Amendment_01-W911S06R0015_CASCOM_SUSBL.docx

W911S0-16-R-0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENT 1 PRICING SCHEDULE

PRICING SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall propose and hire, technically and knowledgeable SME’s in the subject areas specified in the Performance Work Statement.

Base Year

CMRA

Total Labor Amount for Base Year (CLIN 0001)

Option Year 1

Total Labor Amount for Option Year 1 (CLIN 1001)

Option Year 2

Total Labor Amount for Option 2 (CLIN 2001)

Option Year 3

Total Labor Amount for Option 3 (CLIN 3001)

Option Year 4

Total Labor Price Amount for Option 4 (CLIN 4001)

ATTACHMENT 2 PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) SUSTAINMENT BATTLE LAB

EXPERIMENTATION AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT CONTRACT

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Experimentation and Analysis Support to the Sustainment Battle Lab (SustBL). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Experimentation and Analysis Support 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.

1.2 Background: SustBL is tasked to support the Army Campaign Plan and the sustainment community by researching and evaluating existing and emerging sustainment processes, future concepts, force designs and organizational relationships. It plans, coordinates and executes Army experiments, wargames and seminars as well as studies and analyses. The SustBL participates in Joint, Army and multinational Service experiments in fulfilling its responsibilities. The Contractor shall provide management, analytical, and technical support to the SustBL and other CASCOM directorates for Army Campaign of Learning (CoL) initiatives.

1.2.1 The Sustainment Battle Lab conducts and participates in wargames and experiments using constructive and live experiment environments; conducts analysis to gain insights, impacts, and recommends Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Leader Development, Materiel, Personnel and Facilities (DOTLMPF) changes to current and future force concepts, systems, and organizations; monitors and guides science and technology experiment initiatives and recommends integration into the current or future modular force. In providing support to the Sustainment Battle Lab (SustBL), the Contractor shall support the Government by designing and supporting all forms of experimentation, and other analytical events, enabling the study of current, and future warfare concepts and determining and identifying capability gaps in both the current and future forces.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall perform tasks in the following areas:

Core Army Concept Development Experimentation Plan Support Experiment Planning Scenario Development Support Modeling and Simulation Support Studies and Analysis Science & Technology System Administration

1.3.1. Place of Performance. Unless otherwise specified under individual Task Orders, work under this contract and any associated Task Orders shall be accomplished at Government facilities located at Fort Lee.

1.3.2. Deliverables format. All deliverables shall be provided in paper copy, electronic media, and/or both; and shall be in a format of Microsoft Office 2010® or latest version in use by SustBL. To the maximum extent possible, game materials, software, models, etc. developed for past war games shall be used as is, or modified as necessary to minimize development cost. Electronic copies of documents and briefing slides shall be in Microsoft Office ® compatible format. Successful transmission and receipt of an electronic copy by Email is acceptable. Contractor shall comply with the latest version of AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence.

1.3.3. Clearances. This PWS requires that all Contractor personnel hired for this contract be in possession of a SECRET security clearance.

1.3.4. Government Furnished Equipment/Materials. The Government will provide the Contractor with access to research, studies, briefings, and other materials, meetings, symposia, wargames and programs dealing with military-related conceptual development, which is applicable to the Army Campaign Plan and Future Force time period through 2050. These materials may be classified up to the classification level of SECRET.

1.4 Scope: The specific work to be performed under this contract shall be initiated through the issuance of individual Task Orders in accordance with the contract. Individual Task Order Performance Work Statements shall include definitive task requirements, nature and scope of work, deliverables, and special requirements. Performance under each Task Order shall follow the schedule for submission of deliverables along with In-Progress Reviews (IPR) stated therein.

1.4.1 The objective of this contract is to provide analytical and technical support to the SustBL and other CASCOM directorates for Headquarters (HQ), CASCOM. SustBL is tasked to support the Army Campaign Plan and the sustainment community by researching and evaluating existing and emerging sustainment processes, future concepts, force designs and organizational relationships. It plans, coordinates and executes the Army Campaign Plan experiments and wargames as well as study and analyses. The SustBL participates in Joint, Army, multinational and other Service experiments in fulfilling its responsibilities. Services include analytical, and technical support to the SustBL and other CASCOM directorates for the Army Campaign Plan/Future Force initiatives.

· The Contractor shall conduct detailed analysis, develop, update and staff documents.

· The Contractor shall research and review appropriate and applicable Army Campaign Plan literature and documents; technical analysis, technical writing, preparing and updating documents; coordinate and conduct internal and external staffing; preparation of briefings and presentations; attend and participate in meetings, conferences and working sessions; and conduct in progress reviews (IPRs).

· The Contractor shall provide sustainment expertise required to design and conduct experimentation venues; evaluate outcomes and lessons learned to provide insights, findings and recommendations designed to; inform the development of Concept Capability Plans (CCP) and Capability Based Analysis (CBA) that will plan for providing Maneuver Sustainment across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leader development, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) for current and future forces; and identify and document warfighter outcomes and recommend potential science and technology solutions in order to meet future force required capabilities.

· The Contractor shall serve as subject matter experts (SME) in Army sustainment operations, capable of effectively briefing senior officers and civilian equivalents. Additionally, while supporting efforts of the SustBL, contractors must be capable of describing in detail current and future logistics concepts based on information and discussions provided by the Government (TPOC, and other CASCOM personnel).

· The Contractor shall provide technical support to support the development and management of the CASCOM Science and Technology (S&T) Program, to include TRADOC Science and Technology Objective (STO) Reviews, Warfighter Technical Councils, workshops and other industry visits/research.

· The Contractor shall provide support the daily operations of the Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLSCE) to facilitate conferences, training, graphics production, and experimentation conducted therein.

· Contractor will develop and maintain a Quality Control Surveillance Plan to ensure the quality of the product/services is monitored and acceptable to the Government. The plan shall be available, upon request, for review by the COR.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is a Base year (12 months) plus four (4) twelve month option years.

1.6 General Information.

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and certify non- recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program (QCP) is the means by which the Contractor assures themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered with the contractor’s proposal and three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

1.6.1.1 The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to certify acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to confirm 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 minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:

Good Friday

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The normal projected hours of operation are 0800 to 1700 over a standard five-day work period, Monday 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. A daily one hour lunch break is authorized between 1130-1300 hrs. However, these operation hours and day may vary based on mission requirements. Contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted five (5) days a week to meet manpower requirements for weekend and extended duty periods during events and experiments. 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.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The Government will award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with firm-fixed task orders.

1.6.6 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this task order must have a SECRET CLEARANCE at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with Attachment 3, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254.

1.6.6.1 PHYSICAL SECURITY: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.6.2 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.6.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.6.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.6.2.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of safeguarding that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: Awareness Training: Pursuant to DODI 2000.16, level 1AT Awareness training will be incorporated into all requirements when contract performance requires access to Government Facilities. The online training is available at https;//jkodirect.jten.mil. Once all Contractor personnel have completed the training, the Contractor shall submit copies of the completed certificates to the Contracting Officer Representative. Additional Training: Contractor employees shall be required to complete Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention (SHARP) Training as presented by the Government. Additionally, Contractor employees are required to attend the annual Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Brief presented by the Government.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (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 will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: 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 furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Project Manager, Functional Analyst III, Functional Analyst IV, Modeling and Simulations (M&S) System Operator, and System Administrator. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The Project Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Project Manager or alternate shall be available between 0800-1700hrs, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Requirements for all key personnel are listed below.

1.6.10.1. Project Manager - Leads in the conduct of thorough analyses of experiment/exercise directives and objectives to provide orientation and focus for experimentation. Works in close coordination with Government personnel in determining information collection requirements and identifying specific tasks to be observed. Provides liaison with the experiment/exercise support teams and customers, including other military agencies, industrial partners, and educational institutions as appropriate. Leads efforts in determining and overseeing the synchronization of scenario execution, collection of information, and report preparation. Provides doctrinal expertise and instructions in support of operational exercises. Leads the preparation and conduct of experiments or exercises. Assists in the preparation of scenarios and operations plans. Researches and incorporates data drawn from a wide range of sources, such as military policy, service missions, war plans and simulations, etc., in support of doctrinal development/modification, force development data base requirements, exercise scenario and simulation development. In coordination with customers, conducts liaison with DoD agencies, COCOMs and component staffs, and public and private agencies and institutions in support of operational experiments/exercises, simulations, seminars, map exercises, scenario preparation and execution. Coordinates and assists in the preparation of the simulation databases, to include testing and validation. Reviews data collected proceeding during, and following experiments/exercises to identify trends and inconsistencies with doctrine and to develop combat development feedback. Provides doctrinal and analytical expertise. Collects, assembles and analyzes inputs from exercise Observer/Controllers (O/C), workstation controllers and other sources as applicable. Synthesizes and analyzes information inputs to evaluate the completion of mission tasks and achievement of experimentation objectives. Serves as the senior analyst and project lead for contracted activities within the scope of this contract.

Must possess a minimum:

(a) Master’s degree from an accredited college and at least fifteen (15) years of experience in a U.S. military agency in progressively responsible command and staff positions.

(b) Experience in at least two (2) of the following:

· Experience with service and joint doctrine, to include combat, combat support, and combat service support operations.

· Extensive experience with service/joint staffs organization, functions and procedures.

· Extensive experience with service/joint organizations, operations, and exercises at levels comparable to Army Corps.

· Experience in the preparation/conduct of seminars, study groups and map exercises for general and senior field grade officers.

· Experience in conducting instruction in both small and large group formats.

· Experience in the conduct of post exercise effectiveness analysis and evaluations.

· Experience in the compilation and presentation, in both written and oral formats, of lessons learned and after action review material.

· Experience with joint and service doctrine, to include combat, combat support and combat service support operations.

1.6.10.2. Functional Analyst III – Assists in the conduct of thorough analyses of experiment/exercise directives and objectives to provide orientation and focus for experimentation. Works in close coordination with Government personnel in determining information collection requirements and identifying specific tasks to be observed. Provides liaison with the experiment support teams and customers, including other military agencies, industrial partners, and educational institutions as appropriate. Assists in determining and overseeing the synchronization of scenario execution, data collection, and report preparation. Provides doctrinal expertise and instructions in support of operational exercises. Assists in the preparation and conduct of experiments or exercises. Assists in the preparation of scenarios and operations plans. Researches and incorporates data drawn from a wide range of sources, such as military policy, service missions, war plans and simulations, etc., in support of doctrinal development/modification, force development data base requirements, exercise scenario and simulation development. In coordination with customers, conducts liaison with DoD agencies, COCOM and component staffs, and public and private agencies and institutions in support of operational experiments/exercises, simulations, seminars, map exercises, scenario preparation and execution. Coordinates and assists in the preparation of the simulation databases, to include testing and validation. Reviews data collected proceeding, during, and following experiments/exercises to identify trends and inconsistencies with doctrine and to develop combat development feedback. Provides doctrinal and analytical expertise. Collects, assembles and analyzes inputs from exercise Observe/Controllers (O/C), workstation controllers and other sources as applicable. Synthesizes and analyzes information inputs to evaluate the completion of mission tasks and achievement of experimentation objectives.

Must possess as a minimum:

(a) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or ten (10) years of experience in a U.S. military agency in progressively responsible command and staff positions.

(b) Experience in at least two (2) of the following:

for general and senior field grade officers. Experience in conducting instruction in both small and large group formats. Experience in the compilation and presentation, in both written and oral formats, of lessons learned and after action review material.

1.6.10.3. Functional Analyst IV – Assists in the conduct of thorough analyses of experiment/exercise directives and objectives to provide orientation and focus for experimentation. Works in close coordination with Government personnel in determining information collection requirements and identifying specific tasks to be observed. Provides liaison with the experiment/exercise support teams and customers, including other military agencies, industrial partners, and educational institutions as appropriate. Assists in determining and overseeing the synchronization of scenario execution, collection of information, and report preparation. Provides doctrinal expertise and instructions in support of operational exercises. Assists in the preparation and conduct of experiments or exercises. Assists in the preparation of scenarios and operations plans. Researches and incorporates data drawn from a wide range of sources, such as military policy, service missions, war plans and simulations, etc., in support of doctrinal development/modification, force development data base requirements, exercise scenario and simulation development. In coordination with customers, conducts liaison with DoD agencies, COCOMs and component staffs, and public and private agencies and institutions in support of operational experiments/exercises, simulations, seminars, map exercises, scenario preparation and execution. Coordinates and assists in the preparation of the simulation databases, to include testing and validation. Reviews data collected proceeding, during, and following experiments/exercises to identify trends and inconsistencies with doctrine and to develop combat development feedback. Provides doctrinal and analytical expertise. Collects, assembles and analyzes inputs from exercise Observer/Controllers (O/C), workstation controllers and other sources as applicable. Synthesizes and analyzes information inputs to evaluate the completion of mission tasks and achievement of experimentation objectives.

Must possess as a minimum:

(a) Master’s degree from an accredited college or fifteen (15) years of experience in a U.S. military agency in progressively responsible command and staff positions.

(b) Experience in at least two (2) of the following:

Experience with service and joint doctrine, to include combat, combat support, and combat service support operations. Extensive experience with service/joint staffs organization, functions and procedures. Extensive experience with service/joint organizations, operations, and exercises at levels comparable to Army Corps. Experience in the preparation/conduct of seminars, study groups and map exercises for general and senior field grade officers. Experience in conducting instruction in both small and large group formats. Experience in the conduct of post exercise effectiveness analysis and evaluations. Experience in the compilation and presentation, in both written and oral formats, of lessons learned and after action review material. Experience with joint and service doctrine, to include combat, combat support and combat service support operations.

1.6.10.4. Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Systems Operator – Develops, modifies, and maintains conventional computer programs. Integrates the hardware, software, programming, and database tasks. Uses standard industry accepted procedures and detailed specifications to devise program logic (may include translating mathematical notation), modify interrelationship of files and records, diagnose and correct errors, test and document work, and write computer operator instructions. Works on complex programs under close technical guidance. Monitors computer program performance during experimentation events and takes corrective actions when required. Reviews all program documentation and certifies compliance with DoD hardware and software system configuration management policies. Determines operational specifications for local and wide area communications networks used by the computer simulations.

Must possess as a minimum:

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems Management, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics;, or two (2) years demonstrated experience in computer programming using UNIX/LINUX.

1.6.10.5. System Administrator - Installs and configures application software for classified and unclassified desktop and laptop computer systems including peripheral equipment. Plans, coordinates, provides operational maintenance for software loading and upgrades for office applications and Windows Server2012/2008/XP, UNIX, and LINUX or later software. Also determines cost effective equipment techniques and sources used in support of PC computers (Windows Server 2012/2008/XP, SUN Solaris™, UNIX, and LINUX or later based computer platforms). Analyzes and isolates classified and unclassified computer/network hardware problems. Installs, tests, modifies, upgrades, and troubleshoots classified and unclassified computers and peripherals connected in a networking environment. Assists in establishing standard configuration environment files for the different multi-vendor computer platforms networked together.

Must possess as a minimum:

(a) Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Information Systems Management or Computer Science Application Management or related field; or two (2) years demonstrated experience with computer network and application software installation, trouble shooting, networking operations, and maintenance.

(b) Must meet at least one of the following:

· Two (2) year experience in classified and unclassified computer: hardware and software diagnostic procedures. Contractor employees working in Government facilities who perform Information Assurance Technician (IAT)/Information Assurance Manager (IAM) functions/tasks are required to obtain baseline certifications commensurate with the applicable designation as identified in DOD 8570.01-M. Specific certifications will change over time and 2020 certifications cannot be predicted in 2016. Therefore, the specific required certifications will be outlined in each TO. Contractors shall have the appropriate baseline and computing environment certifications at contract award. Proof of Contractor certification is required prior to the period of performance start date of each TO. New Contractor employees hired after contract award are subject to the same training and certification requirements.

· One (1) year experience in configuring and customizing classified and unclassified desktop and laptop computer systems, optimizing internal memory use, resolving hardware/software interrupt conflicts, and installing device drivers in a networked computer environment.

· One (1) year experience in computer diagnostic, file defragmentation, file backup, file recovery, and LAN management procedures used in fault isolation of hardware and software.

1.6.11 The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract or replaced without compliance with this paragraph and the Contracting Officer's directions.

1.6.11.1. If one or more key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty (30) days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the contractor's proposal or as initially anticipated; the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing and shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer (or the COR), promptly replace such key personnel with another of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.

1.6.11.2. Requests for approval of substitutions hereunder (1) shall be in writing and shall include a detailed justification; (2) comply with all instructions given by the Contracting Officer. Upon review, the Contracting Officer (or the COR) shall notify the contractor, in writing, of the decision to approve or disapprove the substitution.

1.6.11.3. Should the Contracting Officer determine that suitable and timely substitution of key personnel (again, for whatever reason) is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the task order, the task order may be terminated, either for reason of default or the convenience of the Government, as appropriate. Should the contractor be found to be at fault, the price of the contract may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also certify that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products and that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. When prime Contractor or subcontractor personnel send e-mail messages as a part of contract performance (or otherwise relating to contract matters), each sender shall include his/her name (both first and last names), e-mail address and the name of the individual’s employer. The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on contract start or employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material, easily readable and include employee’s name, contractor’s name, functional area of assignment and color photograph. Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each Contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall perform and be reimbursed for travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. Cost of travel to include airfare, per diem and car rental. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR prior to traveling. Local travel is defined as travel within 60 minutes of surface travel from either the Government facility located at USA Combined Arms Support Command, Fort Lee, VA, 23801, and/or contractor’s facility. The Government will not provide for Contractor local travel.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. 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 under the applicable Data Rights clause(s). In accordance with DFARS 227.7106, DFARS 252.227-7020, Rights in Special Works, is incorporated into this contract.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: 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.

1.6.17. Disclosure of Activities or Information. Neither the Contractor nor its employees shall disclose (advertently or inadvertently) the release of information verbally or in writing which could result in or increase the likelihood of a breach of security or adversely affect the continuity of Government operations. In the performance of PWS services, the Contractor may access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, or another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in the performance of the PWS services would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor their personnel, shall release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorize Government personnel upon written approval from the KO or COR. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in performance of PWS services. This extends to any information obtained during the performance of this contract and after performance of this contract as per the non-disclosure agreement.

1.6.17.1. The Contractor shall be responsible and liable for all unauthorized disclosures of classified and protected information, regardless of the likelihood of compromise or the degree of harm to national security that may result. The Contractor shall refer outside requests for information to the Government. The Contractor shall obtain prior permission from Fort Lee, VA Public Affairs Office (PAO) for the use of any Fort Lee, VA logos, and photos in any advertisements or announcements. Contractor will obtain approval from the COR, PAO and/or KO prior to allowing non-employees to the installation or job-site.

1.6.18 Weather Conditions. In the event of inclement weather, the Contractor shall report for work IAW the assigned work location’s Inclement Weather Policy (see Part 6, Applicable Publications). All Contractors under this contract are considered “Non- essential personnel.”

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations.

This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractors long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ARCIC Army Capabilities Integration Center

And Facilities

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide access to the Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE) facility and the BLCSE network to conduct experimentation planning, coordination, and execution. The Government will provide office space, office supplies, telephone service, workstations, computers, system access, and storage space at the place of performance. All Government furnished property (GFE) will be provided in accordance with FAR 52.245-1. The Government property shall be used only in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for accountability of GFP provided for individual offices and workspaces.

3.1.1 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, paging equipment, and service are not included.

NOTE: Use of Government communication systems constitutes consent to monitoring at all times.

3.1.2 Telephone Changes and Repairs. The Contractor shall not move, remove, add, alter, or reconfigure Government communication systems, networks, or lines without KO or COR official approval, which must be obtained by written request. The Contractor shall notify the COR when maintenance or repair of telephones or telephone lines is required.

3.1.3. Refuse Collection. The Government will collect refuse (non-recyclable solid waste that is not hazardous waste, hazardous substance, construction and demolition debris, nor hazardous material) from assigned waste receptacles. The Contractor shall comply with all Government programs pertaining to pollution prevention and solid waste reduction, including ongoing recycling initiatives.

3.1.4. Information Management Systems. The Government will provide appropriate Desktop Computing Services and Network Support to the Contractor. 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. This equipment may be, but not limited to desk, chair, expendable supplies, and access to a copier/printer and computer workstation. 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 as needed. Contractor owned software and hardware can only be loaded on to Government provided workstations after approval has been granted by the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) in accordance with AR 25-2, Information Assurance. The use of personal digital assistance (PDA) 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 Fort Lee, VA or any other installation’s LAN where services are being performed without prior approval by the NEC. Use of all workstations on the Fort Lee, VA and any other installation’s LAN constitutes consent to security monitoring.

3.1.5. Emergency Medical Services. Under the provisions of AR 40-3, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care, Army medical activities will provide emergency care to Service Provider personnel while performing work under this contract, when required to prevent undue suffering or loss of life for job-related injuries.

For non-job-related injuries during normal workday schedule, contractor employees shall seek medical/emergencies services on a cost-reimbursable basis, depending on the cause of the injury/incident. The provider on duty will assess, treat and stabilize the patient, and determine whether to discharge or transfer the patient to a civilian facility for additional medical treatment. The Contractor shall be responsible for all medical expenses incurred. Army medical activities will invoice the Contractor for all services rendered at Army hospitals by Army personnel to include contract physicians, physician's assistants and other medical personnel.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide Contractor employees with suitable workspace, communications equipment, computer equipment, fax, distribution, reproduction equipment, official internet access accounts (both on-site and remote) and LAN connectivity on Fort Lee in Building#12408 or other Government facilities as necessary to conduct facility management.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide essential utilities. All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS.