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Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE)

Instructor Training Support and Development (ITSD) II Contract

Fort Lee, VA

29 May 2019 v5 (Updated 2 Oct 19)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

PART 2 - DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

PART 3 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

PART 4 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PART 5 - SPECIFIC TASKS

PART 6 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

PART 7 - ATTACHMENT / TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 - PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3 – PRIMARY TASK AREA 1: INSTRUCTOR AND INSTRUCTOR/WRITER

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4 – PRIMARY TASK AREA 2: TRAINING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 5 – PRIMARY TASK AREA 3: TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 6 – ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA (BASED ON PROJECTED FY22 WORKLOAD)

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL.

1.1. Background. The Army’s premier sustainment think tank and training institution is the Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE). The SCoE headquarters is the United States (US) Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), located at Fort Lee, Virginia. The SCoE provides education and training of United States (U.S.) Army, foreign military, other services, and civilian personnel for military occupational specialties and professional development. The SCoE consists of the Combined Arms Support Command, the U.S. Army Transportation School, U.S. Army Quartermaster School, U.S. Army Ordnance Schools, U.S. Army Logistics University (ALU), Soldier Support Institute (SSI), Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) and the Army School of Music (SOM). Although most of the SCoE is located at Fort Lee, Virginia, it does have elements located in other locations, to include Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Eglin Air Force Base, Florida;

Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia (formerly known as Fort Eustis); Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Fort Gordon, Georgia and Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story, Virginia. This single command trains the majority of sustainment advanced individual training (AIT), sustainment functional training, sustainment professional military education (PME) and supports Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) / IMA training. The SCoE/CASCOM is also responsible for developing individual and collective training for sustainment combat developments. Each School typically conducts individual AIT and functional training, while ALU consolidates all of the Army’s logistics PME and leader training. Sustainment leader training includes the Basic Officer Leader and Advanced Courses, Warrant Officer’s Basic/Advanced course (WOBC/WOAC) training, and Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) professional military education. ALU also conducts additional senior level sustainment functional military and civilian training. The Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Transportation schools will provide the equipment and facilities for the functional/technical components of this professional development training. Ordnance School is responsible for technical training pertaining to material maintenance and integrated material management of combating fire power and ground mobility material, logistics management [ammunition supply, maintenance, life cycle, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)] and combat support and combat service support tests. Quartermaster School (QMS) is responsible for technical training, for supply, field services, aerial delivery, mortuary affairs, and combat developments and training.

Quartermaster School also delivers training for petroleum, water purification, food services and mortuary affairs. This is not all encompassing of the QMS functions in accordance with (IAW) TR 10-5-5.

Transportation School is responsible for technical training on deployment and movements training, rail, water and ground transportation training. The work locations will be defined at the individual Task Order (TO) level.

Mobile Training Teams (MTT) may be required to support Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) and other operational requirements. MTT training takes place on Active Component, Reserve Component and Department of Defense (DoD) installations/sites within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS).

1.2. Objective. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) will acquire services for the SCoE, but it may also support part of the larger TRADOC overarching contract support coverage for emerging missions. All COEs can access this instrument to garner valuable support for their various evolving missions, which are not within the scope of their own ongoing instruments.

The objectives are to provide training, and training support and development services, to the schools and headquarters in support of training mission. The Contractor shall provide Training Instructors who will provide performance-oriented training using the TRADOC approved Programs of Instruction (POI). Training provided by the SCoE can be classroom training and/or hands-on performance-oriented training, simulation/virtual training, and/or field exercise training. Further, in support of the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Transformation Strategy, field training exercises will be in a rigorous environment that replicates in a field unit and/or combat scenario-driven live-fire training in a realistic and safe environment. The realistic combat/rigorous training environment could be field training exercises, lanes training exercises, rifle marksmanship, reflexive fire, Convoy Live Fire Exercises (CLFX), Military Operations in Urban Terrain

(MOUT), Army Combatives Program training, Common Skills training, etc. Specific regulations, directives, standard operating procedures (SOP) will be identified at the TO-level. In addition to executing training, the Schools and HQ, CASCOM develop both collective and individual training products. Although training development typically follows a cyclic timeline, there are several instances where a POI, system training plan (STP) or other training product will require updating or complete development. Specific details and resource documents related to sustainment subject matter area, systems or functions will be identified in the supporting TO. The Contractor and its subcontractors will be a US company that is not under foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI). Also, all contractor personnel performing under this contract will be US citizens. SCoE Contractors will provide support in the following three primary task areas in Part 5.

1.3. Five (5) - Year Ordering Period: 28 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2026

1.4. Place of Performance. The work is to be performed primarily at Fort Lee, VA, but may also include other SCoE element training sites to include: Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia (formerly known as Fort Eustis), Fort AP Hill, and Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story, Virginia; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; and McAlester, Oklahoma and its Regional Training Sites (RTS). Performance could also be located at temporary duty (TDY) sites throughout CONUS and OCONUS. TOs requiring work performance at other locations will be specified in detail in each individual TO.

1.4.1. Travel. Temporary travel may be required to other than the assigned work location. If such a travel requirement is identified, it will be listed in each specific TO. The KO or the COR must approve all travel in advance. Notably, OCONUS TDY will be approved in advance by the Commanding General, CASCOM.

OCONUS TDY requests will include Fort Lee Form 5 - Staffing (must state the reason for travel and source of funding), AT Level Certificates of Training and the Pre-OCONUS Travel File Certificate of Completion. All travel will be performed and reimbursed IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46. Contractors must use the most economical mode of transportation, providing copies of all invoices and receipts to include all air and ground transportation (i.e., airfare, lodging, rental car, taxi and gas) with the exception of meals.

1.5. Primary Task Areas:

Task 1: Instructor and Instructor/Writer Services Task 2: Training Development Services Task 3: Training Support Services

1.5.1. This PWS provides an overview of the general performance requirements which will apply to all TOs.

The general basis for performance standards provided in this PWS will reflect one or more of the following measures for the work to be done:

• Quantity (how much or how often must the service be performed)

• Quality (the minimum acceptable level of service)

• Timeliness (the time-frame/period of time for submission/performance).

Note: As described in the sample PRS, the performance objectives and standards provide the general basis for measuring the performance of each requirement associated with the standard. TOs may include additional performance objectives and standards that are not included in the sample PRS at Technical Exhibit 2.

1.6. Contractor employees shall sign and adhere to a non-disclosure agreement for Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Maintain PII IAW AR 340-21, The Army Privacy Program, paragraph 4-4, and establish proper administrative, technical and physical safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of records.

In addition, DoDD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, para C1.3 and DoDD 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program, para 3a(3).

1.7. Personnel Requirements. The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, clerical and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work described herein and as identified under all respective TOs.

1.7.1. Key Positions and Point of Contact (POC) Requirements. The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a primary and an alternate Program Manager for the contract. These key positions must have the authority to manage and commit resources under each contract/task order. The primary/alternate, shall provide the necessary level of additional management and administrative oversight to achieve the quantitative, and qualitative requirements under each contract/task order and respective performance work statement. This primary/alternate shall manage the workforce and provide the required labor mix and that meet the requirements as provided by the contract/task order PWS. This primary/alternate, shall notify the COR and the KO of any real or potential deficiencies in the personnel area as they occur. The program manager or alternate shall be available anytime contracted employee personnel are performing services, identified in each TO, on the installation. This notification does not relieve the Contractor of any performance shortfall.

1.7.2. Personnel Experience and Qualifications. The Contractor shall provide qualifications for any employee at the Government’s request. The qualifications shall include education, training, certifications, licenses, and professional work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities identified in Part 5. Any employee not meeting the minimum requirements of the position or specific requirements specified in the PWS or TOs shall be replaced with a qualified individual. Examples of personnel qualifications used in past contract actions are provided at TE 1, for general background information. The Contractor shall use sound business, technical and managerial judgment, in understanding TO requirements, and organizing its work force.

1.7.3. IAW Special Contract Requirements section the contractor shall comply with FAR 52.222-17 “Non-displacement of Qualified Workers”.

1.7.4. Employee Standards of Conduct. Contractors shall ensure that their written code of business ethics and conduct promotes an understanding of provisions within the Joint Ethics Regulation that govern their interactions with military and civilian employees. Upon receipt of allegations or other indications of misconduct or conduct that reflects negatively on the Army or SCoE/School involving contractor personnel, the Contractor will be notified and will be required to investigate the matter fully and provide corrective actions, if necessary to the COR. Any adverse or negative conduct will be reflected in the Contractor’s past performance via Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and/or Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARs). The Contractor shall not employ nor provide any person whose performance of work would constitute a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety, within the meaning of the Standards of Ethical Conduct (5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2635). The Contractor and its Program Manager is responsible for the conduct of its employees and shall take prompt, reasonable, and appropriate disciplinary action against employees for misconduct and inappropriate behavior. The Government expressly reserves the right to remove, detain, prohibit access / barred from Post (Military Installation). Further, the removal, detention, or prohibition to the site or installation does not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to perform all work contained in this PWS or TO. Essentially, contractor personnel will be denied access to and/or removed and barred from worksites and/or military installations when their presence is determined by the Commander, KO, COR, or Military Police to be detrimental to security, health, welfare, or safety of any individual(s);

detrimental to ongoing work and/or the accomplishment of work; or whose activity, on or off-site, endanger persons or property, or whose presence on-site presents an unacceptable risk to safety or security. In cases where contractor personnel are removed or denied access to the worksite or military installations by other than the KO, the KO must be notified immediately. The KO shall advise the Contractor of the reason(s) in writing.”

1.7.5. The contractor employees shall comply with all DoD and local requirements that establish uniform policies governing tobacco use in and around government-owned buildings and vehicles. IAW AR 600-63, Army Health Promotion, Para 7-3a, “Tobacco use is prohibited in all DA-occupied workplaces except for designated smoking areas. The workplace includes any area inside a building or facility over which DA has custody and control, and where work is performed by military personnel, civilians, or persons under contract to the Army.” Further, the Contractor shall comply with Federal drug-free workplace and requirements IAW FAR 52.223-6 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.223-7004.

1.7.6. Identification of Employees.

1.7.6.1. Common Access Card (CAC). Each contractor employee shall obtain a CAC issued by the Government, for which all security requirements are specified in each awarded TO and as detailed in the DD Form 254 included within the contract, as detailed in paragraph 1.13.3.

1.7.6.2. The Contractor shall furnish appropriate identification and require each employee to display or possess their identification. The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on performance start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material to prevent electrical shock. The ID badge shall be easily readable and include the employee’s name, Contractor’s name, functional area of assignment, security clearance if applicable, and color photograph.

1.7.6.3. Display of ID Badges. Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times unless it presents a safety hazard. ID badges shall be worn when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or TO, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.7.7. Personnel Security Clearances. All contractor employees shall have as a minimum a Tier 1 investigation (previously called the NACI) that has been favorably adjudicated by the DoD CAF (or locally) for CAC eligibility and network access (IT-III access for government.mil email account), as further detailed in paragraph 1.13.5. If no record exists of a favorable adjudication that meets the HSPD-12 credentialing requirement, the sponsoring activity must ensure that the applicant submits an e-QIP for an NACI investigation, fingerprint cards and complete Optional Form 306 (OF 306) (Declaration for Federal Employment), IAW AR 380-67, Department of the Army Personnel Security Program; AR 25-2 Information Assurance and Army Directive 2014-05. IAW AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives; and AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, personnel performing duties as an Armorer and/or Small Arms Artillery Repairman will additionally require a SP-167, Criminal History Record Name Search Request, to be completed by the appropriate Government authority prior to starting employment under the terms of this contract.

Note: Contractor must have passed local state requirement(s). Positions requiring a SECRET or higher security clearance will be identified in individual TO. Prior to starting employment, all contractors are required to have current eligibility and maintain all security clearances throughout the duration of the TO period of performance. Failure to maintain the appropriate security clearance in reason for removal from the TO. The inability to gain access to the installation for reasons attributed to random police checks that reveal outstanding warrants is reason for removal of the employee under the TO.

1.7.8. Answering Telephones. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor employees when answering Government telephones.

1.7.9. Utilizing Electronic mail. When contractor personnel send e-mail messages to Government personnel while performing on this contract, the Contractor’s e-mail address shall include the company name together with the person’s name. When it is necessary for contractor personnel to have a user address on a Government computer, the Government shall ensure that person’s e-mail address also shows Contractor status.

1.7.10. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor employee in all interactions with Government or other contractor personnel during performance of this contract.

1.7.11. Training, Certifications and Licenses. All contractor employees, prior to commencing any work under this PWS and subsequent TOs issued shall have received all training required for the effective performance of the functions they will perform (unless directed otherwise by the KO or KO designated official). The Contractor shall obtain and remain current on all certifications, inspections, and licenses required to perform the tasks within the PWS, and shall furnish documentation upon request. Specific training, certifications and licenses that are required to perform the tasks of this PWS are specified in individual TOs.

1.7.12. U.S. Citizen or Work Permit. All contractor employees performing work under this PWS shall be citizens of the United States or have a valid U.S. work permit. All employees under this contract and subsequent TOs must be able to speak, write, and comprehend the English language.

1.7.13. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S.

Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest as established in DoD 5500.7-R, JER.

Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army (DA), either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval IAW DoD 5500.7-R, JER.

Contractor personnel will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement to avoid Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). If there is any doubt, it is highly recommended that the contractor employee obtain legal counsel, at his/her own expense, to determine if an actual or perceived conflict of interest exists.

1.8. Contractor Organization. The Contractor shall utilize an organizational structure that best fulfills the needs, requirements, resources and efficiencies of the SCoE. The organizational structure developed by the Contractor shall provide for a smooth and efficient interface with the Government.

1.9. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. The Contractor shall maintain a proper work ethic and abide by all government rules, regulations, and safety requirements in regard to Government Furnished Property (GFP) provided for performance under this PWS and subsequent TOs. Contractor personnel shall be alert to suspected situations of fraud, waste, and abuse against the Government that are observed during the performance of this PWS.

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

1.10. Operating Hours and Conditions. The Contractor shall perform the services described in this PWS and individual TO during normal working hours. Contractors may be required to work a variety of schedules to accommodate the training requirements. Weekend, shift work and other hours required outside the normal hours will be coordinated between the Contractor representative and the KO and/or COR. Field exercises and Command Post Exercises may require 12-hour shifts due to the tactical nature of the environment. The Government will strive to provide ten (10) days notice to the Contractor prior to a shift or schedule change;

however, extenuating circumstances may necessitate last minute schedule changes/adjustments. All changes must be within the scope of the TO. If there is doubt contact the KO.

1.10.1. Normal Working Hours of Operation. The current hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays and any other days specifically designated by the KO and/or COR.

Normal work hours may vary in some individual TOs. Unless otherwise noted in individual TOs, the Contractor shall perform the majority of work during normal hours of operation.

1.10.2. Hours of Operation Other Than Normal. Planned and unplanned situations may require extended hours of operations, to include military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies (see paragraph 1.10). When the Contractor requires access to a work area during a time that conflicts with a mission requirement (e.g., training area/range during a field exercise, various fields and buildings during a rehearsal, or actual ceremony/Very Important Person (VIP) visit); the Contractor shall schedule the work to minimize the disruption. Such scheduling may require work to be accomplished at times other than normal hours of operation. The Contractor shall make available fully qualified-personnel to perform services and satisfy requirements outside of normal operating hours.

1.10.3. Government Shutdown/Work Stoppage. In the event of a government shutdown/work stoppage, the Commander and/or Requiring Activity’s (RA) senior leadership has the discretion to determine if Contractors will continue to perform IAW respective PWS and/or other designated duties within their Area of Operations.

The RA will inform the Contractor’s PM with this decision. The Contractor shall ensure the availability of personnel to perform services and satisfy training and/or work requirements.

1.10.4. Federal Holidays. The days specified below are legal Federal holidays, to include President Executive Orders, during which non-essential work shall not be required of the Contractor. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday; if the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. The COR will provide the Contract Program Manager (PM) a list of training holidays and block leave holiday period on an annual basis. Contractor employee services will not be required during the 2-week block leave holiday period and training holidays unless specified in the individual TOs.

Holiday Day of Observation New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 President Executive order TBA

1.10.5. Training Holidays and Block Leave (TRADOC’s unique time when Students and trainees depart Army schools and training centers in mid-December for the 2-week holiday period IAW AR 600-8-10, Leaves and Passes). The COR will provide the contract Program Manager (PM) a list of training holidays on an annual basis. Contractor employee services will not be required during the 2-week Christmas/New Year Holiday period and training holidays unless specified in the individual TOs.

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

1.11. Interaction with Other Support Contractors. The Contractor shall normally interface directly with the COR. The Contractor shall not direct other support contractor personnel and will not be directed by support Contractors. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with support contractors and Government employees in regard to the performance of work under this PWS. If the Contractor believes that such cooperation would create an Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) or constitute a breach of a nondisclosure agreement entered into pursuant to this contract, the Contractor should immediately report that concern to the KO and/or

COR.

1.12. Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for the quality of the products/services delivered under the terms and conditions of this contract and all TOs. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective written Quality Control Plan/Program (QCP) that is acceptable to the Government. The contractor shall provide the QCP within thirty (30) days of contract award to the KO. The plan shall ensure all services and deliverables required by the TOs are delivered IAW all the requirements outlined in the respective PWS associated with each TO, as well as the PRS. The Contractor’s QCP shall implement procedures which identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. 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; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation. The Government will have ten (10) working days to review and accept or send the plan back for revision. In the event revisions are required, the Contractor shall make the appropriate revisions and return the revised QCP to the KO within five (5) working days of receipt of notification to revise. After acceptance of the QCP by the KO, any future proposed revisions must be submitted to the KO for approval.

1.13. SECURITY AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

1.13.1 Security. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with the security requirements IAW Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, DoD Contractor Security Classification Specification, and or any other Army Policies and Procedures. Further, all security requirements as specified in each TO and as detailed in the DD Form 254 is included within the contract. Performance under this PWS may require contractor personnel to receive or access data and information proprietary to a Government organization, private industry, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this PWS would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. If a security clearance is required, interim coverage may be obtained from the Department of Defense. Surveillance of DD Form 254 requirements will be executed at the TO-level.

The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements and the requirements specified herein. The Contractor shall establish and implement security procedures to include processing security clearances, access to controlled areas, control of classified material and equipment, security of vehicles, facilities, and equipment, and handling of sensitive and pilferable material. The following regulations should be used as a guide for developing effective security plans: AR 190-11, AR 190-13, AR 190-51, AR 380-5, AR 25-2, AR 380- 49, AR 380-67, ATP 3-39.32, DoD 5220.22-M, and DoD 5220.22-R. The Contractor shall report suspected criminal activity or abuse of Government Property to the Provost Marshal Office (PMO), KO or COR. The Contractor shall comply with all activity security requirements. Any inaction taken by the Contractor which subsequently results in adverse action taken against the Contractor does not negate their obligations under any TOs issued.

1.13.2. 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 PMO, 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. Moreover, for contracts that require 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.

1.13.3. CAC Policy and Procedures. The contractor employee shall obtain a CAC issued by the Government.

Each contractor employee’s name, social security number, date of birth and email address will be entered into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) database by the Trusted Agent (TA), which is operated by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Each school has an appointed TA to manage TO contractor’s CAC requirements. CORs will coordinate with the respective TA to obtain and retrieve contractor employees’ CACs. TASS is an automated system to allow contractor employees’ personal information to be verified when applying for a new or renewal Government identification card/CAC. Once the contractor employee’s information is registered and the completed CAC request information is processed, TASS will electronically forward the information to the TA for verification and approval. Once verified and approved, the TA will authorize the contractor employee via TASS the required CAC. The Contractor employee will be directed to go to the designated Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility to obtain the CAC. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the Contractor from performing under the terms of the contract. Should an employee be terminated or departs prior to the contract expiration, the Contractor shall ensure the employee turns-in CAC to the respective COR for removal from TASS within 24 hours of departure or termination. The COR will notify the TA of the Contractor’s change of status and return the CAC to the Issuing Facility. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the COR for cancellation upon the release of any employee.

1.13.4. Facility Clearance (FCL). The highest-level of FCL required for the Contractor to perform on this contract is SECRET. The Contractor will have at least a SECRET FCL in place at time of contract proposal.

The contractor is not required to safeguard any classified material at its own facility. The security requirements applicable to this contract are described in the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification; that is attached to the contract. All Task Orders involving classified work performed by the contractor will have its own Task Order DD 254. The contractor may subcontract classified work to US companies that already have a valid SECRET FCL as verified by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office.

1.13.5. Personnel Investigations and Security Clearance Eligibility. All contractor personnel assigned to positions not requiring classified access will have at minimum a valid and favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation (or equivalent or higher) for HSPD-12 CAC credentialing and access to Government computer systems as verified by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office. The exception are those contractor personnel assigned to positions as identified in the contract/task order, for example, Small Arms Repairers, which is a non-critical sensitive position requiring the Tier 3 investigation for Fitness (not a National Security position requiring classified access). All contractor personnel in positions requiring classified access will have a valid Secret clearance eligibility at start of contract work as verified by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office. Contractor personnel may start with an Interim Secret clearance eligibility as determined in writing by the respective COR. All contractor personnel performing on this contract are considered in Information Technology III (IT-III) designated positions (non-sensitive).

1.13.6. Security Requirements for Non-sensitive Positions. Contractor personnel in non-sensitive positions (requiring a CAC and IT-III access) without a record of an investigation that meets the HSPD-12 CAC credentialing requirements, or has had a 24-month break or more in Federal affiliated service since their last personnel investigation by the Federal government will be processed for the Tier 1 investigation by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office within seven (7) business days of the contractor employee starting the contract. In the event a contractor employee is significantly delayed (as determined by the COR) with obtaining Interim/Final CAC eligibility, the Contractor is still required to perform the services and meet contract/task order requirements. The same applies to contractor personnel in non-critical sensitive positions requiring a favorable Fitness determination. These individuals will be processed by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office for the Tier 3 investigation (no clearance), if there is no record of an investigation or a 24-month break or more in Federal-affiliated service since their last personnel investigation.

1.13.7. Antiterrorism / OPSEC.

a. AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. 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 KO, if a COR is not assigned) within 30 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.

b. IAW AR 525-13, paragraph 5-19b, all prospective contractors will undergo a verification process to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. Limited access with escort may be granted (at the installation’s discretion) for an interim period while investigations are being conducted.

c. Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan. Contractors shall follow TRADOC and CASCOM OPSEC policies and regulations.

d. IAW AR 25-2 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Installation Security Office will submit all background investigations on prospective Contractors requiring Common Access Cards (CAC) for network access.

e. Upon notification, the PMO will conduct background checks on all other contractor personnel when there isn’t a requirement for CAC and/or IT requirements in the contract.

f. 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. At a minimum, have all employees attached to the TO watch the iWATCH news clip, iWATCH psa-long version, and the LAPD training video at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx; provide employees with wallet cards filled in with local reporting hotline (for Fort Lee, that number is 734-7400 police station); and for imminent emergencies, the number to call is still 911. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract start and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after completion of training for each employee.

g. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Cyber Awareness training (https://cs.signal.army.mil) (see para 1.13.i.) prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

h. 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.

i. For 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 DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

j. Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). Per AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, Contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

1.14. Disclosure of Activities or Information. Neither the Contractor nor its employees shall disclose the release of information verbally or in writing which could result in or increase the likelihood of a breach of security or adversely affect the continuity of Government operations. In the performance of PWS services, the

Contractor may access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, or another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in the performance of the PWS services would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor their personnel, shall release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel upon written approval from the KO or COR. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in performance of PWS services. This extends to any information obtained during the performance of this contract and after performance of this contract as per the non-disclosure agreement.

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

1.15. Government Rights. The Government retains unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract and/or all TOs issued against this contract. All documents and materials 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 appropriate government authority. All materials supplied to the Government under any TO shall be retained as the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s). IAW DFARS 227.7106, DFARS 252.227-7020, Rights in special works, is incorporated into this contract and any resulting TOs.

1.16. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of all GFP. The purpose of physical security is to prevent unauthorized entries or theft of Government property. The Contractor shall secure all Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) when not occupied by Contractor personnel. All government property shall be signed out on a hand receipt as appropriate.

1.17. Key Control. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government to any person other than the Contractor’s employees authorized to use the keys. The Contractor shall provide a list of authorized employee’s names for purpose of key and building access rosters. All keys shall be signed out when given to the contractor for accountability purposes. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall report lost or stolen keys to the COR no later than the beginning of the next duty day. The Contractor shall return all keys when no longer needed, at the end of the period of performance, or when their employee is no longer working on the TO.

Note: All references to keys include key cards.

1.17.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, 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.

1.17.2. 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 KO.

1.18. Treatment of Students. Contractor employees must adhere to TRADOC Reg. 350-6, Enlisted Initial Entry Training (IET) Policies & Administration, AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, and other policies associated with individual courses which will be provided by the Government with the TO. The contractor must treat all Students in a professional manner and shall not accept personal remuneration for services rendered in the performance of duty. The Contractor shall not engage in social activities with Students unless specifically invited by the appropriate government official. Student interaction shall be consistent with Sexual Harassment Policies including the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program. Further, the Contractor, and its employees in positions of training (i.e.

Instructors, Instructor/Writers, Trainers, etc.) IMT Soldiers or other military or civilian student members will adhere to DODI 1304.33, dated 28 Jan 15; and complete and sign DD Form 2982. Violations of any part of DODI 1304.33 and/or DD Form 2982 paragraph 7.a. through 7.n., not granted an exception in paragraph 8 of DD Form 2982, will require that the Contractor take action IAW paragraph 1.7.4., of this contract.

1.18.1. Suitability. Contractors shall not employ any individual with an “Other than honorable”, “Bad Conduct” or “Dishonorable” discharge from the military. Further, the Contractor shall not employ any individual with a misdemeanor and/or felony conviction, e.g. opioid abuse and distribution (selling), sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, or other similar offenses, etc.

1.19. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES.

The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the work described in this contract and its subsequent TOs is a "Non-personal Services Contract" as defined in FAR Part 37.101. Therefore, it is further understood and agreed that the Contractor and/or the Contractor's employees:

(1) Shall perform the services described herein as independent Contractors, not as employees of the Government.

(2) Shall NOT be placed in a position where they are under the supervision, direction or evaluation of a federal civilian employee or military member, but shall, pursuant to the Government's right to inspect, accept or reject work, comply with such general direction of the KO IAW contract terms and conditions or the duly appointed representative of the KO as is necessary to ensure completion of the contract objectives.

(3) Shall NOT be placed in a position of command, nor supervise DA military Soldiers/members, civilians, or other Contractors.

(4) As this contract/TO does not create an employer-employee relationship, the entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do NOT apply. This includes advising and providing guidance to ensure incident/event does not reoccur, and to direct the contract employee to their respective PM for further action, but is not limited to reprimanding or counseling a Contractor.

1.20. Contracting Officer’s Representative (Authority and Responsibilities)

The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract. Only the KO has authority to make a determination on the above regarding commitments or changes. Importantly, the COR will assist in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract IAW FAR 1.604. Further, the COR is required to update and maintain their COR profile and submit their respective contracts, COR monthly performance reports, Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and QASP, surveillance/inspection reports, correspondence, etc. in the WAWF COR tools (CORT).

For classified contracts, the COR is responsible for forwarding a copy of the completed and signed DD Form 254 to the Cognizant Security Office (CSO), which is the servicing Defense Security Service (DSS) Field Office, for the prime contractor and appropriate offices listed in the distribution section (block 17) of the DD Form 254 IAW AR 380-49, para 4-5.

1.21. Work on a Government Installation

(1) In performing work under this contract or any task order on a Government installation or in a Government building, the contractor shall fully comply with local military installation, city, state, and federal laws, regulations and/or ordinances pertinent to performance of the contractual services required under this contract and the task order. Specifically, the Contractor shall:

(2) Conform to the specific safety requirements established by this contract or in task order;

(3) Observe all rules and regulations issued by the Installation Commanding Officer pertaining to fire, safety, security, sanitation, severe weather, admission to the installation, and conduct not directly addressed in this contract;

(4) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of the Government and contractor personnel connected in any way with performance under this contract;

(5) Take such additional immediate precautions as the ACO, COR or TO-level COR may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes;

(6) Conform to all security requirements as specified in DD Form 254, and security requirements as specified in the awarded task order PWS.

(7) The Government may restrict/remove any contract…