W911RZ-24-Q0010 Conmbined Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis

Solicitation

10 SFG(A) ‐ Developmental CWT Instructor Training

W911RZ‐24‐Q‐0010

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Special Operations Forces Certification Exercise (SOF

CERTEX) is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement calls for corporate level training on avalanche safety, backcountry snowmobiling, and planning methodology, rescue and rescue systems used during Military Winter Operations (MWO) as defined in the PWS. The dates for the contract are 02/03/2024 to 04/30/2024. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Solicitation number W911RZ‐24‐Q‐0010 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror(s) for any cost. This will be awarded to 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Product Service Code (PSC): U002 – Specialize Educational Services

• NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training

• Period of Performance: 3 February 2024‐ 30 April 2024

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Contracting Office Address: 918th Contracting Battalion (CBN) MICC‐Fort Carson

1676 Evans St., Bldg. 1220, 3rd Fl. Fort Carson, CO 80913‐5198

Questions concerning this synopsis/solicitation should be e‐mailed to SFC Travis Tofi, Contracting

Officer, at travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. All questions must be submitted no later than 11:00 AM MST on 29 JAN 2024 to the Contract Officer at the above email address.

This Solicitation will close 11:00 AM MST on 1 FEB 2024.

Table of Content

1. CLINs Structure Pg. 4

2. PWS Pg. 8‐37

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W911RZ24Q0010 25-Jan-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

719-526-0090

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 01 Feb 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W911RZ9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

TRAVIS T. TOFI

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

918TH CONTRACTING BATTALION

1676 EVANS ST.

BLDG. 1220, 3RD FLOOR, RM 355

FORT CARSON CO 80913

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 719-526-2156 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$15,000,000

NAICS:

611430

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W911RZ24Q0010

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

Snowmobile Mentership

FFP

The contractor shall provide services for mentorship, instruction, and certification when applicable on skills covered in this PWS. Specifically, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and Instructor Certification. As defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Services will be performed by a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2 Instructor, and Backcountry snowmobile certified Instructor. Contractor will provide transportation, required equipment, and materials to and from training sites for self and Staff.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job

AIARE RC, 1, 2 and Rescue

FFP

The contractor shall provide services for mentorship, instruction, and certification when applicable on skills covered in this PWS. Specifically, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and Instructor Certification. As defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Services will be performed by a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2 Instructor, and Backcountry snowmobile certified Instructor. Contractor will provide transportation, required equipment, and materials to and from training sites for self and Staff.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 1 Job

Instructor Certification

FFP

The contractor shall provide services for mentorship, instruction, and certification when applicable on skills covered in this PWS. Specifically, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and Instructor Certification. As defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Services will be performed by a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2 Instructor, and Backcountry snowmobile certified Instructor. Contractor will provide transportation, required equipment, and materials to and from training sites for self and Staff.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

DEC 2023

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

General Instructions:

Quote Submitted: This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) competed IAW FAR PART 13, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; FAR PART 12, Commercial Items.

All offerors shall submit their quotations using the requested contract line item (CLIN) structure to the email address stated herein by the date and time specified herein. The offer shall include the name, address, and telephone number, unit price, an overall total price, description of service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation and the PWS, any discount terms, cage code, Unique Identity ID (UEID), size of business, taxpayer ID number, and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments.

Quotations must be received no later than the solicitation closing date and time listed on the solicitation. The Offeror is responsible for verifying that their quotation package was received before the solicitation closing date and time.

Only e-mail submissions will be accepted. Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days. The Closing Date and time for this Solicitation is 1 Feb 2024, at 11:00 am MST. The Offeror shall submit electronic copies of their quotation package via email with the subject line W911RZ-24-Q-0010, to the following points of contacts:

Contracting Specialist: Erica Liccup at erica.k.licup.civ@army.mil; and Contracting Officer: SFC Travis Tofi at:

travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil. Quotation received after this date and time will be considerate late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) and will be not evaluated.

Offerors should mark each page of their quote as "Proprietary Information" if they want it treated as Proprietary Information under the Procurement Integrity Act.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

Request for Information (RFI). The Contractor shall submit all questions and concerns in writing via email.

Questions shall be emailed to: travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil no later than 29 January 2024, at 11:00 am MST. The body of the email shall be numbered per question and contain questions in a clear and concise manner with specific reference to the page number and section of the solicitation, if applicable. All questions will be consolidated and answered on one document. Questions and answers will be available in the form of an amendment to the solicitation.

The Government is not obligated to award a contract because of this notice, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any offer preparation costs.

SAM Registration: In accordance with the FAR 4.1102(a) Policy, offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirement. The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one.

Emergencies: If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items NOV 2021

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government according to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, price and other factors considered.

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standard for non-cost factors. Non-cost factors are: Technical Acceptable.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (a) Technically ability to perform to the standards of the Performance Work Statement, (b) Lowest evaluated price.

Technical Acceptable. The contractor’s quote must demonstrate its ability and understanding in performing the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Merely restating the requirement of the PWS does not demonstrate the contractor’s technical ability and understanding of the PWS and will be evaluated as such.

In order to be considered for further evaluation, an Offeror must first be determined acceptable in the Technical factor. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable.

Technical Acceptable and Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Price. The offeror shall complete the CLIN pricing of this solicitation. The offeror’s price will be evaluated for award purposes by adding the total price for base year. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s quote. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

NOTE: As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (FAR Clause 52.217- 8 - Option to Extend Services) by adding one-half of the Offeror’s base period price to the Offeror’s total price.

Thus, the Offeror’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period only. Offerors are required only to price the base period. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential one-half year extension of services period. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

WWD, ASC, GSB, 10th SFG(A) Developmental CWT Instructor Training

PANMCC-24-P-0000 002495

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide corporate level training on avalanche safety, backcountry snowmobiling, and planning methodology, rescue and rescue systems used during Military Winter Operations (MWO). The level of proficiency in the employment of skills taught will evolve using best practices to further develop the service member’s (SM) professional capabilities for application during all phases of SOF operations at various elevations and weather conditions. Training will support 15–45 personnel in the vicinity of Whitefish, MT and alternate training sites suitable to conduct prescribed training where vendor has legal authorization.This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, and Backcountry snowmobile mentorship in multiple locations / training locations. As defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Services will be performed by a certified American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) snowmobile guide. In addition to the AIARE certification, the Colorado parks and wildlife snowmobile safety instructor certified in order to utilize Colorado National/State Forest parks for training locations. All goals and objectives for this contract will need to be conducted in a manner that is transferable to military special operations, which consists of but not limited to, conducting mobility training in low light conditions while utilizing night vision devices over snowy terrain.

1.2 Background: Winter Warfare Detachment (WWD) the charted 10th SFG(A) proponent for Cold Weather Training and Education. Located at Fort Carson, CO in 10th SFG(A) Advanced Skills Company conducts the Basic Winter Operators Course (BWOC), Intermediate Winter Operators Course (IWOC) and Snowmobile Instructors Course once a year. These courses are preceded and followed with instructor train ups to prepare instructor team members, to validate required skills and routes, and to ensure WWD is holistically prepared for high-risk training and contingencies. WWD Training and Guidance is dictated from 1st Special Forces Command and establishes Winter standards for the SOCOM enterprise. The 10th SFG(A) winter courses is over 25yrs aged and on the cutting edge for producing SOF Cold Weather Operators operating in multiple domains and various regions of the globe. This training and product is an extension of WWD whose mission readiness prepares the USSOFs cohort for contingency operations. This service seeks to alleviate the nuanced skills associated with sustained military winter operations and readiness. Additionally, to develop environments, SM, and partner forces with a lethal and resilient option while ensuring best practices are executed across the enterprise through training and education.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). Service provider will mentor, prepare, and test SM on winter skills on a glide path of professional development in American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, and Backcountry snowmobile mentorship in multiple locations, as defined in section 5. All goals and objectives will need to be conducted in a manner that is transferable to military special operations, which consists of but not limited to, conducting mobility training in low light conditions while utilizing night vision devices.

1.4 Objectives: Provide focused training for the multidiscipline skills required to plan, advise command of feasibility, and evaluate and mitigate risks, and execute MMOs worldwide as the subject matter expert (SME) for training or strategic operational objectives. Specifics of training listed in Section 5.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Control Plan to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR for approval no later than 30 days after the contract start date.

The plan shall explain the manner in which the Contractor shall ensure all contract requirements are being accomplished IAW this contract. The plan shall emphasize deficiency prevention over deficiency detection and subcontract oversight. The plan shall contain a reporting system that will provide information to the COR on Contractor performance. The Contractor shall maintain the QCP for the duration of the contract and submit any changes in the plan for approval to the KO at least 10 working days prior to implementation. The sustaining focus throughout the Program shall be the attainment of continuous quality improvement. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 5 days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 5 days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 5 prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

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

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

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

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

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

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

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

1.5.1.1 N/A

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g.

deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May 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

1.5.4 Operating Hours: : The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of First Call (flexible timelines due to training objectives and phases of the operation) – Until Complete, on a daily basis, Sunday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in and around Whitefish, MT and Rabbit Ears, CO with optional additional training sites deemed appropriate for the specific training environment requirements.

Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 02/03/2024-04/30/2024.

After the award, the Government will provide a Point of Contact who will instruct the contractor with the EXACT training locations where training will occur

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract do not need Security Clearance at time of the proposal submission.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: Reserved.

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: Reserved.

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Reserved.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: Reserved.

1.6.4 Background Checks: Reserved.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractors that work with or teach youth under the age of 18 years are subject to U.S background checks. The Requiring Activity Manager will determine the extent of background checks required. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check.

The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within 3 of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Reserved.

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Key Control: Reserved.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall 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.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Program/Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate Program/Contract Manager, who shall act for the Contractor when the Program/Contract Manager is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available between 9:00 am –

5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager:

b. Quality Control Manager:

c. Systems Administrator:

d. Special Qualifications:

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: 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.

1.12.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees.

Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification (AE Reg. 27- 715). (For services at Child, Youth, and School Services where children are present, recommend personnel wear identification when children are present.)

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization 5 prior to scheduled travel.

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Reserved.

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

All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Reserved..

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved.

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 15 day phase in/ phase out periods. 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.

1.21 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

(For CONUS and OCONUS locations, RA shall consult with the responsible Safety Officer and Activity manager assigned to performance location(s) – Sample narrative provided below may be used and edited as applicable. Some content is applicable and specific to GERMANY and ITALY construction contracts, repair and maintenance contracts, and all installation/base maintenance solicitations and contracts that include a repair and maintenance feature.

1.21.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236- 13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)), The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Before initiation of work at the job site, an Accident Prevention Plan, written by the Contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1; will be reviewed for acceptance by designated Government personnel. Specific requirements for development of the Accident Prevention Plan are found in 01.A and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 is available online at www.usace.army.mil.

(b) Before beginning each activity involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work, activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be prepared by the Contractor performing the work activity (See paragraph 01.a.09 of EM 385-1-1);

(c) The Contractor shall require subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work;

(d) The Contractor shall discuss the plans in conferences convened by the

Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of operation. Plans shall include all pertinent information such as layout of haul roads, access roads, storage areas, electrical distribution lines, methods of providing minimum exposure to overhead loads, and methods of access to work areas. The plan for accomplishing the initial work phase shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of the contract.

Plans for subsequent major phases of work shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to initiation of work on each major phase; and

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and

(iv) Hard hat.

1.21.1.1 In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

The Contractor shall indicate its plan for compliance considering conditions of the work described by the design, technical proposal, operational activities of the Government or others in the area of the work, identification of the coordinator, and implementation of all other accident prevention provisions of this contract.

1.21.1.2 Reserved

1.21.1.3 Reserved

1.22 Environmental Compliance: The following provides information on Environmental Compliance.

1.22.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program:

The Contractor shall ensure that all of its operations and activities conform to the USAG Wiesbaden's environmental policy requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have received appropriate levels of training in the handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on USAG Wiesbaden installations are conducted in accordance with the USAG Wiesbaden Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, Final Governing Standards-Germany, and applicable German environmental laws/standards.

If contract requires the use of hazardous materials/substances, the Contractor shall, prior to mobilization, inform the Contracting Officer (KO)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of the types and amount of hazardous materials needed to be brought onto the Garrison in order to fulfill their contractual requirements. Contractor shall also provide the Safety Data Sheets, storage requirements and proposed storage locations for the hazardous material. The KO/COR shall provide a copy of this information to the Garrison Fire Department and the Environmental Division.

Prior to contract completion, the Contractor shall remove all hazardous materials and dispose of all hazardous waste (HW) generated in accordance with Final Governing Standards Germany and applicable German environmental laws/standards. A copy of the HW disposal documents must be forwarded to the HW program manager at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division.

The Contractor shall clean up at its own expense any contamination, including soil and ground water contamination caused by hazardous materials/substances brought onto the garrison, or by his activities. The Contractor must immediately report any hazardous substance spills to the Garrison Fire Department at CIV 0611-705-117.

The Contractor shall contact the COR or the USAG Wiesbaden Directorate of Public Works-Environmental Division (DPW-ED), DSN 548-4092, CIV 0611143-548-4092, Bldg. 1059, Clay Kaserne for a copy of the Garrison Environmental Policy, Spill Prevention and Response Red Plan, Garrison Solid Waste Policy and German Final Governing Standards.

Current Environmental Policy (Garrison policy Number 22) is available at the Garrison website:

http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/policies/22EnvironmentalManagementSystem.pdf

Current Prohibited Refuse Disposal Practices Policy (Garrison policy Number 27) is available at the Garrison website:

http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/policies/27Prohibited_Refuse_Disposal_Practices.pdf

1.23 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.23.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 5 after completion of this training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 2 after completion of the training.

1.23.2 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 10 of employment under this contract.

Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 3 after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 3 after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 3 after completion of the training.

1.23.3 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 10 calendar days after the contract is awarded and within 5 after new employees commence contract performance, with the results reported to the COR within 10 days after the contract is awarded. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within 5 after completion of the training.

Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site:

http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.a spx

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