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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

NCNG Tactical Soldier Remedial Fitness and Nutrition Program

Table of Contents

1.0 General

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S)

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E)

5.0 Requirements

6.0 Applicable Publications

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 - Performance Requirements Summary TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 - Deliverables Schedule

NCNG Tactical Soldier Remedial Fitness and Nutrition Program

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) is conducting a comprehensive remedial fitness program. The purpose of the program provides education, training, and practical exercises to Soldiers failing to meet Army Standards on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and / or the Army Body Fat Composition standards. The program consists of a 6 day camp (1 day of assessment and 5 days of education, counseling, training, and practical exercises) followed by 6 months of program access and monitoring.

1.2 Background: The mission of the NCARNG is developing a comprehensive fitness program, entitled Fit 2 Serve (F2S) that aims to improve each component of physical (mental, physical, and nutritional) across the organization. The program shall consist of three components; (1) a foundational program aimed at new Soldiers as part of the recruit sustainment program, (2) a remedial program aimed at Soldiers failing to meet minimum Army standard, and (3) a habitual program to complement Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) assisting all Soldiers maintaining and improving physical readiness. This statement of work specifically addresses the requirements of the remedial program.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one base year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) 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 QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 10 days after contract award. A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 10 days after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: 1 Aug 2019 – 31 July 2024 Camp Butner National Guard Training Center and Charlotte National Guard Armory.

Contract services shall not be provided on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.

1.4.4.1 Telework: The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. Communication during the six month period can be provided through telework and other communication methods (i.e. email, web conferencing, video calls), with the exception of the monthly check-ins /assessments. In person representation is required in accordance with the

PWS.

1.4.4.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times, and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall 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. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job those employees who endanger persons or property; those who manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use controlled substances at the worksite; and those whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interest of military security.

1.4.5.1 Reserved

1.4.5.2 Reserved

1.4.5.3 Reserved

1.4.5.4 Reserved

1.4.5.5 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)/Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised. Additionally, the HIPAA Privacy Rule creates national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information. All contract employees shall complete HIPAA certification course on a yearly basis. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. HIPAA training is available at http://www.health.mil/Training-Center/Joint-Knowledge- Online-JKO (https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf)

1.4.5.6 AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT): All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 AT is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

1.4.5.7 Reserved

1.4.5.8 Reserved

1.4.5.9 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.10 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractors shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/.

1.4.5.11 Reserved

1.4.5.12 Reserved

1.4.5.13 Reserved

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Reserved .

1.4.7 Special Qualifications:

1.4.7.1 Physical Trainers shall be certified personal trainers or fitness experts with current credentials and certifications from a nationally recognized source in accordance with law, regulation, and or appropriate policies from their state or governing body that provides such accreditation or certification.

1.4.7.2 Nutrition experts shall be Certified Nutritionists or Registered Dieticians with current credentials and certifications from a nationally recognized source in accordance with law, regulation, and or appropriate policies from their state or governing body that provides such accreditation or certification.

1.4.8 Reserved

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) to the COR within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel: None

1.4.13 Reserved

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Reserved

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

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

2.1.2 Contracting Officer (KO): 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 Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the 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 ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

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

2.2 Acronyms:

AEI Army Enterprise Infrastructure AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation ARNG Army National Guard AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security CFP/M/E Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense DoDI Department of Defense Instruction FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HIPAA Health Information Portability and Accountability Act JFHQ Joint Force Headquarters KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau NCARNG North Carolina Army National Guard OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest POC Point of Contact PoP Period of Performance PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan TE Technical Exhibit

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to making the property available for use, such as payment of all transportation, installation or rehabilitation costs.

3.1 Property:

3.1.1 Facilities/Utilities: The Government will provide an area, indoor or outdoor, appropriate to accommodate participants for instruction, training and practical exercises.

3.1.1.1 Camp Butner is the primary location for all remedial camps. There shall be no camp that utilizes both Camp Butner and Charlotte locations. This area will also host foundational classes. It is located at 539 Roberts Chapel Rd. Stem, NC. There are multiple locations at Camp Butner that may be used for the remedial camps. All possible locations are within a 5 mile radius of the address provided. Most areas are in walking distance from parking locations. Transportation of vendor's personnel shall be the vendor's responsibility.

a. Administrative Space: There is an administrative office available at this location for contractor use.

b. Dining Area: This site does not have a dining hall. There is no designated space to prepare meals; no freezers, refrigerators, or other food storage capability except what the vendor provides. There is covered dining pad (pavilion) within 100 feet of one of the digital classroom and within 200 yards of the sleeping areas, immediately next to one of the open fields, which may be used by the contractor. There are electrical outlets around the pavilion and lights in the pavilion. Hot water is not available for food service preparations. Recommend the vendor have meals prepared off site and brought in, or the vendor bring in food service vehicles or trailers to prepare the meals on site. There is parking in close proximity to the pavilion that has been used by food vendors for other activities in the past. The pavilion is the only place to eat meals. Snacks can only be consumed outside. Food and drinks (other than water) is not authorized in classrooms or simulation center.

c. Classrooms: There are two digital classrooms.

The first digital classroom is within 100 feet of the simulations center with seats for 25 students. There is a computer projector, however the instructor or presenter must bring all materials to present on a CD or DVD disk. No flash drive or other forms of USB devices can be used on government systems. There are electrical outlets available in the room.

The second digital classroom is close to the pavilion. This classroom is larger and able to seat approximately 35 students. Both classrooms have computers and internet connectivity that Soldiers can utilize.

d. Indoor Fitness Area: This site has an indoor fitness area (Simulations Building), which can accommodate up to 50 participants with necessary trainers. It is equipped with "wrestling type" mats for fitness training. The facility does have electrical access, but no other audio/visual equipment.

e. Outdoor Fitness Area: This site has multiple outdoor locations that can accommodate between 25 to 200 personnel.

3.1.1.2 Charlotte National Guard Armory. In addition to Camp Butner, this site will host Foundational Classes. In the event Camp Butner is unavailable or the NCNG must change locations, the alternative from Camp Butner shall be the Charlotte National Guard Armory.

a. Administrative Space: There is an administrative office available at this location for contractor use.

b. Dining Area: This site does not have a dining hall, or a pavilion. There is no designated space to prepare meals; no freezers, refrigerators, or other food storage capability except what the vendor provides. Recommend the vendor have meals prepared off site and brought in, or the vendor bring in food service vehicles or trailers to prepare the meals on site. If this site is required to host remedial camps, the vendor shall provide and set up tables/chairs. Recommend dual use of drill hall floor location for fitness and dining.

c. Classroom: This site has one classroom which seats approximately 35 personnel

d. Indoor Fitness Area: This site has one indoor fitness area (drill hall floor). The area is approximately the size of a basketball court. The facility does have electrical access, but no other audio/visual equipment.

e. Outdoor Fitness Area: This site has multiple outdoor locations that can accommodate between 25 to 200 personnel.

3.2 Materials: Plain Paper Copier. Both the Government and contractor share this unit.

The Government shall provide all service and supplies, including paper, which is mutually used by all parties. Contractor use of the copier shall be limited to that work which is generated in the performance of this contract.

3.3 Equipment:

3.3.1 Network/LAN access. Access to the LAN shall be provided for official Government business only. Transmission of information over the Internet shall be restricted in accordance with governing directives. Any material required to be presented on Army computer systems must be provided at least 7 days prior to instruction on a CD or DVD. Use of external hard drives, thumb drive or other USB enabled devices to transfer data is not authorized on Government computer systems.

3.3.2 The Government shall only provide equipment listed in Attachment 3 GFP Listing. Any other equipment the vendor deems necessary for success shall be provided by the vendor.

A joint inventory of Government furnished equipment shall be performed no later than 14 days prior to the start of any camp.

3.4 Services:

3.4.1 Lodging, pay and allowances for Soldier participants and NCARNG personnel.

3.4.2 Gov’t Staff shall handle the administrative requirement of checking and managing Soldier participants during the 6 day camp

3.4.3 Soldier Assessments and Pre-Screening

a. Gov’t Pre-Screening/Risk Factors/Consent: Soldiers must apply to be part of the remedial program. Any Soldier that cannot perform basic requirements are not granted entrance into the program. This application and selection process is managed by NCNG. Pre-Screening Soldiers for risk factors is part of the selection process. Consent is not required for Soldiers to perform physical fitness as this is an expected Soldier task. If vendor requires a consent form; vendor must provide so it can be added to the Soldiers packet requirements to request entry into the remedial program.

b. Soldiers shall be assessed on the first day of the remedial camp by Government Staff. Army Master Fitness Trainers or other trained NCNG Personnel shall perform follow up assessments. All previous assessments shall be available by the COR to the contractor prior to the start of the camp. Assessments shall be conducted in the morning. No later than early afternoon of the same day, results shall be provided to the vendor. Vendors may be present for the assessments, but are not required. Aggregate data per soldier be forwarded to the contractor in electronic sortable spreadsheet format, for use in developing the individual’s specific fitness and nutrition plans by the COR. The following data shall be provided in the assessments of each Soldier:

- Name

- Rank

- Age

- Gender

- Height

- Weight

- Army Body Fat Composition Factor (Army Tape Test) for Soldiers that require it

- Blood Pressure

- Push Ups (number performed and Army score)

- Sit Ups (number performed and Army score)

- 2 mile run (time completed and Army score)

Notes:

Blood draws or blood work data are not required, nor are they provided by the Government.

If the contractor deems necessary, they may obtain additional health information via questionnaire (i.e. smoking, family history); however, this is not a requirement. The contractor shall administer the questionnaire and protect information IAW HIPPA regulations.

c. Follow-up assessments are planned at the 2 - 4 - 6 month intervals. The exact date, time, and location shall be agreed upon prior to the start of any remedial camp.

3.4.4 The Gov’t will provide Army Master Fitness Trainers, or equivalent level Fitness Non-commissioned Officers (NCO), to serve as supplemental NCARNG Trainers at a 1 to 5 ratio to Soldier participants

3.4.5 Transportation of participants, if required, to training locations at Camp Butner.

3.4.6 Ambulance and First Aid services shall be provided by NCNG.

3.5 Utilities: All utilities operable within the facilities are available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 All contractor employees shall follow the regulations and policies applicable to Army Field Manual 7-22 (Army Physical Readiness Training) and Army Regulation 600-9 (the Army Body Composition Program are available in the links listed within PWS Section 6.0.

5.2 Key Personnel:

5.2.1 Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of Trainers, Certified Nutritionist or Registered Dieticians to perform the scope of work, IAW para 1.4.7.

5.3 Fitness/Nutrition Day Camps

5.3.1 Host four (4 ea) 6 day fitness and nutrition camps. Camp attendance is projected to be up to 60 students. The day camps dates shall be agreed upon by the NCARNG and the contractor at minimum 60 days in advance of each camp event. There shall be no more than 2 camps in a given quarter, with at least one month between each camp.

5.3.2 The NCARNG and Contractor shall conduct a face to face meeting at least 14 days prior to the execution to finalize all coordination requirements and to ensure all portions of the program meet requirements,

5.3.3 Contractor shall submit their training plan 21 days prior to the start of each camp. The NCARNG shall fill all non-utilized time (also called “white space’) during the 6 day camp with complimentary training, personnel time for participants, or rest.

5.3.5 Contractor shall maintain minimum student to trainer ratio of 15:1 for physical training.

5.3.6 Contractor may require NCARNG Trainers to attend a course to provide instruction and an overview of their portions of the program to ensure a congruent message by all.

5.3.7 Nutrition / Dietary Instruction Modules

5.3.7.1 Minimum one hour of instruction in a group setting shall be provided by a certified nutritionist or registered dietician on proper nutrition, health eating habits and weight reduction.

5.3.7.2 Individual nutrition counseling (minimum 15 min) for each Soldier participating in the program focused on meeting Army standards based on an assessment of their individual needs.

5.3.7.3 Nutrition Focused Practical Exercises conducted in large group, small group or individually aimed at reinforcing instruction and counseling. Practical exercises may include grocery store tours, nutritional information reading, meal planning, and meal prep.

5.3.7.4 Instruction on preparing the home for participation in the program beyond the 6 day camp.

5.3.8 Exercise Instruction and Training aimed improving Tactical Athlete performance:

5.3.8.1 Instruction shall include non-sport specific physical conditioning, relating to common functional body movement applications for the Tactical Athlete. Instruction shall feature innovation from one camp to the next; the same body movement exercises will not be used from camp to camp.

5.3.8.2 Physical training shall include, but not be limited to strength, agility, endurance, power, speed, mobility, and flexibility.

5.3.8.2 Training and instruction shall focus on proper movement and mobility that targets the nervous system, vestibular system, and gait pattern of the human body.

5.3.8.3 Injury prevention training shall be a part of each session.

5.3.8.4 Physical training may include various exercise equipment and methods. However, body-weight and simple equipment exercises that can be performed with little or no equipment shall be included in the instruction. Simple equipment are defined as items that are readily available or easy to acquire and inexpensive. This may include, but is not limited to, items such as jump-ropes, sandbags, resistance bands, medicine balls, and kettlebells or weights.

5.3.8.5 Physical training shall focus on meeting the Soldiers were they are with their fitness levels then improving to meet and exceed Army Standards.

5.3.8.6 Mindset training shall be a central factor surrounding the training and instruction. Specifically, mindset training refers to removing mental and emotional barriers that affect physical movement and training.

5.4 The contractor shall provide the following beyond the 6 day camp:

5.4.1 Printed and binded manual for all participants, provided on day one of each camp. The manual or handbook must include key points of the program and aid the Soldier to meet program requirements beyond the 6 day camp.

5.4.2 On-line platform or application (computer or smart phone based) accessible to each Soldier participant for six (6) months following the 6 week day camp. There are videos and other applications provided by the Army to instruct Soldiers on proper execution of specific exercises. However, the contractor shall provide their own on-line platform/application which includes tracking methods which ensure Soldiers are logging in and performing requirements during the six month tracking period. Application shall include:

5.4.2.1 Exercise instruction including videos produced by the contractor and word descriptions of exercises

5.4.2.2 Exercise plan that Soldiers may follow in order to continue fitness performance. Plans shall be based on a schedule that the Contractor believes to be most appropriate to meet the fitness goal requirements (i.e. daily, alternating days, three time a week, etc.).

5.4.2.3 Aids to meet nutritional requirement. Aids shall consist of nutritional instruction, meals plans, recipes, shopping list, and means to track food diary.

5.4.2.4 A tracking method to validate Soldiers in the program are accessing the site or application in accordance with requirements of the program. The NCARNG will appoint a Gov’t POC before each class to monitor and ensure Soldiers are logging in at least once per day during the six month period that Soldiers are required to access the program. Additionally, vendor report shall be provided by 8:00am every Wednesday to the Gov’t POC that details the information Soldiers have entered into the tracking module.

5.4.2.5 A progress monitoring method in which Soldiers can log and track their progress.

5.4.2.6 Method in which NCARNG Leadership, or assigned NCARNG Trainers, can access and view data relating to items (4) and (5) above.

5.4.3 Reach back capability for NCARNG Trainers for the 6 months following the camp. During the camp the NCARNG shall assign each Soldier to an Army Master Fitness Trainer. The contractor shall be available for the NCARNG Trainer to seek out advice and assistance throughout the 6 months following the program. The contractor may determine the best method to provide the advice and assistance (i.e. telephone call, email, web conferencing, etc.). Any request from an NCARNG Trainer assigned must be acknowledged within 3 days, then answered within 10 days.

5.4.4 Post-Assessment Training/Counseling: Soldiers are required to attend a check in and perform an assessment every other month at Camp Butner (total of three times over the course of 6 months at 2 – 4 – 6 month intervals). Within these visits, the Contractor shall ensure their Trainers are present and available to review assessment data, provide assistance to the NCARNG Trainers, and counsel or advice to Soldiers not making appropriate progress in the program. Vendors are required to coach, provide follow on instruction, or other necessary guidance to both Soldier participants and Army Fitness Trainers to ensure overall success. It is expected this instruction/guidance will consume approximately one four hour period after assessments are completed.

5.5.1 Fitness/Nutrition Day Camps Catered Meals

5.5.1 Provide meals during day camps for Soldier participants and NCARNG staff (not to exceed 60 personnel) in order to ensure meals served match instruction and program philosophy on nutrition. Schedule varies by day and would depend on training requirements for each day. Generally, meal times are 0700, 1200, and 1800 - each having one hour times. The day by day schedule meals is as follows:

Day One: 2 meals (Lunch and Dinner) Days Two through Five: 3 Meals per Day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Day Six: 2 Meals (Breakfast and Box Lunch)

5.5.2 The Contractor shall refer to and comply with the most current version of the Tri Service Food Code https://www.med.navy.mil/directives/Pub/5010-1.pdf/. This includes, but is not limited to: storage and preparation of foods, and cleaning practices. The Contractor shall prepare foods on surfaces that are cleaned and sanitized. All meats and poultry shall be cooked and prepared at the proper temperatures ensuring the food is thoroughly cooked throughout. For proper storage practices, appropriate temperature ranges, or for details concerning proper cleaning practices, proper food handling employee dress code, hair and hair restraints, wear of jewelry, personal hygiene standards, hand washing, nails, tobacco use, sanitation standards, health examinations, actions to be taken during suspected outbreak of disease, refer to local/state public health standards, USDA Food Critical Item Checklist, current USDA Food Code and Tri Service Food Code Guidelines. The Contractor is subject to inspection by authorized personnel from all regulatory and licensing entities. Periodically, the Government will inspect for compliance with sanitation standards. Defects will be reported to the Contractor for appropriate action. Sanitation discrepancies require immediate correction and may be cause to shut down of the facility until required sanitation standards are restored. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental protection laws, regulations and standards. The Contractor shall train all employees on fire prevention and protection. The Contractor shall conduct operations in a sanitary manner to prevent attractions of insects, vermin and rodents. The Contractor shall monitor pest control prevention on a continuing basis.

5.5.3 Food Protection Manager certification is achieved through a Food Protection Manager certification examination process that is evaluated and listed by a Conference for Food Protection (CFP)-recognized accrediting agency as conforming to the CFP Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Program. The following resources are recognized as authorized for providing food protection manager certification: A list of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-CFP accredited programs is available through the following websites: https://www.ansica.org/wwwversion2/outside/CFPdirectory.asp?menuID=8 http://www.foodprotect.org/manager-certification/.

5.5.4 Food Training Deliverables: Documentation of all training/certification of contractor or subcontractor food service employees required by 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 shall be provided to the COR 30 calendar days prior to the start of the first camp, annually, and 15 calendar days after change in personnel assigned to contract effort.

5.6 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

5.6.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau via a secure data collection site.

5.6.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2019. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

AR 190-13

The Army Physical Security Program http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

DoDD 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy Program http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/dir.html#

AR 530-1

Operations Security http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx

Tri Service Food Code https://www.med.navy.mil/directives/Pub/5010-1.pdf

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

Note: The tasks below are merely a small sampling of tasks required by the PWS which performance will be tracked by the COR. All work within the scope of this PWS remains subject to Government Surveillance at all times

PWS

Paragraph

Requirements

COR shall be on-site for entire duration of each camp to monitor execution; however Quality Assurance is ultimately responsibility of the contractor

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

5.5.4 Tri Service Food Code / Food Safety Approved Training Certificates

5.3.3 6 day Camp Training Plan

1.4.5.9 iWATCH Training

1.4.5.10 OPSEC Training

1.4.5.6 AT Level 1 Awareness Training

1.4.5.5 HIPAA Training Certificates

Ver. May 2018