Solicitiation_5-16-2017_v1_Final.docx

W91249-17-R-0006

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

AEHF Training

FFP

The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision and other labor required to successfully perform non-personal Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and Developing Training Support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other areas of the solicitation.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010913850

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Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010913850

NET AMT

FFP

The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision and other labor required to successfully perform non-personal Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and Developing Training Support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other areas of the solicitation.

NET AMT

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

NET AMT

FFP

The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision and other labor required to successfully perform non-personal Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and Developing Training Support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other areas of the solicitation.

NET AMT

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

NET AMT

FFP

The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision and other labor required to successfully perform non-personal Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and Developing Training Support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other areas of the solicitation.

NET AMT

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

NET AMT

FFP

The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision and other labor required to successfully perform non-personal Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and Developing Training Support services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other areas of the solicitation.

NET AMT

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

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OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

Notice of Evaluation of Option to Extend Services. As a part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR 52.217-8) by adding six (6) months of the offeror’s final option period price to the offeror’s total price.

Offerors are required only to price the base and option periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the extension of services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods), utilizing the rates of performance period.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer Training Support U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon, Georgia

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide training support for the Advanced Extreme High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) course instruction at the U.S. Army (USA) Signal School, Fort Gordon, Georgia. The Government will 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide instructor/writer/ training developer personnel, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Instructor/Writer and developing Training Support as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Cyber Center of Excellence is responsible for providing 120 certified AEHF network planners to the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps operational forces annually. The course has 10 iterations per year, 12 seats per class, with at duration of three weeks. The planners are sent from Army, Air Force and Marine Corps units worldwide. Present and active contract began working on the AEHF MPE contract (W91249-14-P-0241) in September 2014 with a period of performance from 27 Sep 2014 through 26 Jun 2015, with two one year options. The MILSTAR Communications Planning Systems Course began in 2001 and was instructed through 2007 here on Fort Gordon. The course was transformed into the present Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Communication Planning –Tactical course in 2007.

1.3 Objectives: Instruct Students from all Armed Forces, DoD civilians and Homeland Security civilians. This course fall under the Inter-service Training Review Organization (ITRO) umbrella for U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps training. This training is especially designed in support of Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminals (SMART-T) training, and other AEHF or Military Strategic Tactical Relay (MILSTAR) capable terminal training. Training equips military and civilian personnel assigned to National Command Authority (NCA) protected satellite communications planning duties. This contract will support the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Mission Planning Element (MPE) Communication Planning–Tactical 4C-424/260-F24 (CT) course. This course will be taught 10 times per year with an optimal class load of 12 students for a maximum capability of 120 students per year. Course is a single non-phased 120 hour (three week) course under the same course number named: AEHF MISSION PLANNING ELEMENT COMM, TACTICAL.

1.4 Scope:

1.4.1 Training Type: The contractor shall conduct training IAW the Master Training Schedule (MTS). The contractor shall utilize group-paced instruction (Large Group), instructional techniques using conference/discussion, demonstrations, practical exercises (PEs), and tests as methods of instruction and evaluation. (PEs and tests shall be oriented toward the course material and reflect a wide array of real world operation environments). Contractor shall instruct 120 hours of training in each class.

1.4.2 Target Audience: Students from all United States Armed Forces, DoD civilians and Contractors. This course falls under the Inter-service Training Review Organization (ITRO) umbrella for U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps training. This training is especially designed in support of AEHF Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminals (SMART-T) training, and other AEHF or Military Strategic Tactical Relay (MILSTAR) capable terminal training. The AEHF MPE Training equips military and civilian personnel assigned to National Command Authority (NCA) protected satellite communications planning duties.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year and four one year option periods..

The Period of Performance reads as follows:

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to include the development of a Quality Control 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 quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The initial QCP shall be delivered with the contractor’s proposal. After award the final QCP shall be delivered within thirty (30) days of start date and within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

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

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not expected to perform services on the following federal holidays:

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730 hours to 1630 hours, with one hour for lunch, except during experimentation surge time as described below. All additional hours worked by the employees will be compensated by the contractor not the US Government. Unless otherwise directed, the contractor work days will be Monday thru 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 must 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.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in Vincent Hall, located at Building 21401, 2nd floor, Room 206 and 209, and the Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical – Terminal Outside Training Area (OTA) Fort Gordon, Georgia.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Contractor employees performing on this contract must be a U.S. citizen. At work performance start date, contractor employees performing on this contract must have at least a SECRET security clearance and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract. The contractor is responsible for acquiring the clearances. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable security policies and directives found in DoD 5220.22-M, National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); AR 380-5, Information Security Program; and all other applicable policies and regulations.

1.6.7.2 The contractor shall ensure that classified data is controlled, protected, and safeguarded in accordance with AR 380-5 and current Army and DOD policy. Classified information shall be accessed and stored in Government spaces only. The contractor shall agree that any data furnished by the Government to the contractor shall be used only for performance under this PWS, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

1.6.7.3 Handling/Access to Classified Information. The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M. Any adverse action preventing a contractor from retaining access to classified material must be brought to the attention of the COR and contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) immediately. Contractors will be required to transport classified equipment and documents. Contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a courier card to transport classified materials and equipment.

1.6.7.4 SIPRNET access required to perform this contract. The COR will identify contract employees that are required to have SIPRNET access. The contractor is not authorized to access, download or further disseminate any classified information from SIPRNET which is outside the scope of the defined contract requirements unless specifically authorized in writing by the COR and the KO. The contractor must complete and forward to the KO, a SIPRNET Access Request Form for approval by the Requiring Activity SIPRNET Information Assurance Manager (IAM) prior to receiving access. NOTE: A NATO Awareness brief and acknowledgement is required for all personnel prior to access to the SIPRNET. Since the SIPRNET contains NATO information, a NATO Awareness briefing informing personnel how to protect NATO information is mandatory for everyone who requires access to the SIPRNET. A written acknowledgment shall be maintained by the COR.

1.6.7.5 Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Training. All contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA) before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Certificates of successful completion, for both initial awareness training and annual refresher training shall be provided to the COR via the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS). All contractor employees will successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.6 System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) DD 2875 for Contractor employees, requiring access to information systems to fulfill their duties must possess the required favorable security investigation. Contractor employees that require access to the Fort Gordon network shall have a minimum of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation initiated and favorable review before issuance of network access. The IASO/IANO from the activity that the contractor employee is assigned to, will submit an electronic DD 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) to Security & Intelligence Division for verification that the contractor employee meets the requirements of AR 25-2 for accessing the Fort Gordon network. (Ref AR 25-2)

1.6.7.7 Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, / DoD 8140 DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees' supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.7.8 Annual Security Refresher Training. All contractor employees assigned to this contract shall complete the online Annual Security Refresher Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site. Log into AKO, “Self Service”, “My Training”, “ALMS”, “Go To Mandatory Training”. Training must be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty. The contractor shall submit certificate of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. (Ref ALARACT 207/2013, DTG 291848Z Aug 13, Subj: Army Wide Rollout and Requirement for Standardized Computer Web-Based Security Training on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS)).

1.6.7.9 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees, assigned to this contract shall receive an initial Antiterrorism Level I Brief by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty. (Monthly briefings will be offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer.) Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ or they may attend the monthly training offered by the Garrison ATO. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. (Ref Department of the Army, US Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-CO, 5 Sep 07, subject: Incorporation of Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism). Note: Contractor personnel shall receive an AOR briefing when and if traveling OCONUS on TDY. Briefing must be provided by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 7 working days prior to TDY departure outside the 50 United States, its territories, and possessions. This is separate from the normal annual AT Level I training requirement. (Ref AR 525-13)

1.6.7.10 iWATCH. All contractor employees, assigned to this contract shall receive a brief on the local iWATCH program (provided in conjunction with the AT Level I Training). This training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 days of reporting to duty and annual refresher training with the results reported to the COR.

1.6.7.11 Operation Security (OPSEC) Training. All contractor employees, assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. Initial Level 1 OPSEC training will be conducted monthly by the Garrison OPSEC Officer or a Level II certified OPSEC Officer. Annual refresher training shall be completed on-line at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index/htm. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. (Ref AR 530-1, Operations Security). The contractor shall adhere to local OPSEC policies and procedures of the Government requiring activity. When in a TDY status in support of this work effort, the contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations.

1.6.7.12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training. All contractor employees assigned to this contract shall complete TARP training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. TARP training will be conducted monthly by the 902nd MI Group. The COR will ensure contractors are notified of available training. Completion of training shall be reported to the COR and the unit/activity security manager. (Ref AR 381-12).

1.6.7.13 Active Shooter Training. All contractor employees assigned to this contract shall complete Active Shooter Training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. Active Shooter training is conducted quarterly. The COR will ensure contractors are notified of available training. Completion of training shall be reported to the COR and the unit/activity schools and training manager. (Ref AR 381-12).

1.6.7.14 Installation Access. All contractor employees, shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work and TDY locations. All contractors will be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) or an Installation Pass issued through the Automated Installation entry (AIE) Security System to access the installation. The Fort Gordon military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors will undergo a verification process by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III). This is the minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army Installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors (Ref AR 190-13, paragraph 8-2). All personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay due to vehicle inspections, registration checks, verification of seat belt use, etc. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure. The search and seizure provisions shall apply to contractor personnel while within Fort Gordon's area of jurisdiction. Contractor personnel shall comply with all entry control requirements and security policies/procedures in effect. Security procedures may change without notice.

1.6.7.15 Identification of Contractor Employees. In accordance with FAR 37.114 contractor employees shall identify themselves as a contractor at all times while on the job, e.g., in the workplace, when attending meetings, in email, when answering Government telephones, or when making phone calls.

1.6.7.16 ID Badges. The contractor shall provide each contractor employee an identification (ID) badge on contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material, be easily readable, and shall contain the following minimum information: Employee's Name, Contract Company Name and Employee's Photograph. Contract employees shall wear proper identification at Government workplaces at all times.

1.6.7.17 Display of ID Badges. Contractor employees shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contract employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.6.7.18 Answering Telephones. Contractor employees shall at all times identify themselves as a contract employee and the contractor company name when answering and making calls on Government telephones.

1.6.7.19 Utilizing Electronic Mail.

1. When contractor employees send e-mail messages to Government personnel while performing on this contract, the contractor employee's e-mail address shall include the company name together with the person's name (ex: John Smith, Contractor, In-depth Communications Experts (ICE).

2. When contractor employees require access to a Government computer, the contractor employee shall be required to obtain a Common Access Card. To do so, the contractor employee shall request a CAC Card through the COR.

NOTE: The Government issued CAC is the property of the U.S. Government and shall be returned to the COR upon expiration of the contract, replacement or termination of the contract employee. (CAC card must be turned in to the COR on contractor employee's last day of employment.) Unauthorized possession of the CAC can be prosecuted criminally under section 701, title 18, United States Code.

3. All contractor employees shall conduct official communication using Government-owned or provided e-mail, networks, websites, systems, and devices. The use of commercial ISP e-mail accounts or personal e-mail accounts to conduct official communication is prohibited. Remote access / telework technology may be leveraged to ensure compliance with these requirements.

4. Contractor employees are prohibited from using Army-assigned, AKO, and other official e-mail addresses for unofficial business affiliations. Personnel shall not provide official e-mail addresses to businesses, affiliated organizations, or online retailers; unless those entities are known by personnel to be legitimately engaging in official business.

1.6.7.20 Eligibility Verification for Employment. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working to stop unauthorized employment. By using E-Verify to determine the employment eligibility of their employees, companies become part of the solution in addressing this problem. All U.S. employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. On the form, the employer must examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s) an employee presents to determine whether the document(s) reasonably appear to be genuine and relate to the individual and record the document information on the Form I-9. The list of acceptable documents can be found on the last page of the form. E-Verify is mandatory for employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation E-Verify clause.

1.6.7.21 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. Contractor shall not release the Personal Identification Cipher (PIC) pin code to other personnel.

1.6.7.22 Key Control and PIN Access. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards and PIN code issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards and PIN access code. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government will be duplicated or provided to any other person unless approved by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards or release of PIN access codes to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO).

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

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

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

1.6.7.24 Contractor Verification System (CVS)/Trusted Agent Sponsorship System Contractor User Guide see http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg-85/CVS/Training/Contractor%20User%20Guide.htm Additional Program Information see http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg-85/CVS/CVS.htm

a. Contractor must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for those employees whose functions require access to systems or facilities controlled by the Common Access Card.

b. Contractor Representative will notify Government CVS Trusted Agent (TA) of new employee CAC requirements. Company representative must provide all personnel data required to process CVS application with the TA, including security investigation requirements.

c. Contractor employee will obtain CAC at DEERS/RAPIDS terminal when the application is approved.

d. Contractor employee will inform Corporate Facility Security Officer

e. (FSO)/Security Manager of approval/denial of CAC application, and will return CAC to Corporate FSO upon departure or dismissal. Contractor is responsible for implementation and follow-up.

Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the CAC does not relieve the contractor from performing under the terms of the contract.

1.6.8 Personnel Qualifications:

The Government anticipates the requirements within this PWS will require two instructor in the classroom at all times. All instructors must be Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in AEHF Mission Planning using the AN/PYQ-14 Planning Tool, certified and qualified instructors IAW Department of Training (DOT) Fort Gordon policies, have and maintain a Secret Clearance. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to propose and deploy the correct labor types, mix, number and hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS requirements. This information is provided to the vendor as a workload estimate only. The contractor shall utilize qualified instructors/training developers to teach the subjects identified in Appendix A of this PWS. The contractor shall utilize instructors/training developers who have previous Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) experience. Instructor/ Writers shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that will enable them to IMMEDIATELY (upon the start of contract award) perform the duties listed in this PWS. Required certifications and/or training certificates shall be presented to the COR upon hire. Certification requirements that change during the life of the contract must be approved by the COR. Contractors will be given six months to obtain required certificate of training and certification if required.

1.6.8.1 The Program Manager is the key point of contact for this effort. The PM shall supervise, coordinate work schedules, resolve minor concerns/issues and complete the administrative tasks associated with this PWS. The PM shall be familiar with all duties and qualifications stated in the PWS.

1) Shall have at least ten years management experience or equivalent on similar Government contracts, with active Project Management Professional certification.

2) Shall ensure all deliverables described in the PWS are delivered on time.

3) Be proficient in conflict resolution.

4) Possess the skill sets to supervise contractor employees.

5) Be capable of coordinating work schedules/assignments of contractor employees.

6) Be able to communicate orally and written with COR.

7) Possess a Secret security clearance or above.

1.6.8.2 The contractor shall insure that completely qualified instructors meet the following qualifications.

1) Be a graduate of a Department of Defense (DOD) Instructor Qualification Military Instructor Course within the last five years. (IAW TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-3 Para 4-2g).

2) Have at least (2) two years of military platform (instructor) experience.

3) Be computer literate (Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Word, Power Point, Excel).

4) Be capable of planning, coordinating analysis, design, development, and evaluation of technical AEHF Mission Planning Element training and training materials (Slides, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Test).

5) Possess clear, competent technical writing skills.

6) Have at least 5-7 years of experience in satellite communications systems.

7) Instructor/Training Developers shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that will enable them to immediately perform the duties listed in the PWS

8) Be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

9) Be able to obtain a courier card to transport classified materials and equipment.

1.6.8.3 Key Personnel: The Program Manager (PM) is considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager, Qualifications are listed in 1.6.8.2.

1.6.8.4 The Government will provide the Foundation Instructor Facilitator Course (FIFC), Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), Blackboard 101 and 102 and Army Basic Instructors Course Version 3 (ABIC V3), Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC) or Intermediate Facilitation Skills Course (IFSC) with reimbursement from the contracted company for all Government training received and required. Once the contract is awarded and the contracted instructor/developer employees will be required to complete all required training (IAW TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70-3 Para 4-2b) within three (3) months.

1.6.8.5. Government Provided Training: The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any training provided by the Government to contractor personnel, with the exception of mandatory security training listed in sections 1.6.7.5, 1.6.7.7-1.6.7.13, of this PWS. Reimbursement shall be for the fully burdened cost of training. Below is a reimbursement tuition rate chart per student that should be used when determining the cost for Government training of Federal but Non-DOD personnel and Non-Federal Personnel.

1.6.8.6 When online training is available for the mandatory and required training the Government will provide the online training for the contracted employees which includes the online Training Development Capability (TDC) course. Authorized online train will be provided without reimbursement from the contracted company. The contracted instructor/developer will have sixty days from the time of award to complete the required training.

1.6.8.7 Any training provided by the Government to contractor personnel, with the exception of mandatory security training and online training through the Army online training systems is subject to collection of reimbursement from the contractor for the full burdened cost of training.

1.6.8.8 The Government will provide the Training Development Capability (TDC) training through online training. All other mandatory annual training will be taken online if available using the Army online training systems. No reimbursement from the contracted company will be required for the online courses taken through the Army online training systems. The instructor employee will have sixty days from the time of award to complete the required training.

1.6.8.9 Instructor Replacement: The contractor shall replace, within three (3) business days, any contract personnel found to be unqualified or otherwise determined unsuitable by the Government. This three day timeframe also includes any contract instructors who submit their resignation under the current contract. The Government will exercise the right, if deemed necessary, to select an appropriate method (pre-test, hands on practical exercise, etc.) to determine if the contractor is qualified/suitable to perform the training requirement stated in Para 1.6.8.2 and 5.0.

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

1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Contractor Travel: The contractor instructor\writers will not be required to travel in performance of this contract. If contractor instructor\writers must travel to meet the requirements of the contracted company then cost will be completely at the expense of the contractor. The Government will not be responsible for any travel cost.

1.6.12 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract 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 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.

1.6.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract do NOT 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 DFARS Subpart 209.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer 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. The contractor shall not divulge any information accessed and obtained during the course of performing this task to other contractor staff or anyone outside the Government. In addition to any organizational conflict of interest provision, contractor employees assigned to this task order may be required, prior to beginning work, to sign a non-disclosure statement for the Government agreeing not to share any information or data with other contractor personnel not assigned to the project or, if assigned to the project, who has not signed such a non-disclosure statement. Signed nondisclosure statements shall be furnished to the COR prior to contract performance. The company shall include as part of its Request for Quote (RFQ) submission, its plan to “firewall” these employees and enforce this provision (i.e., internal controls, training, etc.). Failure to adhere to these non-disclosure safeguards may result in termination of this task. Final authorship and copyright of any deliverables shall reside with the Government to include all training materials developed under this contract DFARS 252 227-7020 –Right is Special Works. The contractor shall not gain any unfair advantage. The contractor shall identify any organizational conflict of interest clauses they are subject to, current or within three years of federal Government contract services, by providing, with their offer, a copy of the clause, a description of the contract services performed, a contract number, a Governmental point of contact, and a phone number for that point of contact.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

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

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the 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.

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

2.1.5 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 Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

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

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

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

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

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

2.1.11 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Government-Furnished Resources. All Government-furnished property will be provided in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, and FAR 52.245-9, and may include: office/work space, office supplies, telephone service, computer access, and storage space. Government property shall be used ONLY in performance of this contract and its deliverables. The contractor shall account for all property provided by the Government, and shall be responsible for the security and condition of said property. Serialized items shall be annotated at the time of issue, with a signature of acknowledgement by the individual contractors. All GFP is the property of the US Government and shall not be transferred to any individual, or agency, public or private without the express written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Government will provide all Government training materials to include printed handouts, reference materials, DVD student information disk, writing materials and cleaning supplies

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment located in Vincent Hall, located at Building 21401, 2nd floor, Room 206 and 209, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

3.4 Utilities: The Government will provide electricity, water, phone service, and network services (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DSN), to building (number). The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.