W9124921R0005 A0002.pdf

W9124921R0005

MICC - FORT GORDON

ASHLEY SCOTT 706-791-9208

MISSION SUPPORT DIVISION

ASHLEY.T.SCOTT3.CIV@MAIL.MIL

FORT GORDON GA 30905-5719

0011509728

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

1. Post Government Responses to vendor questions.

2. Update the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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

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16C. DATE SIGNED

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124921R0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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.

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

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BLDG. 35200

FT GORDON GA 30905

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

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CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRY Q & A

W91249‐21‐R‐0005 Questions and Answers

1. In reviewing the documents, we notice 1.1 of the PWS reads: The Government’s historical staffing data is provided under Technical Exhibit 3. It appears the exhibit is missing. It is possible to be provided with the Technical Exhibit so we may bid the anticipated level of effort?

Government Response: PWS is revised (added Technical Exhibit 3)

2. As well, it appears this RFP should be hand‐delivered on November 27. In further investigation, it seems that November 27 is a Fort Gordon designated day off. Will this date stay the same regardless, or be pushed forward?

Government Response: Proposal closing date is change to 04 December 2020.

3. Thirdly, would you please inform as to whom the incumbent is that is equated to the ‘historical staffing data”?

Government Response: This is a new requirement.

4. In reviewing the above referenced solicitation files, under Section 1.1 of the Performance Work Statement, there is a reference to a Technical Exhibit 3 that describes historical staffing levels for this project. The copy of the file on beta. Sam appears to end at Technical Exhibit 2 and then transitions into Evaluation Factors for Award.

Where can we find a copy of Technical Exhibit 3?

5. 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?

6. The subject PWS in paragraph 1.1 states, “The Government’s historical staffing data is provided under Technical Exhibit 3.” However, no such exhibit was included nor is the exhibit listed in PWS Part 7, Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing.

Will the Government please provide Technical Exhibit 3, Historical Staffing?

7. 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?

8. Will the government consider responses submitted via email? Or consider due to the holiday extending the submission date to the following week?

Government Response: The Government has changed the due date for submission of proposals to 04 December 2020. Therefore, the Government will have personnel at the delivery address to receive hand carried or couriered copies of the proposal.

9. Reference PWS, Section 1.2 and 1.3: Regarding the 72 weeks of instruction, is the Government's desire to fit two 72‐week periods into the5‐year contract period of performance? Relatedly, is the Contractor responsible for establishing an instruction schedule that accommodates the two72‐week instructional cohorts within the 5‐year contract period?

Government Response: No. Government intends to start two classes per year with each class 72 weeks in duration. This is a new course, depending on student availability, school may start one class each contract year.

10. Re: .6.5 Place of Performance: given the COVID pandemic, does the Government have a current contingency plan that can be shared with contractors that may involve remote instruction?

Government Response: The Cyber School is conducting in person learning; place of performance is the Fort Gordon, GA. All COVID guidelines and measures are in place. In the event the Cyber School can no longer conduct in person learning, Classes may be cancelled, extended, or move to distant learning.

11. Re: 1.6.7.2 SIPRNET and JWICS Access: The COR will identify contract employees that are required to have

Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and/or Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) access. Question: When will the Gov't identify which personnel must have this access? How much time will be allotted if the personnel do not already possess the TS level clearance?

Government Response: Yes. 120 days will be allotted for personnel to obtain TS Clearance.

12. Re: Possess a possess a favorable T1/National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) at work performance start date and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract. Be certified as an instructor by a nationally recognized organization, NSA, or TRADOC. Question: can you provide examples of the "nationally‐recognized organization" that issues instructor certifications? Also, NACI background checks are typically conducted/issued based on the contract; does the government mean that the employees need to have successfully undergone a NACI in the past, and if so, how recent?

Government Response: Cyber School is a TRADOC MOS producing school, an example is any TRADOC school. On a national level, an example would be any accredited college or university.

Solicitation Reference Question Proposal Preparation Instructions, Proposal Content, Volume I

Must offerors submit Representations and Certifications in entirety for Volume I

- General Tab D, or may offerors provide a statement certifying this information is accurate and complete within the System for Award Management (SAM)?

Government Response: Offerors must submit representations and certifications in entirety for Volume I – General Tab D.

Proposal Preparation Instructions, Proposal Content, Volume IV

Volume IV proposal content requirements state: “The offeror shall complete the Pricing Worksheet (Attachment 5 and SF1449 – Continuation Sheets -- Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs) section of the solicitation.” Then also state “Offerors shall submit a fully completed price breakdown in the format specified in Attachment 4.” However, it appears Attachment 4 relates to past performance questionnaires.

Question: Would the Government please clarify the pricing worksheet and price breakdown format submission requirements?

Question: Would the Government please clarify in which Volume IV proposal section - price narrative (Word/PDF) or price proposal (Excel) - offerors are to include completed SF 1449 Schedule B pricing?

Government Response: The sentence should state “Offerors shall submit a fully completed price breakdown in the format specified in Attachment 5.”

Evaluation Criteria, Volume III Past Performance

Evaluation Criteria lists Past Performance ratings as "Acceptable and Unacceptable" and then 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: Does the Government intend rate companies with no past performance the same as companies that have proven themselves able to successfully perform the same or similar work? Recommendation is to create a "Neutral" rating for those offerors without a record of relevant past performance, such as “Offerors without a record of relevant past performance 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: The Government evaluation criteria includes past performance.

Paragraph, Section and Page Question

Section 1.1, Description of Services/Introduction, (pdf page 54)

The Government indicates historical staffing data is provided under Technical Exhibit 3. Technical Exhibit 3 was not published with the solicitation. Will the Government provide Technical Exhibit 3 with the historical staffing data relevant to this requirement?

Government Response: This is a new requirement, historical staffing data is not available, PWS is updated to reflect.

Section C. Proposal Preparation Instructions, Table 2, (pdf page 85)

Table 2 indicates the Government is requesting proposals to be submitted in the following formats: electronic, CD‐ROM, and hardcopy. With the insurgence of COVID‐19 and many companies teleworking, will the Government accept electronic copies only?

Government Response: No

Section 1.4, Scope, (pdf page 55)

What are the instruction hours associated with each topic/module listed in Section 1.4?

Government Response: Instruction will begin at 0830 ‐1630 daily. Some modules are self‐paced, and or small group collaboration.

Section 5.3, Instructional Services, (pdf page 69)

Based on the requirements in section 5.3, has the WOBC 170D course been fully developed and approved by TRADOC? Also, has the course pilot phase been successfully completed?

Government Response: This course is fully developed, and the first course is the pilot.

Section Volume II – Technical Experience, Sub factor 1B Staffing, (pdf page 87)

Will the government consider eliminating the letter of intent requirement?

General Is the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) 170D course currently being taught at the Cyber School?

Government Response: No.

General Who is the incumbent contractor, contract number and contract award amount?

Government Response: None. This is a new course.

General These have been very trying times for many families and with so much death, most of us would like to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with our families. Many staff members have already been approved for vacation and will have limited availability for participation in the proposal process. We also believe many of the government staff will be on leave during this time. Therefore, respectively, will the government please consider extending the proposal submission deadline until after the Thanksgiving Holiday season, preferably December 11, 2020.

Government Response: Due to COVID, 17D WOBC development and pilots have been rescheduled 6 months. Because we are past our deadlines, government cannot extend timelines.

Section 1.6.2 Quality Assurance, (pdf page 56)

The RFP requires the initial Quality Control Plan (QCP) to be delivered as part of the proposal. Would the government change this requirement to the initial QCP being provided 15 days after contract award?

Government Response: Government will accept five (5) days after award.

Section 1.6.2 Quality Assurance, (pdf page 56)

The RFP requires the initial QCP be delivered as part of the proposal. What Volume should the QCP be included and does it count against that Volume's page count?

Government Response: Government will accept five (5) days after award.

Section 1.6.8.6. Government Provided Training, (pdf page 62)

The Government indicates that it will provide government provided training at no cost to contractor personnel. However, following this statement, the government references a reimbursement tuition rate chart that was not provided. Please specify the exactly courses the government will provide to contractor personnel at no cost.

Government Response: Government will provide all Instructor Certification Training as required by TRADOC. If instructors attend training not required by contract, it will be at vendor’s expense.

Section 1.6.8.6. Government Provided Training, (pdf page 62)

The government refers to a reimbursement tuition rate chart that should be used when determining the cost for government training of Federal but Non‐DOD personnel and Non‐Federal Personnel. This chart was not provided in the RFP.

Government Response: These charts have been removed, PWS is updated to delete statement.

Attachment 5 ‐ Pricing Worksheet There are blank rows throughout Attachment 5. Do these blank lines have any meaning or significance?

Section C (d). Volume 4 Price, (pdf page 90)

In the first paragraph, there is a reference to Attachment 4 which is the Past Performance Questionnaire. Is this correct or should the Government reference be Attachment 5?

Government Response: The correct reference Attachment for Price is Attachment 5.

Services/Introduction, (pdf page 54)

The government anticipates two (2) iterations of the required seventy‐two (72) week curriculum. Are the two anticipated iterations of the WOBC 170D course projected to be taught concurrently on an annual basis?

Government Response: Yes. Will start 2 classes per contract year, depending on student availability.

Section 1.4 Scope, (pdf page 55)

The Contractor shall instruct, develop, and maintain for the Cyber School, Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) 170D specific training material outlined in the PWS. Has the culminating event curriculum been developed, or will the contractor have to develop the culminating event? If so, will the government provide all hardware and software to develop, test, and implement the culminating event?

Government Response: Yes. Culminating event has been developed.

(pdf page 54)

Does the government anticipate any surge that would result in a requirement for additional WOBC 170D course iterations?

(pdf page 54)

Does the government anticipate any surge that would require additional contractor support?

(pdf page 54)

Does the government define the two iterations of WOBC 170D as the same 72‐week curriculum being taught twice in a one‐year period?

Government Response: Government will start two 72‐week classes per contract year.

Part 3/Part 4 Government and Contractor Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services, (pdf pages 67‐68)

There seems to be crossover between the government furnished items and services and contractor furnished items and responsibilities. For example, in Sections 3.2 and 4.4 both the government and the contractor are required to provide hardware and software. Please clarify exactly what items and services the contractor is responsible for providing?

Government Response: Government will provide all instructional materials and computer required to instruct this course.

Section ‐ Evaluation Factors for Award Criteria, (pdf page 82)

Should Factor 4 ‐ Price be changed to read Factor 3 ‐ Price?

Government Response: Yes, Factor 4 – Price should read Factor 3 – Price.

Section 3, GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES, 3.5 Materials, (pdf page 67)

The solicitation states the contractor shall provide textbooks, hardware, software, licensing, shipping, printer materials, testing products, media resources, lab packages, and other courseware products, as required for the course. Can the Government provide a government approved hardware, and software list?

Government Response: This requirement has been removed.

Upon award, government will provide course materials and if any hardware and software required.

Section 3.5, Materials, (pdf page 67)

If the contractor is responsible to supply textbooks, hardware, software, licensing shipping, printed materials, testing products, media resources, lab packages, and other courseware products, as required for the course. Can the Government provide a listing with quantities required per year?

Government Response: This requirement has been removed from PWS.

Section 3.5, Materials, (pdf page 67)

What and Where should the textbooks be purchased, and will that be reimbursable to the contractor along with any other resources provided by the contactor?

Government Response: Government will not reimburse vendor for resources. PWS is updated to remove requirement.

Section 3.4 Equipment, (pdf page 67)

Please specify exactly what Hardware/Software, Licensing, Testing, Media Resource equipment should be provided by the contractor?

Government Response: This requirement has been removed.

PWS updated.

Section 3, GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES, 3.4 Equipment, (pdf page 67)

If the government provides the computer equipment, telephones, and software, what resources would be required by the contractor to support the training environment?

Government Response: Qualified Subject Matter Experts to provide instruction.

Given this is new curricula, how does the government plan to train new instructors?

Government Response: Government will not train instructors;

vendor must ensure instructs are subject matter experts on the material they will instruct.

Document Page Section / Paragraph

Question

W9124921R0005_Solicitation.pdf C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

The proposal instructions for letter (c) state both “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.)”. Can the Government clarify the minimum font required and if an alternate smaller font is allowed for tables, etc.?

Government Response: Font size should not exceed 11

PWS Part 3 and Part 4 3.5 and 4.4 If contractor is responsible for providing textbooks and other teaching aids and equipment under a firm fixed price (FFP) contract, please provide workload data such as numbers of student per class. Also please provide access to the existing Lesson Plans so offerors can accurately estimate the cost of those items.

Government Response: Minimum class size is 3 max is 15.

Course material is not available for release until after award.

PWS Part 1 1.1 Historical staffing information or workload data (number of classes per year and number of students per class) is required to prepare a FFP proposal. Please provide Technical Exhibit 3 or other workload data.

Government Response: 2 classes of up to 15 students each, 2 classes per contract year. Workload data is updated in PWS

PWS Part 1 1.3 The WOBC 170D course is expected to be 72 weeks. The base period of performance and each option period are each only 52 weeks. Does the Government consider providing these instructor services to be a severable service, such that if an option is not exercised the class will not be completed by the contractor?

Government Response: No. Government anticipates starting 2 classes per contract year. Vendor is responsible to complete both 72‐week classes although may be outside the contract year.

Section SF 1449, Continuation Sheet

CLINs X001 Is it the Government’s intent that the instruction services will be priced as 1 Job? How many WOBC 170D classes will be presented each contract period? Normally, a contractor cannot bill until the 1 Job is completed. Will the contractor be able to bill on a monthly basis.

Government Response: Yes 1 Job. Two (2) classes per contract year.

PWS Part 1 1.1 The PWS states “the government anticipates two (2) iterations of the required seventy-two (72) week curriculum.” Is the expectation that these 2 iterations will be required each contract period of performance (base and each option) or over the life of the contract (potentially 5 years)?

Government Response: Yes

PWS Part 7 Technical Exhibit 3, mentioned PWS Part 1 is not listed in the Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing

Government Response: PWS is revised (added Technical Exhibit 3)

Technical Exhibit 2 If this is a FFP contract, how will the government use “Labor (rates, total billed hours, burdened cost, matrix of actual hours versus planned)” information?

Government Response: This information is required to be submitted IAW FAR 15.408 for requirement of this magnitude.

Proposal Instructions 33 Paragraph 2 In the current Covid-19 environment, does the

Government still require submission of mailed or hand carried copies of the proposal?

Government Response: The Government still require submission of mailed or hand carried copies of the proposal.

SF 1449 1 Block 8 Proposal is due 27 November, the Friday after the

Thanksgiving holiday which is often an Army training holiday. Please confirm that there will be personnel at the delivery address to receive hand carried or couriered copies of the proposal.

Government Response: The Government has changed the due date for submission of proposals to 04 December 2020.

Therefore the Government will have personnel at the delivery address to receive hand carried or couriered copies of the proposal.

Proposal Instructions 40 Paragraph

(d) Offerors are instructed to “use Government provided Not-to-Exceed estimates for ODC CLINs.” Please provide the government estimates and add CLINs for ODCs.

Government Response: The Not‐to‐Exceed estimate is included in the CLIN description for the ODC CLINs.

PWS Parts 1 and 5 1.6.12 and

5.5.3 Please clarify if travel to support the PWS requirements is an allowable expense. If travel is to be included in the FFP, please provide information to accurately estimate travel costs, or provide a NTE amount and separate CLIN.

UPDATED PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Cyberspace Capabilities Developer Technician (CCDT) Instructional Support (BY)

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide instruction for the Cyberspace Capabilities Developer Technician (CCDT) (170D) Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), U.S. Army Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia. This effort will support training new Army Warrant Officers, 170D WOBC learners for the Army’s new 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.

3. Description of Services/Introduction: The United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence (Cyber CoE) and Fort Gordon require contractor support to instruct a seventy-two (72) week technical training support package for the Cyber School Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), 170D. The government anticipates two (2) iterations of the required seventy-two (72) week curriculum. The contractor is responsible for the overall management and oversight of this contract. It is the contactor’s responsibility to staff and deploy qualified contractor personnel to meet all of the PWS requirements. 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 Contractor to provide personnel to instruct, develop, and maintain the Cyber School WOBC Cyberspace Capability Developer Technician Course 72- week curriculum to TRADOC format requirements (lesson plan template to be provided), and develop/maintain course assessment tools (Exam, Practical Exercise, and Quizzes) where the government will retain ownership of all course material developed/maintained. All instruction and updates associated with this effort shall be in accordance with (IAW) Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulation 350-70, TRADOC Pamphlet 350-70 Series (1-14), TRADOC Pamphlet 525-8-2, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) Regulation 350-22, Army Regulation (AR) 350- 1, all applicable regulations, Cyber School Training Development Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Government Response: If Travel is to be required during the period of performance, the contract would be modified accordingly.

Proposal Instructions 33 Paragraph 2 With restrictions on using outside media on

Government computers, please confirm the requirement for delivery of the proposal on CD.

Government Response: The requirement for delivery of the proposal on CD is due the same time as the hard copy is due.

and Higher Headquarter guidance. The Contractor shall provide Cyber School WOBC 170D specific training material and instruction as stated in this PWS, IAW paragraph 5.3.

This requirement shall provide the U.S. Army Cyber School with curriculum that facilitates adult learning through modern training techniques, methodologies, and hands-on application of learned skills. Personnel attending this Initial Military Training (IMT) course will receive quality, contemporary training. Except for property and services specified as government furnished, the contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, supervision, 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.

1.1 Background: The Cyber School was established to provide trained 17 series personnel that support the Army’s Cyberspace Operations across USCYBERCOM, ARCYBER, and Cyber Protection Brigade missions. Additionally, the Cyber School has the mission of providing equipment, faculty, and an environment that builds 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."

1.2 Objectives: 1) Present instruction consisting of a seventy-two (72) week block for the WOBC 170D training, beginning January 2021 (or at contract start date). 2) All culminating events, practical exercises, or examinations will be assessed based on an individual's work and not group assignments. Primary instruction material for all modules will be at the UNCLASSIFIED Level, and will be supported through the fostering of learner self- development, platform instruction, learner performance assessments, training resource maintenance, training schedule development, exam management and administration, and assisting learners with developing, preparing, and delivering presentations. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate model behavior and professionalism at all times.

1.3 Scope: 170D WOBC is designed to provide training, education, and experience gaining an opportunity to individuals with an identified aptitude towards learning computer programming. Though the WOBC is modular in design, the material presented in the course relies on the material presented before it. For all intensive purposes, the entire course is considered one continuous course as far as the instruction goes. The grading standard developed for the course will be followed for all practical exercises, assessments, culminating events, and the qualification event.

The contractor shall provide individuals with the core competencies and demonstrated ability to support the course curriculum and training outlined in this contract to perform instruction using C and Python at the Army and joint requirements level. This course provides hands-on application of concepts, tools, and techniques comprising 80% of the course content, with lecture comprising no more than 20%. The course focuses on unclassified concepts, techniques, and information that lend to a seamless transition from the classroom to operations in order to reduce follow-on unit training and to improve personnel performance upon graduation from the course. The contractor shall, as required, maintain and develop lesson materials; perform planning, research and development, technical analysis, and administration; maintain homework assignments, quizzes, and labs; provide blended training solutions, labs, assessment, or self-study products; develop, maintain, and employ advanced distributed learning.

The developed curriculum meets the standards outlined in the Program of Instruction (POI), Cyber School training guidance, the USCYBERCOM J7/National Cryptologic Training System (NSA standards per DoDI 3305.09), DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (i.e. DoD 8570 or 8140). The training support package focus on the following topics from an intermediate to advanced level and primary instruction material for all modules will be up to the UNCLASSIFIED Level. All curriculums are the intellectual property of the U.S. Government, and all revised and updated products will be owned by the Government. The Contractor shall instruct and maintain for the Cyber School, Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) 170D specific training material on the below topics:

Communicating Effectively

Thinking Logically

Networking

Discrete Math Python Programming I

Python Programming II

Culminating Event I Culminating events test the student’s ability to demonstrate retention of material taught to the point the culminating event occurs within the course. It has a scope of about 60 hours assessed over 80 hours.

Introduction to C Programming

Intermediate C Programming

Culminating Event II

Data Structures and Algorithms I

Data Structures and Algorithms II

Culminating Event III

Object-Oriented Python

Culminating Event IV

Operating Systems x86 Assembly Programming

Culminating Event V

Network Programming in C

Network Programming in Python

Developer Qualification Event

Introduction to Cryptography

Organizational Processes

1.4 Period of Performance: This period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The base year period of performance is projected to be 25 January 2021 – 24 January 2022.

Base Year 25 January 2021 – 24 January 2022 Option Year I: 25 January 2022 – 24 January 2023 Option Year II: 25 January 2023 – 24 January 2024 Option Year III: 25 January 2024 – 24 January 2025 Option Year IV: 25 January 2025 – 24 January 2026

1.5 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 for assuring the work and products delivered comply with the requirements of this contract. The contractor shall utilize qualified personnel who shall instruct training material and products for the 170D WOBC Course. The contractor shall utilize personnel who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to develop Cyberspace Operations training 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.

All products developed are Government Owned. 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 five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the quality controlsystem.

1.6.1.1 Revisions: 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 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 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 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between during the identified business hours for the course, typically between the hours of 0800 to 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the training facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar directed facility closings, but the 0800 to 1700 time period will be adjusted to meet the course start time requirements based on the classroom location. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The students must be in class during lecture and self-paced lab work during the prescribed class times, unless their absence is excused. 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

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.

1.6.4.1 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 (5) 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 various locations within the Cyber School, located on Fort Gordon, Georgia or within the greater Augusta, Georgia area.

1.6.5.1 Alternate Work Place of Performance: 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 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be U.S. citizens. At work performance start date must have a favorable background check (T1/NACI), and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

The contractor is responsible for acquiring the clearances. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable security policies and directives found in DOD 5220.22-M, National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); 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.

1.6.7.1 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 SIPRNET and JWICS Access: The COR will identify contract employees that are required to have Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and/or Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) access. SIPRNET and JWICS access will only be as directed by the Government requirement activity and at government facilities only. Contractors requiring access to the SIPRNET must have a final Secret clearance. Contractors requiring access to JWICS must have a final TS clearance and be indoctrinated for Sensitive Compartmented Information access. Approval by the COR is required prior to granting 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 KO (Contracting Officer). In the event that any special access is required, the KO must modify the requirements and DD Form 254.

1.6.7.3 Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractors must 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 must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in AR 25-2, DoDD 8570.01, and DoD 8570.01- M, DoDD 8140.01, and AR 25-2.

1.6.7.4 Initial Security Orientation and Annual Security Refresher Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete the online Initial Security Orientation Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site. Log into AKO, “Self Service”, “My Training”, “ALMS”, “Go to Mandatory Training”. Training must be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty. The contractor shall submit certificate of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager. The Annual Security Refresher Training is required annually thereafter. (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 ttps://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 seven (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).

1.6.7.9 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. 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.

1.6.7.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: In accordance with FAR 37.114, all contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriatelydisclosed.

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

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

1.6.7.13. Answering Telephones: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as a contract employee when answering and making calls on government telephones.

1.6.7.14 Utilizing Electronic Mail: When contractor employees send email messages to government personnel while performing on this contract, the contractor employee's email address shall include the company name together with the person's name (ex:

John…