Attachment 7 Performance Work Statement SM (Revised).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Tactical Network Transport (TNT)

At The Halt (ATH) and On The Move (OTM)

U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), Fort Gordon, Georgia

Part 1 General Information:

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Tactical Network Transport, At The Halt (ATH) and On The Move (OTM) instruction for 7 courses at the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, the Government shall not exercise supervision or control over contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Tactical Network Transport instruction as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government furnished property (GFP) and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS. The work shall be performed in accordance with all terms, conditions, general and special contract requirements, specifications, drawings, attachments, and exhibits contained herein or incorporated by reference.

1.2 Background: The CCoE at Fort Gordon, GA provides training for Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Soldiers in the latest tactical and strategic communications equipment and systems used in the Army today. The CCoE requires instructional support for signal courses taught in the CCoE. This contract provides critical support to 7 5 courses for U.S. Army Active Components (AC), U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG), and U.S. Army Reserve Components (RC). Instructional Support will be required for up to 3,250 (includes Training Resource Arbitration Panel (TRAP) requirements) students annually.

1.3. Objectives: The Contractor shall support the instruction of Army Signal School technical and planning courses as described throughout this PWS by fostering self-development, platform instruction, assessing student performance, maintaining training resources, managing exams, administering exercises, conducting student assessments. Instruction shall be conducted at a clearance level up to SECRET. The Contractor shall provide resident TNT instruction for AC, ARNG and RC components. The training and training support will result in military occupational specialty (MOS) qualified Soldiers who can execute and perform duties within the realm of their MOS.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor shall provide resident TNT instruction for up to 3,250 students annually from AC, ARNG and RC components in the following courses:

1. Network Communications System Specialist (25H10)

2. Network Communications System Specialist (25H10Y2)

3.2. Network Communications System Supervisor (ALC) (25H30)

4. Network Communications System Manager SLC (25H40)

5.3. Network Management Technician 255N Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC)

6.4. Network Management Technician 255N Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC)/RC

7.5. Signal Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC)

Note: See Technical Exhibits describing the courses currently being taught which include the anticipated annual student load, frequency, and hours required for all period of performance projected courses.

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

Base Year 01 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2027 Option Year 1 01 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2028 Option Year 2 01 Mar 2028 – 28 Feb 2029

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PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION – NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

SAFEGUARD IAW FAR 3.104 (PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY ACT)

1.6. General Information:

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors' QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement;

procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The initial QCP shall be delivered with the contractor’s proposal. After award, the final QCP shall be delivered within 30 days of start date and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

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

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

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0000 – 2359 hours Monday thru Friday Eastern Standard Time except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. These hours support training on first (Day), second (Swing), and third (Mids) shift training and remedial training when necessary. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, it is essential that the Contractor shall ensure the stability and continuity of the workforce. The anticipated shift schedule is as follows:

First Shift: 0800-1630 hours Second Shift: 1600-1159 hours Third Shift: 0001-0759 hours (if required)

The resident training facility will support training on first, second, and third shifts over a standard five-day work week. Hours and days may vary based on the requirements of the Government. Contractor personnel work schedules may be “flexed” to meet manpower requirements while still adhering to the standard five-day, 40-hour work week. Overtime will not be authorized.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be primarily performed within Brant Hall, Building 25810; Ft. Gordon, GA. The contractor will conduct training requirements at other locations on Ft. Gordon as requested by the Government.

1.6.6 Statement of Non-Disclosure. All Contractor personnel shall comply with the non-disclosure requirements in the clause at FAR section 3.104-5(b) (or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR) equivalent). All Contract Personnel must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) within 5 working days after on-boarding. NDA shall be signed prior to access to work-related materials

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

1.6.8 Security Requirements: Contractor employees performing on this contract shall be a U.S. citizen. At full performance start date, contractor employees, performing on this contract shall have a SECRET security clearance and shall maintain the required security clearance throughout the life of the contract. An Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable at full performance start date for all positions except for key personnel.

The contractor is responsible for acquiring the clearances. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand all applicable security policies and directives to include DOD 5220.22-M, National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); and AR 380- 5, Information Security Program. The contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) will ensure there is a procedure for all terminated employees to out-process the CCoE G2. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification is required.

The contractor shall ensure that classified data is controlled, protected, and safeguarded IAW AR 380-5 and current Army and DOD policy. Information classified up to SECRET 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 contract, and all copies of such data shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this effort. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and contractor FSO immediately.

The contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) will ensure there is a procedure for all terminated employees to out-process the CCoE G2. Compliance with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, is required.

NOTE: A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) awareness briefing and acknowledgment is required for all personnel prior to access to the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET). Since the SIPRNET contains NATO information, a NATO awareness briefing informing personnel how to protect NATO information is mandatory for everyone who requires access to the SIPRNET. A written acknowledgment shall be maintained.

1.6.8.1 Communications Security (COMSEC). The contractor requires access to COMSEC material to perform the mission under the terms of the contract. Classified COMSEC material is not releasable to contractor employees who have not received a FINAL clearance at the appropriate security level. COMSEC access shall be IAW DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-40. When access is required at Government facilities, contractor personnel shall adhere to COMSEC rules and regulations as mandated by Command policy and procedures. Written concurrence of the Contracting Officer (KO) is required prior to subcontracting.

Contractor personnel are subject to the Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP) described in Chapter 7 of AR 380-40.

1.6.8.2. Cybersecurity (formerly Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT)) 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. All contractor employees will successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2. Contractor employees, to include subcontractors, requiring access to information systems to fulfill their duties must possess the required favorable security investigation. Contractor employees that require access to the Fort Gordon network shall have a minimum of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation initiated and favorable review before issuance of network access. The Information Assurance Officers (IAO) from the activity that the contractor employee is assigned to, will submit an electronic DD 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) to Security & Intelligence Division for verification that the contractor employee meets the requirements of AR 25-2 for accessing the Fort Gordon network. (Ref AR 25-2)

1.6.8.3. Annual Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) Registration: All contractor employees with access to a Government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.Security Refresher Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete the online Annual Security Refresher Training located on the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) site. Log into Army Knowledge Online ( AKO), “Self Service”, “My Training”, “ALMS”, “Go to Mandatory Training”. Training must be completed within 30 days of reporting for duty. The contractor shall

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1.6.8.4. 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 Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty. (Monthly briefings will be offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer.) Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at https://jkodirect.jten.mil 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, and 05 Sep 07, subject: Incorporation of Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism). This is separate from the normal annual AT Level I training requirement. (Ref AR 525-13).

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

1.6.8.6. 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 OPSEC training shall be completed on-line at https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/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. (Ref AR 530-1, Operations Security) The contractor shall adhere to local OPSEC policies and procedures of the Government requiring activity. When in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status in support of this work effort, the contractor shall also adhere to any OPSEC policies and procedures in effect at TDY locations. AR 530-1 states Army policy on operations security program development, revises terminology and provides details on the operations security review, assessment and survey requirements

1.6.8.7. Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) Training: All contractor employees assigned to this task order shall complete CIAR training within 30 days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. CIAR training is conducted monthly by the 902nd MI Group and is also available on-line. 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 13 June 2025).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 CCoE. 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, Pub/Form Date: 06/01/2016 site: https:/armypubs.army.mil).

1.6.8.8. Privacy Act: All contract personnel assigned to this contract shall have access to information that may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all assigned contract personnel are briefed on Privacy Act requirements. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable Security policies and directives.

Personnel who knowingly violate security policies or directives are subject to immediate removal from any work relating to this contract. Contractor personnel shall have routine and unavoidable access to proprietary information Personally Identifiable Information, (PII)) which they are required to protect. Personnel applied to the tasks in this PWS may not work on other tasks for the contractor or for any other agency without a formal written request, and written consent granted by, the KO.

1.6.8.9. 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. IAW 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 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.

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1.6.8.10. Identification of Contractor Employees: 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 appropriately disclosed.

1.6.8.11. ID Badges: The contractor shall provide each contract personnel 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, Employee’s Photograph.

1.6.8.12. Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel 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 personnel 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.

1.6.8.13. Utilizing Electronic Mail: When Contractor personnel send e-mail messages while performing on this contract, the contractor personnel e-mail addresses shall include the company name together with the person’s name (ex: John Smith, Contractor, ABC Company, john.smith.ctr@mail.mil). When contractor personnel require access to a Government computer, the contractor personnel shall be required to obtain a Common Access Card. To do so, the contractor personnel shall request a CAC Card through the COR.

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

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

1.6.8.16 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The contractor shall develop and maintain an access roster to ensure authorized personnel are able to obtain access to the facility during heightened threat levels or force protection exercises. This roster shall be developed and provided to the COR five days after contract award. Any changes to this roster shall be submitted with the monthly status report. The Contractor shall control access to classified training, storage and/or maintenance, IAW applicable DOD and Army regulations identified in the DD Form 254. 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.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: For all positions requiring a degree or equivalent experience, equivalent experience is as follows: If the position calls for 4 years’ experience, an associate’s degree and 2 years of experience is acceptable. If the position calls for 6 years’ experience, a bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience is acceptable. If the position called for 8 years’ experience, a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience is acceptable. The Government anticipates the requirements within this PWS will require the labor categories listed below; contractor personnel who perform the designated functions shall possess the listed qualifications.

1.6.9.1 Contractor Instructor Personnel Qualifications:

Graduated and have current (within last five years) TRADOC Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC), Foundation

Instructor Facilitator’s Course (FIFC), or Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (CFD-IC) Faculty Development Program-1 (FDP-1) (as required) Installation Staff Contractor Course (ISCTC) or equivalent (e.g., Cadre Training Course (CTC) or Support Cadre

Training Course (SCTC)).

1.6.9.2 Level I Tactical Network Transport Instructors shall possess:

At least two (2) years’ experience as an instructor of adult learners in related DoD tactical communications, technical military training programs, vocational/technical training environment or spent 3 years working directly in support of DoD tactical communications networks. The 3-year requirement does not have to be consecutive and must have occurred between March 2021 and March 2026.

A certification or received certification-level training in a proprietary product, such as: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching, VMware Certified Professional.

A minimum of an associate’s degree in a Technical or a Business discipline. Four (4) years’ instructional experience may be substituted for an associate’s degree.

1.6.9.3 Level II Tactical Network Transport Instructors shall possess:

At least six (6) years’ experience as an instructor of adult learners in a related technical field, technical military training programs, vocational/technical training environment or spent 4 years working directly in the career field. The 4-year requirement does not have to be consecutive and must have occurred between March 2021 and March 2026.

A certification or received certification-level training in proprietary product network operating system or integration tools, such as in one or more of the following: CompTIA Net+, Security+, CCNA Routing and Switching, VMware Certified Professional.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline. Eight (8) years’ experience (in addition to minimum experience requirements) may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the administering contracting office. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.11 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to change any of the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates.

1.6.12 Key Personnel: N/A

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.15 Invoicing/Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Invoicing Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) shall be required IAW the Contract Data Requirements List ( CDRL’s)

1.6.16 Certifying Authority. A contract employee with the authority to bind the company contractually shall certify all invoices. Invoices shall be submitted no later than (NLT) ten days after the end of each month (30-day period), depending on the contract award date. Failure to submit invoices NLT ten days after the end of each month (30-day period) is a direct violation of this contract agreement. The Government shall have the right to exercise a penalty cost, due to the contractor being out of compliance of this contract agreement

1.6.17 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract All documents and materials, produced under this contract, shall be Government-owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s). IAW DFARS 227.7106, DFARS 252.227- 7020, Rights in special works, is incorporated into this contract and any resulting contracts.

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may not receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.19 Disclosure of Information: The contractor shall not divulge any information accessed and obtained during the course of performing this task to other contractor staff or anyone outside the Government. In addition to any organizational conflict of interest provision, contractor personnel assigned to this award contract shall be required, prior to beginning work, to sign a non- disclosure statement for the Government agreeing not to share any information or data with other contractor personnel not assigned to the project or, if assigned to the project, who has not signed such a non-disclosure statement. Signed nondisclosure statements shall be furnished to the COR prior to contract performance. Failure to adhere to these non-disclosure safeguards may result in termination of this task. Final authorship and copyright (if required) of any deliverables shall reside with the Government. The contractor shall not gain any unfair advantage. The contractor shall identify any organizational conflict of interest clauses they or their subcontractors are subject to, current or within three years of federal Government contract services, by providing, with their offer, a copy of the clause, a description of the contract services performed, a contract number, a Governmental point of contact, and a phone number for that point of contact.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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

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

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports. Deliverables for this contract are listed as Technical Exhibit 2, paragraph 7.2

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

2.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

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

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

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

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

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ADDIE Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation ADSL Average Daily Student Load AEAS Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

ALMS Army Learning Management System AOR Area of Responsibility AR Army Regulation AT Antiterrorism ATH At The Halt ATO Antiterrorism Officer ATRRS Army Training Requirements and Resources System CAC Common Access Card CCAI Cisco Certified Academy Instructor CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate CDR Contract Deficiency Report CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CIA Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CMR Contract Management Reporting COMSEC Communications Security CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CompTIA Net+ Computing Technology Industry Association, Network+ CP Contractor Provided CPN Command Post Node CPARS Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System DA Department of the Army DC3T Data Center Consolidation Cyber Training DD FORM 250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD FORM 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense DSN Defense Switched Network DTMS Defense Training Management System FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FY Fiscal Year GFP Government Furnished Property HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IA Information Assurance IAM Information Assurance Management IAO Information Assurance Officer IAW In Accordance With ICH Instructor Contact Hours IPBO Installation Property Book Office IPR In-Progress Reviews iRAPT Invoicing Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer IT Information Technology KO Contracting Officer LWNS Land War Net School MAC Maintenance Allocation Chart MPR Monthly Progress Reports NACLC National Agency Check with Law and Credit NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization NCIC National Crime Information Center NCOIC Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge NEC Network Enterprise Center NISPOM National Industry Security Program Operating Manual NIPRNET Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network

NSN National Stock Number OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operation Security OTM On The Move PMCS Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PO Performance Objective POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement PMP Property Management Plan QA Quality Assurance QAO Quality Assurance Office QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SAAR System Authorization Access Request SCTC Support Cadre Training Course SCH School SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router Network TARP Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TNT Tactical Network Transport TRAP Training Resource Arbitration Panel TDC Training Development Capability TE Technical Exhibit TROPO Troposphere TM Technical Manual TMSS Training Management Scheduling System WAWF Wide Area Work Flow Y2 Course to instruct previous 25L soldiers the Transmission and Network portions of the MOS. Formatted: Highlight

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government shall provide services as indicated herein without charge to the Contractor.

3.1.1. Military Presence: The Government will provide Military Liaisons, providing a military presence for disciplinary incidents and counseling in the Institutional Training Facility. Government Branch/Course Managers will designate Military Liaisons who will interact with the contractor and make necessary coordination with students’ unit of assignment.

3.1.2. Communications:

3.1.2.1. Telephone Communications - Voice: The Government shall provide the Contractor official telephone service, consisting of Class A (access to off-post locations), Class A- A [access to Direct Signal Network (DSN)], and Class C (restricted to on-post locations) services provided by telephone instruments located in the Government furnished facilities at time of contract commencement. Installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of all Government furnished telephone instruments and telephone distribution systems shall be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor's personnel shall not relocate Government furnished telephone communications equipment nor in any way tamper with the telephone distribution system. Whenever changes to the communication services are required, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Remedy Ticket that is signed by the Contracting Officer or COR for approval and submitted to the Network Enterprise Center

(NEC).

3.1.2.2. Data Communications-Equipment: The Government will provide network access to the post NEC for the purpose of conducting official Government business only. The installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of all Government furnished networking equipment shall be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor's personnel shall not relocate Government furnished networking equipment nor in any way tamper with this equipment. Whenever changes to the communication services are required, the Contractor shall prepare and submit Remedy Ticket that is signed by the Contracting Officer or COR for approval and submitted to the NEC.

3.1.2.3. E-Mail Communications: The Contractor shall use e-mail service and software provided by the Government for the purpose of conducting official Government business only.

3.2. Utilities: The Government will provide electricity, water, phone service, and network services (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DSN), to building 25810. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.3. Equipment: The Government will provide office space (to include desks, chairs, and tables), telephone service, system access, and storage space at the place of performance. The Government shall provide telephones, network services NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DSN. The Government shall provide only computers and other data collection equipment/software for tasks to be accomplished at Fort Gordon that require Government computers

3.4. Facilities: The Government will provide or make available to the Contractor facilities (or areas within facilities), and the installed equipment in the facilities for use in performing the requirements of this contract. Temporary facilities to include furniture and telephone service shall be provided during the transition period. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the cost of any repairs caused by negligence or abuse. The Contractor shall maintain such spaces to the same standards as similar areas occupied by the Government and use such space only in connection with performance under this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Secret Facility Clearance: The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The signed and completed DD 254 form is provided to the contractor upon contract award.

4.3. Materials: N/A

4.4. Equipment: N/A

PART 5

Specific Tasks

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Basic Services: The contractor shall provide Instruction and Subject Matter Expertise IAW this PWS. The Government anticipates an annual course load of up to 3,250 students (includes TRAP requirements), with an average daily student load (ADSL) of 145 soldiers participating in training associated with Tactical Network Transport. Technical Exhibits provide specific information for courses requiring Tactical Network Transport instruction. It is the contractor’s responsibility to propose and deploy the correct labor types, mix and hours required to satisfactorily meet all PWS requirements.

5.1.1 Training Surge Requirements: IAW TRADOC PAM 350-70-9, Training surge requirements refer to DA mandated initiatives to manage changes in attendance to schoolhouse courses during the budget and execution years. Additional training requirements are normally identified during TRAPS, a process designed to facilitate changes to the training requirements in the year of execution which were previously programmed by the Structure Manning Decision Review (SMDR) process. The TRAP process currently averages a 6-month notice prior to training execution.

5.1.2 Change Control: As determined by the Government, training requirements, to include student load, training hours, addition or deletion of courses, incorporation of new equipment into a course, or removal of equipment from courses are subject to change. As a result, contractor will make necessary changes to support the needs of the Government. The Government and contractor will negotiate a time period for executing changes.

5.2 Instruction: The Contractor shall provide quality instruction for the courses listed in the Technical Exhibits and consists of the following tasks:

5.2.1 The contract shall provide training in Tactical Network Transport and associated equipment for the USA (CCoE) IAW proponent approved Lesson Plans (LP) and Programs of Instruction (POI). Instructors shall be required to teach the version of Tactical Network Transport equipment as determined by the Government. For the 25H10 Course, the contractor will train all of modules B and C except for Commercial Coalition Equipment (CCE), lesson 260-113-25H10B34 and Small Form Factor (SFF), lesson 260-113-25H10B35.

5.2.2. All classroom supplies and equipment must be available and operational per the required skill level on the first day of classroom instruction. The support must meet approved lesson and POI Instructor/student ratio requirements for assigned classes based on Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) schedules and student loads.

5.2.3 The contractor shall provide support for the direct delivery of classroom training, practical exercises, and integrated training exercises supporting Army-wide training requirements.

5.2.4 The contractor shall provide instructional support via facilitation, small group instruction, and instructional techniques supporting Army Learning Model (ALM) concepts per the POI.

5.2.5 The contractor shall apply ALM techniques in classroom training.

5.2.6 The contractor shall ensure Instructor personnel remain technically qualified and up-to-date on classroom instruction methodologies and best practices IAW TRADOC REG 350-6 and Signal School Instructor Certification Program.

5.2.7 Contractor shall ensure classroom training is conducted on time and IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-7 and Regulation 350-5.

5.2.7.1 Maintain classroom presentation equipment as prescribed in TRADOC Pamphlet 350- 70- 4, Regulation 350-5, and/or CCoE Signal School Policy.

5.2.7.2 Maintain established classroom security requirements and procedures. All issues will be reported to the Government as soon as identified.

5.2.8 The Contractor shall maintain student attendance and graded performance records daily IAW TRADOC Regulation 350- 6 and Regulation 350-5. The Contractor shall use Fort Gordon form 6548 and the current Government academic record keeping system (currently Defense Training Management System (DTMS)) in the execution of this task. The contractor shall perform clerical functions requiring verification and reporting of Student attendance, and verification and reporting of Student access to systems supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS).

5.2.9 Instructors shall administer automated, written, and hands-on testing in subjects taught, to include grading of exams, evaluation of results, recording of exam results and the conduct of After Action Reviews (AARs) with the students.

5.2.9.1 The contractor shall conduct test item analysis on all exams given, identify trends for individual test question modification, adjustments to classroom training, and lesson material updates. Results of test item analysis must be maintained on file for periodic review and QA assessment.

5.2.9.2 The Instructors shall evaluate students and report academic concerns to the Branch or Course Managers when warranted, by classroom performance, (i.e. academic test failure, excessive absences, etc.) on the same day, via email to facilitate assignment to remedial training or other unit contact requirements.

5.2.9.3 The contractor shall provide students with Government provided End of Annex/Module Survey Forms for evaluation of classes presented. At the conclusion of each block of instruction taught, the instructor will ensure that the student critique is completed.

5.2.9.4 The contractor shall provide end-of-course-evaluation forms only to courses which receive at least 4 weeks of Tactical Network Transport instruction (i.e. 25H10. At the completion of each course, the contractor shall provide students with Government provided End-of-Course Critique (EOCC) forms for student critique of the training received, facilities, Resident School personnel, etc. The contractor shall review and summarize results of the End of course critiques with responses to negative comments.