UPDATED Re-Compete Basic Contract PWS 12 March 2025.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

U.S. Army Futures Command The Research and Analysis Center White Sands Missile Range Analytic and Engineering Mission Support Services August 27, 2024 Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide analytical and engineering support services to the United States Army Futures Command The Research Analysis Center (TRAC) in support of mission requirements. As such the Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. All personnel engaged in performing the services under this contract (direct labor, subcontracted labor, material suppliers, etc.) shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services and Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, supplies, materials, equipment, training, and tools, necessary to perform modeling and simulations, scenarios, war gaming, exercise and experimentation, security, knowledge, content, and data management, technical reports office, analysis and engineering mission support of TRAC as defined AV); TRAC – Monterey, CA, (TRAC – MTRY); and TRAC Fort Leavenworth, KS (TRAC-HQ) (TRAC - FLVN). TRAC’s primary mission is to produce relevant and credible operations analysis to inform decisions about the Army’s most important and challenging issues. TRAC serves as the principal analytical organization of U.S. Army Futures Command, while unaligned with U.S. Army Futures Command proponents. TRAC provides centralized leadership and management of analysis for combat, training, and doctrinal developments. TRAC conducts studies and analyses for U.S. Army Futures Command and Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA); conducts studies of the integrated battlefield related to doctrine, organization, training, materiel, personnel, and leadership; designs and develops models and simulations (M&S) for capabilities development; participates in technical exchange programs at the national and international levels; provides analytical support to Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC), Centers of Excellence (CoE), and schools; directs research related to methods, models, and analysis; establishes, maintains, and manages the databases, scenarios, models, and war gaming tools required to support analyses and studies; and reviews and ensures, as directed, the quality of U.S. Army Futures Command studies before their approval.

1.2. Background: TRAC is located in four different locations: TRAC - White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico (TRAC –WSMR); TRAC - Fort Gregg-Adams, VA, (TRAC – FGAV); TRAC – Monterey, CA, (TRAC – MTRY); and TRAC Fort Leavenworth, KS (TRAC-HQ) (TRAC - FLVN). TRAC’s primary mission is to produce relevant and credible operations analysis to inform decisions about the Army’s most important and challenging issues. TRAC serves as the principal analytical organization of U.S. Army Futures Command, while unaligned with U.S. Army Futures Command proponents. TRAC provides centralized leadership and management of analysis for combat, training, and doctrinal developments. TRAC conducts studies and analyses for U.S. Army Futures Command and Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA); conducts studies of the integrated battlefield related to doctrine, organization, training, materiel, personnel, and leadership; designs and develops models and simulations (M&S) for capabilities development; participates in technical exchange programs at the national and international levels; provides analytical support to Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC), Centers of Excellence (CoE), and schools; directs research related to methods, models, and analysis; establishes, maintains, and manages the databases, scenarios, models, and war gaming tools required to support analyses and studies; and reviews and ensures, as directed, the quality of U.S. Army Futures Command studies before their approval.

1.2.1. TRAC’s Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities for linking laboratory mission technologies and expertise with the marketplace. TRAC was designated a federal lab on 15 October 1993. This designation allows TRAC to partner with public and private organizations in order for knowledge and capabilities to be shared for the greater good. This technology transfer capability may include Commercial technology transfer for government applications, Collaborative research and development between government and non-government activities, Ad hoc technical assistance and Mission-related technology transfer between Government activities.

1.2.2. TRAC’s Federal Laboratory conducts studies and analyses of the Joint, integrated, combined arms battlefield IAW policies and guidance related to the Advanced Concept Requirements (ACR) Domain. TRAC focuses on ACR and Research and Development (R&D) issues, conducting Analysis of Alternatives and other studies as directed. TRAC supports the ACR and R&D domains with analysis, training, and experimentation related to Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF). To accomplish the assigned work, TRAC develops, maintains, configuration manages, and operates combat simulations.

1.3. Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all management, administrative, supervisory, and technical support as well as other resources necessary for, and incidental to, the furnishing of the services. Individual Task Orders (TO) will specify the services to be performed. TOs may require any task set forth herein or any combination of services defined by a Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided in a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued pursuant to a negotiated Firm- Fixed Price (FFP) proposal utilizing contracted FFP loaded labor rates. TOs may cover a complete project or portions thereof in support of TRAC study/modeling teams for the planning and conduct of analyses and studies, as well as the development and improvement of combat models. The Contractor shall add the needed skills and expertise to all areas of TRAC’s Mission Essential Task List (METL):

a. Conduct the studies that inform key decisions made by U.S. Army Futures Command, Army, and Joint leaders

b. Lead analysis for current operations

c. Develop and maintain the scenarios to underpin Army concepts & requirements

d. Develop, configuration manage, and apply verified and validated M&S

e. Research, develop and share new analytic methods and modeling

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a period of five years.

1.5. General Information:

1.5.1. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Plan and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Quality Control Plan is developed by the Contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Quality Control Plan identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.5.1.1. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.5.1.2. The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.5.1.2.1. Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.5.1.2.2. Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.5.1.2.3. Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.5.1.2.4. Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.5.1.2.5. Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.5.1.2.6. Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.5.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 530-1, OPSEC.

1.5.3 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements mean the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.5.4 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on the below holidays unless specifically required by a technical requirement.

Juneteenth June 19th 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

1.5.5 Hours of Operation: TRAC-White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) employees have optional schedules, 8-hour or 9-hour work schedules with a half hour lunch break between the hours of 1100 to 1300. All employees are expected to arrive between 0600 and 0900 and leave between 1500 and 1800, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays and Regular Days Off (RDO), if on 9-hour work schedule.

1.5.5.1 The contractor and the COR shall establish and agree on normal duty hours, from one of the two work schedule options within 1 week of accepting this TO, to facilitate the execution of this TO. The COR/Contractor will provide notification in writing, any change to the established and agree upon normal duty hours.

1.5.5.2 Additionally, due to the nature of the work performed by TRAC, (i.e., wargaming exercises; time-sensitive mission critical projects, etc.), there are times when contractor support shall be required outside normal duty hours. During these occasions, the contractor will be asked to adjust normal duty hours. Close planning between the COR, or designated representative, and the contractor shall be required to ensure TRO support coverage during those periods. The Contractor shall be required to provide coverage that will avoid to the extent possible, any delays in the performance of the TRAC mission.

1.5.5.3. Overtime: Contractor employees providing support to the task orders may require the Contractor personnel to work overtime hours. The Government will modify the TO to include travel funds. The Contractor will be provided 24-hour notice when overtime is necessary. All Contractor overtime requests shall be requested and approved by the COR in writing a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to working overtime.

1.5.5.4 Telework: Telework is authorized.

1.5.5.4.1 The term 'telework' or 'teleworking' refers to a work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of such employee's position, and other authorized activities, from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work. In practice, telework is a work arrangement that allows employees to have regularly scheduled days on which they telework and regularly scheduled days when they work in their agency worksite. (www.opm.gov)

1.5.5.4.2 Telework is a discretionary alternative workplace arrangement. The contractor may be required to work at the regular worksite on scheduled telework day(s) if necessary to accomplish the mission.

1.5.5.4.3 It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that a proper work environment is maintained while teleworking.

1.5.5.4.4 Within 5 days after TO award, the Government will identify which tasks in Section 5 can be performed when teleworking.

1.5.5.4.5 Contractors shall take necessary precautions to protect and safeguard any FOUO, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and or Personally Identifiable Information data maintained/utilized at the alternate worksite IAW organization policy and consistent with Department of Defense (DoD) and ARs.

1.5.5.4.6 If the contractor uses Government-furnished equipment (GFE), the employee will use and protect the equipment IAW the DoD Component’s procedures. GFE will be serviced and maintained by the Government.

1.5.5.4.7 The contractor agrees to comply with the terms of computer software license and copyright agreements, computer virus and protection requirements and procedures.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Work will be performed in a facility and workspace provided by TRAC at WSMR, NM.

1.5.7 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed price type TO.

1.5.8 Period of Performance (POP): Five years from date of contract award. Individual task orders will not exceed 12 months per year.

1.5.9 Security Requirements:

1.5.9.1 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulation [FAR] clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, Headquarters, Department of the Army and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.5.9.1.1 Fort Leavenworth, Fort Gregg-Adams, WSMR, and the Naval Post Graduate School- Monterey are DoD Military Installations and shall restrict access. The DA requires that all non-DoD Identification (ID) card holders, complete a National Crime Information Center and Interstate Identification Index check prior to gaining entry to some installations. The Directorate of Emergency Services, or the installation Garrison Commander reserve the right to refuse entry based on an individual’s past record of criminal misconduct. Contractors who fail to meet installation access requirements will not be granted sponsorship by TRAC.

1.5.9.1.2 Access to the above installations may be delayed between 5 minutes and 60 minutes due to roadblocks, increased security precautions which may include verifying vehicle occupant(s) ID, vehicle manifests, and the searching of vehicles. Any general or specific threat to the safety of those working or living at above installations could result in longer wait times at access control points to the installations.

1.5.9.1.3 The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the local Provost Marshal, use only established roadways when transporting personnel and/or material in the prosecution of work. In the event that a TO is performed at another work site, the Contractor shall abide by the local regulations for that particular installation.

1.5.9.1.4 Roadblocks, Evacuations, or Operational Delays. As a result of an increase in threat, disaster, inclement weather or operational testing may require the installation curtail operations, limiting access to essential Government employees only, block/restrict movement on major roads on or leading to the installation, or close the installation. These do not relieve the Contractor from performance of contractual duties. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware that roadblocks and evacuations may occur and to reschedule work requirements as necessary. The Contractor cannot hold the US Government responsible for cost overruns as a result of these operational decisions.

1.5.9.2 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 AR 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.5.9.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted when wearing an escort required badge by an individual designated by the COR while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.5.9.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List (DD254). The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Department of Defense Security Agreement Security Agreement (DD441), including the Department of Defense National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.5.9.4.1 The contractor shall follow Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug testing for all contractor personnel granted Top Secret access by TRAC. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.5.9.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

· Full birth name

· Married name (if applicable)

· SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

· Date of birth

· Place of birth (city, country)

1.5.9.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement

1.5.9.5.2 Remedies: In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.5.9.5.3 Subcontracts: The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.5.9.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

1.5.9.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation IAW Army Directive 2014-05. The Contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD- approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.5.9.6.2 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract 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, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.5.9.6.3 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DoD Facility and Installation Access: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations, IAW status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.5.9.7 Employment Eligibility: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract in the U.S. or its territories have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.5.9.8 Access to Government Information Systems/Army Training Certification Tracking System: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.5.9.9 Key Control: The Contractor shall comply with conventional key and lock requirements under AR 190-51 and applicable Government and organizational policies. 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. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.5.9.9.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.5.9.9.2 Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.5.9.10 Safe, Cipher, and Combination Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure all lock combinations are protected from unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure lock combinations are changed when personnel with access to the combinations no longer have a need-to-know, when there is a suspected compromise of the combination or at the discretion of the Government representative IAW local security procedures and policies and regulations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.5.9.10.1 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall be responsible to perform end of day security checks for their assigned work area and assigned safes. The Contractor shall be responsible for ciphers and combinations that the Government provides them.

1.5.9.11 Combination and Personal Identification Code (PIC) Control: Selected Contractor individuals shall be responsible for maintaining security of a Government issued PIC and/or combination for the CDX-07/09/10 door locks/safes. Neither the PIC nor the combination shall be shared with any other person. In the event that a PIC or combination is compromised, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative, COR, local the Government Security or KO. The Government will reset the Remote Area Data Collector and/or replace the applicable combination lock. If the Government determines that a PIC or combination was compromised due to the negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be liable for the costs associated with these actions and a record of the incident will be submitted to the Central Clearance Facility.

1.5.9.11.1 Classified Open Storage Area (COSA) Access: This contract shall require Contractor access to Government COSAs. The Contractor shall not allow badging in (piggy backing) of other employees. All personnel working in Government COSAs are required to badge in individually.

1.5.10 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO 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.

1.5.11 Contracting Officer Representative COR: The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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 KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property (GFP); and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.12 Key Personnel: Key personnel are those individuals designated by the Government and/or Contractor as persons in the Contractor’s organization who provide in-depth technical and management experience. The Government considers the following personnel as key personnel: one Sr. Program Manager. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the Sr. Program Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. If the alternate is proposed as a permanent alternate, he shall meet the same personnel qualifications of the Sr. Program Manager. The Sr. Program Manager or alternate shall have full authority Training to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Sr. Program Manager or alternate shall be available between TRAC-WSMR’s normal working hours, Monday through Friday except federal holidays. The Contractor shall notify the KO, in writing, at least two weeks in advance of replacing key personnel.

1.5.12.1 Qualifications: Contractor personnel will meet the qualifications outlined in the base contract. This includes the requirement for clearance for access to classified information up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI. Specific educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science or other math-based discipline if experience includes Object Oriented Programming. Experience in the Java programming language to complete college assignments in four or more classes while obtaining degree or at least one year of work experience programming in Java/ Object Oriented Programming, is required. Experience in Revision Control Systems (RCS) such as CVS, Subversion, Git, Perforce, is required. Experience in collaborative team environment along with designing, coding, testing, and documenting a large scale software project while following software configuration management practices and procedures, are desired. Knowledge of Operational Analysis is desired.

1.5.12.1.1 Special Qualifications or Certifications:

1.5.12.1.1.1 IA/Information Technology (IT) Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.5.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.5.13.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: The Government will provide each of the Contractor’s personnel with a Government facility ID badge and/or CAC. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating badge and card requirements through the COR prior to commencement of performance. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. 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 they are Government officials. Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued ID to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.5.14 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel in support of the task orders during the performance period. The Government will modify the TO to include travel funds and provide the Contractor notification of actual travel as far in advance as possible.

1.5.14.1 Approval of Travel: Travel shall be approved in advance by the KO and shall be executed IAW the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). The Contractor shall invoice for all allowable actual costs associated with travel necessary for the performance of this TO. Travel shall be on a cost reimbursable basis and billing shall not exceed those costs allowable under all regulations applicable to Government Contractor travel. The Contractor shall notify the KO before chargeable costs exceed the “not to exceed” funding provided in this TO. All travel will be performed IAW the base contract and the JTR.

1.5.15 Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable.

1.5.16 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 KO. 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.

1.5.17 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be averse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.5.17.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.5.18 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract POP without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DoD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.5.19 Information Assurance (IA): At no time will the Contractor or associated sub- contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.5.20 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): There are no OCIs anticipated for this procurement. This effort requires simulation and modeling technical services. As noted in FAR 9.502, OCIs are more likely to occur in contracts involving management support services or other professional services. This contract will not require performance of or assistance in technical evaluations or the development of technical specifications or work statements. As such, it is considered highly unlikely that any OCIs will arise under this contract. However, OCIs are not limited to any particular kind of acquisition and if an OCI is identified the contractor will be required to have an approved OCI Mitigation Plan.

1.5.21 Phase-in/Phase-Out Period: Transition (Phase In/Out): To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (30) day phase in/phase out periods. Phase In period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2025. Phase Out period: Last 30 days of the period of performance currently 1 Aug 2030 – 1 Aug 2030. During the Phase In period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. A written transition plan shall be submitted within 10 days of notice of award.

1.5.22 General Training Requirements:

1.5.22.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within 10 calendar days after completion of the training.

1.5.22.2 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, will receive Government provided area of responsibility specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13.

1.5.22.3 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.5.22.4 Information Assurance (IA)Training: Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DoD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working IT/IA functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements per DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, IA Training Certification and Workforce Management, DoD 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, IA, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.5.22.5 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to Government information systems must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Per DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.5.22.6 Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting: All Contractor employees must complete the Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CAR) previously known as Threat Awareness and Report Program (TARP).Contractor employees must receive live audience training by a CI agent as mandated by AR 381-12.

1.5.22.7 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub- contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 10 calendar days after contract award. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies.

1.5.22.8 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

1.5.22.9 Cybersecurity/IT training: All Contractor employees and associated sub- Contractor employees must complete the DoD cyber awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees and associated sub- contractor employees must complete Risk Management Framework training within six months of employment. All Contractor employees working cybersecurity/IT functions must comply with current DoD and Army training requirements PRIOR to employment.

1.5.22.10 Derivative Classification Training: For Contractors requiring access to the Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and to TRAC’s internal classified network. Contractor personnel may be communicating with and passing data between other Government agencies via the SIPRNET. TRAC will arrange for a SIPRNET account if necessary. All individuals requiring a SIPRNET account are required to complete Derivative Classification Training IAW AR 380-5.

1.5.22.11 Environmental Management System (EMS): Contractors working on behalf of the Government shall adhere to the current…