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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 amendment is to respond to industry questions. Refer to Block 14 Continuation Page for details. No other changes to this solicitation.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Jul-2016

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(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-0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jun-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 1 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.)

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 03 BLOCK 14 CONT PG

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AMENDMENT 03 W911S0-16-R-0015-03

Questions & Answers

Question(s) Answer(s) RFP Section (a) Volume I – Contract and (b) Volume II – Mission Capability, Factor 1 Exceptions/Assumptions (Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations).

Additionally, identify any assumptions used in preparing the proposal.

Question 1: Is it the intent to have duplicate Exceptions/Assumptions sections in both volumes I and II? If not, will the Exceptions/ Assumptions be in Volume I - Contract?

1. No, it not the intent of the Government to duplicate Exceptions/Assumptions sections .in both volumes I and II. Page 20-(B) Volume II – Mission Capability, Factor 1,

(2) Exceptions/Assumptions are hereby removed from Volume II in its entirety.

Refer to summary of changes.

Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items; C. Proposal Preparation TAB C, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs - shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers

(CLINS).

Question 2: Please clarify, if the government referring to the Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET on pages 2 through 10 or ATTACHMENT 1 PRICING SCHEDULE on pages 43 through 45?

2. The continuation sheets, pages 2 through 10, and Attachment 1 - Pricing Schedule, pages 43 through 45, should be completed.

Instructions to Offeror - C.3.(b).2.c Tab A - SF 1 Program Management. Organizational and Team Structure.

Question 3: Will the Government consider adding the 52.222- 46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees clause given the concerns regarding employee retention?

3. Add FAR Clause 52.222-46, Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees.

Refer to summary of changes.

PWS - 1.6.10.1.a Key Personnel -- Project Manager. 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.

Question 4: Will the Government consider allowing a Bachelor’s Degree and additional years of experience as an alternative qualification?

4. No, the Government will not allow an alternativie qualifications for the Project Manager.

The Project Manager serves as the Senior Analyst on the team, as such, the education requirement is indicative of an individual with ability to fully understand and decompose the complex nature of military problems and has the necessary writing and educational experience to be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. The minimum level of required experience in a military agency is indicative of base level military doctrinal understanding required to convey the results of Army experimentation to senior leaders.

Block 15 Continuation Page 9. There are only five (5) labor categories considered to be key personnel by the Government (i.e., Project Manager, Functional Analyst III, Functional Analyst IV, Modeling and Simulation Operator, and System Administrator).

Question 5: There are only five (5) labor categories considered to be key personnel by the Government (i.e., Project Manager, Functional Analyst III, Functional Analyst IV, Modeling and Simulation Operator, and System Administrator), but we are required to bid 11 FTEs. Does the Government want one resume per labor category?

5. For the purposes of the solicitation, Key Personnel will be defined as (1) person per labor category. A resume is required for each of the included labor categories. The remaining individuals performing on this effort must possess the required skills as stipulated in the solicitation and have similar experiences based on labor category.

PWS – 1.6.10. Key Personnel The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government.

Question 6: If resumes are required for all 11 FTEs, is it the Government’s intent not to retain any of the incumbent workforce, since resumes are required for all positions?

6. For the purposes of the solicitation, key personnel will be defined as (1) person per labor category. A resume is required for each of the included labor categories. The remaining individuals performing on this effort must possess the required skills as stipulated in the solicitation and have similar/same experiences based on labor category. The incumbent contractor's work force performs satisfactorily, however, the Government does not have purview of contractor’s personnel. It is the contractor’s responsibility to hire and retained contractor’s personnel.

Amendment 0001 - Page 29, Address all questions or concerns you may have to the Contract Specialist no later than 2:00 PM on 30 June 2016. Page 37, 3. The Government will not be accepting any more questions in response to this solicitation.

Question 7: Will the Government confirm the end date for submission of Vendor questions?

7. The end date for submission of Vendor’s questions is 30 June 2016.

Amendment 0001 - RFP Page 1, 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME 02:00 PM 18 Jul 2016;

Page 37, Closing date for proposals is Thursday, June 30, 2016

@ 2:00 PM EDT

Question 8: Could the Government please confirm which dates are correct for closing/proposal submittal?

8. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 18 July 2016.

Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule

Question 9: Are offerors required to bid the hours stated in Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule?

9. Offers’ are required to complete Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule.

PWS 1.6.10.1. Project Manager

Question 10: Will the Government allow the PM to have a Bachelor's with 20 years of experience in a U.S. military agency in progressively responsible command and staff positions in lieu of a Master's degree with 15 years experience in a U.S. military agency ?

10. No, the Government will not allow alternativie qualifications for the Project Manager.

The Project Manager serves as the Senior Analyst on the team, as such, the education requirement is indicative of an individual with ability to fully understand and decompose the complex nature of military problems and has the necessary writing and educational experience to be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. The minimum level of required experience in a military agency is indicative of base level military doctrinal understanding required to convey the results of Army experimentation to senior leaders.

Question 11: Will the contractor be responsible for the operation and use of JDLM as part of this effort?

11. No, the operation and use of JDLM has been removed from this requirement (solicitation), however, offeror will be required to operate and use OneSAF and help facilitate the interaction of JDLM with OneSAF as part of the BLCSE Federation using the MATREX FOM.

Page 43-45, Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule:

Question 12: Does the government require pricing all the hours and labor categories in the pricing template as provided in the following table. For clarity a total of 21,120 hours for the base year as described in the table excerpt from the PWS and an additional 21,120 hours for each option year for a grand total of 105,600 hours:

Project Manager 1,920 Hours

Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

System Administrator 3,840 Hours

Total 21,120 Hours

Base + 4OYs 105,600 Hours

12. Yes, the government requires pricing all the hours and labor categories in the pricing template as provided in the Attachment 1 – Pricing Schedule. Also, refer to response 2 above.

Question 13: Must industry propose to the exact number of hours by labor category as shown in the pricing template or can industry change the number of hours within a category? If industry is not required to bid the exact number of hours per labor category, must the total number of hours proposed sum to the totals in the pricing template (i.e. Base + 4 OYs must equal 105,600)?

13. Affirmative, industry proposes the exact number of hours by labor category as stipulated in Attachment 1.

Question 14: Does the government require pricing 1920 hours per FTE per year?

14. Yes, the government requires pricing 1,920 hours per FTE per year.

Question 15: How will sample task order pricing be evaluated as a part of total evaluated price?

15. The awardable task order is not a part of total evaluated price. This is the first task order and it will be awarded at time of award.

Question 16: In which proposal volume should we include sample task pricing?

16. Awardable task order pricing should be included in Volume I only

Question 17: To clarify resume requirements; several of the labor categories that will have more than one individual have also been designated as “key” by the Government. For these

17. For the purposes of the solicitation, key personnel will be defined as (1) person per labor category. A resume is required for categories, how many resumes will be required? One per category or one resume for each individual assigned to that category?

each of the included labor categories.

Resume’s for all key personnel are to be provided. The remaining individuals performing on this effort must possess the required skills as stipulated in the solicitation. Refer to #5 above.

Regarding the description for the Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Systems Operator (para 1.6.10.4) – The title suggests the requirement for skills appropriate to install, configure, and operate a Model and Simulation program. However, the description indicates the requirement for skills appropriate to develop, modify and maintain a Model and Simulation program.

Those are two related but different skill sets.

Question 18: Is the description accurate and is there a requirement for a software developer to develop and maintain software? If so, will the government be issuing an additional labor category or will the government provide the mapping to the previous prescribed labor category?

18. The requirement is for the skills appropriate to install, configure and operate a M&S Program (OneSAF). Offeror will be expected to develop the associated force lists and units configurations for organizations being portrayed in the program. The ability to develop, modify and maintain code for an M&S is not required

PWS Para 1.6.3

Question 19: The list of recognized holidays in the PWS numbers 11. The Wage Determination Guide included with the solicitation lists 10 and does not include Good Friday. Request the Govt confirm the holidays that apply to this contract.

19. Refer PWS 1.6.3 Recognized Holidays have been revised in its entirety. There are ten (10) Federal holidays.

PWS 1.6.6

Question 20: This paragraph requires personnel working under this contract to have a SECRET clearance "at time of the proposal submission." This requirement is problematic given the uncertainty of the timing of the award as well as the impracticality of commiting to a specific list of contractors ahead of award. Of course, the Offeror may commit to hiring qualified incumbents, but those incumbents are not required to accept an offer. In addition, many qualified candidates may be eligible for a SECRET, but not hold that clearance if they are not in a job that requires it. Request the Government consider making the SECRET (or interim SECRET) clearance required at the start of work date for each employee.

20. All personnel must have a SECRET or Interim SECRET clearance prior to start of work.

RFP, Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule, pages 43-45. Page 23 Volume IV, para 3. Contract Price Proposal, Price Proposal Section references Attachment 1, Contract Price Summary that needs to be incorporated into the volume.

Question 21: Please clarify if this is actually Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule on pg. 43.

21. Reference page 23 Para 3(a) last sentence has been changed to read, “The offeror shall transfer total amounts identified in Attachment 1 – Pricing Schedule for (Non- Personnel Support Services) CLINs 0001,1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001,… in lieu of “The offeror shall transfer all final CLIN totals into Contract Price Summary located as an attachment 1 to the solicitation”.

RFP, Attachment 2 PWS, 1.6.3, page 48

Reference: RFP, Attachment 2 PWS, 1.6.3, page 48 cites 11 holidays instead of the traditional 10 Federal holidays by recognizing Good Friday.

22. Refer PWS 1.6.3 Recognized Holidays have been revised in its entirety. There are ten (10) Federal holidays. Refer to #19 above.

Question 22: Can the Government please confirm that 11 holidays is correct?

RFP, Attachment 2 PWS, 1.6.10 , page 50; Amendment 01 Questions & Answers

Reference: RFP, Attachment 2 PWS, para. 1.6.10 lists all 5 solicitation labor categories as Key Personnel. Amendment 01, Questions & Answers, #9 states that only 5 labor categories are considered Key Personnel. All 11 positions in the solicitation fit within these 5 labor categories.

Discussion 23: Please clarify if all 11 positions in the 5 labor categories are considered Key Personnel or if 1 position per labor category is considered key.

23. Refer to comment 5 and 6 above. For the purposes of the solicitation, key personnel will be defined as (1) person per labor category. A resume is required for each of the included labor categories. The remaining individuals performing on this effort must possess the required skills as stipulated in the solicitation and have similar experiences based on labor category.

RFP, Section B, Travel CLIN, page 3; Attachment 4 – TOR Procedures, 1.2.(b).3., page 67; Sample Task Order, 5.1.1., page 92.

Reference: Section B indicates that the Travel CLINS will be awarded as FFP. Attachment 4 – TOR Procedures, para.

1.2.(b).3. states “The contractor’s G&A for travel will become fixed upon issuance of the task order and will not increase with the cost of travel. And Sample Task Order para. 5.1.1. states that “…travel costs are cost reimbursable expenses. The contractor may invoice for all allowable actual costs incurred and any associated allowable handling fee.”

Question 24: Please advise if travel will be awarded as FFP or cost reimbursable.

24. Refer Attachment 4 - Sample Task Order PWS para 5.1.1 first sentence is changed to read “Travel is in accordance with FAR 31.201.46; travel costs will be awarded as Firm Fixed Price” in lieu “Travel is in accordance with FAR 31.201-46, travel costs are cost reimbursable expenses”.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by reference:

52.222-46 Evaluation Of Compensation For Professional Employees FEB 1993

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

UNIT TOTAL

ITEM # SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES Hours UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Project Manager 1,920 Hours

0001 Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

0001 Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

0001 Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

0001 System Administrator 3,840 Hours

CMRA 1 Each

Total Labor Amount for Base Year (CLIN 0001)

Option Year 1

SERVICES Hours UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 Project Manager 1,920 Hours

1001 Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

1001 Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

1001 Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

1001 System Administrator for Option Year 1

(CLIN 1001)

Option Year 2

SERVICES Hours UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 Project Manager 1,920 Hours

2001 Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

2001 Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

2001 Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

2001 System Administrator for Option 2 (CLIN 2001)

Option Year 3

SERVICES Hours UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 Project Manager 1,920 Hours

3001 Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

3001 Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

3001 Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

3001 System Administrator for Option 3 (CLIN 3001)

Option Year 4

SERVICES Hours UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 Project Manager 1,920 Hours

4001 Functional Analyst III 5,760 Hours

4001 Functional Analyst IV 5,760 Hours

4001 Modeling and Simulation Support 3,840 Hours

4001 System Administrator

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:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

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 or Interim 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.

NOTE: For the purpose of the solicitation, key personnel will be defined as (1) person per labor category. A resume is required for each of the included labor categories. The remaining individuals performing on this effort must possess the required skills as stipulated in the solicitation/contract and have similiar/same experience based on labor category.

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.

Experience with service and joint doctrine, to include combat, combat support and combat service support operations. Experience with service/joint staffs organization, functions and procedures.

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 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.

(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.

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.

(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…