, rotation sustainment plan, finalize mission sketches, lane book development, OC/T requirements, and the training scenario.

Rehearsal of Concept (ROC).

The Contractor shall conduct a ROC Drill 5 months, or at an agreed upon date between the Government and the exercising brigade, prior to the start of the rotations. 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.

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 confirms, but not limited to, final the Exercise Directive, finalize the I-AAR plan, develop the lane validation plan, and update the Rotation Training Resource Requirements Matrix.

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-720 Conferences.

The Contractor shall attend the D-720 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.

STD: The Contractor shall send one ESC representative for each XCTC rotational unit attending an MCTC event. The Contractor shall complete a trip report in accordance with CDRL A002

AQL: N/A

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.

STD: The Contractor shall send one ESC representative for each XCTC rotational unit attending an MCTC event.

AQL: N/A

MCTC Strategic After Action Review (AAR)

The Contractor will attend the MCTC AAR for those units that complete National Training Center (NTC) or Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotations the year following their XCTC rotation.

STD: 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.

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

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 and delivered through the MCS 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.

STD: The Contractor shall deliver the following, unless otherwise directed by the Government:

1. Warning Order issued at the MPC,

2. Rotation Operations Order issues at the FPC; and

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

AQL: N/A

Rotation HICON.

The Contractor shall provide Training Specialists to the rotational HICON to ensure the seamless integration of FlexTrain software data to the unit MCS to provide the training unit with live tracking data and the ability to execute constructed actions through MCS that are delivered and adjudicated in real time through FlexTrain and its associated software.

STD: The Contractor SME shall have prior brigade-level MCS experience.

AQL: N/A

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, rotation calendar, training maps, training lane overviews, I-AAR schedule, and horse blanket.

STD: The contractor shall deliver the leader book to the XCTC PM NLT 30 days prior to the start of the rotation (see exhibit J-16 for an example).

AQL: N/A

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 exhibit J-8 for an example).

STD: The Contractor shall develop the Rotation Training Resource Requirements Matrix that will identify all resources required to execute a lane.

AQL: N/A

Exercise Directive.

The Contractor shall create and deliver the Exercise Directive for each Rotation (see exhibit J-9 for an example).

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

Exercise Rules of Engagement (EXROE).

The Contractor shall develop Exercise Rules of Engagement for each Rotation (see exhibit J-10 for an example).

STD: 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.

AQL: N/A

Two (2D) Overlay.

The Contractor shall include 2D overlays for the training area. The 2D overlay shall include, but not limited to, the exercising brigade and OPFOR graphic overlays, unit symbols, and lane markings.

Three (3D) Terrain.

The Contractor shall conduct research, site surveys, digital terrain database development, and software engineering for 3D terrain generation and provide rotation-specific, centimeter-level accurate 3D terrain databases prior to each exercise. The 3D terrain model, coordinated with the host training site, shall include all facilities and man-made objects to be used for each exercise.

Five-Year XCTC Training Schedule.

The Contractor shall create, update, maintain, and deliver a rolling five year training schedule (see exhibit J-11 for an example).

STD: The training schedule shall contain information about the rotational unit and key events during the exercise planning cycle, for example, rotation dates, conference dates, locations, and rotation point of contact. The training schedule shall be updated no later than 24 hours at the conclusion of the weekly Government synchronization teleconference, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government.

AQL: The Contractor shall submit the updated training schedule no later than 14 days from the last update.

Horse Blanket.

The Contractor shall develop, update, and maintain the Horse Blanket for each Rotation (see exhibit J-12 for an example).

STD: The Contractor shall use the horse blanket to synchronize the exercising brigade and deconflict the training lanes. The horse blanket shall include, but not limited to, the training unit identifiers, training tasks, RSOI, travel to and from home station, and the training dates.

AQL: N/A

Mission Book.

The Contractor shall create, update, maintain, and deliver the mission book (see exhibit J-17 for an example).

STD: The Contractor shall include in the mission book, but not limited to, the following: Company and Platoon AO sketch, resources and personnel (COB, RP, OPFOR) required to conduct training, operation orders, fragmentary orders, rules of engagement, risk assessment worksheet, Training and Evaluation Outline (T&EO) report, and evaluation criteria

AQL: N/A

Contractor Personnel Requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all resource requirements to support all Contractor personnel during each Rotation. Resources might include, but not limited to: portable office buildings, warehouse tents, dumpsters, refrigerators, porta-toilets, hand washing stations, potable water, forklifts, generators, fuel, packing materials, sand, cable ties, HVAC, light towers, transportation, medical, and other consumables.

Rotation

Instrumented After Action Review (I-AAR) Schedule.

The Contractor shall develop and implement an I-AAR schedule based on the exercising brigade’s guidance.

STD. Changes to the I-AAR schedule shall be updated within 2 hours from notification.

AQL. N/A

TAC Instrumented After Action Data Package.

The Contractor shall prepare the I-AAR data package template and provide to the OC/T. The Contractor shall provide the personnel and resources to prepare, edit, display, and archive the I-AAR. The OC/T may use an organic template at the direction of the Government. See exhibit J-18 for more information regarding the I-AAR process.

STD. The I-AAR Data Package shall be assembled no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the I-AAR.

AQL. The I-AAR Data Package shall be assembled no later than 2 hours prior to the start of the I-AAR.

XCTC Academy.

The Contractor shall develop, deliver, and execute a FlexTrain Program of Instruction (POI). The purpose of the academy is to provide equipment training to OC/T personnel, rotational support personnel, and others as designated by the Government (see exhibit J-7 for an example).

STD: This POI shall include, but not limited to, the following topics: FlexTrain capabilities brief, I-AAR process, actual samples of 2D and 3D displays with audio and video products, rotation schedule, lane rehearsals, and installation orientation briefs.

AQL: N/A

Distinguished Visitor Brief.

At the Government’s request, the Contractor shall support the Joint Visitor’s Bureau schedule with an XCTC rotational overview brief and/or a demonstration of the battlefield effects and battlefield immersion capabilities used during the rotation.

Take Home Package.

The Contractor shall create and deliver take home packages for the exercising brigade.

STD: The Take Home Package shall include, but not limited to,

1. Hero Video (one copy for each Company and each Battalion),

2. T&EOs completed by the OC/Ts for each lane,

3. Videos and digital data from all OC/T led I-AARs, and

4. Data is archived onto discs.

AQL: The Contractor shall upload the files to the XCTC website no later than 30 days upon…