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W9124918R0030

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post the Questions and Answ ers.

2. Update the PWS and attachments as needed.

3. Responses are due 20 August, 4:00 P.M.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 35

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Aug-2018

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124918R0030

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Aug-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Aug-2018

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BLDG. 35200

FT GORDON GA 30905

W91249 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and Answers are posted to Fedbizzopps Attachment_ W91249-18-R-0030 Questions and Answers Training and Development

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.21. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $1,000.00. Profit, G&A and handling fees are not allowable.

To:

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.19. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to-

CLIN 1002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.21. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to-

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.19. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to-

CLIN 2002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.21. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to-

Includes all supplies and materials, other than Travel, approved in advance by the Contracting Officer in accordance with PWS 1.6.19. Approved ODCs shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-26 and shall be a Not-to-

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on SF 1449, to the following address: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Gordon

Attn: Sherrilyn Rice 271 Heritage Park Lane Bldg. 35200, Rm# 135 Ft Gordon GA 30905 sherrilyn.u.rice.civ@mail.mil

2. Electronic submission via facsimile will not be accepted. Offers shall be submitted via electronic email and shall be hand carried or mailed through a commercial/Government carrier.

3. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the

Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to the Contract Specialist, Sherrilyn Rice, via email at sherrilyn.u.rice.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Jason King at jason.l.king1.civ@mail.mil. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 08 August 2018.

4. Site Visit. N/A

B. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Part 15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Addendum 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

2. The Offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the Performance Work Statement, and contract type.

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3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

5. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

7. All referenced documents for this solicitation will be available on the fedbizzopps.gov

8. Debriefings. The KO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The KO will notify offerors who were in the competitive range but were not selected for award in accordance with FAR 15.503(b).

Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.506.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. Offerer’s proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes: (1) General, (2) Technical, (3) Past Performance, and (4) Price.

2. Proposal Format

(a) Offerors shall submit an original and three (3) copies of each volume as noted in Table 2 of paragraph (c) below of their proposal.

(b) Offerors shall submit an original copy of e-mailed proposals, which includes the four (4) volumes: (1) General, (2) Technical, (3) Past Performance, and (4) Price.

(c) Exceptions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format below.

Table 1 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion

Rationale & Impact

Section B, PWS/SOO/ SOW, Section L&M, etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe The rationale and impact of the exception

(d) The proposals shall be organized into 4 volumes. Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a coil-bound or spiral-bound binder. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification and the offeror's name. All text shall be single spaced and printed black on white paper (Black and white requirement does not apply to graphics, photos, etc., Company stationary and logos are acceptable). Printing shall be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.) Cross-references should be utilized to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections. In addition to submitting hard copies of the proposals, electronic copies shall be provided via email. The file name shall be “Company Name – Initial” for the first submission. The file name of later submissions (if necessary), shall be “Company Name – Revision X’ with X indicating the number of the revision. Page limitations are as follows:

Table 2

VOLUME TITLE NO. HARD COPIES

(Applies to Hand Carry and Mail Offer)

NO. of Emailed Copies

PAGE LIMITS

I General 1 Original and 3 Copies 1 No Limitations

II Technical 1 Original and 3 Copies 1 (20)

III Past Performance 1 Original and 3 Copies 1 3 pages per reference

IV Price 1 Original and 3 Copies 1 N/A

(e) Proposal Limitation. The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and returned, unread, to the offeror. The Government will not accept any changes to the contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR 15.208 for further information regarding late proposals). If discussions become necessary, page limitations may be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the offerors.

(f) Page Limit Includes: All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc.

(g) Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

(h) What Counts As A Page? A page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the offeror but must be easily readable. Fold-outs will be counted as the appropriate number of pages based on an 8 ½” X 11” sheet of paper. Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch on the side. The Contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

(i) Indexing. Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

(j) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with a definition for each.

3. Proposal Content

(a) Volume I – General. Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 1449 (including acknowledgment of

Amendments), SF 1449 – Continuation Sheets (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, and 52.213-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications. All final monetary extensions shall be in whole dollars only. Failure to follow the below Contract Proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The General Volume shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

TAB A, Exceptions/Assumptions (if required) - Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations. Additionally, any assumptions used in the proposal preparation must be identified.

TAB B, Solicitation, Offer and Award – The SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed. The offeror is cautioned that the SF 1449 must contain an original signature in block 30A of the form. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1449 and with Addendum 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition. The offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

TAB C, SF1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs – This section shall be submitted fully completed and error free. It shall contain the offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINS).

TAB D, 52.213-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – The offeror shall ensure this section is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely.

(b) Volume II – Technical Volume

(1) The Technical Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical factors defined in Addendum 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the PWS (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(2) The Technical Volume shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a form consistent with the

Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Addendum 52.212-2 of this solicitation. The section shall be prepared in an orderly format and in sufficient detail to enable the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the contractor’s technical competence and ability to comply with the contract task requirements specified in the PWS. The offeror shall address as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing the PWS tasks. The volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

-Table of Contents -List of Table and Drawings -Cross Reference Matrix -Exceptions/Assumptions (Identification and explanation of any exceptions or deviations). Additionally, identify any assumptions used in preparing the proposal.

Factor 1: Technical Capability consists of two Subfactors:

Subfactor 1A: Technical Ability Subfactor 1B: Management Approach & Staffing Approach

SUBFACTOR 1A: Technical Ability The Offeror’s overall technical approach shall demonstrate its knowledge and understanding of the magnitude and complexity of this requirement and its capability to perform all tasks in the Performance Work Statement. The Offeror’s technical approach shall also concisely and clearly address the Offeror’s approach to plan, organize, control and perform the major performance objectives below:

• Provide training and support as a developer/writer.

• Develop and design instructional training material.

• Design and implement a total training package that includes creating instructional, assessment, and evaluation content.

• Provide content development at Fort Gordon, GA and/or Fort Sill, OK.

• Provide and manage training and documentation through Training Development Capabilities (TDC) database, LandWarNet eUniversity, Blackboard applications and distributed learning.

• Create courseware for technical instruction IAW TRADOC and Cyber School processes and policies.

• Deliver curriculum through a variety of learning activities and regulated assessments.

• Possess the following certifications to develop course curriculum:

• Training Development Capability (TDC) Course

• Common Faculty Development-Developers Course (CFD-DC)

SUBFACTOR 1B: Management Approach & Staffing Approach.

The Offeror’s management approach shall describe the extent to which subcontractors and/or teaming partners (hereafter referred to as “personnel”) shall be used to perform this requirement by task and by percentage of the costs of service performed. The Offeror’s management approach shall address its procedures to monitor and manage performance by all personnel, across numerous geographic locations, to ensure timely quality work and to control costs. The Offeror’s staffing approach shall identify its proposed staffing (by number of personnel, by labor categories and by location) and any plans to cross-utilize or rely on reach-back, part-time or temporary personnel to perform this requirement. The Offeror’s staffing plan shall describe its plans for recruiting and retaining personnel with all of the qualifications necessary to perform this requirement. The Offeror shall provide the names of key personnel performing under this contract and proof of their certifications, security clearances and other qualifications required for their designated positions approximately two weeks prior to contract start date or phase in date. The Offeror shall provide letters of intent (signed within 60 days of proposal submission) and resumes for key personnel. Resumes and Letters of Commitment are not included in the page count. Résumés must conform to the following format:

(1) Name

(2) Education (Degree/discipline/year attained, educational institution)

(3) Certifications (certification member ID; expiration date)

(4) Security Clearance (List clearance(s) currently held)

(5) Proposed Labor Category

(6) Experience

(7) Present Position

a. Company and title of position

b. Dates of employment (month/year to month/year or to “present”)

c. Brief description of duties and responsibilities, including supervisory experience

d. Number and type of personnel supervised

(c) Volume III - Past Performance. Offeror shall identify and submit recent and relevant performance/experience information from at least three (3) but no more than five (5) Federal, State, or Local Government task orders or contracts that the Offeror has performed. Recent is defined as within the past three (3) calendar years from the closing date of this RFP. Relevant is defined as work performed that is similar to that anticipated by the PWS. Each narrative shall also include contract number and amount: the name, telephone number, and email address of the Government representative who can verify past performance. The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant Past Performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the effort as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation and as defined in Addendum 52.212-2.

Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform 51% of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price. The offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph, a consent letter, executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

1. The offeror is requested to submit the Past Performance by the scheduled due date, to the Contracting Officer at the address specified in Addendum 52.212-1.

2. The offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than 3 years for services for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance.

3. In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance Volume and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and commercial sources. Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate offeror past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this paragraph risk rejection or a less than acceptable performance rating by the Government. All past performance comments received will be taken into account and could affect the overall rating. The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the whole of all data received. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR

15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

4. Submission Requirements. The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:

• Table of Contents

• Summary Page describing the role of the offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and /or joint venture partner that the offeror is required to provide Past Performance Specific Relevant Contract Reference Sheets for the past performance experience in accordance with Attachment 4.

• Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing the release of past performance information so the offeror can respond to such information. A sample consent letter is attached as Attachment 5.

• Client Authorization Letters for each identified effort for a commercial customer authorizing release to the

Government of requested information on the offeror’s performance.

• Organization Structure Change History— Organizational Structure Change History. Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant present or past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider present and past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

• Specific Relevant Contracts Format - Sheets in accordance with Attachment 4 and are limited to 3 pages per reference. The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this Solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort, and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate.

Past Performance Questionnaire - See Attachment 6, Past Performance Questionnaire. For the contracts identified on each Specific Relevant Contract Reference, the offeror shall forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire to the points of contact responsible for monitoring performance under such contracts. The points of contact shall return the questionnaires directly to Sherrilyn Rice at sherrilyn.u.rice.civ@mail.mil prior to the closing of the RFP. Any questionnaires not returned directly to the Contract Specialist will not be reviewed and evaluated.

The information contained in the questionnaires will be used to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. New entities that have no past customers shall annotate on the Summary Page that they have had no previous clients and that the minimum number of questionnaires cannot be provided.

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(d) Volume IV- Price – The offeror shall complete SF1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs section of the solicitation. Offerors shall use Government provided Not-to-Exceed estimates for ODC and Travel CLINs.

The Government reserves the right to require the submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data as is deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price.

As part of its proposal, the offeror will provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with the enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) requirement. Offeror will determine, in the Schedule, CLIN(s) 0004, 1004, and 2004 to price or not-separately-price the CMRA requirement. CLIN(s) 0004, 1004 and 2004 shall be the CLIN(s) under which the Contractor shall bill for all costs associated with the eCMRA requirement.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Cyber School Training Development Contract 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 Development Support for the Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia. This effort will support the Cyber School in conducting training development for the Cyber Branch. 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 Training Development Services in support of the U.S. Army Cyber School at Ft Sill, Ok and Ft Gordon, GA. The estimated staffing matrix can be found in Technical Exhibit 2. The training developers associated with this effort shall develop products in accordance with (IAW) Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulation 350-70, TR PAM 350-70 Series (1-16) and all applicable regulations, Cyber School Training Development Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Higher Headquarters Guidance. A list of applicable regulations can be found in Part 6 of this work statement. All training development products shall be submitted to the Government for review, approval, and submission to the appropriate agencies. Products shall be reviewed for educational soundness, conformance with the schools training philosophy, adherence to MOS training strategy, accuracy, deficiencies, and compliance with published guidance. In developing products the training developers shall plan, organize, and carry out special studies, analysis and evaluations effecting resident and nonresident training. These requirements are used to enhance the use of current and emerging technologies in all three Army training domains (institutional, operational and self-development). CMEs shall provide specialized advice on training analysis, design, development, implementation and/or evaluation (ADDIE) process. The material developed shall facilitate adult learning through modern training techniques and methodologies and shall be Government-owned. Contract personnel shall meet the standards outlined in IAW the requirements and deliverables of this acquisition. Except for property and services specified as government furnished the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform instructional support as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The Cyber School was established to provide trained personnel that support the Army’s Cyberspace Operations across USCYBERCOM, ARCYBER, and Cyber Protection Brigade missions.

Additionally, the Cyber School has the goal of providing equipment, faculty, and an environment that build

Soldiers’ skills and abilities while encouraging a culture of aggressive self-development. As stated in Self Development for Cyber Warriors (Conti, Caroland, Cook, Taylor) "Aggressive self-development is a critical task for the cyber warfare professional. No matter the quality, formal training and education programs age poorly when facing the relentless advance of technology and agile adversaries. Self-development serves as a continuous complement to formal training and fosters the currency and depth of expertise a world class cyber workforce demands."

The structure of the internally developed Cyber School Curriculum course demonstrates this training mentality. The Cyber School training philosophy embraces the adult learning concept by creating an environment that is approximately 80% hands-on and 20% knowledge-based instruction. Students are generally provided a short block of instruction on a high-level concept, such as Public Key Infrastructure, then are assigned associated tasks that build and reinforce knowledge and skill through application. Students are not confined to a particular method of completing an assignment and are encouraged to “think outside of the box”.

During the completion phase, the instructor assumes a facilitator role and provides guidance and resources as needed. This method requires a marked change in typical military-style classes and demands a high level of competency from the instructor pool.

Training Developers at Fort Gordon shall be split into five (5) teams, supporting TD support requirements for the Cyber School. At contract start date, a minimum of one Training Developer per team shall have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

1.3 Objectives: This effort shall support training development for the Army Cyber School. This includes, but is not limited to: creating, modifying, and revising course materials associated with current and future Training Development requirements; developing training support documents, lessons plans, individual student assessment plans, Program of Instruction (POI), practical exercises, Test Material, assess student performance, resolve difficult student problems (e.g., students with complicated or specialized learning difficulties), develop Master Training Schedules (MTS), and general Training Development support for the Cyber School.

1.4 Scope: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for execution of Training Development Requirements for the Cyber School. The contractor shall provide the Cyber School qualified Contract Manpower Equivalents (CMEs) to perform training development functions for all current and future learning products (training materials) (resident and non-resident). These learning products shall be used to educate all levels of students within the Cyber School. The majority of training material consist of technical cyber training validated by USCYBERCOM J7, DoD CIO, and the NSA, and is developed as “Educational” based training. Personnel associated with this effort shall develop training products IAW all applicable regulations and SOPs (i.e. TRADOC REG 350-70 with appendixes). The Government will own all developed products.

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-months Option Year's.

The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 24 September 2018 – 23 September 2019 Option Year I 24 September 2019 – 23 September 2020 Option Year II 24 September 2020 – 23 September 2021

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means assuring the work and products delivered comply with the requirements of the contract. The contractor shall utilize qualified TDs who develop training material and products for all current and future courses assigned to the Cyber

School. The contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to develop and support Cyberspace Operations training IAW all relevant regulations, requirements, and SOPs to include TRADOC 350-70 will all appendices, USCYBERCOM J7, National Cryptologic Training System (NSA standards per DoDI 3305.09), and DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (i.e. DoD 8570 or 8140) training standards. All products developed are Government Owned products. The development of a QCP is to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The initial QCP shall be delivered with the contractor’s proposal. After award the final QCP shall be delivered within 30 days of start date and within 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 maximum acceptable defect rate(s).

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

New Year’s Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday of January President’s Day 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veteran’s Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0800 to 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies. 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. Shift work may be required. Anticipated shift schedule is as follows:

Day Shift 0800-1700 Swing Shift 1530-0030 Midnight Shift 2300-0800

In the event that personnel assigned to this contract are required for early/late/weekend training development support, or training/classroom observation the anticipated hours are:

Alternate Day Shift 0630-1030 and 1500-1900 Alternate Swing Shift 1300-1700 and 1900-2300 Alternate Midnight Shift 2100-0100 and 0300-0700

Weekend Shift 0830-1330 on Saturdays, with five hours shifted from weekday work

These operating hours and days may vary based on the requirements of the agency. Contractor personnel work schedules may be “flexed” to meet the training needs of the Cyber School for weekend and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises, while still adhering to the standard five-day work week. Overtime will not be authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Work outlined in the PWS shall be performed at the U.S. Army Cyber School located on Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905, and at FT. Sill, Oklahoma. FT. Sill, OK hosts EW Training for the Cyber School. The estimated staffing matrix can be found in Technical Exhibit 2.

EW training is projected to move to FT. Gordon in FY20 or 21. This shall require a change of duty location for the estimated three (3) training developers at FT. Sill OK to FT. Gordon, GA.

Contractors may be required to travel to participate in training development conferences or attend necessary training/certification. The COR will work with the PM to determine the travel requirements.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contract employees performing on this contract must be a U.S.

citizen.

*At work performance start date all Cyber School Training Developers with duty at FT. Sill Oklahoma, three (3) shall have a final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and shall maintain the clearance throughout the life of the contract. The estimated staffing matrix can be found in Technical Exhibit 2.

*At work performance start date five (5) of the Training Developers with duty at FT. Gordon Georgia and the PM shall have a final Top Secret Security clearance with SCI eligibility and shall maintain the clearance throughout the life of the contract. At work performance start date eleven

(11) of the Cyber School Training Developers with duty at FT. Gordon Georgia shall have a final Secret clearance and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract. The estimated staffing matrix can be found in Technical Exhibit 2.

The contractor is responsible for acquiring the clearances. The contractor shall ensure 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. 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.

The contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) will ensure there is a procedure for all terminated employees to out process the installation. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

1.6.7.1 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.

1.6.7.2 Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractors 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. At work performance start date all contractor employees working Cyber Security functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.3 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01- M, 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 must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.7.4 Information Security Program Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete the online Information Security Program 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 and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificate of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor 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)).

1.6.7.5 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, 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://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or they may attend the monthly training offered by the Garrison ATO. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager (Ref Department of the Army, US Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-CO, 05 Sep 07, subject: Incorporation of Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism). Note: Contractor personnel shall receive an AOR briefing when 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).

1.6.7.6 iWATCH: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, 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.

1.6.7.7 Operation Security (OPSEC) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, 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 and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. OPSEC training guidelines are contained in 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.

1.6.7.8 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, 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).

1.6.7.8 Installation Access: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work and TDY locations. All contractors and subcontractors 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.