PWS_JPEO P2_12May25.pdf

5/7/25

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense

(CBRND)

Professional Services Support (P2)

1.0 Introduction

The Professional Support Service (PWS) is designed to provide organizations with the expertise and assistance necessary to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively. This PWS encompasses a range of specialized services, including project management, technical support, administrative functions, communications, graphic design, and data warehousing. These services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization, ensuring that processes are streamlined, resources are optimized, and challenges are overcome with innovative solutions. By fostering collaboration, offering strategic guidance, and delivering targeted support, PWS serves as a crucial partner in driving organizational success. Whether it's enhancing operational capabilities, addressing complex problems, or enabling workforce development, the Professional Support Service empowers organizations to navigate dynamic environments and achieve sustainable growth.

1.1 Mission

The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO- CBRND) serves as the cornerstone of the nation's defense against CBRN threats. This pivotal organization oversees the comprehensive management of CBRN defense equipment and medical countermeasures, ensuring the safety and preparedness of the nation. From advanced sensors and protective gear to medical countermeasures and information systems, JPEO-CBRND leads the acquisition, deployment, and lifecycle management of these essential technologies. Collaborating with all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, government agencies, and industry partners, this joint office works tirelessly to provide effective CBRN defense solutions. By fostering innovation, managing resources efficiently, and uniting stakeholders, JPEO-CBRND upholds its mission to protect and empower those who safeguard the nation.

1.2 Scope/Objectives

The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government nor representing any commercial vendor conducting business with JPEO CBRND, shall provide the necessary resources to perform the work outlined in this PWS. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the work in support of the JPEO CBRND in the areas of Fielding Support for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (CBRN IEW), Strategic Communications; Technical coordination activities; Enabling Biotechnologies (EB) Defense Biological Product Assurance Office (DBPAO) Support; Subject matter expertise in CBRND as defined in this PWS. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government

2.0 General Requirements/Information

2.1 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be a twelve-month base year with four twelve-month option years as follows:

Base Year: 23 March 2026 – 22 March 2027 Option Year 1: 23 March 2027 – 22 March 2028 Option Year 2: 23 March 2028 – 22 March 2029 Option Year 3: 23 March 2029 – 22 March 2030 Option Year 4: 23 March 2030 – 22 March 2031

2.2 Recognized Holidays

The contractor is not required to perform services on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day

2.3 Place of Performance

The performance of tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) involves work conducted both on-site and off-site at contractor, subcontractor, and Government facilities throughout the continental United States (CONUS). Additionally, support may extend to other locations as determined by evolving requirements from the office or other Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal organizations utilizing this contract vehicle. Specific places of performance and travel are detailed under paragraphs in section

3.0 of this PWS.

2.4 Security Requirements

2.4.1 Security Clearance: Contract support personnel providing services under this Task Order may be required to receive, handle, and generate sensitive and/or classified information up to and including the TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) classification level. Access to sensitive and/or classified information requires a favorable security investigation resulting in an adjudication at or above the level required for each position, specified in this Task Order. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have as a minimum a SECRET security clearance at the time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract, unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the PWS. Section 3, of this PWS, entitled “Performance Requirements” lists the specific security requirements for each individual task. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. Level of safeguarding required is TOP SECRET. The Contractor’s employees performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted or be eligible to be granted a TOP SECRET or SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office as required to perform their assigned duties. The Overarching security requirements and contractor access to classified information shall be specified in the DD Form 254 (Appendix A).

2.4.1.1 For those contractors requiring a SECRET security clearance (i.e., SF86), a minimum of an interim SECRET security clearance will be permitted at the start of work, which will require personnel to complete all necessary preliminary checks as part of the suitability and security clearance process. Any contractor personnel who start work with an interim SECRET security clearance shall complete the investigation and be granted the full SECRET security clearance and shall maintain the SECRET security clearance throughout the assignment period of performance.

2.4.1.2 Certain positions may require a TOP SECRET clearance to accomplish assigned tasks. In such cases, the Prime contractor shall also be required to possess a TOP SECRET facility clearance. The Prime contractor shall provide all information required to substantiate the clearance level of its contract support personnel, as well as any additional information requested by the JPEO- CBRND Security Office.

Tier 1 Investigation (T1) formerly National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Process: (1) Government sponsor initiation and adjudication of a Tier 1 investigation or equivalent/higher level background investigation; (2) completion of a favorable fingerprint check with the Federal Bureau of

Investigation; (3) submission of a CAC application to the Government Trusted Agent; and (4) verification and approval from the JPEO- CBRND Security Office, or individual paragraphs under paragraph 3.0.

SECRET Security Clearance Investigation Process: (1) favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 or equivalent/higher level background investigation; (2) completion of a favorable fingerprint check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (3) submission of a CAC application to the Government Trusted Agent; and (4) verification and approval from the JPEO- CBRND Security Office.

TOP SECRET Security Clearance Investigation Process: (1) favorable adjudication of a Tier 5 or equivalent/higher level background investigation; (2) completion of a favorable fingerprint check with the FBI; (3) submission of a CAC application to the Government Trusted Agent; and (4) verification and approval from the JPEO-CBRND Security Office

The Prime contractor holding a Task Order, and its employee(s), shall be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to obtain the required Common Access Card(s) (CACs), security clearances, country clearances, visas, work permits, installation access, and other employee-specific security requirements as necessary to achieve the operational and support objectives specified within the Task Order contract. Access is provided on a need-to-know basis and with the appropriate clearance for access to a particular system.

2.4.3 Common Access Card (CAC): Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 20 will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD

DoD network using DoD 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 successful Tier 1 Investigation (T1) formerly National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

2.4.3.1 The Prime contractor holding a Task Order, and its employee(s), shall be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to obtain the required Common Access Card(s) (CACs), security clearances, country clearances, visas, work permits, installation access, and other employee-specific security requirements as necessary to achieve the operational and support objectives specified within the Task Order contract. Access is provided on a need-to-know basis and with the appropriate clearance for access to a particular system.

2.4.4 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect the CAC cards the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the COR within three (3) calendar days.

2.4.5 Task Order Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this TO, the Contractor shall collect all employee CAC cards and return them to the COR within three (3) calendar days. Failure to comply may result in delay of final payment.

2.4.6 Identification: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.4.7

Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret, “or “Top Secret “and requires contractors to comply with (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Oper

2.4.8 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. Passwords, access codes, are sensitive items and shall be safeguarded at all times. Failure to safeguard sensitive items, using passwords or access codes without proper authorization, or disseminating passwords or access codes without proper authority, or without regard for established procedures, are causes for removal from this contract. The loss or theft of access cards, passcodes, passwords, and CACs shall be reported to the COR immediately.

2.4.9 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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 ( by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2.4.10 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer (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.

2.4.11 Limited Use of Data/Privacy Act: Performance of this contract may require the contractor to access and use data and information proprietary to a Government agency or Government contractor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the Government and/or others. The contractor and/or contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this effort, until made public by the Government, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval. The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data that bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this effort. Nothing herein shall preclude the use of any data independently acquired by the contractor without such limitations or prohibit an agreement at no cost to the Government between the contractor and the data owner that provides for greater rights to the contractor. Work on this project may require that personnel have access to Privacy Act Information.

Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

2.4.12 Disclosure of Information: Information made available to the contractor by the client for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without a written agreement. The contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of client records, which are not public information. Each contractor or employee of the contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified by the contractor in writing that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein.

2.5. Required Training:

2.5.1 AT Level I Awareness training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete the AT Level I Awareness training within 30 calendar days after task order start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil.

2.5.2 the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). 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. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award iWatch training can be accessed at the following website: https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/.

2.5.3 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn't show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the "NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology"), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor's "system security plan" and "plan of action" for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

2.5.4 IA/IT training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD employees shall complete training within thirty (30) calendar days after starting date. Training is available at https://cs.signal.army.mil/. Certificates shall submit training certificates to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after completion of training. (CDRL A002)

2.5.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program: For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381- 12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer. The Contractor shall complete training within thirty (30) days after task order award. Certificates shall be submitted to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after task order start date. Training is available at the following website:

https://www.lms.army.mil/Saba/Web_wdk/ALMS/platform/presentation/portal/portalDriver.rdf?linkCxt= My_Home&portal=mysaba&actionPlanId (CDRL A008)

2.5.6 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS): All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter as stated in paragraph

2.4 of the PWS.

2.6 Travel Requirements

2.6.1 Contractor Travel: To accomplish the work under this PWS, Contractor personnel may be required to represent or participate with Government personnel at meetings, conferences, and other activities within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area or at other sites in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) as directed by the Government. All travel requirements must be pre-authorized by a Government supervisor and the COR prior to traveling. The contractor shall submit a “Travel Authorization Request” that includes the purpose for the travel, travel dates, and estimated costs in advance of travel dates. In case of mission urgencies, oral or verbal approval may be obtained from a Government supervisor and COR. Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the trip. Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodation available during normal business hours. All lodging shall be at or below allowable, published lodging rates for the respective locality, unless an exception applies. The Contractor is required to ensure good stewardship of travel funds and shall seek rates lower than the approved FTR lodging rates whenever possible. Upon completion of travel, a trip report shall be submitted with the monthly invoice to include the approved travel authorization and back up receipts While General and Administrative (G&A) costs are allowable, overhead costs and fee (profit) are not allowable.

2.7 Conflict of Interest

2.7.1 Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Contract support personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information, or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in an actual or potential OCI and shall submit a plan for KO approval to avoid or mitigate such OCI. In the event that the KO unilaterally determines that an OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.8 Safety

2.8.1 Contractor Compliance: The contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with Public Law 91-596 (Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)) and the Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) (DOD Directive 4715.1E). These requirements shall be incorporated into the contractor’s safety and health program. The DOD participates in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Contractor personnel performing services on a DOD installation shall participate in the local VPP. Information on the VPP is available at https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/

2.10 Order-Level Materials (OLM) For each proposed OLM item that exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), the contractor is required to obtain a minimum of three (3) quotes to support the price reasonableness of the item in accordance with GSAR 552.238-115(d)(7)(i)). If three quotes cannot be obtained, the contractor is required to maintain documentation of the reason. The three quotes obtained by the contractor must be documented internally and are subject to audit.

3.0 Performance Requirements

The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Performance Elements for this Task

Order.

3.1 Cross Portfolio Integration Services Support JPEO CBRND

3.1.1 Background: Cross Portfolio Integration Services within the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) focus on delivering integrated, layered CBRN defense capabilities across multiple operational domains. This initiative ensures seamless coordination between various portfolio areas, including CBRN Protection, CBRN Medical, CBRN Sensors, and CBRN Special Operations Forces, to enhance readiness and effectiveness. The Joint Project Lead for CBRN Integration oversees these efforts, ensuring that defense solutions are synchronized across different programs and aligned with broader Department of Defense objectives. By leveraging advanced technologies, data-driven analytics, and interagency collaboration, Cross Portfolio Integration Services strengthen the ability of the Joint Force to operate in CBRN-contested environments while maintaining mission success1.

3.1.2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide acquisition planning, research, and analysis in support of Joint Program Manager (JPM) Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Sensors Joint Product Lead (JPdL) CBRN Integration. Contractor support includes participation in program activities and meetings with stakeholders, preparation of programmatic presentations and documents, and support for testing and fielding (preparation of integrated master schedule and site surveys). The contractor shall accomplish all necessary efforts in order to complete the tasks specified in this PWS.

3.1.3. Objective/Purpose: The objective of this contract shall be to provide the JPEO-CBRND specialized expertise and analytical and technical expertise in developing, testing, and fielding JPEO CBRND capabilities for the Warfighter.

3.1.4. Tasks: Acquisition Planning Support Services

a. Meetings:

1. The Contractor shall attend and participate in weekly/scheduled programmatic meetings.

The Contractor will be required to provide updates of program activities at these meetings, as well as answer programmatic and technical questions. Anticipate two meetings per week with each one hour in length.

2. The Contractor shall manage minutes from these meetings. This includes recording minutes, distributing minutes within two days following each meeting, and presenting open action items at each subsequent meeting.

3. The contractor shall conduct meetings with key CBRN stakeholders (e.g. DHS, DTRA, Secret Service, COCOMS, etc.). These meetings will be conducted in coordination with CBRN Government staff. However, the Government staff may not always be present at these meetings. In cases where the Government staff is not in attendance, the Contractor shall be responsible for conducting the meeting and fostering the exchange of information and materials to further program goals. This may include the development of plans and reports to enable executable cooperative and follow-on technology development and fielding opportunities.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for recording and distributing meeting minutes and the creation and distribution of presentation materials in PowerPoint format ahead of each meeting. Anticipate approximately six such meetings annually.

b. Documents:

1. The contractor shall create, and revise PowerPoint presentations based on Government guidance ahead of monthly program reviews.

2. The contractor shall create system description packages for Government customers based on Government guidance. Anticipate creation of these packages every six months. This may also include the creation of data packages or “Smart books” in PowerPoint and/or Word format for JPEO-CBRND leadership. These data packages will consist of information about a capability that can be gleaned from JPEO-CBRND Program documents and public sources (internet, technical papers).

c. Planning and Execution of Test and Evaluation:

1. The Contractor shall provide full-time support to JPEO-CBRND for planning and execution of Test and Evaluation events (user feedback events, technical demonstrations, operational demonstrations, and operation assessments) for CBRN systems. This support shall include coordination meetings with stakeholders and Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), preparing documentation required by AEC ahead of events, support during the setup and execution of these events, and support for the gathering and analysis of data. The Contractor may only receive general guidance from Government staff and shall anticipate being required to coordinate Test and Evaluation events with stakeholders, develop plans for these events, and author reports following the conclusion of these events.

Anticipate two such events per calendar year, each with a duration of up to one week.

These events may occur in CONUS locations.

2. Contract personnel shall interact with ATEC to help determine criteria by which CBRN systems and components will be evaluated. This interaction will take place during monthly meetings with ATEC. The contractor shall record meeting minutes and maintain version control over the test criteria documentation.

3.1.5 Deliverables: All items for delivery to the COR/Task Monitor will be submitted in accordance with this PWS unless otherwise specified.

3.1.5.1 Monthly reports: Shall be delivered no later than the 25th day of the month following the month during which the work was performed. The monthly reports shall include a financial breakdown for each major topic area, to include funding to the major topic area, funding expended on the major topic area, funds remaining for the major topic area, and estimate at completion for the major topic area.

3.1.5.2. Products:

1. Meeting minutes: Delivered NLT 5 business days after event. Minutes shall be comprehensive and capture all action items.

2. After Action Report (AAR): The contractor shall deliver the AAR within 10 business days.

AARs will be required after all tabletop exercises, demonstrations, workshops and other relevant activities.

3. Key documents: Provide draft and final documentation as required.

3.1.6. Security Requirement: This requirement requires an active Secret security clearance. Contract personnel shall obtain a Government issued Common Access Card if required for performance of this task.

This task requires contract personnel to access Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR).

3.1.7. Place of Performance: Work shall be performed primarily off-site at the contractor’s facility

3.1.8. Travel: The contractor shall anticipate four (4) CONUS trips per year to the following locations:

Trip 1 - Two trips to Dugway Proving Ground, one (1) week duration for one (1) person.

Trip 2 - Two trips to Washington, DC, three (3) days duration for one (1) person.

3.2 Strategic Communications

3.2.1 Background: The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) is the Joint Services single focal point for research, development, acquisition, fielding and life-cycle support of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment and medical countermeasures. JPEO Leadership’s role is to develop their vision and define the correct mix of military and civilian acquisition personnel, and the contracted services required to support strategic priorities and evolving acquisition challenges to meet operational demands. Positions are essential and play a critical role in supporting the Army’s procurement, program execution, mission, and readiness.

3.2.2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide strategic communications and technical coordination activities in support of JPEO-CBRND and its stakeholders. Services include researching and identifying relevant social media posts, creating graphics and editing existing graphics, and giving speeches, messages, talking points and video scripts. The contractor shall accomplish all necessary efforts in order to complete the tasks specified in this PWS

3.2.3. Objective/Purpose: This task will provide rapid quality strategic communication support for the JPEO-CBRND Executive, Deputy Executive and other headquarters leaders. In doing so, the contractor shall support CBRN Defense strategic communication directorate in messaging the organization’s complex mission and vision to internal and external stakeholders.

3.2.4. Tasks:

a. Social Media Required Capability: In an effort to ensure success with this task, the Strategic Communication Office searches for new platforms and social media strategies to tell the JPEO story. The contractor shall be researching and identifying relevant social media posts on the JPEO platforms only validates the JPEO’s relevancy. The contractor shall have knowledge on how to maximize the return on investment for respective social media platforms is a must to succeed and engage the correct JPEO-CBRND stakeholders. The contractor shall have a subject matter expert to ensure JPEO-CBRND does not lose relevancy on current social media platforms while strategizing a future social media path.

b. Graphics Required Capability: Many JPEO-CBRND capabilities are complex and hard to portray visually. JPEO-CBRND leaders have the difficult task of conveying the JPEO- CBRND efforts at events such as conferences, briefings to higher headquarters and other outreach efforts. The contractor shall have knowledge in information graphics as they are critical to ensuring the non-CBRND savvy audience appreciates and comprehends JPEO- CBRND’s support to the Warfighters. Other media requirements the contractor shall have expertise in includes outreach material (fold outs, placemats, etc.) The contractor shall have knowledge in Multimedia SME as they are required to create new graphics or edit existing graphics, videos, or other multimedia files to include visual communication tools and associated print materials. The contractor shall be able to rebrand efforts and grow the CBRND mission as efforts evolve.

c. Strategic Communication Required Capability: The contractor shall have knowledge and be able to address communication efforts that are properly researched, address communication gaps and synchronized across DoD organizations. The contractor shall be required to give speeches, messages, talking points and possibly video scripts that capture an audience’s attention, gain advocacy, and tell the JPEO story.

d. Event Planning and Execution Capability: The contractor shall have knowledge on how to plan and execute an event for both internal and external JPEO-CBRND stakeholders. Skill sets required at a minimum are planning and managing the event timeline, designing a booth or room layout, basic protocol knowledge, and corresponding with VIPs and other senior leaders. The contractor shall provide event plans and updates to JPEO-CBRND leaders. The contractor shall be able to pick up equipment weighing up to 50lbs.

e. OY3 Increase of Support: The contractor shall have knowledge of and be able to address communications efforts to incorporate information from stakeholders on the HQ team and JPMs/JPLs to create custom SharePoint pages, incorporate data apps and dashboards, and enhance the Nexus website to serve as the JPEO’s internal knowledge management tool.

Additional support to the CTO and Chief Science Coordinator include support to other critical functions, namely conduct of the JPEO Technical Council.

a. Skill Sets Required:

Experience with SharePoint Web Development and SharePoint UI Development Experience with user-centered, user experience, and user interface design practices Proficient in SharePoint architecture, features, and best practices Ability to manage and develop SharePoint-based intranet website, including configuring and developing custom sites, lists, libraries, and permissions Experience recommending updates and enhancements to SharePoint sites and related tools and capabilities Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience Skills in strategic communication to manage and post website content including news items, document repositories, etc.

Working knowledge of Power BI dashboards and data visualization tools Understanding of business operations to apply to the dashboards, as well as visually display org charts and team information, build out interactive engagement calendars

b. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Chief of Operations, CDO, Operations, as well as teams across the JPEO-CBRND

3.2.5. Deliverables: All items for delivery to the COR/Task Monitor will be submitted in accordance with the PWS unless otherwise specified.

3.2.5.1 Products:

1. Social Media Posts: Includes but is not limited to social media posts (at a minimum 4 posts per month) and articles (at a minimum one article per quarter). External audience social media materials may include but are not limited to social media posts and design. Internal audience social media materials may include but are not limited to collecting and developing posts for JPEO internal communication tools. Maintaining a minimum of 4 external and internal communication tools such as, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linked. Expected to develop and manage organization social media strategy.

2. Graphics Deliverables: Will include, but are not limited to briefings, branding, brochures, and info graphics. (At a minimum three briefings per month, one branding effort per quarter, one brochure per quarter and three info graphic per month). Multimedia briefing materials will include but are not limited to PowerPoint Presentations, storyboards, infographics, and re-branding concepts such as logos and outreach material designs.

3. Strat Com Lead Deliverables: Will include, but are not limited to speeches, letters, awards, talking points and various outreach materials (at a minimum one of each per month). Anticipated to review and edit numerous documents for JPEO Leadership.

4. Event Planning and Execution Lead: Will include, but are not limited to invites, various planning documents such as timeline and room layout designs (at a minimum one event every two months).

3.2.6. Security Requirement: Contract personnel shall be required to hold a Secret security clearance for this task. The contractor will be required to have access to NIPR Net and have a valid CAC.

3.2.7. Place of Performance: Place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground (Edgewood Area).

3.2.8. Travel: The contractor shall anticipate up to 11 trips per year within the CONUS area as follows:

a. Social Media- The contractor shall anticipate one trip per year within the CONUS area and six local trips to cover outreach efforts.

b. Graphics- The contractor shall anticipate up to one trip per year within the CONUS area and 12 local TDY trips to cover outreach efforts.

c. Strat Com Lead- The contractor shall anticipate up to one trip per year within the CONUS area and 12 local TDY trips to cover outreach efforts.

3.3. JPEO CBRND Office of The Chief Engineer (OCE) - Support Technical Support

3.3.1. Background: The JPEO P2 Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) is a crucial component within the JPEO-CBRND (Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense). OCE ensures that design-related decisions align with strategic objectives, fostering connections with academia, industry, and other capability development partners. It also plays a vital role in tracking initiatives across the JPEO-CBRND and other related programs. OCE ensures that all design-related decisions within JPEO-CBRND programs are aligned with the overall strategic goals and objectives of the organization. OCE actively connects JPEO-CBRND with external partners, including universities, industry leaders, and other defense organizations, to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaborative development of new capabilities. OCE acts as a central point of information, helping to track the progress of various initiatives across the JPEO-CBRND and related programs. OCE serves as an informal liaison and advocate for employees within the Defense and Verification Center (DEVCOM) Combat Capabilities (CBC). By ensuring alignment, fostering collaboration, and tracking progress, OCE contributes to the overall effort of developing and delivering innovative CBRN defense capabilities to protect Joint Force warfighters.

3.3.2. Scope: The contractor the personnel to execute and manage the development of tools and processes that enable JPEO-CBRND OCE to partner with industry, integrate non-traditional technology into the acquisition pipeline, identify opportunities for reuse and innovation, and obtain and incorporate information about the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense market into its practices.

3.3.3. Objective/Purpose: The purpose of this effort is to provide contractor technical support to the JPEO-CBRND Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE), ensuring the effective execution of engineering initiatives, process improvements, and technical oversight. This support will enhance the OCE’s ability to manage, assess, and implement innovative solutions aligned with JPEO-CBRND’s mission and strategic objectives.

3.3.4. Requirement Tasks: The contractor shall perform the following tasks outlined below;

a. Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) Program Analytics

1. Execute the development and daily management of the JETT, ensure its functionality and optimize user engagement. Support collaboration with industry on emerging capabilities and contribute to enterprise-wide acquisition and development efforts.

2. Develop, implement, and refine processes and tools to conduct outreach with non-traditional partners under a contracted engagement. Support JPEO-CBRND in integrating findings—including innovative processes, tools, and opportunities for reuse—throughout JPEO-CBRND technologies.

3. Organize and manage forums, refine engagement processes (e.g., industry days), and vet and distribute data from JETT under a contracted agreement. Support efforts to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders—including government, academia, and industry—by facilitating collaboration with JPEO-CBRND.

4. Execute and manage communication campaigns under a contracted agreement to promote the use of JETT within and outside of JPEO-CBRND. Execute strategies to streamline requests and facilitate industry engagement.

b. Chief Technology Office (CTO)

1. Execute Program Analytics by facilitating the adoption of data analytics and visualization tools.

2. Provide technical liaison services between the science and technology community and early-stage development partners.

3. Coordinate and facilitate engagements with industry and academia under a contracted agreement to gather best practice information for JPEO-CBRND. Execute structured processes for continuous improvement and support the implementation of new ideas into programs and operations.

c. Data Management:

1. Execute digital transformation efforts across the organization by promoting adoption of data analytics and visualization tools.

2. Provide liaison support between the Office of the Chief Engineer and the Chief Data Office under a contracted agreement, facilitating communication and coordination to ensure cohesive data strategy alignment.

3. Utilize data management tools including SharePoint, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Lists to modernize operations and improve workflow efficiency.

4. Manage and facilitate the Technology Council on behalf of JPEO-CBRND including developing agendas, conducting research, and introducing topical and innovative discussion points. Prepare talking points, document findings, and execute updates into OCE processes and JPEO-CBRND programs.

d. OCE Operations

1. Implement and manage knowledge management processes that allow the OCE to maintain information assets—including classified and sensitive data—and an inventory of these assets. Ensure adherence to DoD information management policies and compliance with relevant military regulations and legislation.

2. Organize and carry out virtual, in-person, and hybrid technical and program engagements across JPEO-CBRND. Track action items and develop a Plan of Action and Milestones

(POAM).

3. Provide operational coordination support for the Office of the Chief Engineer, facilitating the seamless integration of strategic initiatives.

4. Implement and manage processes and tools under a contracted agreement to support OCE in responding to and executing significant duties.

3.3.5. Deliverables: All items for delivery to the COR/Task Monitor will be submitted in accordance with the PWS unless otherwise specified.

3.3.5.1 Monthly reports: Shall be delivered no later than the 25th day of the month following the month during which the work was performed. The monthly reports shall include a financial breakdown for each major topic area, to include funding to the major topic area, funding expended on the major topic area, funds remaining for the major topic area, and estimate at completion for the major topic area.

3.3.5.2. Products:

1. Key documents: Provide draft and final documentation of all products as required.

2. Meeting minutes (delivered NLT 5 business days after event). Minutes should be comprehensive and capture all action items.

3. Weekly check-in: Provide a weekly summary every Monday, detailing completed actions, outstanding items, and anticipated projects from the previous week and the upcoming week.

Engage with the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to review progress, discuss priorities, and make any necessary adjustments.

3.3.6. Security Requirement: This task requires that at least a two (2) contractor personnel hold a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, while all other personnel must possess a Secret clearance.

3.3.7. Place of Performance: Work shall be performed 50% on-site at JPEO-CBRND Headquarters and 50% at the contractor facility, ensuring efficient collaboration and execution of project requirements across both locations.

3.3.8 Travel: The contractor is estimated to make 12 trips per year to the National Capitol Region Fr.

Lauderdale, FL, and San Diego, CA.

3.4. Enabling Biotechnologies (EB) Defense Biological Product Assurance (DBPAO) Support

3.4.1. Background: Enabling Biotechnologies (EB) is a newly formed office in the JPEO-CBRND that combines and synergizes the Advanced Development and Manufacturing Capabilities (ADMC), Defense Biological Product Assurance (DBPAO) office, and Technology Selection program formerly known as Platforms for Rapid Integrated Solutions for Medical countermeasures (MCMs) (PRISM). The increasingly dynamic chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat environment presents significant challenges for Department of Defense (DoD) CBRN preparedness and responsiveness. EB is modernizing the DoD approach by building, maturing, and integrating capabilities and infrastructure to support accelerated MCMs development, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. This is being accomplished through a network of organizational partnerships that, when working as an integrated team, can rapidly address known, emerging, and engineered threats. During a crisis response, this prepositioned network will leverage the most innovative regulatory science and advanced genetic, synthetic biology, and manufacturing technologies to stay ahead of outbreaks and adversaries. EB plays a central role to ensure integration, efficiency and operational relevance to enable rapid progress from ‘Information to Injection’.

3.4.2. Scope: Contractor personnel will provide technical subject matter expertise; quality management expertise; program analysis; and strategic communications to support EB’s mission to enable the rapid development and manufacture of MCMs to address known, emerging, and engineered threats. The contractor shall accomplish all necessary efforts in order to complete the tasks specified in this PWS.

3.4.3. Objective/Purpose: The purpose of this effort shall be to provide to EB specialized expertise required for the execution of the office’s mission.

3.4.4. Tasks:

a. Technical Subject Matter Expertise:

1. The contractor shall plan, coordinate, and support the exchange of technology and information between relevant interagency counterparts to support acquisition objectives within the JPEO-CBRND.

2. The contractor shall provide support, at client request, for tabletop exercises, demonstrations, workshops and other activities to support collaborative activities and directorate of experimentation efforts.

3. The contractor shall coordinate the exchange of information and materials for the advanced development of cooperative solutions input to plans and reports to enable the development of executable cooperative and follow-on technology opportunities and plans. Track and ensure completion of tasks and activities.

b. Quality Management Expertise

1. The contractor shall provide technical expertise in the areas of quality management systems (QMS), quality assurance, and quality control for EB as required.

2. The contractor shall create, review and maintain the necessary documents based on the QMS requirements.

3. The contractor shall assist with implementing, training personnel and maintaining an ISO 9001 QMS as required.

4. The contractor shall assist in tracking corrective and preventive actions and create processes for the continuous improvement of business practices.

5. The contractor shall perform internal audits or analyze external QMS audit findings and recommendations and provide a path forward for DBPAO leadership.

c. Program Analysis

1. The contractor shall conduct programmatic analysis of EB programs and provide support in making sound program decisions on emerging technologies.

2. The contractor shall apply business analytics methods to DBPAO emerging technology products that are used to research and detect emerging threats and provide recommendations for optimal pricing for consumers.

3. The contractor shall create emerging technology roadmaps and analyze product milestones within program funding and baseline schedule and create cost models for product acquisition.

4. The contractor shall prepare all required DoD 5000 documents and review all statutory and regulatory document requirements in the acquisition process.

5. The contractor shall provide risk assessments in terms of cost, schedule and performance.

d. Strategic Communications

1. The contractor shall provide expertise in strategic communications to support EB and DBPAO in effectively and efficiently distributing information to government agencies and the public regarding their emerging technology products used for research and detection of threats.

2. The contractor shall develop and distribute materials such as reports, internal/external briefings, fact sheets, newsletters, or brochures and establish formal communications plan.

3. The contractor shall establish and maintain social media presence as required.

3.4.5. Deliverables: All items for delivery to the COR/Task Monitor will be submitted in accordance with the PWS unless otherwise specified.

3.4.5.1 Monthly Report: Shall be delivered no later than the 25th day of the month following the month during which the work was performed. The monthly reports shall include a financial breakdown for each major topic area, to include funding to the major topic area, funding expended on the major topic area, funds remaining for the major topic area, and estimate at completion for the major topic area.

3.4.5.2 Products:

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