PWS Future Training Cap Anlayst.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Future Training Capability (FTC) Analyst

TRADOC Proponent Office Force on Force (TPO-FoF)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA 09 February 2024

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide analysis for future training capability development. 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 Background: Live Training Transformation - Family of Training Systems Initial Capabilities Document (LT2-FTS ICD) is an overarching document that addresses Live training requirements covering eight systems/programs and future/planned requirements. The Army and Joint Requirements Oversight Councils approved the ICD in 2005 (Catalog of Approved Requirements Document (CARDS) # 2522). The Army Collective Training Environment ICD (ACTE ICD, 2018, CARDS # 2554) is the Army’s cornerstone for replicating the Operational Environment (OE) during training events to enable Soldiers to train as it fights. This ICD is designed to address specific gaps in collective training that are not documented in current ICDs (e.g., Network Enabled Mission Command ICD and the Integrated Training Environment ICD) for programmed and potential training capabilities for the future synthetic and/or live training environments. The Integrated Training Environment (ITE) was the Army’s past training environment which addressed Live, Virtual, and Constructive training. The ITE made significant strides providing a training capability but was a mix of different Non-Systems Training Devices (NSTDs) which were all developed separately over the last 35 years. The Army’s future training capability is the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) which replaces ITE. The STE is the opposite of the ITE. Rather than patching costly, proprietary individually developed systems together, after-the-fact, the STE is deliberately envisioned, from the beginning, to incorporate the Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming environments as one complete training capability. The focus of this contract is on the Live training environment.

This contract is required to develop and/or refine Army concepts/requirements to integrate Joint and Services training with the Army training systems in TPO-FoF’s training role as the Department of Army’s Executive Agent. This contract provides support to TPO-FoF for requirements and capability development. This contract assists Capability Developers in articulating and validating future advances in reference to training enablers in a holistic perspective for enhanced realism. This requirement shall enable the development of a comprehensive and manageable approach that spans from broad to specific requirements in a dynamic operational environment. TPO-FoF requires this contract to meet DoD guidance to develop and/or refine Army concepts/requirements (also referred to as capabilities or capability gaps) and integrate Joint/Military Services’ training requirements and systems with Army training systems.

The Army and TRADOC support this effort since the goal is to link the other Military Services’ training capabilities, ranges, maneuver areas, facilities, command headquarters, and combatant commands. This also supports Joint Interagency Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) training sites, research, development, test, and evaluation sites.

1.2 Scope/Objectives: This contract provides support to the TPO-FoF, ATSC, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. Contract provides one contractor who can perform the tasks outlined in this PWS. The focus is on the Live Training Environment (LTE). Services include developing and/or refining Army concepts/requirements to integrate Joint and Services training with the Army training systems. These systems include Live instrumentation (i.e., for Force-on-Force and Live Fire Maneuver (LFM) (Formerly known as Force-on-Target training)) and tactical engagement simulation systems. Contractor represent TPO-FoF interests in Army, Service(s), and Joint forums/meetings. Develops “use cases” / vignettes with virtual and constructive considerations used to inform the materiel developer of Live training requirements, and Science and Technology (S&T) needs. Manage FoF capability gaps. Assist in the review/development of System Training Plans (STRAP), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Army Capabilities and Integration Development System (ACIDS) documents.

1.3 Period of Performance: Subject to the availability of funds, the period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: 18 August 2024 through 17 August 2025 Option Year I: 18 August 2025 through 17 August 2026 Option Year II: 18 August 2026 through 17 August 2027

1.4 General Information.

1.4.1 Quality Control: Quality Control (QC) is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government (see FAR 52.246- 1, Contractor Inspection Requirements).

The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure 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. The contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation. The contractor shall submit the QCP with the contractor’s proposal. A copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to both the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officers Representative (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.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The Government does not require the contractor to provide services on Federal Holidays, which include the following days:

New Year’s Day` 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1.4.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0800-1700 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. 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 always 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.

1.4.5 Place of Performance: The contractor shall perform tasks under this contract at Government owned facilities (primarily building 1900, ATSC headquarters) at Joint Base Langly Eustis (JBLE). Temporary Duty Locations include the following: PEO STRI (PM Training Devices (TRADE)) 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, Florida 32826; Combined Arms Center Training (CAC-T) Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027; National Training Center Bldg. 990 Fort Erwin California 92310; Joint Readiness Training Center Bldg. 1562 Fort Johnson, Louisiana, 71446; and HQDA G-37 TRS, Pentagon Washington D.C. 20310. When feasible and only upon approval of the Contracting Officer and COR, work may be performed via telework agreement at an agreed upon alternate location. Daily contact shall be made with the Onsite COR via e-mail or phone call to maintain situational awareness.

1.4.6 On-site Contractor POC: The Contractor shall designate and identify an on-site POC/Lead with authority to allocate contractor resources. The contractor on-site POC/Lead shall assign work and provide frequent feedback (to include attending various Interim Progress Reviews (IPRs) on the status of work progress to the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

1.4.7 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract (FFP).

1.4.8 Security Requirements.

1.4.8.1 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.

1.4.8.2 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.

1.4.8.2.1 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.

1.4.8.2.2 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.

1.5 Lock Combinations: Does not apply.

1.6 Information Technology (IT)/Security Requirements:

1.6.1 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.2 Contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability/fitness determination under 5 CFR or equivalent for Common Access Cards (CAC) issuance and/or network access.

Investigations have to be opened/scheduled at OPM and favorably reviewed by the government.

The Government will submit background investigations for positions that require Common Access Card (CAC) and/or IT access only. For contractors, the minimum requirement for access to federal information systems is as follows: Tier 5 (T5) Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SF 86); Tier 3 (T3) a NACLC (SF 86) and TIER 1 (T1) (SF 85). Prior to CAC issuance, the NAC (FBI 10 point FBI fingerprint check) must be completed without adverse comment, and the TIER 1 (T1) or equivalent MUST BE SCHEDULED/OPENDED AT OPM. CACs will not be issued before the fingerprint check results have been completed and the investigation has been submitted to OPM and favorably reviewed by the government. FINGERPRINTS AND THE

APROPRIATE INVESTIGATION WILL BE SUBMITTED BY THE GOVERNMENT

1.6.3 Contractors shall ensure an owning relationship is established in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) for each individual requiring access to CMI in performing duty in support of this PWS. Written Visit Authorization Letters (VAL) will be sent for all others to the Army Training Support Center (ATSC) Security Management Office (SMO) Code (W3E9AA6).

1.6.4 Installation Security Office will submit all background investigations on prospective contractors requiring CAC and/or network access.

The 733rd Security Force Squadron will conduct background checks on all contractor personnel requiring access to the installation.

1.6.5 Contractor personnel performing under this PWS must be US citizens and be eligible for Interim Secret/Secret access. Eligibility access is required at the SECRET level in order to gain access to classified systems (SIPRNET). Contractors having secret access should become familiar with existing post security guidelines and local policies, as well as all ATSC security policies and Army security regulations to include AR 25-2, 24 Oct 07, AR 380-67, 9 Sep 88 and AR 25-1,4 Dec 08.

1.6.6 IAW Air Force FAR: SUBPART 5304.4 - SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION WITHIN INDUSTRY, 5304.402 General.

1.6.7 AFI 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management, implements the Air Force’s industrial security program.

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-601.pdf

1.6.8 The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 5352.204-9000, Notification of Government Security Activity and Visitor Group Security Agreements in solicitations and contracts which require a DD Form 254 for performance on U.S. Government installations and overseas. The contracting officer can change the number of days specified in 5352.204-9000(a).

If less than thirty days is used, coordinate with the security police activity.

1.6.9 SECURITY REQUIREMENT. The contractor must have an Interim Secret or Secret granted by DISCO prior to performance. The Contractor requires a Secret Clearance to access SIPRNET information. Contractor personnel must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. Compliance with the attached DD 254 is required.

1.7 OPSEC and Training Requirements.

1.7.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.7.2 Handling or Access to Classified Information. The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret” or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.7.3 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.7.4 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.7.5 Information Assurance Awareness Training. Access to Government Information Systems.

All contractor employees with access to a Government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.7.6 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.7.7 Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.7.8 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

1.8 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, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor 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.

1.9 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.10 Personnel.

1.10.1 The Contractor shall provide a workforce possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. Personnel performing work under this PWS shall remain employees of the Contractor and shall not be considered employees of the Government.

1.10.2 The contractor’s employee’s conduct shall be in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD)-5500 7-R Joint Ethics Regulations.

1.10.3 DOD cleared contractors located on or visiting a DA installation, tenant, agency, and/or activity in support of a classified contract must comply with the DOD 5220.22–R, the DOD 5220.22–M, visit requirements, AR 380-49, and other DA policy on visit requirements of the installation to be visited. Advance notification of pending contractor Visits will be provided to the Organization’s Security Officer by the FSO. IAW 18 USC 1382, the authority of the Installation Commander to control and deny a Contractor employee entry to all or part of the installation is absolute.

1.11 Key Personnel Requirements.

1.11.1 Certain experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this PWS. These "Key Personnel" shall be identified by name within the contractor's proposal and their resumes submitted for evaluation during the source selection process. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed or replaced within the performance of this contract unless the following measures are taken:

1.11.1.1 If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become unavailable for work for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer (KO) or designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess equal, or better, qualifications as the original employee.

1.11.1.2 All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain a resume for the proposed substitute and any other information requested by the KO or designated COR. The KO or designated COR must concur in writing with the change.

1.11.1.3 If the KO or designated COR determines that suitable and timely replacement of Key Personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable, is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair successful performance, the KO may terminate the contract for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or make an equitable adjustment to the contract to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

1.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge made of nonmetallic material, which is easily readable and includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name, functional area of assignment, and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees 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. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. A listing of issued identification cards shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract performance date and updated as needed to reflect Contractor and Subcontractor personnel changes. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, sending electronic mail, 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 ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

When prime Contractor or sub-Contractor personnel send e-mail messages as a part of contract performance or otherwise relating to contract matters, each sender shall include his/her first and last name, e-mail address and the name of the individual’s employer.

1.13 Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government.

The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor employees.

1.14 Contractor Travel: The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS locations during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, analyze data and add recommendations.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. It is estimated that there will be a total of 4 trips, each trip will be approximately 5 business days in length. The COR will provide the Contractor specific travel information at least ten (10) days prior to a scheduled trip. The Contractor shall not travel without the COR’s prior approval. The COR may change a scheduled trip by giving two (2) days written notice (including via E-Mail) provided the Contractor has incurred no costs. A Trip Report (see example at Attachment A) shall be submitted to the COR within five (5) days of completion of travel. Possible CONUS locations are as follows: PEO STRI (PM Soldier Training) 12350 Research Parkway Orland, FL 32826, Combined Arms Center Training (CAC-T) Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027, National Training Center Bldg. 990 Fort Erwin, California 92310, Joint Readiness Training Center Bldg. 1562 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71446 and HQDA G 3/5/7 (DAMO-TRS) Pentagon Washington D.C. 20310.

1.15 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.

1.16 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 execute 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.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.1. Definitions.

2.1.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. The official Government representative delegated authority by the Contracting Officer to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

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

2.1.3 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.

2.1.4 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 Contractor as 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.

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

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

2.1.7 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

(GP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

2.1.8 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.

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

2.1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. An official Government representative concerned with matters pertaining to the contract administration process and quality assurance/quality control. Acts as technical advisor to the Contracting Officer in these areas.

2.1.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

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

2.1.16 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms:

ABCT Armored Brigade Combat Team ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ACIDS Army Capabilities and Integration Development System AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation ATSC Army Training Support Center CCR Central Contractor Registry CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMR Contract Manpower Reporting CNA Capabilities Needs Analysis CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CTIA Common Training Instrumented Architecture CTC Combat Training Center DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense EXSUM Executive Summary FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm Fixed Price FSO Facility Security Officer FTE Full Time Equivalent GSA General Service Administration HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HUBZONE Historically Underutilized Business Zone IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With IBCT Infantry Brigade Combat Team IT Information Technology JNTC Joint National Training Center JCIDS Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System KO Contracting Officer KPA Key Performance Attributes KPP Key Performance Parameters KSA Key System Attributes KO Contracting Officer LTE Live Training Environment LTSO Live Training Support Office LT2-FTS Live Training Transformation-Family of Training Systems

LVC Live Virtual Constructive MDO Multi-Domain Operations NAICS North American Industry Classification OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PoN Point of Need PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program OE Operational Environment S&T Science and Technology SB Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SBCT Stryker Brigade Combat Team SDB Small Disadvantaged Business SBSA Small Business Set-Aside SOP Standard Operating Procedures SPAR Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review STE Synthetic Training Environment STRAP System Training Plan TDFDP Top-Down Futures Development Process TE Technical Exhibit TR TRADOC Regulation TRADOC Training and Doctrine Command TPO-FoF TRADOC Proponent Office Force on Force VWE Virtual Work Environment

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items and Services.

3.1 Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.2 Utilities: Utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.3 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government will provide the Contractor with computer/software, printer, facsimile service, reproduction capability, telephone, and electronic mail service. Telephone service for official use and local calls only will be provided to the Contractor; all other calls shall be made at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall not use Government furnished material or equipment to work on projects other than those directed by this performance work statement. Government furnished equipment is furnished “as is” and must be returned in the same condition as received; normal wear and tear accepted.

3.4 Government Furnished Information (GFI). The Government will provide the Contractor(s) with access to information including unclassified documents, studies, reports, databases, and other documents determined by the Government as required in accomplishing the tasks and performing analyses. Appropriate regulations and guidance will be provided to the contract employee(s) in a timely manner to ensure there is a comprehensive reference file available to satisfactorily accomplish work. Many of the documents are available from the web and the employee will be able to download most documents.

3.5 There is no requirement for the Contractor to handle any hazardous material. The Contractor will be required to visit active Army firing ranges. The Government will provide proper protective equipment and safety instructions.

3.6 Contractor Use of Government-Owned Motor Vehicles/Equipment. IAW Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 4500.36-R, Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles dated 16 MAR 07 and Army Regulation (AR) 600-55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing) dated 17 SEP 19, effective immediately, Department of Defense (DOD) Contractor employees operating Government vehicles and equipment---within and outside of the United States---shall not be issued Optional Form (OF) 346 “U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card.” DoD Contractor employees assigned to operate either Government-owned or leased equipment in performance of their contract shall be certified, by the Contractor and at the Contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment to which they are assigned. The prime Contractor shall document all operator qualifications. This documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) before any contractor employee engages in any mode of vehicle or equipment operation. The Contracting Officer shall retain documentation.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4. General.

4.1 Contractor personnel shall attend team building events, such as professional development sessions and other events determined by the Director, strictly to enhance the ability of the entire team to accomplish its mission. For planning purposes, team building events will normally not exceed three events per calendar year. In no case will team building events be authorized for the conduct of non-work related events or improper personal services.

4.2 Contractor personnel shall be subject to executing Government security control measures to include responsibilities for performing workstation standard operating procedures for the security of the workstation.

4.3 Contractor shall maintain an active SIPR token.

Part 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Tasks.

5.1. Meeting/Conference/Briefing Participation

5.1.2. The Contractor, when requested, shall participate and represent TPO-FoF in person/via phone/via VTC all pertinent Army, Service(s), and Joint forums/meetings (includes but not limited to program reviews, Army Warfighter Assessment, S&T events, and Training Integration Working Groups), Multi-Domain Operation (MDO) forums, and provide within three working days, or twenty-four (24) hours if the information is time sensitive to TPO-FoF situational awareness, a written summary with information impacting Live Training (i.e., Executive Summary (EXSUM) IAW TRADOC Regulation (TR) 1-11). If approved by TPO-FoF, contractor may also participate in other forms/meetings he/she believe is in the best interest of the government and in helping to meet contract deliverables.

5.1.3. The contractor, as required, shall lead/assist in the coordination and set up of various types of meetings (e.g., telephone and video conferences, working groups). Setup includes but is not limited to the following: room reservations, audio/visual support, development of agenda, slides, handouts, read-ahead, and coordination of attendees’ participation.

5.1.4. When directed by the government, the Contractor shall represent/present STE-LTS requirements and TPO Live strategic messaging at LT2-FTS related events. This includes supporting LT2-FTS capability development for all matters pertaining to Army technology development/integration. However, the Contractor is not empowered to make decisions for the Government or commit Government resources.

5.1.5. As directed by the COR, the contractor shall provide a weekly or bi-weekly EXSUM(s) of significant work performed. The EXSUM will be included in Futures report to TPO-FoF management. EXSUM is normally due COB Wednesday.

5.2. Technical and Subject Matter Expertise

5.2.1. The contractor shall serve as the TPO-FoF Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Live training inputs/updates to the LT2-FTS, and STE. This includes coordinating TPO-FoF inputs/updates with the appropriate organizations within/outside CAC-T. Contractor shall brief TPO-FoF leadership NLT two working days before any external TPO-FoF suspense date.

5.2.2. When requested, the Contractor shall provide technical SME in linking other Services’ range instrumentation systems into Army Live instrumentation systems at the Combat Training Centers (CTCs) Live instrumentation systems, and local home station training systems in support of LT2-FTS.

5.2.3. The Contractor shall, when requested, provide a Live environment impact assessment of information dealing with Virtual and Constructive simulations into CTC and Army Live instrumentation, and Tactical Engagement Systems.

5.2.4. The Contractor, as required, shall conduct research and provide studies, analysis, documentation and/or recommendations, in writing, regarding the development, integration, and/or interoperability of training systems, primarily Live instrumentation, MDO impacts to Live Training within the LT2-FTS based on CTC, Home Station, Expeditionary (i.e., deployed) and Joint training assessment, capabilities and impacts.

5.2.5. The Contractor shall develop two (2) “use cases” / vignettes based per month based on Army doctrine and concepts. Focus will be on Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), and Infantry, Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Formations at Brigade and below with supporting 12 tactical engagement systems and 5 supporting instrumentation enablers. The use cases and vignettes will be maintained on the TPO-FoF SharePiont site or T:Drive in a logically structured, logged, and organized library for quick access. Library will support the development of Live and Range JCIDS documents.

5.2.6. The Contractor shall make recommendations to TPO-FoF on alignment and/or re-work of requirements/capabilities based upon user input, analysis of instrumentation, and training needs.

5.2.7. The Contractor shall prepare a Monthly Status Report by the fifth (5th) of each month.

The Government will review all monthly status report submissions and provide comments within ten (10) days. The Contractor shall incorporate Government comments and provide revised monthly status report within ten (10) days after receiving Government comments.

5.2.8. Routine written and electronic media staff analysis and projects are required and are the property of the Government.

5.2.9 As a Subject Matter Expert, support and provide input to STE architecture efforts and reviews that involving the LTE. Submit EXSUMs of significant events and information from these STE architecture meetings.

5.3. Activities and Technology Coordination

5.3.1. The Contractor, as required, shall work with training communities to gather, provide, present, and document activities (e.g., events, meetings, concepts, plans, initiatives, and Government decisions) that would benefit the Army Live Training Environment.

5.3.2. The Contractor shall develop, refine, and gain approval of TPO Live’s S&T needs quarterly (i.e., September, December, March, June). Coordinate technology insertions into the Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR) charts for Live training programs of record and development of Live Training S&T unfunded requirement statements when requested which is approximately two to four times year).

5.3.3. The Contractor, as required, shall provide technical coordination for future Army Live instrumentation with other Services in support of LT2-FTS requirements, Marine Corps Live Instrumentation, LVC linkages within Army and other Service technologies and simulations.

5.3.4. The Contractor, as required, shall assist with requirement issues related to simulations, simulators, instrumentation, terrain data, operational Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems associated with LVC technology development and integration in support of Army and other Services training ranging from platoon to division level.

5.3.5. The Contractor shall provide direct contact with materiel developers, (e.g., Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI)) TRADOC, Army Futures Command Cross-Functional Teams, Military Services, Research Agencies, and other organizations/agencies. The direct contact is to gather/coordinate technical and training information to gain insights on how other systems may influence or impact the LT2-FTS. The Government will approve direct contact prior to any coordination.

5.3.6. When requested by the COR, the Contractor shall provide the location of all/on-going work products/documents involved in their efforts. The COR will direct the contractor to place documents on either the TPO-FoF Teams SharePoint folder or T: drive. Two weeks before the contract ends or the contractor leaves the contract, he/she will prepare a DVD(s) of all documents created with a table of contents. Routine written and electronic media staff analysis and projects are required, and are the property of the Government.

5.3. 7. The Contractor shall maintain and make available a current list of all Points of Contact within the Teams SharePoint folder or T: drive.

5.4. Validation and Analysis

5.4.1. The Contractor shall assist in the development of JCIDS & ACIDS documents by assisting TPO Live with the development of the future training requirements. The contractor shall research, analyze, coordinate, and staff the requirements, with the appropriate organizations to finalize the documentation. The Contractor shall analyze the development of system design, Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Key System Attributes (KSAs), Additional System Attributes (ASAs), Net Ready-KPPs into the documents that are required to complete JCIDS documents

IAW CJCSI 3170.

5.4.2. The Contractor shall conduct studies and analysis to develop a comprehensive LT2-FTS strategy to integrate Army Live Training into MDO. These studies and analyses include but not limited to: Live training needs for ABCT, IBCT, and SBCT formations at Brigade and below echelons at home station, CTCs, expeditionary, and Point of Need (PON) training. In addition to routine analysis and research, one extensive study topic will be provided 30 days after each contract year award of contract and complete 30 days prior to end of that contract year. . These studies will include the following: problem, live training gaps, facts, analysis, DOTMLPF-P, and recommendations. Topic examples may include Combined Arms Training Strategy, Combined Arms Lesson Learned, 12+5 Framework in support of FoF MDO.

5.4.3. The Contractor shall assist as needed, in documenting the linkage of requirements (i.e., KPPs, KSAs, ASAs, Net Ready-KPPs and other Live related training requirements) between JCIDS/ACIDS documents that impact Live Training and would affect the current and future development of ITE and LT2-FTS.

5.4.4. The Contractor shall develop/and or refine LT2-FTS Capability Gaps based on analysis and document the gaps and…