W91249-20-R-0033 - AMENDMENT - JCIS.pdf

W9124920R0033

MICC - FORT GORDON

DEVIN KNIGHT 706-791-1828

MISSION SUPPORT DIVISION

DEVIN.KNIGHT.CIV@MAIL.MIL

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5719

0011499018-0001

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 Government Responses to vendor questions.

2. Update the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

3. Update Attachment 4 Pricing Sheet

4. Update ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 See SUMMARY of CHANGES for further details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 73

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Aug-2020

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 W9124920R0033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Aug-2020

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

25-Aug-2020

CODE

MICC - FORT GORDON

271 HERITAGE PARK LANE

BLDG. 35200

FT GORDON GA 30905

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W91249

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2020 TO

09-SEP-2021

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

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FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

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To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 22-SEP-2020 TO

21-SEP-2021

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2020 TO

09-SEP-2021

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

CAGE

POP 22-SEP-2020 TO

21-SEP-2021

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2021 TO

09-SEP-2022

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

CAGE

POP 22-SEP-2021 TO

21-SEP-2022

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2021 TO

09-SEP-2022

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

POP 22-SEP-2021 TO

21-SEP-2022

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2022 TO

09-SEP-2023

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

CAGE

POP 22-SEP-2022 TO

21-SEP-2023

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 10-SEP-2022 TO

09-SEP-2023

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

POP 22-SEP-2022 TO

21-SEP-2023

N/A W6ZS USA

W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL

506 CHAMBERLAIN AVE SIGNAL

TOWERS, GFEBS BLDG

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5030

706-791-2689

The following have been added by full text:

CONSOLIDATED Q & A

W91249-20-R-0033 – VENDOR QUESTIONS

1. Per your solicitation for Joint Curriculum Instructional Support (W9124920R0033), is there a current incumbent working on this contract? And if so, what is the current contract number?

Government response: This is a new contract

2. Will the Government consider modifying the requirement for the Prime Contractor to possess and maintain a top secret security clearance (TS/SCI) from the time of proposal submission to the time of award?

Government response: No. Facility Clearance must be in place prior to proposal submission.

3. Could you please tell me if this is a new requirement, or if there is a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract or task order number?

Government response: This is a new requirement.

4. Will out-of-state candidates be able to support remotely until the COVID Pandemic subsides or DoD wide quarantine procedures have abated?

Government response: No. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations within the Cyber School located on Fort Gordon, Georgia. Contractors are authorized to work from an Alternate duty/remote location during emergency situations within the Fort Gordon area of operations with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer.

5. Times New Roman Font size 11 is required for proposal text: Will the government allow size 9 or 10 font for graphics?

Government response: Yes, no smaller than 9 for graphics and tables.

6. 1.6.11 Key Personnel states that the Program Manager is considered key. Technical Exhibit 3 does not indicate any billable hours for the Program Manager.

a. Is the Program Manager a billable position?

Government response: Yes, 60 hours, see update to TE 3

b. Is the Program Manager required to work on site?

Government response: No, however, must be available during normal business hours

c. Are there any additional qualifications, certifications, education, or experience required of the PM?

Government response: Please refer to PWS section 1.6.8.2

7. Attachment 4 states: “The net productive hours are based on an estimated overall average. The available hours of 2,080 were reduced by an estimated 208 indirect hours. The 208 indirect hours are holiday, vacation, sick, training, etc.” Industry standard uses an 1880 or 1920 billable man year.

a. Does the government have a specific training requirement identified as non-billable for the additional 9 hours of non-billable time?

Government response: 1871 is typical direct labor for a full time position, this excludes leave (Holidays - 80 hrs. Annual—80 hrs. Sick- 56 hrs.)

b. Will the government consider changing the billable man year to either 1880 or 1920?

Government response: No, please see Government response to 10a

8. Can an offeror defer to a current www.sam.gov profile in lieu of completing TAB D the reps and certs portion of the RFP?

Government response: No

9. Is this existing work or new work?

a. If existing work, who is the incumbent contractor and what is the incumbent contract number and award amount?

Government response: This is a new requirement

b. If this is an existing contract since the government has provided a two-week response period, would the government consider releasing the contact info of the incumbent staff? If not, will the government consider extending the response period to 15 Sept 2020?

Government response: See Government response to 9a

10. Will the government consider increasing the past performance recency period from 3 years to 5 years?

Government response: No

11. C. Proposal Preparation Instructions 2. (c) states “… All text shall be single spaced paragraphs, Times New Roman Font, Font Size 11…” and “Printing shall be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.)”

a. Can the government clarify what font size is required for the body of the proposal and if an alternate smaller font is allowed for tables, etc.?

Government response: Body font size no smaller than 11 and tables no smaller than 9.

12 – 15 below:

Solicitation Reference

Question/Request for Clarification

Subfactor 1B Reference: Subfactor 1B states “The offeror shall provide the names of all personnel performing under this contract and proof of their certifications, security clearances, and other qualifications required for their designated positions.” Subfactor 1B also states “The offeror shall provide letters of intent (signed within 60 days of proposal submission) and resumes for key personnel.”

Question/Request for Clarification: Please clarify the submission requirements. To ensure immediate execution of the contract, is the submission requirement names, certifications, security clearances, qualifications, letters of intent, resumes for all personnel?

Government response: Please refer to the instructions outlined in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

PWS 1.6.8.1.2 Reference: Exploitation Analyst Instructor Qualifications

Question/Request for Clarification: Will the Government accept years of experience in lieu of the Bachelors’ degree for the EA position?

Government response: No

PWS 4.2 Reference: “The contractor shall possess and maintain a TOP SECRET Clearance from the Defense Security Service.”

Question/Request for Clarification: Shall offerors include facility clearance verification in Volume I?

Government response: Yes

Factor 2 – Past Performance, Evaluation Criteria

Reference: Evaluation criteria for Factor 2 Past Performance states “Offerors 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. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

Question/Request for Clarification: The Government has defined that a company with no past performance receives an acceptable rating, but a company with past performance that is the same or similar size, scope, and complexity is at risk to receive an unacceptable rating. Please clarify the past performance evaluation criteria. Given the importance of the USACyS mission, should the evaluation criteria read “Offerors 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 will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and, as a result, will receive an “unknown / neutral confidence” rating for the Past Performance Factor. A strong record of relevant present and past performance may be considered more advantageous to the Government than an “unknown / neutral confidence” rating.”

Government response: See updated past performance evaluation criteria

USACyS Joint Curriculum Instructional Support (JCIS) Contract (BY) Solicitation No. W9124920R0033

16. Reference PWS 1.6.1

Solicitation No. W9124920R0033

Issue PWS 1.6.1 requires submission of the initial Quality Control Program (QCP) with the proposal. The Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria do not address the QCP.

Question In which proposal volume should the QCP be included? Will it be included in the page limit of that volume? How will the QCP be evaluated as part of the proposal?

Government response: See PWS paragraph 1.6.1 (updated to remove the requirement to submit Initial QCP with the proposal).

17. Reference PWS 1.16.17

Issue PWS 1.16.17 does not address PHASE IN Question Will the government provide the anticipated timeframe for the Phase In transition?

Government response: This is a new requirement, no phase period is required.

18. Reference PWS CDRL A003

Issue Proof of Experience and Qualification CDRL A003: Prior to hiring, the contractor shall provide the resume to the COR when proposing a new employee. COR will only verify the proposed individual meets the experience and qualifications as specified in the PWS. COR after validation will provide either a concurrence or non-concurrence to the contractor. In the event the individual does not meet the experience and qualifications as specified in this PWS, the COR will provide the rational for non-concurrence to the contractor.

Question Would you help us better understand if the vetting process is inclusive or exclusive of the requirement to replace an employee within (10) business days, as per PWS 1.6.8.3?

Government response; The contractor shall replace, within ten (10) business days, any contract personnel found to be unqualified or otherwise determined unsuitable by the government. This ten-day timeframe also includes any contract instructors who submit their resignation under the current contract. Ten business days are “inclusive”.

19. Reference PWS 1.6.8.1.2

Issue “Degree must be in Computer Science or related field” Question Will the government accept three (3) additional years of experience within the fields specified in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree?

Government response: No. Requirement is for Bachelor’s degree.

Solicitation No. W9124920R0033

20. Reference PWS 1.6.8.1.2 Question Is it the government’s intention for “Exploitation Analyst Instructors” to facilitate curriculum to students? If so, we recommend adding the following statement to PWS section 1.6.8.1.2:

“Graduated the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or Foundation Instructor Facilitator’s Course (FIFC),or Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC) and, Faculty Development Program-1 (FDP-1), and Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC).” Or “Graduated the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC), and Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), or meet the requirements to attend required training within 60 days of contract start date.”

Government response: Government added the following statement to

1.6.8.1.2.2 “Graduated the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC), and Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), or meet the requirements to attend required training within 60 days of contract start date”.

21. Reference PWS 1.6.8 Special Qualifications

Issue IAW 1.6.8 Special Qualifications, the PWS specifies the LCATs of a Project Lead and Instructor Writer however, section 1.6.8.1.2 notes specific skillsets and training associated to a Training Developer.

Question Would you help us better understand if we would be supporting a Training Development or an Instructor/Writer LCAT? We believe a change in LCAT will have a direct impact on pricing strategy and recruiting approach.

Government response: This contract is for Instructor/Writers, therefore “Graduated the Common Faculty Development-Developers Course (CFD-DC) or Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Training Development Capability (TDC) Course, or meet the requirements to attend required training within 60 days of contract start date”, has been removed from 1.6.8.1.2

22. Reference CLIN 0001

Issue IAW CLIN 0001 and PWS 1.5 – There appears to be two Period of Performance dates articulated: September 10 and September 22.

Question Would it be possible to help us understand which date we should target?

Government response: See updated amendment the period of performance has been changed to reflect 09/22/2020 – 09/21/2024.

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23. Reference Page 81, Subfactor 1B

Issue The Offeror shall provide the names of all personnel performing under this contract and proof of their certifications, security clearances and other qualifications required for their designated positions.

Question Is the documentation to verify certifications, clearances, and other qualifications included in the 20 page lime for Volume II?

Government response: Yes

24. Reference Technical Exhibit 1, CDRL A001 Issue “Labor (rates, total billet hours, burdened cost, matrix of actual hours versus planned.”

Question It is our understanding this contract is to be a Performance-based, Fixed

Full Price contract. We recommend removing, “Labor (rates, total billet hours, burdened cost, matrix of actual hours versus planned.” We do not believe WAWF offers this option.

Government response: Government requires this contract be staffed at 8 Instructors/Writers for the life of the contract.

25. Reference PWS 1.6.7, 4.2, and ITO Question Could the government clarify that the Prime and Subcontractors, shall possess and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance w/ SCI “eligibility” at time of submission, as the required Clearances.

Government response: Facility Clearance must be in place prior to proposal submission. The Prime and/or Subcontractor must have the facility clearance that supports the personnel they are providing

(TS/SCI).

26. Reference Attachment 4 – Pricing Worksheet Workbook Issue TAB Summary – The corresponding CLINs (X003 & X004) listed in

Section SF 1449– Continuation Sheet, are not listed.

Question Would the government provide an updated Attachment 4 Pricing

Worksheet?

Government response: See updated pricing worksheet

27. Reference IAW Workbook: Pricing – Fully Burden Issue Column D6 missing hours for Program Manager and corresponding lines. Column M3 states “Total Paid to Vendor based on 1871 hours, Column M6, 7, 8 and corresponding lines formula is Total Rate of 1920 and Line 55 has available hours of 2080 reduced by 208 indirect hours which equates to 1872 hours in contrast with 1871.

Question Would the government provide an updated Attachment 4 Pricing worksheet to address the issues found?

Solicitation No. W9124920R0033

Government response: see updated pricing worksheet

28. In regards to your Joint Curriculum Instructional Support RFP (W9124920R0033), section

5.2 says: “provide effective training IAW established programs of instruction (POI)," In the past, Gov’t sited COTS training by discipline and specific topics for Linux courses whereas in this PWS there is no course definition. Are we writing the training here or is Gov’t providing?

Government response: Yes, we are currently writing curriculum and will be updated/revised as needed by instructors supporting this contract

UPDATED PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

USACyS Joint Curriculum Instructional Support (JCIS) Contract

(BY)

Part 1 General Informatio n

1. G ENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Technical Instructor/Writer Support for the Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), 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 D escription of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide Instructional Support for the U.S. Army Cyber School. The estimated staffing matrix can be found in Technical Exhibit 2.

All Instructors associated with this effort shall instruct, update, and revise 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. All updated and revised 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 updating and revising products the instructors shall plan, organize, and carry out special studies, analysis, and evaluations effecting resident and nonresident training. 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 B ackground: The Cyber School was established to provide trained 17 series personnel (17A, 17C, 17E, 17B, 170A, and 170B) that support the Army’s Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Operations across USCYBERCOM, ARCYBER, and Electronic Warfare unit’s 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 Cyber Leader College (CyLC) plans, develops, and delivers the Cyber Effects Applications Course (CEAC) IOT integrate Cyber Operations thru the Joint Targeting Cycle and enable target analysts supporting Cyber Mission Force work roles the requisite skills to develop targets IAW CJCSI standards. The target audience for the course include Interagency or Joint Cyber Mission Force personnel supporting and/or augmenting cyber operations-integrated planning elements.

1.3 O bjectives This effort shall educate cyber personnel on intrinsic aspects of targeting in cyberspace.

Using the Joint Targeting Cycle as the framework for the course, CEAC emphasizes characteristics of targeting in cyberspace that are doctrinally unique and/or require an amended process not codified in joint targeting doctrine. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate model behavior and professionalism at all times. Training Instructor Support will be conducted at a clearance up to

TOP SECRET.

1.4 S cope: Provide technical instructional support to the Cyber School that include fostering self-development, platform instruction, assessing student performance, maintaining training resources, developing training schedules, managing exams, administering exercises, conducting student assessments, and assisting students with developing, preparing, and practicing presentations. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate model behavior and professionalism at all times.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (2) 12-month option year. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 22 Sep 2020 – 21 Sep 2021 Option Year I 22 Sep 2021 – 21 Sep 2022 Option Year II 22 Sep 2022 – 21 Sep 2023

1.6 G eneral Information

1.6.1 Q uality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program 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 contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to support Cyberspace Operations IAW all relevant regulations, requirements, and SOPs to include 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. After contract award, three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative 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.

1.6.1.1 R evisions: Revisions to the QCP may be required at any time during performance of the contract to assure contractor compliance with requirements of the PWS and contract. The contractor shall make appropriate revisions and obtain acceptance of the revised plan from the COR.

1.6.2 Q uality Assurance: The government shall 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 shall 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 R ecognized Holidays: The contractor is not expected to perform services on federal holidays.

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

1.6.4 H ours 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, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor shall 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

1.6.4.1 In the event that personnel assigned to this contract are required for early/late/weekend school retraining of students or needed for 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

1.6.4.2 In the event personnel supporting the Cyber School Training are required for early/late/weekend instruction or range operations the anticipated hours shall be shifted from the weekday work.

1.6.4.3 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 P lace of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various locations within the Cyber School located on Fort Gordon, Georgia. Contractors are authorized to work from an Alternate duty/remote location during emergency situations within the Fort Gordon area of operations with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer. Contractor shall continue to meet tasks, deliverables, and current level of support in accordance with contract.

Government reserves the right to approve, disapprove, or cancel contract personnel working from an alternate duty/remote location. Working from a remote location will be at no additional expense to the government. The Government does not authorize the use of off-site rates to accomplish alternate duty/remote location work and will not be responsible for any associated costs. Personal or company issued equipment may not be used to access the government network infrastructure unless pre-approved;

examples include using VPN or a corporate network. However, inability to access the government network infrastructure using authorized devices does not necessarily prohibit the contractor from performing off-site, whenever the work could be performed without such access.

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

1.6.7 S ecurity Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility at time of the proposal submission, and shall maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254

1.6.7. P hysical 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. In some cases, as determined by the contracting officer’s representative (COR), contractors shall be required to sign for government provided equipment.

1.6.7.2 K ey Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards 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. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. 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 to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.7.2.1. 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.

1.6.7.2.2. 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.

1.6.7.3 L ock 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.

1.6.7.4 The contractor is responsible for acquiring the required security 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); DODM 5200.01 (Vol 4), DOD Information Security Program – Controlled Unclassified Information; AR 380-5, Information Security Program, and all other applicable policies and regulations.

1.6.7.4.1 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.

1.6.7.4.2 The contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) shall ensure there is a procedure for all contractor employees to in-process and out-process the CCoE G2. All contractors shall turn-in their Common Access Card (CAC) to the COR (TA) on their last day of employment. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

1.6.7.5 Handling/Access to Classified Information: The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This involves access to information classified "Confidential," or "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 shall be brought to the attention of the COR, CCoE G2, and contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) immediately.

1.6.7.6 SIPRNET and JWICS Access: The COR will identify contract employees that are required to have SIPRNET and/or JWICS access. Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). Contractors requiring access to the SIPRNET shall have a final Secret clearance or Interim TS clearance. Contractors requiring access to JWICS shall have a final TS clearance and be indoctrinated for Sensitive Compartmented Information access. SIPRNET/JWICS may contain NATO information and a NATO awareness brief and acknowledgement is required for all personnel prior to being granted access to the SIPRNET/JWICS. The NATO Awareness briefing is required to inform personnel how to protect NATO information in the event they come across it while accessing the SIPRNET/JWICS. A written acknowledgment shall be maintained by the COR. The contractor shall not access, download or further disseminate any classified information from SIPRNET/JWICS which is outside the execution of the defined contract requirements unless specifically authorized in writing by the Government Program Manager and the Contract Officer (KO). In the event that any special access is required, the KO shall modify the requirements and DD 254.

1.6.7.7 Army Cybersecurity/Awareness Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractors shall complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://cs.signal.army.mil) 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 shall 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 shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.8 Information Security Program Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract, shall complete the on-line Information Security Program Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site. Log into AKO, select “Self Service”, “My Training”, “ALMS”, and “Go to Mandatory Training”. Training shall be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates 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 Roll-out 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, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive an initial Anti-Terrorism Level I Brief by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty (Monthly briefings are offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer). Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at h ttps://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or contractor employees 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).

1.6.7.9.1 Note: Contractor personnel shall receive an AOR briefing if traveling OCONUS on TDY.

Briefing shall 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, 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 with the results reported to the COR and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.11 O peration Security (OPSEC) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 60 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 h ttp://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.

1.6.7.12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete face-to-face 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 I nstallation 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. 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.

1.6.7.14 C ommon Access Card (CAC): The contractor shalt obtain a CAC for those employees whose functions require access to systems or facilities controlled by the Common Access Card. The Contractor Representative shall notify the government Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Agent (TA) of new employee CAC requirements. The company representative shall provide all personnel data required to process TASS applications with the TA, including security investigation requirements. A contractor employee shall obtain a CAC at the DEERS/RAPIDS terminal when the application is approved.

The contractor employee shall inform Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Security Manager of approval/denial of the CAC application and will return the CAC to the TA upon departure or dismissal.

The 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 S pecial Qualifications: The Government’s historical staffing data is provided under Technical Exhibit 3. The Contractor shall be responsible to propose and deploy the correct labor types, mix, number and hours required to satisfactorily and professionally meet all PWS requirements. The Government anticipates the requirements within this PWS will require the following labor category: Project Lead and Instructor/Writer.

1.6.8.1 C ontract Instructor Personnel shall:

Possess a T5/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with SCI eligibility and maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract; possess a favorable T1/National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) at contract start date and maintain throughout the life of the contract.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Possess and maintain all required training as stated throughout this PWS.

Possess skills/knowledge of performing office automation work that includes word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentations, and other personal computer applications; typing a variety of materials from rough draft into final form including narrative and tabular material, e.g., correspondence, reports, and forms; maintaining records, historical records, survey results, reference library of training catalogs, regulations and other miscellaneous publications;

establishing and maintaining office functional files and reference files; knowledge management applications e.g., SharePoint and Blackboard.

1.6.8.1.1 T argeting Instructor

Shall have graduated from Senior Leader Course, Captain’s Career Course, or Warrant Officer Advance Course.

Shall have served as a Targeting Officer or NCO or in a similar leadership role of a battalion or higher element.

2+ years of prior military service at the E8 – E9 / CW3 / O3 - O6 level serving as a Chief of Fires / Joint Fires Officer / FSCOORD above division level.

1+ years of prior military service at the E8– E9 / CW3 / O3 - O6 level serving as a Chief of Targets in support of a JTF and/or COCOM.

2+ years of service (military/civilian/contractor) conducting offensive operations in cyberspace as part of USCYBERCOM, or service component cyber commands directly supporting a COCOM/JTF Headquarters.

Possess and maintain the required security clearance throughout the contract. All shall have a have and maintain a TS/SCI throughout the contract.

Possess skills/knowledge of performing office automation work that includes word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentations, and other personal computer applications; typing a variety of materials from rough draft into final form including narrative and tabular material, e.g., correspondence, reports, and forms; maintaining records, historical records, survey result, reference library of training catalogs, regulations and other miscellaneous publications; establishing and maintaining office functional files and reference files; knowledge management applications, e.g., SharePoint, Army training requirements and resources system (ATRRS), and Blackboard.

Graduated the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC), and Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), or meet the requirements to attend required training within 60 days of contract start date.

In lieu of a Bachelor Degree, a minimum of 3 (three) additional years of experience in the above areas.

Shall possess and maintain all required training as stated throughout this PWS.

Possess a final Top Security Clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with

SCI eligibility at work performance start date and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract.

1.6.8.1.2 Exploitation Analyst Instructor Qualifications:

Two (2) years’ experience as a Training Developer or institutional, operational and self-development training. Minimum three (3) years’ experience developing and designing full-length skill-based instructional training material, and experience writing lesson plans using the Adult Learning Model or Experiential Learning Model

Minimum one (1) year experience target materials production, targeting board support, collateral effects estimate, and utilizing the Training Development Capabilities (TDC) database, or similar system, used for constructing learning and resource products.

Possess skills/knowledge of performing office automation work that includes word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentations, and other personal computer applications; typing a variety of materials from rough draft into final form including narrative and tabular material, e.g., correspondence, reports, and forms; maintaining records, historical records, survey results, reference library of training catalogs, regulations and other miscellaneous publications; establishing and maintaining office functional files and reference files; knowledge management applications e.g., Training Development Capabilities (TDC) SharePoint, Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS), and Blackboard.

Possess advanced writing skills (e.g. tailoring content and delivery for different audiences using Bloom's Taxonomy).

Possess and maintain the required security clearance throughout the contract. All shall have a have and maintain a TS/SCI throughout the contract

Graduated the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC), and Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), or meet the requirements to attend required training within 60 days of contract start date.

Highly Skilled and a Subject Matter Expert knowledge in these topic areas:

Networking, Security, Windows, UNIX and Programming demonstrated by 3-5 years’ experience.

Degree must be in Computer Science or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Information Systems.

Relevant experience includes computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, network and system administration, military training in a relevant area such as JCAC(Joint Cyber Analysis course), or certification in an…