Solicitation Amendment W91247-24-R-9002-0001.pdf

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SECURITY FORCES ASSISTANCE COMMAND/SFAC

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

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The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and material to support the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements FOB: Destination

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Writer Support to the Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC) G3

Part I General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Writer Support to the Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC) G3. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide personnel, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform Writer Support to the Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC) G3 as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.1.1. This contract covers the writing of four publications for the SFAC G3. The SFAC will have two writers’ conferences consisting of military and DA Civilian personnel that will develop the raw content for the documents.

The contracted writers take the raw data and transform it into usable publications.

1.2. Background:

1.2.1 The SFAC is an Army Command that provides security force assistance to partner nation’s security forces.

The SFAC is comprised of four Active Component (AC) Security Force Assistance Brigades and one Army National Guard (ANG) Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). Its mission is: The Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC) organizes, recruits, mans, trains, equips, and adapts ready Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) for employment in support of GCC security cooperation requirements.

1.2.2 The four active component SFABs are regionally aligned to a Geographical Combatant Commander’s (GCC) Area of Responsibility (AOR), while the ANG SFAB is globally aligned. Each AC SFAB provides two Force Packages a year to the GCC’s Theater Army (TA) (aka Army Service Component Command). Each FP consist of up to 20 Advising Teams (ATs) and a maximum of 272 advisors. The ANG SFAB provides ATs to each of the AC SFABs within the 20 AT limit.

1.2.3 The SFABs are task organized into three force packages. Each force package consists of no more than 20 Advisor Teams (ATs) and 272 individual Advisors. The Advisor Teams consist of the following:

•Two Battalion Advisor Teams (maneuver battalion team and a functional battalion team [Field Artillery, Engineer, or Sustainment]).

•Twelve Maneuver Advisor Teams (includes three Major led ATs).

•Two Field Artillery Advisor Teams.

•Two Engineer Advisor Teams.

•Two Logistic Advisor Teams.

•Mission Command personnel (as required).

1.2.4 The SFAB allows the Army to set the theater and shape the security environment across the range of military operations, in cooperation with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) partners’ efforts effectively and simultaneously. The SFAB complements the Department of State, foreign area officers, special operations, the National Guard State Partnership

Program, regionally aligned forces, and other JIIM partner activities to expand access and create options for senior military and civilian leaders.

1.2.5 The SFAB conducts security cooperation and security assistance regional engagement missions.

The SFAB facilitates information flow, develops training, and prepares Soldiers, leaders, and formations to conduct effective regional engagement.

1.2.6 The SFABs provide the combatant commander and the ASCC a responsive, expeditionary force with region-specific training. It has appropriate institutionalized training to support small and distributed operations and provide subject matter expertise regarding multinational military training.

Through regional engagement and maintaining continuity of relationships within one organization, the SFAB builds increased trust, rapport, and confidence with JIIM partners.

1.2.7 Finally, the SFAB serves as the institutionalized force executing the majority of the conventional force military-to-military training missions below company-level collective exercises. This allows the brigade combat teams to focus on building decisive action proficiency and executing collective training exercises alongside a foreign security force partner. Ultimately, the SFABs allow the Army to preserve decisive action proficiency and increase regional understanding.

1.2.8. The current version of the SFAC 350-1, Advisor Training Guidance, published in July 2022 requires revision. The SFAC 350-1, Advisor Training Guidance expands upon the Commanding General's Command Readiness Guidance by defining the training requirements for Advisors that will prepare them for missions in support of Partner Forces. The current SFAC 350-1 was published in July 2020 and does not reflect the current Commanding General’s Command Readiness Guidance, nor have modifications been made based on observations, insights, and lessons learned.

1.2.9. The SFAC has a requirement for the development of a TACSOP that establishes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the SFAC’s five Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) (4 AC / 1 NG). The SFAC will have two writers’ conferences consisting of military and DA Civilian personnel that will develop the raw content for the TACSOP. The contractor will compile information into a TACSOP that will be used by all SFABs and Advising Teams in the Foundational, Collective, and Deployment cycles.

1.2.10. The SFAC requires the develop of an SFAC Readiness Standard Operating Procedure (RSOP) that standardizes the SFAC’s readiness and deployment procedures, and requirements. The contractor shall consolidate input from the SFAC staff sections, and writers’ conferences that will become the SFAC RSOP.

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objectives include the following:

1.3.1. Compiling of raw data into draft, final and production ready versions of SFAC publications.

1.3.2. Revising, as needed after reviews by SFAC units, the draft publications

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall take data from the SFAC conducted, with military personnel, writer’s conference and transform the raw date in draft, and untimely develop three (350-1, TACSOP, RSOP) final publications for use by SFAC personnel.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one (1) Base Year period of 12 months and no option periods (Select either the language above or below but do not use actual dates. The actual dates will be indicated in the actual contract document.)

Phase-In: One (1) month Period Base Year: 11-month Period

Option Years: None

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control. Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements).

1.6.2. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedures and methodologies for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors’ QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services, supplies and products described in the contract are performed at or above the standards defined in the PWS and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.6.3. The Contractor shall submit their QCP as part of the Contractor’s proposal. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The Contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and acceptance prior to implementation. The QCP shall address as a minimum:

1.6.4. Contractor’s organizational and management structure, titles, responsibilities and qualifications, work, and quality control verification. A comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services and/or supplies described in the contract, prioritize services, and concentrate on the most essential services as identified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.6.5. The QCP shall contain methods of communications (direct and indirect) with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government for review and analyses of key process indicators, trend analysis of process deficiencies, and problem resolution.

1.6.6. Describe a method, acceptable to the Government, of identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed under the contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Describe a method for preventing and addressing processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.7. An established inspection system covering all services required by the contract. The plan shall specify areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will do the inspection.

Maintain a system to inspect their subcontractor services and products to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, and how inspections are to be conducted. The contractor shall provide a current list of all titled positions and the names of the incumbents who will perform the inspections and the percentage of the work that will be inspected regularly.

1.6.8. Inspection Files. The contractor shall keep records on-site of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the necessary corrective action taken. Documentation of all contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions shall be maintained by the contractor throughout the term of this contract.

1.6.9. The QCP shall have a customer comment processing system for correction of COR validated comments received verbally or through the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) program. The system should be designed to provide feedback to the Government based on customer contact, investigation of derogatory comments, rebuttal to derogatory comments, or corrective action(s). The government collected and graded customer satisfaction comment cards will be part of the Government’s performance evaluation process.

1.6.10. The QCP shall include a disaster contingency plan and plan for performing Mission Essential Services. The plan shall establish procedures, identify personnel, document essential PWS disaster services, and identify the means of maintaining essential PWS services during disasters. Disaster means natural disasters (e.g., earthquake, major storm, flash flood, or hurricane), utility outage, terrorist attack, or other special circumstances identified by the Government.

1.7. Non-Conformance Report (NCR). When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, an NCR will be issued.

The Contractor shall reply in writing within the period specified in NCR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.8. Quality Assurance: The COR 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 COR must 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 the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.9. Property Management System (PMS): The Contractor shall establish a system to manage Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) in its possession to control, use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain. The PMS must be adequate to satisfy the requirements of the contract.

1.10. (RESERVED for other PLANS and other unique reports (as applicable add any other plans required for your requirement, i.e., Safety Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Maintenance Plan, Security Plan, Work Plan, Damage Reports, etc. Your KO/KS/QAS may have examples that that they can provide.)

1.11. Recognized Federal Holidays: (Re-structure the following sentence if the Contractor may be/is required to perform services on holidays) The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, that requirement is subject to mission execution requirements. The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. The recognized federal holidays include:

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

1.11.1. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The Contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.11.2 When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.11.2.1. Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.11.2.2. Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.11.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the hours of 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings.

The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract. No overtime (OT) or compensatory time (CT) is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40-hour work week.

1.11.3.1. Performance of work by Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled government operational activities.

1.11.4. Place of Performance: Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be accomplished at Marshall Hall, SFAC Headquarters, Fort Liberty, NC, with office space, computers (to include peripherals), printers provided by the Government.

1.12. Security Requirements:

1.12.1. Security Clearance: Contractor personnel shall have a Secret clearance at time of contract start and must maintain that level of security clearance required for the duration of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites.

Personnel Security Clearances must be kept to an absolute minimum based on contractual needs.

1.12.1.1. Originate the request through your Contractor Company Facility Security Officer (FSO) based on bona fide contractual occupational requirement.

1.13.1 Government Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials produced under this contract are Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government.

These documents and materials will not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government will be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s).

1.13.2 Conduct of Employees. The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance and conduct of their employees at all times while on post performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work under this contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent. Military police and any other enforcement personnel on post have the right to deny entry to post or remove from post any contractor employee for misconduct that endangers the health or safety of people or property or for any reasons of security. In addition, the Installation Commander may bar any individual from entering the post under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 1382. Removal from post of a Contractor employee in accordance with the above will not relieve the Contractor from the requirement to meet all of the terms. This is in addition to any other rights of the Government under the contract.

1.14.2. (If applicable) Common Access Card Issuance:

1.14.2.1. All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC), and Marshall Hall (FORSCOM) Access badge. The CAC and Marshall Hall Access Badge shall be worn at all times, when performing work under this contract, to include attending government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, Contractor personnel shall wear the Marshall Hall Access Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement or when being used for computer access. Reference CAC Issuance and Revocations: DoDI 5200.46, September 9, 2014.

1.14.2.2. Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain a CAC at least ten (10) workdays prior to start of base contract period or prior to performance under this contract, whichever comes first.

1.14.2.3. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide to the COR an updated roster which shall include names and positions of all Contractor personnel as well as indicating which employees were issued CAC or other forms of government identification cards. The Contractor shall submit their initial roster to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after commencement of base period of performance and within 5 calendar days of any changes.

1.14.2.4. The Contractor shall immediately report any lost or stolen CAC or government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DoD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first. Final payment may be delayed if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.14.3. National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

1.14.3.1. The Contractor shall implement and maintain a security program for control of personnel, property, and information, including, unclassified and classified materials, documents, and records. Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires Contractors to comply with—(1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22- M) and, (2) Any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor’s security program shall include provisions for, but not limited to:

1.14.3.1.1. Initial and Annual Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness training IAW AR 530-1. Operations Security, new contract employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.14.3.1.2. Receiving, storing, disseminating, transmitting, transporting, and protecting items classified as CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET by the Government, including the use of courier cards.

1.14.3.1.3. In-processing and out-processing Contractor personnel for security matters.

1.14.3.1.4. Obtaining Contractor personnel security clearances.

1.14.3.1.5. Documenting and reporting actual and potential security problems.

1.14.3.1.6. Initiating proper procedures to correct documented problems and implementing corrective procedures in the Contractor's security program.

1.14.3.1.7. Filing Classified Documents. All Government-furnished classified and unclassified files in existence at the contract performance start date and those generated under this contract shall be maintained in accordance with AR 25-400-2 or other applicable regulations. Files shall be transferred to the KO or designated representative upon completion of the contract period or last day of contract performance, whichever comes first. Such files are the property of the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall provide security of classified documents in accordance with AR 380-5 and DoD 5200.1-R, NISP Operating Manual.

1.14.3.2 Physical Security Plan. This portion of the Contractor’s security program shall address physical security aspects associated with contract performance and describe how the Contractor shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor-controlled facilities and Government Furnished Property (GFP). The following regulations shall apply when developing the physical security plan: ARs 190-11, 190-13, and 190-51; DoD 4500.9-R; Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5100.76; DODI 5220.22.

The Contractor shall develop and implement a physical security plan in accordance with AR 190-13 The Army Physical Security Program.

1.14.3.3. Key Control. No building or room keys will be issued to the Contractor in performance of this contract.

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

1.14.3.2. 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 security program plan.

1.14.4. Information Security Plan.

1.14.4.1. The Contractor shall develop and implement an Information Security Plan IAW AR 380-5 AR 380-67, and FORSCOM Supplement 1 to AR 380-5, for the control of classified information. The Contractor’s information security program shall include applicable provisions of AR 380-series regulations.

1.14.4.2. Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training: The Contractor employees working in IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoDD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 180 days of employment.

1.14.5. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative.

Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. Sponsoring organizations, activities, and persons will be responsible for monitoring Contractor access by submitting a completed and approved Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Form 118 to the Installation All American Visitors Control Center (VCC), detailing the contracted services to be performed, location of services, and duration of the contract. Contractors requesting access for less than one year may receive an Army’s Automated Installation Entry (AIE) visitor card on a case-by-case basis, or a temporary vehicle pass for 90 days. Contractor cards will be issued for periods of one to three years depending on the terms of their contract. AIE card expirations may be updated to reflect a new contract period by resubmitting an approved DES Form 118 to the All American VCC. Renewed short term passes must be re-processed at the All American VCC. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.15. Anti-Terrorism Program

1.15.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

1.15.2. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems: Contractor shall have access to Government-controlled information systems during performance of work under this contract. All Contractor employees and associated subcontractors who require access to a government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of support services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems.

Training shall be required annually after the initial training. Completion certificates shall be submitted to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of commencing performance under this contract.

1.16. Safety: The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal notification to the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

1.16.1. Environment and OSHA: The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and Federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the KO and COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the KO or COR, to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of any hazard such as, but not limited to, fire, or large fuel spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR.

1.17. Special Qualifications. Personnel

1.17.1 Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME):

1.17.1.1 Duties and Responsibilities: The Lead serves as the lead subject matter expert and:

a. Serves as lead writer directing the efforts of the other three contracted writers.

b. Is responsible for ensuring that the deliverables are delivered on time and in a manner that allows the government to immediately use the product upon completion of the government’s review period.

c. Ensures that the products are developed using spiral development.

d. Provides site supervision on other contractor personnel supporting this effort and working on the government site.

e. Provides SME advice and assistance to other product development contractors.

1.17.1.2 Required:

a. Combat Arms experience at the brigade and division level

b. CGSC Graduate

c. Current Secret Clearance

1.17.1.3 Desired:

a. Security Assistance or Security Cooperation Experience

b. Master’s Degree

c. “Dirt” Combat training Center (CTC) Observer / Controller Experience

1.17.2 Subject Matter Experts (Co-Authors) (x3)

1.17.2.1 Duties and Responsibilities: the Co-Authors will consolidate information provided to them into the products. The SME/Co-Authors must be from different Warfighting Functions (WfF) (e.g., Infantry, Logistics, Signal) to provide a cross-section of branch experience.

1.17.2.2 Required:

a. Experience working at the Battalion or Brigade Level

b. Current Secret Clearance

1.17.2.1 3 Desired:

a. Security Assistance or Security Cooperation Experience

b. CGSC or above graduate

1.17.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest: The Contractor and subcontractor shall not employ any person or perform a contract in a situation where the existence of conflicting roles may bias the Contractor's judgement or prevent unfair competitive advantage in accordance with Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules in FAR 9.5.

Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever Contractor 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 and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect 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.

1.18. General:

1.18.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in this PWS during the execution of this contract.

1.18.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.18.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.18.4. Key Personnel: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within ten (10) workdays of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays the Contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) workdays of the termination.

1.18.5. The following are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager (PM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and an Alternate PM (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The PM or APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or APM shall be available between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.18.6.1. Qualifications for all Key Personnel:

1.18.6.1.1. Program Manager (PM): The PM shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

Required:

a. Combat Arms experience at the brigade and division level

b. CGSC Graduate

c. Current Secret Clearance

Desired:

a. Security Assistance or Security Cooperation Experience

b. Master’s Degree

c. “Dirt” Combat training Center (CTC) Observer / Controller Experience

The APM shall meet or exceed the same qualifications as the PM.

1.18.6.1.2. Lead Writer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)):

1.18.6.1.2.1 Duties and Responsibilities: The Lead serves as the lead subject matter expert and:

a. Serves as lead writer directing the efforts of the other three contracted writers.

b. Is responsible for ensuring that the deliverables are delivered on time and in a manner that allows the government to immediately use the product upon completion of the government’s review period.

c. Ensures that the products are developed using spiral development.

d. Provides site supervision on other contractor personnel supporting this effort and working on the government site.

e. Provides SME advice and assistance to other product development contractors.

1.18.6.1.2.2 Required:

a. Combat Arms experience at the brigade and division level

b. CGSC Graduate

c. Current Secret Clearance

1.18.6.1.2.3 Desired:

a. Security Assistance or Security Cooperation Experience

b. Master’s Degree

c. “Dirt” Combat training Center (CTC) Observer / Controller Experience

1.18.6.1.3.1 Subject Matter Experts (Co-Authors) (x3)

1.18.6.1.3.2 Duties and Responsibilities: the Co-Authors will consolidate information provided to them into the products. The SME/Co-Authors must be from different WfF (e.g., Infantry, Logistics, Signal) to provide a cross-section of branch experience.

1.18.6.1.3.3 Required:

a. Experience working at the Battalion or Brigade Level

b. Current Secret Clearance

1.18.6.1.3.4 Desired:

a. Security Assistance or Security Cooperation Experience

b. CGSC or above graduate

1.18.7. Identification of Contractor Personnel: 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 in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials.

1.18.7.1. Answering Telephones: Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as Contractor employees when answering Government telephones.

1.18.7.2. Utilizing Electronic Mail: When Contractor personnel send e-mail messages to Government personnel while performing on this contract, the Contractor's e-mail address shall include the company name together with the person's name.

1.18.8. Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall be neatly groomed and dressed in business casual attire to present a professional appearance at all times.

1.18.9. Conduct of Personnel: The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the KO that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government. In accordance with Joint Ethics Regulations, DOD 5500.7-R, and 18 U.S.C. 1382 (1972), The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement of providing sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this contract.

1.19. Contractor Travel: The contractor will NOT travel in support of this contract.

1.20. Data Rights: The government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract to the extent permitted by the data rights clauses. The parties mutually acknowledge their understanding that this is the government’s intent. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this task order shall be government owned and are the property of the government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the contracting officer. All materials supplied to the government shall be the sole property of the government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other government rights.

1.21. 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 FAR Subpart

42.5. The post award conference will also be utilized to ensure Contractor understands all HSPD-12 requirements.

IAW AR 70-13 para 4-4.b.(1), the contracting office will hold periodic status or progress meetings with the KO, COR, Contractor, and other personnel as necessary (at least quarterly) to discuss problems, progress of the contract, and Contractor performance. This meeting will be held at a mutually agreed location, or telephonically. The CORs must ensure that they receive copies of written minutes and other correspondence related to these meetings, including follow-up actions. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.22. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The KO will designate, in writing, a COR. The COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof. The KO will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract. Any discrepancy resulting from coordination with or advisement from the COR shall be addressed, in writing, to the KO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.22.1. The Contracting Officer will designate, in writing, an Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Alternate COR will have authority to take certain actions specifically provided and within the limitations prescribed in the designation. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor. In no event will the Alternate COR, by virtue only of his/her designation as such, empowered to execute or agree to any contract modification thereof.

The Contracting Officer will retain the ultimate responsibility for the administration of the contract. The Alternate COR’s authority shall only be in effect during the absence of the COR.

1.23. Phase-In/Phase-Out Periods:

1-28 February 2024 will be a phase in period with 1March 2024 till 28 February 2025 the period of performance.

During the phase in period the contractors will scheduled appointments for their Common Access Cards, obtain their Common Access Cards, obtain building passes, and complete all necessary actions to obtain network access and perform other actions (such as SFAC 101 briefing, reading of current publications (e.g., ATP 3-96-1Security Force Assistance Brigade, other Security Cooperation Doctrine, applicable Army doctrine publications, SFAC 3501-, TACSOP, GARSOP, and RSOP) needed to ensure that the contractors are fully ready and able to assume duties on 1 March 2024.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: (List any terms used within the PWS that require further definition. At a minimum, insert the definitions provided below, unless otherwise indicated).

2.1.1. CONFLICTING DIRECTIVES. Any apparent conflict between compliance with the directives, rules, and regulations identified in the contract and the satisfaction of the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the KO for final resolution prior to performing the work involved. The Contractor shall notify the KO in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflict as soon as possible but no later than one (1) workday of the discovery of a conflict.

2.1.2. 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.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and to make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor, as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Includes Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

2.1.6. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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

2.1.8. FACILITY CLEARANCE. (If applicable) A facility clearance (FCL) is an administrative determination that, from a national security standpoint, a facility is eligible for access to classified information at the same or lower classification category as the clearance being granted. The FCL may be granted at the Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret level. The FCL includes the execution of a Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441).

Under the terms of the agreement, the Government agrees to issue the FCL and inform the Contractor as to the security classification of information to which the Contractor will have access. The Contractor, in turn, agrees to abide by the security requirements set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, commonly referred to as the NISPOM.

2.1.9. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) OR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP). NA

2.1.10. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor employees who are critical for achieving PWS objectives.