MCoE_DRAFT_RFP_Attachment 12_Sample_Task_Order_2.doc

Sample Task Order

Suite 2 - Full and Open Competition Suite Performance Work Statement

The Maneuver Center of Excellence Instructors, Training Development, Doctrine Development, Capabilities Development, and General Support Services

1. INTRODUCTION.

1.1 ORGANIZATION. U.S. Army Infantry and Armor Schools, Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), Fort Benning, GA 31905

1.2 BACKGROUND. This task order is to provide support for the mission of training Army personnel to the highest standards, and providing Soldiers with the education, tools, and support they need to accomplish their mission. Multiple factors have resulted in decrements in skilled and knowledgeable personnel, including deployments, reassignments, and natural attrition. The resulting lack of personnel has resulted in postponement of all but the most urgent development areas (capability, training, and doctrine), degrades existing resources and capabilities, and puts the mission of realistic training Soldiers in a safe environment at risk. The additional support personnel will result in: providing the operating force skilled Soldiers which would not otherwise be available; updating doctrine products to reflect today’s Army and the Army of the future; producing or obtaining Soldier-centric training products; and supporting operational and deploying units, support elements, and institutional training elements.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this Task Order shall be for one year from the date of award, plus options as available, not to exceed 66 months from original contract award.

1.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Performance locations include classrooms, auditoriums, offices, designated training areas / ranges / lanes, fields, and temporary facilities on Fort Benning.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS.

1.5.1 Work Schedule. The contractor shall be required to work a variety of schedules to accommodate the training requirements, but primarily variations on the standard eight-hour work day and five-day work-week (0800-1700, Monday-Friday). Changes in requirements for weekend, shift work or other hours required outside the standard period shall be coordinated between the Contractor Program Manager/Team Lead and the COR. The government shall strive to provide 10 days notice to the contractor prior to a shift or schedule change. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate last minute schedule changes/adjustments. A mix of required hours to meet the mission shall not exceed a forty hour work week. No overtime is authorized on this task order.

1.5.2 Training and Deliverables Schedule. The Government shall provide training schedules to the contractor 15 days prior to beginning of the first iteration of training. Notification of subsequent iterations maybe provided 5 days prior to the start of training based on increased mission requirements and the changing needs of the Army (as occurs with TRAP actions and/or overbooking). Primary scheduling is in ATRRS, with secondary or alternative scheduling available though local sources or taskings. The Government shall provide an initial schedule of deliverables within 10 days of contract award, and updates to schedule of deliverables as needed, but no more frequently than monthly.

1.5.3 Training Holidays and BLOCK Leave. Contractor employee services may be required during training holidays and the BLOCK Leave period. Maximum leave is encouraged during this timeframe; however, those contract personnel not on authorized leave shall work along with government employees in keeping all training and training support resources current.

1.5.4 Security and Privacy.

1.5.4.1 Visit Authorization. The Contractor must provide a valid Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) for every employee on the contract, prior to their visit (IAW DoD 5220.22-M). 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.

1.5.4.2. Personnel Security Clearances. All Contractors’ employees need a minimum of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance Training, and Memo, DA G2 dated Aug 08, prior to starting employment under the terms of this contract. Some positions also require a favorable National Agency Check, Local Agency Check, Credit Check (NACLC) IAW AR 190-11, Physical Security AA&E, and AR 380-67, Personnel Security Program. Investigations shall be submitted within 5 days of starting employment, but prior to beginning work on this task order.

1.5.4.3 Clearances. Positions on this task order which require a SECRET clearance are noted. In those cases, the clearance must be current and valid prior to the Contractor beginning work on this Task Order.

1.5.4.2 Student records. Contractors assigned to tasks herein will potentially have access to information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all assigned Contracted staff are briefed on and adhere to Privacy Act requirements.

1.5.5 Non-availability. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the KO if a Contractor’s employee becomes, or is expected to become unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 20 days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the initial proposal. The Contractor must promptly fill the vacancy with a qualified individual.

1.5.6 Media Requests. Contractor personnel contacted by the media shall refer the request to the COR.

1.5.7 Employment Restrictions. The Government may restrict any Contractor employee from accessing Government facilities/installations they determine to be a potential threat to the health, safety, general well-being or operational mission on the installation or its population. In the event this occurs, the Contractor is still required to perform the services and meet contract requirements.

1.5.8 Termination of Employees. Upon termination of any employee, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the action no later than the end of the next duty day. The Contractor shall return all Government issued identification for that person not later than the beginning of the next duty day.

1.5.9 Contractor personnel shall be physically fit and able to perform all duties of the position for which he/she was hired. Duties may require moderate lifting (not to exceed 45 lbs), long periods of standing, sitting, or walking, and inclement weather conditions.

1.5.10 Each course shall be monitored and assessed by a Government member of the School, a Course Manager, or Quality Assurance. This is to ensure the POI and course outlines comply with TRADOC accreditation training standards, and that standardized instruction is maintained.

1.5.11 The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract. A monthly Contractor in progress review shall be conducted by the designated COTR and forwarded to the COR. The in-progress review shall be conducted to evaluate Contractor performance and validate deliverables.

1.5.12 The Contractor staff shall perform in a professional and businesslike manner, and in accordance with the base MATOC ID/IQ contract. Complaints shall be addressed in a timely manner, with appropriate action taken.

1.5.13 Identification of Contractor Employees. Contractor employees shall at all times ensure proper identification, and shall actively identify themselves as contractors. They shall avoid the appearance of representing the Government or Department of Defense Civilians in their daily duties and routines.

1.5.13.1. ID Badges: The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material easily readable and include employee's name, Contractor's name, functional area of assignment, and color photograph. The ID badge shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her designee before contract start date.

1.5.13.2. Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall wear an ID badge (company-issued or CAC) at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, 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.

1.5.13.3. Answering Telephones: Contracted staff shall identify themselves as Contractor employees when answering Government telephones.

1.5.13.4. Utilizing Electronic Mail: When prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor personnel send E-mail messages as a part of contract performance (or otherwise relating to contract matters), each sender shall include his/her name (both first and last names), contact information (e-mail, phone), and the name of the individual's employer.

2. TRAVEL.

2.1 In the event the government determines a requirement for the Contractor to travel, the government shall provide transportation or pay for this travel. Any Contractor travel deemed necessary for mission support shall be forwarded from the requiring activity, through the COTR and approved through the COR on a case by case basis. All travel shall be performed and reimbursed IAW FAR 31.205.46. Contractor shall be given two (2) weeks written notice (when possible) prior to any required travel to government or other locations. Extenuating circumstances (i.e. last minute requirements) may necessitate deviation from the written notice. These instances will be handled on a case-by-case basis between the COTR with approval through the COR.

2.2 This task order may require travel as members of Mobile Training Teams (MTT) to support the Courses scheduled through ATRRS, Train the Trainer programs, or developmental field testing. Travel to various CONUS and OCONUS (i.e. Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, or Germany) military installations is dependent on the requesting agency being able to provide adequate support for the visit, and a valid passport held by the Contractor. Contract personnel shall NOT travel to threat or high risk areas, such as the theater of operations in Southwest Asia. Passports are the sole responsibility of the individual holder.

2.3 This task order may require travel in support of program development, field testing and demonstrations, coordination, or presentation. Such travel shall be approved only when and if it is deemed necessary, and when video-teleconferencing (VTC) is impractical, unavailable, or would not render the needed results (i.e. obtaining multiple signatures in a limited time period).

3. DELIVERABLES.

3.1 The Contractor is required to submit a monthly summary report (MSR) to the COR that includes: products completed, lessons learned, problems encountered. The MSR shall also include employees by name: the hours worked, and the labor category.

3.2 The Contractor shall provide a quarterly status report (QSR) to the COR that includes: products completed, lessons learned, problems encountered, and other items of interest as designated by the government.

4. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING. See the base MATOC ID/IQ PWS for reporting details.

5. ACRONYMS. In addition to those listed in the ID/IQ base contract section, acronyms which apply specifically to this Task Order:

CMR

Contractor Manpower Reporting

CPOF

Command Post of the Future

DRAG

Doctrine Review Approval Group

FBCB2

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and- Below

FTX

Field Training Exercise

GPS

Global Positioning System

MATOC

Multiple Award Task Order Contract

MCS

Maneuver Control System

MSR

Monthly Summary Report

MTT

Mobile Training Team

OCONUS

Outside the Continental United States

PEO

Program Executive Office

PM

Program Manager

QSR

Quarterly Status Report

STX

Situational Training Exercise

TADSS

Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, and Simulators

TRAP

Training Resource Arbitration Panel

UCOFT

Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer

VTC

Video Teleconference

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES. In addition to the GFP and services detailed in the ID/IQ base contract, the Government shall also provide the following:

6.1 Government shall provide suitable classrooms, office space, shop space, equipment and tools to conduct and/or support training, and/or accomplish task requirements.

6.2 Government shall provide contractor personnel with appropriate office equipment needed to complete this task order, including assignment of or access to (but is not limited to): desk, chair, pen, pencils, copier, and computer. Office equipment and spaces may be shared resources, depending on availability and constraints.

6.3 The Government shall supply all necessary instructor support materials and administrative supplies. The Contractor shall sign for the material/equipment when required. Equipment shall be returned in like condition, less fair wear and tear; to the government upon completion of work described in the task order in accordance with FAR 52.245-1 and FAR 52.245-9 Government Property Furnished “AS IS.”

6.4 The Contractor shall use course material, technical manuals and student workbooks provided by the government. The government shall provide the materials in sufficient quantities to conduct the course IAW TRADOC standards.

6.5 The Government-furnished buildings, facilities, equipment and material, and services provided for herein shall only be used for the performance of this contract.

6.7 Contractor personnel shall utilize Government communication systems, which include telephones and telephone access, computer access for email and LAN access, only in the conduct of this contract. Contractor personnel shall not utilize the Government furnished communications equipment for any action not directly associated with the requirements of the contract.

6.8 The Contractor’s access to automation and telecommunications resources shall be bound by policies of Fort Benning and the Network Enterprise Command (NEC). All personnel requesting an account for access to the information systems (i.e. e-mail, Internet, shared drives) aboard post must be verified in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). The Contractor’s FSO is responsible for ensuring that each employee appears in JPAS under the Contractor’s cognizance.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be Government furnished in the ID/IQ base contract and paragraph 6 of this task order, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the contract. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for updates (as needed) to all qualifications, certifications, clearances, and education required for currency in task positions.

8. SCOPE OF WORK.

8.1 Instructors (Task Area 5). Instructors are key personnel and resumes are required prior to starting work under the terms of this contract. Contractors shall not exceed 50% of the instructor staff for any course, overall, or a given iteration/cycle. Contractor instructors are assigned directly to the school/institution supported.

8.1.1 Contractor shall provide platform and hands-on training, according to the published schedule, for the following courses in accordance with select approved Programs of Instruction and using training materials provided by the Government:

· 0-11/19-C46 Phase 1 MANEUVER SLC (0 classes simultaneously) 3-5 classes annually

· 010-11B30-C45 INFANTRYMAN ADV LDR (classes may be simultaneously resident and onsite) 4-7 resident classes, plus 6-10 on-site classes annually

· 010-11C30/ASIB1-C45 INDIRECT FIRE INFANTRYMAN ADV LDR (classes may be simultaneously resident and onsite) 3-5 resident classes, plus 6-10 on-site classes annually

· 2-11/19-C42 Phase 3 MANEUVER ANCOC (0 classes simultaneously) 5-6 classes annually

· 250-19D30-C45 CAVALRY SCOUT ADV LDR (classes may be simultaneously resident and onsite) 2-3 resident classes, plus 3-5 on-site classes annually

· 600-C44 WARRIOR LEADER (formerly listed as 600-WLC) (0 classes simultaneously) 6-10 classes annually

8.1.2 The contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of instructors to provide platform and hands-on training of the courses listed above. POIs may require “round robin” or “shepherd” style instruction during simultaneous periods. Regardless of style, the Contractor shall: assist in administrative procedures (in/out processing, academic records); prepare resources (classrooms, instructional materials, student folders) for student use; conduct lecture and explanation of course content; monitor stations during the hands-on Practical Exercises (PE), Situational Training Exercises (STX), and the hands-on examination; assist, observe, and evaluate students at various points of PEs and examinations; supervise students and identify safety and risk factors as necessary; conduct re-training and testing as needed.

8.1.3 Instructors shall coordinate with the Course Managers to review and update POI(s), instructional materials, student handouts, and references at least annually, or as directed by the Government. Instructors shall ensure minimal disruption to the courses and maximum accuracy in course materials during said reviews.

8.1.4 Instructors must meet training, technical and tactical certification and document experience level requirements as defined in the Course Management Plan of the course they are contracted to deliver. Instructor certifications and training requirements and include, but are not limited to:

· Instructor Training Course (ITC)

· Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC)

· Tactics Certification Course (TCC)

· Combat Lifesaver Course

· Pass initial instructor evaluation board

· Attend instructor sustainment training during cycle breaks

· At minimum, a Quarterly evaluation (using TRADOC Form 350-70-4-1-R-E) under normal platform instruction

8.1.5 The Contractor is responsible to provide personnel with the correct skill sets and experience to provide the services; additionally for this task, the Government anticipates that the contractor will need to provide employees who are: proficient with MS office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); possess outstanding communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal); and the ability to access all required training tools.

8.2 Training Developers (Task Area 2). Contract personnel assigned to this task shall report to the Training Development Division (TDD) under the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD). Reassignment within the Directorate may be necessary for logistic or functional continuity.

8.2.1 The contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of training developers, military analysts, and operations specialists to support the Infantry and Armor Schools development and review of POIs, and to support the MCoE in its ongoing development of training and integration of systems into individual and institutional training. All products and supporting work shall be done IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-70 Systems Approach to Training Management, Processes, and Products (9 Mar 99).

8.2.2 The Contractor shall develop training strategies, which support updated iterations of Programs of Record, as well as integrating emerging products and technologies into existing TRADOC-approved future force development and systems, and make recommendations on the use of emerging technologies which potentially support Infantry and Armor training to support institutional, operational and self-development training strategies.

8.2.3 For new and emerging technologies, the Contractor shall work in conjunction with capability developers, to provide information regarding the training requirements portion of Capability Documents within the JCIDS process. Training requirements may include: the overall training strategy, System Training Plan (STRAP), training and evaluation plan, the Basis of Issue (BOI), target schools/courses, target audience(s), operational application, resourcing strategy and input to present to the Standards in Training Commission (STRAC).

8.2.4 The Contractor shall work with the Functional Course Managers to review POIs as assigned, according to a pre-defined, prioritized schedule, delivered to the Contractor on a quarterly basis, with monthly updates. The Government-furnished list will define the specific POIs to be reviewed, and the focus area (i.e. resources, Individual/Collective Task update, references). The total number of reviews completed annually will vary with complexity, focus, and urgency; however, an overall annual average completion rate of one per week is expected. Example list:

· POI – 1: Resources review. Possible conflict in training areas.

· POI – 2: TADSS update. New training devices being fielded.

· POI – 3: Review for Individual tasks. New safety procedures.

· POI – 4: Review Individual and Collective tasks taught. New TRADOC priorities.

· POI – 5: Ammunition changes, possible range changes.

· POI – 6 through 12: Review all; last review/update over 24 months old.

· Course 1 – Review 8 POIs for time and resource impact, to insert 2-hour requirement for new equipment training; propose at least 3 courses of action.

8.3 Doctrine Developers (Task Area 3). Contract personnel assigned to this task shall report to the Doctrine and Collective Training Division (DCTD) under the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD). Reassignment within the Directorate may be necessary for logistic or functional continuity.

8.3.1 The contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of doctrine developers, writers, editors, and illustrators to support the Infantry and Armor Schools review, update, and publish doctrine products, and to develop/revise the Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (ATTP) manuals, branch-related Field Manuals, and collective training products. Contract personnel shall have experience as a training developer/doctrine writer for military instruction, understanding of the H/I/S BCTs organizational structures, specifically Combined Arms Battalions (CAB), Tank/Mechanized Infantry/Stryker/Light Infantry Companies, and Reconnaissance Squadron, Troop and Platoon organizations, roles and capabilities. The Contractor teams shall capture/review lessons learned in the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL), and other Government data bases as appropriate, to ensure these manuals present clear, useful, and relevant information.

8.3.2 The Contractor shall follow the guidance in TRADOC Regulation 25-36, TRADOC Doctrinal Literature Program dated 1 Oct 04, or successor publications and TRADOC Doctrine Re-Engineering Initiative. The collective training tasks revisions shall follow the guidance in TRADOC Pam 350-70-1 Guide for Unit Training Products and Processes: Analysis, Design, and Development and in CAC, CTD Interim Guidance for the Analysis, Quality Control, and Application of Collective Tasks dated 16 Oct 2006.

8.3.3 For each product, the Contractor shall coordinate the revision with Government technical representatives from the Doctrine and Collective Training Division of the Directorate of Training and Doctrine Development (DOTD). The Contractor shall prepare all documentation (information papers, approval briefing, and consolidation of DA Forms 2028 received) for the Government to use in staffing the author’s draft and final drafts of the manual, and in support of the approval process. The Contractor shall provide recommendations to the Government in adjudicating comments received during staffing of the manual. The final adjudication decision(s) rests with the Government. The Contractor shall review and update all tasks and battle drills as appropriate to the publication. The 2009 transition into the Doctrine Re-Engineering Initiative and the migration of the MCoE and DOTD into its virtual operating capability (two physical sites under one command) has significantly changed the focus for development of doctrinal products, and requires a degree of flexibility in responding to the urgent and immediate needs; therefore, the Contractor can expect that the product items or timelines may change from the list below, to reflect the changes in the needs, but will not differ greatly in complexity. The normal and expected drafting and approval cycle from start date is:

Author’s Draft, 75 days (10 weeks) after start of work

Final Draft, 150 days (20 weeks) after start of work

DRAG Draft, 225 days (30 weeks) after start of work

Post-DRAG Draft, 300 days (40 weeks) after start of work Final to send to publisher, 315 days (42 weeks) after start of work

8.3.4 Eligible products subject to this PWS are listed below, with a prioritized list provided to the Contractor at award; lower priority products shall appear on the prioritized list as “Optional.” The Contractor shall complete Author’s Draft through Post-DRAG Draft for the two (2) highest priority products, and complete Author’s Draft through DRAG Draft for the next two (2) highest priority products. Of the remaining priorities, listed as “Optional,” the options are (A) at least two remaining shall be completed to DRAG Draft stage, or (B) all remaining are in the Final Draft stage.

· FM 3-21.9 THE SBCT INFANTRY RIFLE PLATOON AND SQUAD, dated 12/2/2002

· FM 3-21.11 THE SBCT INFANTRY RIFLE COMPANY, dated 1/23/2003

· FM 3-21.21 THE STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM INFANTRY BATTALION (INCL C-1), dated 4/8/2003

· FM 3-21.71 MECHANIZED INFANTRY PLATOON AND SQUAD (BRADLEY), dated 8/20/2002

· FM 3-21.91 TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT OF ANTIARMOR PLATOONS AND COMPANIES, dated 11/26/2002

· FM 3-21.94 THE STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM INFANTRY BATTALION RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON, dated 4/18/2003

· FM 3-90 TACTICS, dated 7/4/2001

· FM 3-90.1 TANK AND MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY TEAM, dated 12/9/2002

· FM 17-95 CAVALRY OPERATIONS, dated 12/24/1996

8.3.5 Initial schedule assignment will be within 10 working days of award, with the scheduled start times staggered for each FM; any given FM may be started earlier, to offset anticipated delays (holidays, block leave, etc.), or to accommodate similar content/staffing requirements. Sample schedule (Option B):

8.4 Capability Developers (Task Area 4). Contract personnel assigned to this task shall report to the Concepts Development Division, Mounted Requirements Division, or the Soldier Requirements Division within the Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID). Reassignment within the Directorate may be necessary for logistic or functional continuity.

8.4.1 The contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of capability developers and writers to support Infantry and Armor Capability Development, with subject matter expertise in the development of concepts such as Tactical Ground Maneuver, Weapons and Ammunition, and Mounted Tactics. In development of concepts, the Contractor shall conduct of research, design, development, review and revision of capability aspects, which include organizational design/structures of personnel and major equipment item requirements, training, doctrine.

8.4.2 The contractor shall perform analysis in the areas of capabilities, missions supported, associated problems/risks, and possible alternatives. Resulting from or as a part of analysis, the Contractor shall write Capabilities documents, in accordance with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) (CJCSI 3170.01F dated 1 May 07, or latest version,) with updates, and follow MCoE, TRADOC, and Army procedures for staffing and management. All analysis performed shall be performed with the focus on the purposes and intent of analysis:

· To provide a scientific bases for decisions or action

· To improve military operations

· To solve a problem

· To examine a range of alternatives or courses of action

· To possibly include modeling or simulation

· To convey results to a decision maker

8.4.3 The contractor shall track progress throughout the development and approval process (including milestones, deliverables, and other pertinent information), specify or expound upon details, and assist in support functions for technical, logistical, and engineering requirements, manpower Integration and system safety issues, and administrative and other non-personal services tasks required in support of the capability development process. Areas of study and analysis generated from that area’s Program Executive Office (PEO) or the Program Manager (PM) may include focused areas of:

· Lethality and ammunition

· Nonlethal systems

· Personal/force protection

· Vehicular protection

· Virtual training

· Extreme temperature training

· Extreme temperature equipment

· Robotics

Of the above listed areas, no more than three (3) in a given contract year shall be pursued. The three specific assignment areas shall be provided to the contractor upon task award, as the priorities and focus may change over time.

8.4.4 When the Government has identified a material solution for acquisition (see illustration), the contractor shall refine the Capability Production Document (CPD), which will: support production and deployment; outline testable capabilities; support the production, testing and deployment; support the incremental production and deployment; describe the operational performance attributes; and introduce no new requirements. In support of this, the contractor shall attend, observe, and record events and results of: testing, experimentation, fielding, limited use, production, deployment, and/or incremental changes, any of which may require adjustments to the operational performance attributes in the CPD, and give direction to produce and deploy a single increment of a specific item. The Government anticipates four to six items / increments in a given contract year.

8.5 Simulator Operations and Simulation Support (Task Area 6). Contract personnel assigned to this task shall report to the Simulations and Training Division (STD) or Training Support Center (TSC), under the G3. Reassignment within the Directorate may be necessary for logistic or functional continuity.

8.5.1 The contractor shall provide sufficient quantity of operators to support simulations and simulator equipment operations defined within this task area. Fort Benning uses a number of training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS) in various aspects of institutional and unit training, most of which require operators to ensure Soldier safety and high-operational availability.

8.5.2 Operators shall perform actions appropriate to the system to which assigned, which can include, but is not limited to:

· Issue or assign equipment or station

· Deliver safety and operational instruction

· Set up/install and change scenarios as needed for training events

· Record results of training events

· Assist with After Action Reports and assessments

· Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs

· Perform functional checks

· Identify/troubleshoot malfunctions; if not locally repairable, report problem to COTR with appropriate paperwork (warranty information, DA Form 2407, etc.)

· Maintain appropriate records for accountability, repair, usage, and status

8.5.3 Normal operations and training events are scheduled through Central Scheduling, and TADSS are selected and assigned according to approved POIs. The Contractor shall comply with the schedule for normal operations, and maintain each TADSS at 80% or higher operational readiness. TADSS equipment or systems eligible for contractor operators, and a short description of the system, are listed below. (Note that some may be proprietary or are currently under contract, but have the potential of becoming eligible within the time parameters of this award.)

· Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) – system of lasertag-type devices placed on weapons, vehicles, people, and/or targets, which mimics the effective range of the weapon on which it is used, and records “hit” and location of hit on target. Digital readout assists medic to determine first aid. System can be coupled with real-time data link to transmit position/event data for training feedback.

· Initial Homestation Integrated Tracking System (I-HITS or HITS) – vest system with integrated GPS, which signals in real time to a computer system the wearer’s location. Used primarily for safety purposes and training feedback in Land Navigation and Force-on-Force training events.

· Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) - supports training of armor, mechanized infantry, cavalry units and recon units from platoon through battalion/squadron echelon, including the staff. The primary training audience operates from both full-crew simulators and mock-up or real command posts. Simulators replicate the Abrams and Bradley Fighting vehicles and selected tactical wheeled vehicles through the use of the Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator (RVC) and the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer (RVTT).

· Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer (UCOFT) – the main device for initial and sustainment training for gunnery skills at unit level. It is a modular computer-based gunnery trainer for commander and gunner, complete with battlefield video scenarios, sound effects, targets, and means to record location and events for after action reviews.

· Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and- Below (FBCB2) – communication platform designed for commanders to track friendly and hostile forces. Allows secure exchange of voice, video, and data to enhance situational awareness.

· Command Post of the Future (CPOF) – software system that: allows a commander to maintain oversight of the battlefield; collaborate with superiors, peers, and subordinates; communicate intent. Communication for situational awareness in real-time or near-real-time.

· Maneuver Control System (MCS) – an integrated architecture of hardware, software, Standardized Integrated Command Post System, personnel, and procedures, which is designed as a set of tailorable applications that "sit" on top of the Defense Information Infrastructure Common Operating Environment.

· Virtual Battlespace 2 (VBS2) – teaches doctrine, TTPs for squad/platoon sized offensive, defensive, and patrolling operations, through scenario-based simulation. Also assists in practical exercises of the leadership and organizational behavior skills required for unit missions.

· Virtual Interactive Combat Environment (VICE) (Currently proprietary with Dynamic Animation Systems) - a scalable product designed to train cognitive skills for confronting / resolving potential or actual conflict various environments. Used for individual and collective task training at the small unit level, focusing on Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.

· Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 (Currently proprietary with Cubic) – a small arms training system for marksmanship, collective, and judgmental firing skills. Uses imbedded scenario editor for quick-change collective exercises.

Sample Task Order 2 – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

· 25+ Staff on Task Order: COR validates task order staff credentials on a random sample basis.

1-24 Staff: 1 Defect per month 25+ Staff: 2 Defects per month

.15% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

8.2.3

.01% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

8.2.2

8.2.3

1 Defect per month

.02% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

N/A

25+ Staff: 2 Defects per month .01% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

8.2.1

8.3.2

8.4.2 Contractor shall provide platform and hands-on training, according to the published schedule, for the following courses in accordance with select approved Programs of Instruction.

All products and supporting work shall be done IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-70 Systems Approach to Training Management, Processes, and Products (9 Mar 99).

The Contractor shall follow the guidance in TRADOC Regulation 25-36 … and TRADOC Doctrine Re-Engineering Initiative. The collective training tasks revisions shall follow the guidance in TRADOC Pam 350-70-1 The contractor shall write Capabilities documents in accordance with … CJCSI 3170.01F dated 1 May 07, or latest version

Note: defects remediated within schedule are not counted.

.02% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

· COR receives feedback on scheduled v. actual delivery 3 Defects per quarter

.01% per each defect over allowable performance deviation

· COR receives feedback on scheduled delivery v. actual delivery

8.4.2 In development of concepts, the Contractor shall conduct of research, design, development, review and revision of capability aspects, which include organizational design/structures of personnel and major equipment item requirements, training, doctrine.

The contractor shall perform analysis in the areas of capabilities, missions supported, associated problems/risks, and possible alternatives.

· COTR reviews 100% of deliverables

· COTR reviews schedule and availability per TADSS

.01% for each unfulfilled scheduled event

Attachment 12, Sample Task Order Two