Amendment_01_Solicitation_W911SF19R0009.pdf

W911SF19R0009

0011293974

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to correct and clarify the follow ing:

1. Change travel and supply CLINs from FFP to Cost CLINs.

2. Provide attachment 6 DD254 to FBO

3. Change period of performance start to 21 March 2019.

4. Provide responses to questions, pages 1-5

5. Provide past performance questionnaire.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 44

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Feb-2019

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W911SF19R0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jan-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Feb-2019

CODE

MICC - FORT BENNING

6650 MELOY DRIVE

BLDG 6, SUITE 250

FORT BENNING GA 31905-1300

W911SF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time 22-Feb-2019 01:00 PM has been added.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The contract type has changed from FFP to COST.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Travel

COST

Travel FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011293974

PSC CD: U008

ESTIMATED COST

CLIN 0003

0003 1 Job Supplies

COST

Supplies FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011293974

CLIN 1002

1002 1 Job Travel

COST

Travel FOB: Destination

CLIN 1003

1003 1 Job Supplies

COST

Supplies

CLIN 2002

2002 1 Job Travel

COST

Travel

CLIN 2003

2003 1 Job Supplies

COST

Supplies

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MANUEVER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (MCoE) SUPPORT SERVICES

TRADOC Capability Manager - Armored Brigade Combat Team (TCM ABCT)

DOTMLPF Development and Integration

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services task order to provide professional services to execute, operate, maintain, and assist in the integration of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) improvements for the ABCT formations. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Service providers for this task order shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, supervision, and other items for non-personal services necessary to perform formation DOTMLPF integration as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this task order and the terms and conditions set forth in the master ID/IQ contract.

1.2 Background: TCM ABCT is TRADOC’s DOTMLPF integrator for ABCT formations.

This mission requires intensive interaction with these units, operating force MACOMs, acquisition communities, and TRADOC Centers of Excellence.

1.3 Objectives: TCM ABCT requires support in six key areas of its mission:

1) Organizational Capabilities Integration; 2) Abrams and Bradley Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) Integration; 3) Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Integration;

4) DOTMLPF Integration; 5) Sustainment and Logistics Integration; 6) Tactical Network and Command Post Integration.

1.4 Scope: This scope is intended as a framework for conducting the development, fielding, training, and/or sustainment of all current and future fielded PM ABCT platforms. These services require the contractor to 1) execute, operate, maintain and assist in the integration of DOTMLPF improvements into ABCT formations; 2) collect, analyze and maintain ABCT unit lessons learned data for use in DOTMLPF integration functions; 3) monitor and/or participate in efforts that impact the integration of DOTMLPF into ABCT formations.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option periods. The Period of Performance is as follows:

Base Period – 21 March 2019 to 20 March 2020 Option Period I – 21 March 2020 to 20 March 2021

Option Period II – 21 March 2021 to 20 March 2022

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

The Contractor’s Quality Control Program (QCP) is the means by which the contractor is assured that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor’s QCP is submitted as part of the Start of Work Briefing (SoWB) in accordance with task 5.1 on this PWS. If changes are made thereafter, three copies shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days of changes. After acceptance of QCP changes, the Contractor shall request the contracting officer’s acceptance of changes in writing.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards are applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Performance of work during Federal holidays to meet this PWS’s requirement is not projected, however, in rare circumstances, work during one of these holidays could be required.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: TCM ABCTs normal hours of operation are 0800 to 1700, during a standard five day work period, excluding legal federal holidays. However, these operating hours and days may vary based on mission requirements. Contractor personnel work schedules may be flexed to meet manpower requirements for weekend and extended duty periods during unit visits, training, tests and exercises. The Contractor shall schedule personnel to preclude the need for overtime to the maximum extent possible. While working from remote locations is not restricted, it is also not encouraged. A key component to success with tasks in this PWS is office interaction within TCM ABCT, CDID, and MCoE staffs.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The primary place of performance is TCM ABCT, Building 70, 7533 Holtz Avenue, Fort Benning, GA 31905.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this task order must have a SECRET security clearance at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The prospective Abrams Technical Test and Evaluation Contractor must obtain a SECRET clearance with Special Access Program (SAP). The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. All Contractor employees shall complete the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) INFOSEC Awareness CD-ROM course as a minimum training requirement. The Contractor employees shall also receive basic Computer Security Awareness Training.

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.7.4 Other Security Considerations:

1.6.7.4.1. AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 45 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.7.4.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. 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.

1.6.7.4.3. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees are to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

1.6.7.4.4. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO).

This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 60 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.7.4.5. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). Required registration for contractor employees who require access to government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.4.6. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan during the entire period of performance.

1.6.7.4.7. Operation Security (OPSEC) training: In accordance with AR 530-1 all personnel, to include contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) training which is comprised of both initial and continual awareness training (annually). All personnel within the first 30 days of arrival in the organization must receive initial training to include a briefing on the organizations critical information read/sign the OPSEC Individual User Compliance Agreement form. The end state of initial and continual awareness training is that each individual should have the requisite knowledge to safeguard critical information.

1.6.7.4.8. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) training. All contract employees and associated sub-contract employees must complete the DOD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contract 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 appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.6.7.4.9. Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country. DFARS Clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors outside the US. All contractor employees are required to receive AT/FP Awareness Training prior to travel overseas in accordance with AR 525-

13. Specific Area of Responsibility (AOR) training content is determined by MCoE ATO.

1.6.7.4.10. Handling of or access to Classified Information. For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. 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); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.6.7.4.11. Visit Authorization Letter. The Contractor must provide a valid (IAW DoD 5220.22- M) Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) for every employee on the contract, prior to their visit. This VAL must be originated by the Contractor's Security Office (also called Facility Security Officer or FSO), and shall be sent to the Contracting Officer Representative or Security Representative. The VAL must include the purpose and date(s) of visit, security clearance information, social security number, the contract number. This request is valid for up to one year. The request must be reviewed and updated as needed, but at least annually.

1.6.7.4.12. Statement of Non-Disclosure. All Contractor personnel will comply with the non-disclosure requirements in the clause at FAR Part 52.227-14 (or DFAR equivalent). All Contractor personnel shall have habitual access to Proprietary information which they are required to protect.

Personnel applied to the tasks in this statement of work may not work on other tasks for the Contractor or other agency without a formal written request and prior written consent. All Contract Personnel must sign a statement of non-disclosure.

1.6.7.4.13. Display of ID Badges. Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences.

Unless otherwise specified in the Task Order, each Contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.6.7.4.14. Answering Telephones and attending meetings. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as Contractor employees when answering Government telephones, or working in situations where their actions may be construed as official Government acts.

1.6.7.4.15. Utilizing Electronic Mail. When prime Contractor or subcontractor personnel send E-mail messages, as a part of Task Order performance (or otherwise relating to contract matters), each sender shall include his/her name (both first and last names), E-mail address and the name of the individual's employer. The word "Contractor" in the email address shall be displayed.

1.6.7.4.16. 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 2014-15. 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.

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

1.6.8 Special Qualifications:

1.6.8.1 Contractor employees will require access to government Information Systems (IS). All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.8.2 All contractor employees shall comply with applicable Fort Benning, Georgia installation, facility access, and local security policies and procedures. The contractor will be able to provide all information required for background checks, to meet access requirements of the installation, to the Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services and/or the Security Office. The contractor workforce will comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, local policy and this PWS. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at Fort Benning, Georgia change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Task Order Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR (sometimes referred to as the TOCOR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in task order administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the task order: perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the task order: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting

Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. 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 with regard to 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 order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel. The Contractor shall provide an Onsite Task Order Manager (OTOM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The task order manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all task order matters relating to daily operation of this task order. The task order manager or alternate shall be available between 0800hrs to 1700hrs, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel. Contractor will be required to travel within CONUS and periodically to OCONUS locations during the performance of this task order to attend meetings, conferences, system tests and evaluations, and training exercises involving Armor Brigade Combat Teams. 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 task order. All travel requires Government approval and authorization, and notification to the COR. Additionally, travel to Korea requires a Specific Justification Request for use of non-Korean Firm.

1.6.13 Other Direct Costs. The contractor shall provide personal protective equipment for each contract employee within 60 days of start of work. All personnel must become familiar with and wear the protective clothing items according to technical manuals, operating environments, and per manufacturer.

Mandatory items include safety helmets, safety boots, safety eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, and protective over garments (as required); the contractor shall ensure that each contract employee procures a United States Passport within 60 days of start of work in order to conduct official travel to OCONUS locations in the estimated travel schedule above; the contractor shall provide Defense Base Act Insurance (DBAI) for insurance coverage of contract employees while performing official duties at OCONUS locations listed above.

1.6.14 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and/or material produced under this task order. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of all software produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and/or 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 other purposes. This right does not abrogate the Government’s rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s).

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a task order to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this task order refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note:

The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the task order. 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 task order, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the task order.

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

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include nonphysical things such as meeting minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation AR Army Regulation AT Anti-Terrorism BFSB Battlefield Surveillance Brigade CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTS Commercial Off The Shelf

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

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

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

ABCT Armored Brigade Combat Team

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

MAIDIQ Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity

MCoE Maneuver Center of Excellence

OTOM Onsite Task Order Manager

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and

Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs

OPSEC Operational Security PIPO Phase In /Phase Out POC Point of Contact 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 Plan

TE Technical Exhibit

TO Task Order

TOCO Task Order Contracting Officer

TOCOR Task Order Contracting Officer Representative

WfF Warfighter’s Forum

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Facilities: The Government shall coordinate for and provide access to required Army and DoD facilities.

3.2 Equipment: The Government shall provide office space, office furniture, telephones, computer hardware and software, document duplication equipment and supplies for on-site contractor personnel to perform the scope required in this PWS.

3.3 Materials: The Government will provide development, management, system technical and operational materials and information required to perform the scope of this PWS.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: Contractor personnel will have a working knowledge of: TRADOC Regulation 10-5, Organization and Functions TRADOC Regulation 71-12, Capability Management Army concepts TRADOC Reg 525-3-0 Army Capstone Concept TRADOC Reg 525-3-1, Army Operating Concept Army's doctrinal and combat development processes. Army Acquisition and Program Management System.

ABCT missions, organizations, and operations. 4.1.6 Strong computer skills (MS Office- Word, Excel, Power Point)

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this task order shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The DD 254 is provided as Attachment 6.

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: Provide on-site services to the TCM ABCT and the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Ft. Benning, GA to address all DOTMLPF development and integration issues concerning PEO GCS managed systems. In addition, provide the Director of TCM ABCT the professional services required to assist in the combat development, test and evaluation, training and leader development integration, sustainment and logistics integration, and network/mission command systems integration in determining both material and non-material solutions for ABCT combat systems and personnel across all DOTMLPF domains. Work for all positions shall take place in TCM ABCT government furnished offices, classrooms, or other government directed locations as required for successful completion of the tasks. Exceptions shall be outlined in the vendor’s proposal and will be subject to government approval. The contractor shall provide the government the proposed plan for selection, retention, training, support, work-related travel planning and assistance, incentives, and timely replacement (when necessary), of specifically qualified personnel that meet position prerequisites for education, service, and experience in all task areas, and provides uninterrupted professional services support for the life of the task order. Replacement actions shall have minimal impact on task requirements.

5.1 Task 1 Organizational Capabilities and Capabilities Integration.

5.1.1. Organizational Integration. Organizational Integration and Capabilities Development Contractor qualifications and prerequisites: Leadership and staff experience in operational planning, training, sustainment and logistics of tactically deployable ABCTs; experience in DOTMLPF-P development and integration for ABCT formation organizational and capabilities development, providing ABCT subject matter expertise to support modeling, simulations, and studies, conducting capabilities based analysis, and developing writing operational and organizations (O&O) concepts; a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus on leadership and management is preferred.

5.1.1.1. The Contractor shall produce and provide for government review the Armored Brigade Combat Team’s (ABCT) Operational and Organizational Concept (O&O) 2017-2040 and future updates to the O&O. The Contractor shall prepare briefs and submit current O&O editions to the Director or Deputy Director TCM ABCT upon request.

5.1.1.2. The contractor shall prepare and execute TCM ABCT’s Campaign of Learning (CoL) events. The duties for these CoL events include: serving as the Working Group lead; principal data collector for the ABCT; and ABCT SME for the community of practice. The Contractor personnel shall deliver the TCM ABCT’s portion of the MCoE’s report within 5 days of completion of the event.

5.1.1.3. The contractor shall perform the TCM ABCT’s Capabilities Needs Analysis (CNA), and other analytical processes as directed by the Army. The CNA serves as an Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFCs) Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) for the ABCT and includes: a Functional Area Analysis (FAA); a Functional Needs Analysis (FNA); and a Functional Solutions Analysis (FSA). The contractor provides current ABCT formation input to develop: the ABCT’s Required Capabilities and Critical Tasks;

DOTMLPF-P solutions to sustain in the POM; Capability Gaps; and Recommended Solution Approaches (the solutions that will mitigate the ABCT’s Capability Gaps, if funded or implemented). The Contractor shall prepare briefs and submit the current results to the Director or Deputy Director TCM ABCT in writing within 5 days after each CNA event and upon request during the CNA process.

5.1.1.4. The contactor shall represent TCM ABCT during studies that impact the ABCT formation’s capabilities. These studies may include a Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) of the ABCT using a peer threat as a baseline; Cost-Benefit Analysis (C-BA), and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for potential materiel solutions. The Contractor shall prepare briefs and submit the current results to the Director or Deputy Director TCM ABCT within 5 days of completion of the study and upon request.

5.1.1.5. The contractor shall interpret and implement common Government acquisition regulations and Abrams maintenance, training, operational, and doctrinal guidance and policies.

Notify applicable Government agencies with updates or change recommendations as within 5 days as events occur.

5.1.1.6. The Contractor shall provide current ABCT formation SME input to organizational development activities to include Force Design Updates (FDU). The Contractor shall assist in the development of and reviewing for accuracy Unit Reference Sheets (URSs), Tables of Organization and Equipment (TOEs), and Basis of Issue Plans (BOIPs). The Contractor shall provide input to the development of ABCT formation Operational Architectures (OAs) and review final OA products for accuracy.

5.1.1.7. The Contractor shall conduct special projects assigned by the Director or Deputy Director TCM ABCT and, when required, prepare briefs or reports for Government review and approval to agency, unit, Armor/Infantry School, and MCoE leadership within 1-3 days of notification.

5.1.1.8. The contractor shall provide technical information and subject matter expertise to the government for Abrams Main Battle Tank operation, maintenance, testing, and training. Work directly with requirements analysts in TCM ABCT and PM Abrams as it relates to managing and sustaining the fleet, and providing testing capabilities and training requirements. Brief TCM ABCT upon receiving requests for support and provide written summary of task completion with 5 days.

5.1.1.9. The contractor shall facilitate state-of-the art Soldier man machine interface (SMMI) and fire control system (FCS) development for the Abrams Tank System. Provide expert advice and collect feedback from crews through development and design of operator procedures, and execution of New Equipment Training (NET) for all Abrams training events. Notify the government of change recommendations from crews at test events and new equipment training within 5 days.

5.1.1.10. The contractor shall provide Abrams technical input to analysis and development of rapid fielding initiatives involving the Abrams tank that support Operational Need Statements (ONS) from deployed commands. Notify the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) developing modifications that impact Soldier machine interface (SMI) and/or training to ensure that modifications are safe, reliable, and supportable for the Soldier in the field. Notify the government of requests for assistance to rapid fielding initiatives or support to development of ONS as they occur.

5.1.1.11. The contractor shall provide ABCT system and vehicle information, analyses, and recommendations to the TCM ABCT, the ABCT user community, The United States Army Armor School, The United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, other TRADOC Centers of Excellence (as required), the Armored Warfighting Forum, FORSCOM, HQDA staff, and related materiel development agencies. Provide written report within 5 days of request or notification and report status to TCM staff when complete.

5.1.1.12. The contractor shall participate in periodic testing teleconferences with Army testing agencies (APG and YPG) and from the Army Test Center (ATC), and prepare user jury test plans and data collection for use by Army testing agencies and test centers. Participate in live fire tank weapon systems testing in a controlled environment. Brief TCM staff 5 days prior to event and submit report within 5 days of completion.

5.1.1.13. The contractor shall provide technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to meetings, conferences, and working group events that support ongoing PM-Abrams systems lifecycle requirements, and deliver written summaries of events to TCM ABCT within 5 days.

5.1.2 Science and Technology Integration. Science and Technology Integration Contractor qualifications and prerequisites: Previous leadership and staff experience in operational planning, training, sustainment and logistics of tactically deployable Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), and experience in a TRADOC organization conducting BCT specific DOTMLPF development or integration as a Soldier, Civilian or Contractor with experience in identifying future requirements for manpower, material, facilities, and services needed to support Army programs of record; a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus on leadership and management is preferred.

5.1.2.1. The contractor shall perform research all S&T across services, Government agencies, industry and academia for assigned Future Operational Capabilities (FOCs) and Science and Technology Objectives (STO) impacting ABCT formation capabilities. Update TCM ABCT as needed.

5.1.2.2. The contractor shall analyze and review milestone documents and revisions to Mission Needs Statements (MNS), Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Joint Capability Documents (JCD), and Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS) documentations, as well as comments received on those documents from other organizations regarding the Bradley program.

Monitor and maintain documentation in preparation of key milestone decisions. Analyze and review JCIDS process and milestone documentation and revisions as changes occur and report issues in writing within 5 days.

5.1.2.3. The contractor shall conduct and provide analysis to support the Maneuver Warfighting Function and the Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) by recommending endorsement and developing the Initial Operational Concepts (IOC) for assigned Army Capability Enhancements (ACE), and monitoring progress of on-going programs supporting PEO GCS efforts. The contractor shall deliver written summaries to TCM ABCT within 5 days of change requirements from higher headquarters.

5.1.2.4. The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise and feedback for TCM ABCT interests during Science and Technology working groups and review Science and Technology proposals from the RDECs; provide input to JCIDS documents that contribute to mitigating ABCT formation capability gaps.

The contractor shall deliver written summaries to TCM ABCT after five

(5) days of the working group sessions or review of the products.

5.1.2.5 The contractor shall develop, shape, and facilitate the ABCT breakout sessions of the annual RDEC/ARL-MCoE collaboration workshop held at MCoE. The contractor shall provide briefings supporting conduct of the workshop and written summaries within five days of the engagements.

5.1.2.6. The contractor shall propose objectives or concepts for evaluation by the Maneuver Battle Laboratory (MBL) as part of the MCoE CoL in order to mitigate capability gaps or evaluate new technologies. Assist in developing CONOPS and scenarios for evaluation of emerging capabilities or concepts. Provide written summaries of the engagements within five days of the events or as required in support the MCoE Campaign of Learning (CoL).

5.1.2.7. The contractor shall support execution of ABCT Seminar War Games (SWG) and Simulation Exercises as part of the MCoE CoL that develops learning demands, supports essential elements of analysis and measure of merit tailored to inform the ABCT OMS/MP, O&O, and the SPAR. Deliver a summary of events and outcomes to TCM ABCT within 5 days or as required in support of the MCoE CoL.

5.2 Task 2 Abrams and Bradley Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) Integration.

5.2.1 Abrams Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) Integration. Abrams TADSS Contractor qualifications and prerequisites: Previous technical experience in maintenance, training management, and tactical employment of the Abrams Tank while conducting DA operational training or deployment in an ABCT, and previous experience serving in a TRADOC organization conducting Abrams specific DOTMLPF development or integration, as a Soldier, DA Civilian or Defense Contractor; experience as an Abrams Master Gunner is required.

5.2.1.1 The contractor shall analyze and review milestone documents and revisions to Mission Needs

Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Joint Capability Documents (JCD), and Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS) documentations, as well as comments received on those documents from other organizations; provide technical services in all aspects related to Abrams TADSS development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment activities throughout the lifecycle management process. Provide information on program changes to TCM ABCT within 5 days.

5.2.1.2 The contractor shall provide Abrams Subject Matter Expertise (SME) review of system and non-system devices across the Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming Integrated Training Environments (LVC-G ITE). As unit training focus shifts and evolves with platform changes, monitor existing TADSS programs for concurrency and relevance. Provide reviews quarterly or upon request of assistance from outside agencies, and provide written recommendations within 5 days.

5.2.1.3 The contractor shall review acquisition programmatic documentation for the acquisition life cycle model milestone decision process regarding the Abrams system and non-system TADSS. Monitor key MS decisions for Abrams system and non-system TADSS and provide proposals within 5 days of review completion.

5.2.1.4 The contractor shall initiate requests with TCM-ABCT for Soldiers to participate in Abrams test events which include Software testing, User Juries, Form and Fit Tests, Critical Design Reviews, System Verification Tests, and Government Acceptance Tests. Provide TCM ABCT reviewed and approved recommendations for Basis of Issue Planning for Abrams TADSS devices. Review test plans 30 days prior to event or fielding plan, and report findings in writing within 5 days of completion.

5.2.1.5 The contractor shall provide recommendations to TCM ABCT to inform ATSC, PEO STRI and TCM Live what the ABCT user position is as they monitor the distribution and support of existing and future TADSS devices. Provide recommendations in writing to TCM ABCT within 3 days of requests for recommendations.

5.2.1.6 The contractor shall review all future CPDs and CDDs and maintain a history and documentation of CPDs and CDDs to ensure Abrams training and training devices are properly considered within the context of system requirements. Provide written summary to TCM ABCT within 5 days of review.

5.2.1.7 The contractor shall provide technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to meetings, conferences, and working group events that support ongoing PM-Abrams systems TADSS lifecycle

5.2.2 Bradley Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) Integration. Bradley TADSS Contractor qualifications and prerequisites: Previous technical experience in maintenance, training management, and tactical employment of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle while conducting DA operational training or deployment in an ABCT, and previous experience serving in a TRADOC organization conducting Bradley specific DOTMLPF development or integration, as a Soldier, DA Civilian or Defense Contractor; experience as an Bradley Master Gunner is required.

5.2.2.1 The contractor shall analyze and review milestone documents and revisions to Mission Needs

Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Joint Capability Documents (JCD), and Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS) documentations, as well as comments received on those documents from other organizations. Provide technical services in all aspects related to Bradley TADSS development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment activities throughout the lifecycle management process. This includes analysis of existing training requirements versus existing TADSS to support those requirements.

5.2.2.2 The contractor shall provide Bradley Subject Matter Expertise (SME) review of system and non-system devices across the Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming Integrated Training Environments (LVC-G ITE). As unit training focus shifts and evolves with platform changes, monitor existing TADSS programs for concurrency and relevance. Provide reviews quarterly or upon request of assistance from outside agencies, and provide written recommendations within 5 days.

5.2.2.3 The contractor shall review acquisition programmatic documentation for the acquisition life cycle model milestone decision process regarding the Bradley system and non-system TADSS. Monitor key MS decisions for Bradley system and non-system TADSS and provide proposals within 5 days of review

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