W911S0-16-R-0002-0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendent is to incorporate changes to the RFP and post industry questions & answ ers.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 50

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Nov-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911S0-16-R-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Sep-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Nov-2016

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FORT EUSTIS VA 23604

W911S0 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 2 CHANGES

Section A – Solicitation / Contract Form

The number of offeror copies required has increased by 1 from 5 to 6.

Section C – Description and Specifications

Version changed from Rev-1 21 Sep 2016 to Rev -2 21 Oct 2016 C.1.6.6.1. AT Level I Training. Inserted Base and Task Order requirement.

C.1.6.6.1. AT Level I Training. Changed AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

C.1.6.6.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Inserted Base and Task Order requirement.

C.1.6.6.3. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.6.4. iWATCH Training. Inserted Base and Task Order requirement.

C.1.6.6.5. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.6.6. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.6.7. Inserted Base and Task Order requirement.

C.1.6.6.8. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.6.9. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.6.10. Inserted Task Order requirement only, as applicable.

C.1.6.7. Basic Contract Security Requirements. Changed to read - The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS) prior to commencing work on any task order that requires a security clearance, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract and all applicable task orders. The offeror must be eligible for a SECRET facility clearance at the time of proposal submission.

C.6 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix. Changed Suite 2 to Large Business C.6 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix. Changed to read. Contractor has provided Subcontracting Goals and reported in eSRS on a Semi-Annual bases.

C.6 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix. Changed to read. This MAS is based on timely submission. Contractor must meet or exceed a 100% submittal within the 30 days, each year.

C.6 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix. Changed Suite 1 to Small Business

Attachment 1 – Labor Categories Changed the first paragraph to read. The following are general definitions of what the Government anticipates for personnel requirements; and the skills, education and work experience that could be required in order for a Contractor to be successful. (More specific skills, education, and experience may be required depending on the TO).

Additional labor categories may be proposed at the task order level, with a justification related to the specified tasks.

Labor categories requiring unique or varied education, experience, and skills at the task order level are not priced at the base contract level. These labor categories will be priced on a case-by-case basis at the task order level.

A. 1. Program Manager. Changed to read. A Bachelor’s Degree in any field with fifteen (15) years of experience in management of projects and leading teams.

A.44. Applied Psychologist. Changed to read. A.44. Applied Psychologist – Associate.

Section H – Special Contract Requirements

a. Fair Opportunity. Deleted - These procedures will be identified in the MAIDIQ Ordering Guide which will be incorporated into the resulting contract(s).

Task Order Ombudsman – Changed telephone number to (210) 466- 2542

Section I – Contract Clauses

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011. Added 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011. Added 252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements DEC 2010. Added 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995), Changed paragraph to read. Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract 36 months after the expiration of the ordering period.

Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L.1. Changed to read. Offerors shall demonstrate their capability and, understanding to satisfactorily perform all requirements as described in the Basic MAIDIQ PWS located in Section C of this solicitation.

L.2.1. Volume II, III & IV Hard copies changed to 1.

L.2.2. Proposal Format. Paragraph (k) changed to read. The documents will be in formatted as follows (Arial, Times New Roman, Courier New or Calibri) with an 11 or 12 pitch font and single spaced.

L.4.3 Changed to read. Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all major* subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed.

Added * A major subcontractor will likely provide 25% or more of the anticipated total contract support.

L.4.6. Submission Requirements. Changed to read. Summary Page describe the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner (collectively, partners) that will perform this requirement.

L.4.6. Specific Relevant Contracts Format. Changed to read. Sheets in accordance with Attachment 1 and are limited to 3 pages per reference.

L.4.6. Added See Attachment 4, Past Performance Questionnaire. For the contracts identified on each Specific Relevant Contract Reference, the offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. Any questionnaires not returned directly to the CS will not be reviewed and evaluated. The information contained in the questionnaires will be used to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. New entities that have no past customers shall annotate on the Summary Page that they have had no previous clients and questionnaires cannot be provided. PPQs shall be received no later than the solicitation closing date.

L.5.3 Contractor Pricing for MAIDIQ. Changed to read. The Offeror’s proposal shall be for a five year ordering period. The Offeror is required to complete Attachment 5 - Total Evaluated Price Worksheets.

Attachment

Questions and Answers

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The number of offeror copies required has increased by 1 from 5 to 6.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

PWS REV-2

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The United States Army Combined Arms Center (USACAC) Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Support Services

Rev-2 21 October 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C.1. GENERAL

C.2. ACRONYMS

C.3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

C.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) MATRIX

C.7 SUPPORTING ELEMENTS

C.8. PUBLICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 - LABOR CATEGORIES…………………………………………. 37

C.1. GENERAL

C.1.1. Background: The United States Army Combined Arms Center (USACAC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas mission is to provide the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) with long-range training concepts and strategies, doctrine, training development and support products. USACAC serves as the core function lead for leader development, education, lessons learned, doctrine, functional training, and training support.

The USACAC accomplishes this mission through the full spectrum of training, education and scientific research services; through exploitation of existing and emerging technologies; studies and analyses; experiments; exercises;

training and doctrine development, and supplemental /supporting tasks. Individual task orders (TOs) are expected to include work that will require performance in one, or a combination of, the Functional Areas described herein.

C.1.2. Objective: The objective of this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), multiple award task order contract (MATOC) is to acquire support services for the USACAC developing and producing training and education strategies, scientific human subject studies, doctrine, concepts, instruction and products for the current and future force.

C.1.3. Contractor Performance.

C.1.3.1. Place of Performance: The work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility, Government facilities at Fort Leavenworth, and other locations as delineated on individual TOs, with the potential to travel to various other sites inside and outside the continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS).

C.1.3.2. Ordering Period: The ordering period for the Combined Arms Center (CAC) MAIDIQ award shall be for five (5) Years as follows:

Projected Ordering Period: 28 January 2017 – 27 January 2022

C.1.3.3. Normal Hours of Operation: The primary hours of operation can range from 0630-1730 Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays and any other days specifically designated in the task orders.

C.1.3.4. Holidays. The days specified below are legal Federal holidays during which non-essential work shall not be required of the contractor. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday; if the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

Holiday Day of Observation New Year’s Day January 1 M.L. King Birthday 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

C.1.4. Travel: Temporary travel may be required throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations that support CAC’s mission. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires prior Government approval/authorization and notification from the KO or COR. All travel will be performed and reimbursed in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46. The Contractor shall provide written summaries of meetings/conferences content (trip report) within five working (5) working days of return. Travel requirements will be addressed specifically and in detail in each individual task order. For OCONUS travel, a typical duration for travel is one to two weeks.

C.1.5. Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The Contractor warrants that, to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) as defined in FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, or the Joint Ethics Regulation (DoD 5500.7-R located at http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/ethics_regulation/) and that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential OCI is discovered after award, the Contractor shall make a full disclosure in writing to the KO within 3 business days of discovery. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after consultation with the KO, to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict.

The KO may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if it deems such termination necessary to avoid an OCI. If the Contractor was aware of a potential OCI prior to award, or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award, and did not disclose or misrepresented relevant information to the Contracting office, the Government may terminate the contract for default, debar the Contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law, regulation (including the FAR and its supplements) or this contract.

The Contractor shall include this OCI requirement in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts unless a waiver is requested from, and granted by, the KO.

In the event that a TO is issued to the Contractor that would create a potential OCI the Contractor shall:

1. Notify the KO of a potential conflict as soon as possible, but not later than three (3) business days after the potential conflict is known to the contractor, and;

a. Recommend to the Government an alternative approach which would avoid the potential conflict, or;

b. Present an organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan to the KO for approval within 10 business days of identified OCI

The Mitigation Plan shall describe in detail the TO requirement that creates the potential OCI and shall outline in detail the actions to be taken by the Contractor or the Government in the performance of the task to mitigate the conflict, division of subcontractor effort, and limited access to information, or other applicable means.

The Contractor shall not commence work on a TO related to a potential organizational conflict of interest until specifically notified by the KO to proceed.

If the KO determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to issue a TO, notwithstanding an organizational conflict of interest, a request for waiver will be submitted in accordance with FAR 9.503.

C.1.6. Security.

C.1.6.1. Common Access Card (CAC). The Contractor shall obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for those employees whose functions require access to systems or facilities controlled by the CAC. The contractor representative shall notify the Government Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Agent (TA) of new employee CAC requirements. The contractor representative shall provide all personnel data required to process the TASS application with the TA, including any applicable security investigation and background investigation requirements. A CAC will not be issued to the Contractor prior to verification that the individual possesses the appropriate level of security clearance or background investigation. The contractor employee shall obtain the CAC at the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS)/Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification

System (RAPIDS) terminal when the application is approved. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of this contract. Should an employee leave prior to the contract/TO expiration or when transferred to another contractual vehicle, the Contractor shall ensure the employee turns in his/her CAC at that time. (Additional Information available at: http://www.cac.mil/)

C.1.6.2. In/Out Processing Plan for Contractors. The contractor that require clearance shall send a contract visit request via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to the organization supporting the contract prior to the contract employee commencing work. Positions/personnel that do not require a clearance are submitted by other means. Contractor employees will in-process per their company’s procedures and as mandated by the security requirements required in the individual TOs. Upon quitting, termination, changing to another task order, or any employment change that removes the contractor from the TO issued under this contract, the contractor and contractor employee must notify the COR and TA. As appropriate, the TA will either revoke the CAC account of the contractor employee or transfer his/her account to the TA on the new contract vehicle.

C.1.6.3. Contractor Identification. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractors at all times while performing under this contract so as not to be confused with Government personnel.

C.1.6.3.1. Contractor Identification Badge.

The contractor shall furnish for and require each employee to possess and display an identification (ID) badge while performing work on this contract. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material to prevent electrical shock.

The ID badge shall be easily readable and include the employee’s name, contractor’s name, and color photograph and be worn in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement. The CAC shall not be used for workplace identification.

C.1.6.4. Installation Security. The contractor shall abide by and cooperate with Force Protection measures that are implemented on the military installation. Fort Leavenworth has 100% controlled access to the installation and security personnel are located at the access points of the post. Personnel entering the installation are required to have proper identification and may be subject to vehicle inspection procedures. At times of increased security alerts, access control measures may be increased or access may be restricted completely.

C.1.6.5. Operation Security (OPSEC) and Communication Security (COMSEC) Requirements. Contractor personnel shall comply with the following Operations and Communications Security procedures:

All draft deliverables under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and working papers associated with them shall be shredded prior to recycling or disposal. Drafts in electronic media shall be deleted or erased prior to reusing the diskette or space on a Personal Computer (PC) hard drive or shared server space. Final versions of products under this PWS shall be delivered to the government as specified elsewhere.

Contractor personnel may disclose to non-DoD personnel, other than contractor personnel executing this same PWS, only the general nature of their work under this PWS (i.e. “I work for ____ providing automation support for Army training programs.”)

Contractor personnel may transmit sensitive information (as per AR 380-5 Information Security Program, Chap 5 and DODD 5200.1-R) over unclassified information networks using encryption. Contractor personnel shall consult with the COR if they are uncertain whether particular information may be transmitted over Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) using encryption.

Government furnished telecommunication and electronic communication systems and equipment, specifically including electronic mail systems, are for official use only in furtherance of the PWS.

Contractor personnel shall limit internet access to the minimum time necessary to accomplish the official inquiry or research in furtherance of the PWS.

Contractor personnel shall respect all electronic communication advisories, virus warnings, and use restrictions on government-furnished telecommunications and electronic communications systems and equipment and give access to government automation security and maintenance personnel upon request.

Contractor personnel shall review the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 25-2, Information Assurance, prior to using government-furnished telecommunications and electronic communications systems and equipment. The contractor shall provide evidence of this review to the COR for each member of the contractor staff working on the PWS.

USACAC currently has an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) that will require ALL contractor employees to review and sign acknowledging understanding and compliance of said policy. Any contractor employee violating the AUP may be subject to immediate removal from the worksite.

Contractor personnel having access to classified information shall have the appropriate security clearance and shall handle classified information consistent with Army information security standards as instructed by the COR.

C.1.6.6. AT/OPSEC. Anti-Terrorism (AT) and OPSEC requirements, terms, and conditions will be defined in each task order solicited under this contract vehicle. AT/OPSEC requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

C.1.6.6.1. AT Level I Training. Base and Task Order requirement. All contractor employees requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

C.1.6.6.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Base and Task Order requirement.

Contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, DES or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, Headquarters for the Department of the Army (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.

C.1.6.6.3. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. US based contractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

C.1.6.6.4. iWATCH Training. Base and Task Order requirement. The contractor shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH 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 no later than (NLT) 15 calendar days after completion of training.

C.1.6.6.5. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system (IS) and then annually thereafter.

C.1.6.6.6. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

C.1.6.6.7. Base and Task Order requirement. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

C.1.6.6.8. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. All contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2.

C.1.6.6.9. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. Per DoD 8570.01-M, Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The required technical certification level shall be specified at the Task Order level as stipulated in DOD 8570.01-M. The applicable Computing Environment (CE) level shall also be specified at the task order level. The contractor must provide proof of all applicable certifications for performance under this contract at the Post Award Conference (PAC).

C.1.6.6.10. Task Order requirement only, as applicable. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP). For all contractor personnel 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 as specified in paragraph 2- 4b.

C.1.6.7. Basic Contract Security Requirements. The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS) prior to commencing work on any task order that requires a security clearance, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract and all applicable task orders. The offeror must be eligible for a SECRET facility clearance at the time of proposal submission.

Also refer to Army Regulation 380-67, Personnel Security Program, for applicability if contractor personnel require access to sensitive compartmented information in the performance of their duties. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification.

Internet site https://www.classmgmt.com/Resource/ddform254.asp contains a complete booklet with instructions on how to prepare and submit a DD Form 254 to obtain security clearances of Secret or higher. If a security clearance is required, interim coverage may be obtained from the Department of Defense. Further instructions can be found at the DSS website: http://www.dss.mil/isp/tools.html

C.1.6.8. Release of News Information. No news release (including photographs and films, public announcements or denial or confirmation of same) on any part of the subject matter of this contract shall be made without the prior written approval of the KO.

C.1.7. Functional Areas (FA)

FA 1 Doctrine Development FA 2 Training, Education & Exercise Development, Management, & Support FA 3 Capability Development FA 4 Leader Development FA 5 Information, Network and Web Services FA 6 Data Collection and Analysis FA 7 Research, Studies and Analysis FA 8 Knowledge Management (KM) FA 9 Command Communication

C.1.8. Quality Control. Quality Control (QC) is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the quality of services/supplies delivered to the Government (see FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed- Price) under the terms and conditions of this contract and all task orders to this contract. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan/Program (QCP) that is acceptable to the Government. The plan shall ensure all services/products required by this contract and associated task orders are delivered in accordance with all the requirements contained therein. The Contractors’ QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations ensuring acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP shall address the following, at a minimum:

a. Continuous process improvement

b. Procedures for scheduling inspection

c. Conducting and documentation of inspection

d. Discrepancy identification and correction

e. Corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances

f. Procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies

g. Procedures for trend analysis

h. Procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

The QCP shall be delivered to the Government within twenty (20) business days of contract award and the Government will have ten (10) business days to review and accept or send the plan back for revision. In the event revisions are required, the Contractor shall make the appropriate revisions and return the revised QCP to the Government within five (5) business days of receipt of notification to revise. After the KO accepts the QCP, any future proposed revisions must be submitted to the KO for approval.

C.1.9. Personnel Requirements. The contractor shall provide managerial, supervisory, technical, scientific, administrative, clerical and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work described herein and as identified under individual TOs. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees working on this contract. This list shall include at a minimum the employee name and contact information. This list shall be provided to the Government as requested.

C.1.9.1. Key Positions and Point(s) of Contact (POC) Requirements. At the base contract level, the contractor shall identify and submit resume of the individual, and an alternate, responsible for performance under the contract(s) who shall have full authority to manage and direct the efforts of the workforce and shall have full authority to commit resources and make decisions for the contractor(s). The identified individual and/or their alternate shall provide the necessary level of additional management and administrative oversight to achieve the quantitative and qualitative requirements of this PWS and individual TOs. This individual and/or their alternate shall be responsible for managing a sufficient workforce and provide a labor mix with appropriate skill sets to accomplish the mission. The LCAT identified for this position is Program Manager. This individual and/or their alternate shall notify the COR and the KO of any real or potential deficiencies in the personnel area as they occur (within 1 business day). This notification does not relieve the contractor of any performance shortfall.

C.1.9.2. Personnel Experience and Qualifications. The contractor shall provide qualifications and resumes of key personnel to the Government for approval. The qualifications shall include education, training, certifications, licenses, demonstration of professional scholarship, and professional work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities identified at the task order level. Information on qualifications shall be sufficient such that the government can confirm the level of expertise of key personnel and the corresponding labor category (LCAT). The minimum LCATS included in this basic contract are identified in Attachment 1.

C.1.9.3. Training, Certifications and Licenses. All contractor employees shall have received all training and education required for the effective performance of the functions they will perform prior to commencing any work under this contract unless stated otherwise in individual task orders. The contractor shall obtain and maintain all degrees, certifications, inspections, and licenses required to perform the tasks within the PWS, and shall furnish documentation upon request. Specific training, education, certifications and licenses required for contract performance will be specified in individual TOs.

C.1.9.4. Employee Standards of Conduct. This contract is a “Nonpersonal Services Contract” as defined in FAR Part 37.101. The contractor and/or the contractor employees understand and agree to the following:

The contractor

– Shall perform the services specified herein and any awarded TOs, as independent contractors, not as employees of the Government.

– Shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of the contract.

– Shall be free from supervision or control by any Government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

– Shall, pursuant to the Government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the KO, or the duly authorized COR as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

– Shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, keeping in mind this is a “customer service” oriented contract.

– Shall dress in the appropriate attire, which is business casual, while working in a military environment.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on any installation covered under this contract.

The contractor employees shall comply with all DOD and local requirements that establish uniform policies governing tobacco use in and around Government owned buildings and vehicles.

The contractor is encouraged to utilize an organizational structure that best fulfills the needs, requirements, resources and efficiencies of the USACAC. The organizational structure developed by the contractor shall provide for a smooth and efficient interface with the Government.

The contractor shall maintain proper conduct and good discipline with Government Furnished Property (GFP) provided for use in the performance of work under this PWS. Contractor personnel shall be alert to suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse against the Government that are observed during the performance of this PWS.

The contractor shall take corrective action within the contractor’s area and immediately report these situations to the KO or COR.

Upon receipt of allegations or other indications of misconduct or conduct reflecting negatively on the Army or USACAC involving contractor personnel, the contractor will be notified and will be required to investigate the matter fully and provide corrective actions to the KO and COR. Contractor personnel may be denied access to or removed and barred from sites, by the post commander, when their presence is determined by competent authority to be detrimental to security, health, welfare, or well-being of persons, or to the accomplishment of work. If an employee is removed or barred from post, the KO will advise the contractor of the reason(s). The removal or barring of a contractor employee from a work location by the post commander shall not relieve the contractor of its obligation to perform

C.1.9.6. Contractor Interactions. The contractor’s key personnel shall normally interface directly with the KO or COR. The contractor shall fully cooperate with support contractors and with Government employees with regards to the performance of work under this contract.

C.2. ACRONYMS

C.2.1. Acronyms. The following acronyms are used in this PWS.

A

A&VTR – Asset & Vulnerability Tracking Resource ACOR – Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative ADDIE – Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation AOKM – Army Operational Knowledge Management AOR – Area of Responsibility AR – Army Regulation ARFORGEN – Army Force Generation AT – Anti-Terrorism ATCTS – Army Training Certification Tracking System ATMS – Army Training Management System ATO – Anti-Terrorism Officer AUP- Acceptable Use Policy AV – Anti-virus

B

BBP – Best Business Practice

C

C4I – Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence CAC – Common Access Card CAD – Course Administrative Data CADD – Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate CE – Computing Environment CMR – Contractor Manpower Reporting COMSEC – Communication Security CONUS – Continental United States COR – Contracting Officer's Representative CPARS – Contractor Performance Assessments Report System CTC – Combat Training Center

D

DA – Department of the Army DAA – Designated Approval Authority DA PAM – Department of the Army Pamphlet DD – Department of Defense DEERS – Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DES – Directorate of Emergency Services DFARS – Department of Defense FAR Supplement DITSCAP – Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process DL – Distance Learning DOD – Department of Defense DoDAF – Department of Defense Architecture Framework DoDI – Department of Defense Instruction DoDD – Department of Defense Directive DOTLP – Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leadership and Personnel

DOTMLPF – Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities

F

FA – Functional Area FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FM – Field Manual FPCON – Force Protection Condition

G

GFE – Government Furnished Equipment GFP – Government Furnished Property GPO – Government Printing Office

H

HQDA – Headquarters for the Department of the Army HTML – Hypertext Markup Language

I

IA – Information Assurance IAW – In accordance with ID - Identification IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IPR – In Process Review IS – Information System IT – Information Technology ITP – Individual Training Plan

J

JCIDS – Joint Capability Integration Development System JPAS – Joint Personnel Adjudication System JTR – Joint Travel Regulation

K

KM – Knowledge Management KO – Contracting Officer

L

LAN – Local Area Network LCAT – Labor Category LP – Lesson Plans

M

MMI – Man Machine Interface MTT – Mobile Training Team

N

NEC - Network Enterprise Center NIPRNET – Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (formerly called Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network) NLT – No Later Than

O

OCI – Organizational Conflicts of Interest OCO – Overseas Contingency Operations OCONUS – Outside the Continental United States OPMEP – Officer Professional Military Education Policy OPSEC – Operation Security

P

PAC – Post Award Conference PC – Personal Computer PDA – Personal Digital Assistant PM – Program Manager PMO – Provost Marshall Office POC – Point of Contact POI – Program of Instruction PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement

Q

QC – Quality Control QCP – Quality Control Plan/Program QSR – Quarterly Status Report

R

RAPIDS – Reserve Automated Personnel Identification System

S

SAM – System for Award Management SME – Subject Matter Expert SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

T

TA – Trusted Agent TARP – Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TASS – Total Army School System TDC – Training Development Capability TDY – Temporary Duty TO – Task Order TR – TRADOC Regulation TRADOC – Training and Doctrine Command TSP – Training Support Package

U

USACAC - United States Army Combined Arms and Combined Arms Center

V

VV&A - Verification Validation &Accreditation

W

WAWF – Wide-Area Work Flow

X

XML – Extensible Markup Language

C.3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP). The Government will furnish certain GFP to the contractor for use in performing work under this contract when work is performed at the government site. GFP may consist of Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, and Software provided. The Government may also provide infrastructure-type services to the contractor such as utilities, a Local Area Network (LAN), and emergency medical, police, and rescue services. Refusal to accept some or all of the GFP offered by the Government shall not relieve the contractor from performance, but will relieve the Government from the obligation of providing the same or similar GFP at a future date. The contractor shall not use GFP for other than the performance of work under this contract and shall not remove GFP from Ft Leavenworth or other supported areas without approval of the KO or COR. In the event GFP is removed from the Government facility, FAR Part 45 and the appropriate clauses will apply.

C.3.1.1. Care, Maintenance, and Use of GFP

The contractor shall be responsible for proper care, maintenance, and use of Government property in its possession or control from the time of receipt until properly relieved of stewardship responsibility. Contractor limits of liability and responsibility for investigating and reporting of shortages, loss, damages, or destruction of Government property shall be in accordance with the applicable property clauses contained in the contract.

C.3.2. Government Furnished Facilities. The Government will provide contractor personnel who perform at the government site with appropriate office facilities. The Government furnished facilities shall be identified in the individual TOs issued under the contract. The Government will maintain ownership of all real property, fixtures, appurtenances, and facilities that are provided to the contractor. The contractor shall maintain the Government Furnished Facilities in a clean and neat condition. The contractor shall not mark or affix any decals, emblems or signs portraying the contractor’s name or logo to Government Facilities. The contractor shall not make alterations to Government Furnished Facilities without the prior approval of the KO. The contractor shall secure Government Furnished Facilities when not occupied by contractor personnel.

C.3.3. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The Government will provide contractor personnel who perform at the government site with appropriate office equipment. The Government furnished equipment shall be identified in the individual TOs issued under the contract. The contractor shall not modify any Government Furnished Equipment, without prior written approval of the KO. Contractor personnel may be required to sign a hand receipt for the applicable equipment.

C.3.4. Government Software. The Government will provide software to contractor personnel who perform at the government site necessary for the accomplishment of work assigned under task orders. The Contractor shall submit data in a format compatible with standard office software tools. Additions and exceptions, if any, will be identified in individual TOs. The following list includes some of the Application suites currently in use:

FUNCTION SOFTWARE VENDOR

Operating System/Environment Windows 7 Enterprise Microsoft Databases Access 2013 Microsoft

Electronic Mail Outlook 2013 Microsoft Briefings and Graphics PowerPoint 2013 Microsoft Spreadsheets Excel 2013 Microsoft

Word Processing Word 2013 Microsoft

C.3.5. Government Furnished Services. The Government shall furnish certain services for the contractor’s use, including utilities, refuse collection, information management systems, security, fire, environmental, and emergency services for work being accomplished on the Government site.

C.3.5.1. The Government will provide organizational schedules to the contractor.

C.3.5.2. Telephone Instruments and Lines. Government communications systems, including telephone instruments and lines located in Government Furnished Facilities may, if approved by the KO or COR, be used by the contractor for work related purposes. Long distance phone service for official business is included as a Government Furnished Service. Mobile phone, pager equipment, and related service are not included. Use of Government communication systems constitutes consent to monitoring at all times.

C.3.5.2.1. Telephone Changes and Repairs. The contractor shall not move, remove, add, alter, or reconfigure Government communication systems, networks, or lines without COR approval, which must be obtained in writing.

The contractor shall notify the COR when maintenance or repair of telephones or telephone lines is required.

C.3.5.3. Refuse Collection. The Government will collect refuse (defined only as non-recyclable solid waste that is not hazardous waste or material, hazardous substances, or construction and demolition debris) from assigned waste receptacles only. The contractor shall comply with all Government programs pertaining to pollution prevention and solid waste reduction, including ongoing recycling initiatives.

C.3.5.4. Information Management Systems. The Government will provide Desktop Computing Services, Network Support, and Applications Programming Services to the contractor, when work is performed at a Government facility. Government Furnished Information Management systems shall be utilized for "Official Business" only, in direct support of this contract. Computer workstations and network lines located in facilities to be occupied by the contractor will be provided by the Government for contractor use. These workstations will be provided on a case-by-case basis, as approved by the COR. Government Furnished workstations shall only be used for transaction of official business in direct support of this contract. The Government will upgrade hardware in support of the lifecycle replacement program. Contractor owned software and hardware can only be loaded onto Government provided workstations after approval has been granted by the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) IAW AR 25-2, Information Assurance. The use of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA’s) or like devices used on the Government network will have to meet the authentication and data security provisions of AR 25-2. This approval must be completed prior to installing any software, hardware or the use of any devices. Additionally, non-Government provided workstations cannot be connected to the Ft Leavenworth LAN without prior approval by the NEC. Use of all workstations on the Fort Leavenworth LAN constitutes consent to security monitoring.

C.3.6. Emergency Medical Services.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Emergency care to Service Provider personnel will be provided by the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) or nearby civilian emergency rooms. DES will provide basic life support;

once Leavenworth County EMS arrives on the scene they will provide advanced life support and transport personnel to a hospital of choice. The contractor shall be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

C.4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

C.4.1. General Information. The contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, supplies, services, vehicles, temporary work places and equipment not furnished by the Government in Section C.3 necessary to perform work required under this contract. The failure of the contractor, for any reason (excluding an Act of God or an Act of War), to furnish any of the foregoing shall neither justify nor excuse achievement of the performance standards included in this contract.

C.5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Individual TOs are expected to include work that will require performance in one, or a combination of, the following functional areas. The associated fields of work listed for each functional area provide a general indication of the work to be performed. However, work may be required outside of those listed that are still within this contract’s intended scope of work.

C.5.1. Doctrine Development. The Contractor shall conduct doctrine development support functions for the USACAC. The following fields of work are associated with this functional area:

C.5.1.1. Develop and write draft and final manuals for existing and new Army, Allied,…