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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Purpose of Amendment 0001 is to address:

1. RFI questions to the Solicitation (see attached).

2. Delete Clause 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014) 3.Change deadlne to submit questions from 5 days to 10 days before Solicitation due date.

4.Clarify submission requirements electronic vs manual submission.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124C-17-R-0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Jun-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

U0001

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Jun-2017

CODE

MICC - FT JACKSON

4340 MAGRUDER AVE

FORT JACKSON SC 29207

W9124C 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Soldier Support Institute (SSI)

Instructor/Course Writer-Developer and Multimedia Specialist Training Support March 31, 2017

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Course Writer-Developers, Instructors and Multimedia Specialist Training Support for the Soldier Support Institute (SSI). The services provided are professional in nature and exempt from the Service Contract Labor Standards and no Wage Determintaion shall be issued. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Instructor/Writer-Developer, and Multimedia Specialist Training Support as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background:

The SSI mission is to train Skill Levels 1-4 Human Resources (HR), Financial Management (FM) Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Non-commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES), which includes Advanced Leader Course (ALC), and Senior Leader Course (SLC); Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC); Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC); Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC); Captain’s Career Course (CCC); and various functional courses which include training for Department of the Army civilians. The Instructor/Writer-Developers will perform routine instructional/training developer functions necessary to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the SSI’s military and civilian training mission.

Additionally, the SSI requires Multimedia Specialists to design and develop Interactive Multi-media Instruction (IMI) to support transitioning/transforming the structure of, and approach to, teaching and learning with a goal of providing relevant and realistic education and training that supports Full Spectrum Operations optimizes student engagement and better prepares our Soldiers and civilians to meet the demands of the Operational Environment (OE) as they support Overseas Contingency Operations.

1.3 Objectives:

The Instructor/Course Writer-Developer will teach or develop HR and FM, (or RR if applicable) classes when gaps exist as a result of additional iterations, Training Resource Arbitration Panels (TRAPs), or new courses. The Multi- Media and Training Specialist will design, develop and produce IMI courseware, using cross-platform hypermedia and high-end authoring software. This specialist will evaluate media and product requirements to determine the most appropriate graphic design strategy and determine the placement and appearance of visual and audio elements. The Contractor will create original graphic designs or illustrations for assigned HR/FM or Master Fitness Training projects; review and revise SSI lesson plans and other training and education products, advise SSI staff and faculty on training, prepare training and education materials for IMT/PME/functional courses.

1.4 Scope:

The Contractor will provide support for training development and training execution required to provide an effective and efficient training program. The Instructor/Course Writer-Developer will perform routine Instructional/Training Developer functions necessary to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of SSI’s military and civilian individual and collective training mission. This will include the following tasks:

Developing, revising, and reviewing HR and FM training and education products including training support packages and TRAS and other related course documents; Utilize the Training Development Capability (TDC) System and other applicable automated systems (e.g., Blackboard, SharePoint) for updating training and education products and other courseware documentation; Instruct; review and coordinate the development of collective training unique and shared tasks, Situation Training Exercises, Command Post Exercises, Field Training Exercises and Combined Arms Training Strategies; conduct task analysis;

develop task lists, target population data, and critical task specifications; provide technical assistance to the FM and HR proponents on collective training management; develop individual tasks to support HR or FM proponent collective shared tasks, as required; and assist in the development of FM or HR, collective task training support packages, as required.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is for a one (1) month phase-in, 11-month base period, and two (2), 12- month option periods.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).” The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 30 days after date of contract award. After acceptance of the Quality Control Plan, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his Quality Control system.

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:

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 functions, between the core hours of 7:00AM- 6:00PM or an 8 hour day as agreed upon by the government, Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings to include closings prompted by adverse weather conditions, or similar Government-directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The Contractor shall perform the tasks of this contract at Government-furnished facilities at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Training developer contract service providers may, on case by case basis as approved by the Director, Training Development Directorate, be allowed to telecommute. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring all government telework requirements are met and agreed to with the agency."

1.6.6 Reserved.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Before issuing ID cards to new employees or contractors, the standard requires agencies to conduct a background investigation of employees and contractors "who require long-term access to federally controlled facilities and/or information systems." This investigation would include agency initiation of the National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or a similar type of national security investigation. In the event credentials are issued without a completed NACI, the ID must be electronically distinguishable from those issued to individuals for whom the investigation has been completed. The Contractor is responsible for meeting Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete all mandatory training to include Antiterrorism (AT), and Operations Security (OPSEC) and safety training required by government employees and directed by the command. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.1 iWATCH and Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program and TARP training (training standards provided by the requiring activity AT Office). This locally developed 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 90 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 90 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.7.2 Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government information 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 training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.7.3 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within ten (10) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR and the contracting officer within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.7.4 Requirement for OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.7.5 Information Assurance Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

The COR is the point of contact for all required OPSEC and iWATCH training.

1.6.7.6 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.

1.6.7.6.1 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO. If it is determined that the Contractor was the responsible party for the lost keys/key cards, the Contractor shall bear the cost of replacement.

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

1.6.7.6.3. 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 KO.

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

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide Instructor/Writer-Developer personnel with Army Human Resources (HR), and/or Financial Management (FM) expertise, to include resource management experience. General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) experience is preferable for some positions, as well as a military (Army) background in training.

1.6.8.1 Contract instructors are required to train the tasks listed below:

1.6.8.1.1 HR tasks per Army FM 1-0, ATP 1-0.1 and ATP 1-0.2 based on the four HR core competencies, within officer and enlisted levels of training. The four Army HR core competencies are: 1) Man the Force,

2) Provide HR Services, 3) Coordinate Personnel Support, and 4) Conduct HR Planning and Operations.

Sample topics within these four competencies include:

Casualty Operations Personnel Accountability Strength Reporting Personnel Readiness Essential Personnel Services

1.6.8.1.2 FM tasks per Army FM 1-06, based on the six FM core competencies, within officer and enlisted levels of training. The six FM core competencies are: 1) Fund the Force, 2) FM Planning and Operations,

3) Banking and Disbursing, 4) Management Internal Controls, 5) Accounting Support and Cost Management, and 6) Pay Support. Sample topics within these six competencies include:

Disbursing Operations Accounts Payable Resource Management Travel Military Pay Operations Accounting Financials

GFEBS

1.6.8.2 Contractor personnel will possess good working knowledge of computer operations and associated software and specified web-based applications in order to accomplish all tasks associated with this contract.

1.6.8.3 Instructor/Writer-Developers shall possess outstanding communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal).

Additionally, contract personnel shall possess the ability to perform the tasks outlined in Part 5 (Specific Tasks) of this contract.

1.6.8.4 Multi-media Specialists shall possess the ability to perform the tasks outlined in paragraph 5 (Specific Tasks) of this contract. Work includes:

1.6.8.4.1 Draft wireframes and/or storyboards, mockup prototypes, and produce deliverables for assigned IMI products Design, develop and produce IMI courseware and Computer-Based Training (CBT), using cross-platform programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as high-end authoring software such as, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, and Lectora Inspire.

1.6.8.4.2 Design, develop and produce IMI products utilizing internet technologies; optimized for both desktop and mobile.

1.6.8.4.3 Evaluate media and product requirements to determine the most appropriate graphic design strategy.

1.6.8.4.4 Edit video and audio materials through the use of state-of-the-art, high-end, non-linear audio and video editing programs such as Adobe Premier Pro, QuickTime Pro or iMovie.

1.6.8.4.5 Operate within an already determined style guide or design an original style guide considering the treatment of text, effective use of color schemes, intended audience, and technical constraints of final media.

1.6.8.4.6 Create original graphic designs or illustrations. Update and maintain applications to ensure they are compatible with current and future iOS and Android systems upgrades. Maintain applications to ensure they are updated with current and future Program of Instruction (POI) changes.

1.6.8.4.7 Digitize media using a variety of encoding processes to include Mpeg1, Mpeg2, FLVs, and QuickTime and determine the appropriate compression/decompression scheme to apply for optimum results.

1.6.8.4.8 Finalize multimedia projects in accordance with (IAW) customer requirements. Mobile applications have to contain useful tools that allow access to course materials such as the Individual Student Assessment Plan, the Student Guide, the Pre-execution checklist, graduation requirements, the Packing List, the Course Advanced Sheet, and Module and Lesson Advance Sheets.

1.6.8.4.9 Assist proponents in determining multimedia production requirements by analyzing and developing project goals for effective interactive multimedia design.

1.6.8.4.10 Advise customers on appropriate graphic design media, methods, and techniques which can be used to enhance the instruction and applications. Coordinate with subject matter experts and course proponents throughout the development process to ensure all graphic design and authoring requirements meet stated requirements.

1.6.8.5 Travel: If, during the term of this contract, the Government requires travel to meet the performance requirements in support of the Government’s training or training development mission. The Contractor will perform travel in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Written approval from the KO or COR shall be required prior to the commencement of travel.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the 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. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Contractor Program Manager/Team Lead. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work, communicates daily with the COR, and is the point of contact for matters relating to the work required. The name of this person and an alternate (the team lead) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The Program Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Program Manager or team lead shall be qualified as a Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Training Developer and Instructor.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor personnel shall be required to identify themselves as a Contractor when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, or making phone calls on behalf of the Government. In working in other situations, where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties, Contractors 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. The Contractor shall ensure that the individual e-mail display name of its employees identifies them as a Contractor and that the company name is provided in the e-mail signature block. The Contractor shall provide nametags

(badges) to its workers identifying them as Contractors with the following minimum requirements: name, Contractor’s organization, and picture. When an office/cubicle is occupied by a Contractor, the Contractor shall ensure that office space is clearly labeled with the name of the company and the individual Contractor(s).

1.6.13 Reserved.

1.6.14 Reserved.

1.6.15 Data Rights. See FAR Clause 52.227-14, Rights in data-General.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and Sub-contractor personnel performing work under this contract may 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 Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO 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 KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may effect 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.

1.6.17 Phase In/Phase Out Periods: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board for instructor and writer-developer support purposes within 30 days after notification of contract award. During the phase-in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract full performance start date. The contractor is required to cooperate with the incoming contractor at conclusion of this contract.

1.6.18 In-Progress Reviews (IPRs): The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance and to discuss contract status/issues. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. In the event there are issues, these should be placed in the monthly status reports prior to the IPR so that they are identified and fixed, if possible, before meeting face to face. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.19 Reporting Requirements: All documents and deliverables described in this PWS, and amendments or modifications thereto, shall be submitted in a professional manner to the COR.

The contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report NLT the 7th workday of the month for each task and continuing until final acceptance of all deliverables. Status reports shall include the task order current status, the projected completion date (milestone) for each stage of development. The report shall also describe any difficulties or problems encountered, anticipated, or which previously existed that could alter the progression of work. The report shall include recommendations for resolution of problem areas.

Monthly reports shall be submitted to the COR.

1.6.20 Problem Notification: The Contractor shall bring problems or potential problems affecting performance to the attention of the COR as soon as possible verbally. Verbal reports shall be followed up with written reports directed to the COR and the KO.

1.6.21 Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S.

Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest as established in DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. Additionally, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with DoD 5500.7-R. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army if such employment would be contrary to policy set forth in AR 215-1.

1.6.22 Treatment of Students: Contractor employees must adhere to TRADOC Reg 350-6 (Initial Entry Training (IET) Policies & Administration), AR 350-1 (Army Training) and FJ 600-3 (Prohibited Practices and Illegal Associations). The Contractor must treat all students in a professional manner. The contractor shall not accept personal remuneration for services rendered in the performance of duty. The Contractor shall not engage in social activities with student personnel unless specifically invited by the

COR.

1.6.23 Media Requests: Contractor personnel contacted by the media will refer the request to the COR.

1.6.24 Employment Restrictions: The Government may restrict any contractor employee from accessing Government facilities/installations that they determine to be a potential threat to the health, safety, general well-being or operational mission of the installation or its population. In the event this occurs, the Contractor is still required to perform the services and meet contract requirements.

1.6.25 Contractor Conduct: Contractor personnel will comply with standards of conduct generally required of similarly situated active duty personnel, to include standards imposed by the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER); Army regulations; policy memos, directives, laws and regulations. Upon receipt of allegations or other indications of misconduct or conduct that reflects negatively on the Army involving contractor personnel, the COR will initiate and the KO will issue a contract discrepancy report to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required to investigate the matter fully and provide corrective actions to the KO.

1.6.26 Termination of Employees: Upon termination of any Contractor employee, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the action no later than the end of the duty day. The Contractor shall immediately take possession of the terminated employee’s Government issued identification, and return it to the COR within two working days.

1.6.27 Common Access Card (CAC): Each Contractor employee will be required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) issued by the government. Each Contractor employees’ name, social security number and email address will be entered into a database (by the COR) called the Contractor Verification System (CVS). CVS is a new automated system to allow Contractors’ personal information to be verified when applying for a new or renewal government identification card referred to as the CAC. Once the Contractor employee’s information is registered, the COR will electronically forward the form to the individual Contractor. Each Contractor employee is required to electronically fill out the CAC request form.

Once the form is properly filled out, the COR will verify that they are authorized and required to have a CAC. The Contractor employee will be directed to go to the designated in-processing facility and obtain the CAC. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the COR for cancellation upon the release of any employee.

1.6.28 Physical Fitness. Contractor personnel shall be physically fit enough to perform duties requiring moderate lifting (not to exceed 45 lbs), long periods of standing, sitting or walking, and inclement weather conditions on occasion.

1.6.29 Attire. Contractor personnel attire shall be business casual or in accordance with the requirements of the work environment (field or range) and maintain a neat appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that employee clothing is clean, well maintained, serviceable, and of good quality. Contractor personnel may at times be required to wear military uniform or foreign national attire in order to add realism to training scenarios.

1.6.30 The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract. A monthly contractor in-progress review will be conducted by the designated COR and forwarded to the KO. The in-progress review will be conducted to evaluate Contractor performance and validate deliverables.

1.6.31 Sustainability Management System: Fort Jackson has implemented a Sustainability Management System (SMS) to proactively deal with environmental impacts of its processes, activities, and services while supporting mission requirements and building community relationships. All persons working on, for, or on behalf of Fort Jackson must be aware of the SMS policy (acronym 'PALMS), which is to promote continual improvement, always be in compliance, look to prevent pollution, manage sustainable programs, and sustain natural and cultural resources. Contractors and their subcontractors must receive SMS General Awareness Training and ensure that all goods and services do not deviate from the installation's SMS Policy, objectives, and targets. For SMS training or additional information contact the SMS Coordinator at (803) 751-9505. The COR will ensure contractors receive the SMS Power Point Training and sign a certificate of training stating training has been received within 30 days of contract award.

1.6.32 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH: The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable installation, State of South Carolina, and federal rules and regulations. Contactor shall complete all mandatory safety training.

1.6.33 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.34 WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION: The work site is on a military installation, therefore, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to those specified in the contract. See Technical Exhibit 3 for the Fort Jackson Vetting Policy.

1.7 Fort Jackson Specific Requirements:

1.7.1 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance and conduct of his employees at all times while on the installation performing under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting personnel who are well qualified to perform the required services, for supervising techniques used in their work and for keeping them informed of all improvements, changes, and methods of operations.

(b) The Contractor shall not allow any employee to perform work under this contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent.

(c) All personnel employed by Contractor or any representatives of the Contractor entering the Government installation shall comply with all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. Military police and other law enforcement personnel on post have the right to deny entry to the installation or remove from the installation any contractor employee for misconduct which endangers the health or safety of people or property or for reasons of security. In addition, the installation commander has the authority under 18 U.S.C. 1382 to bar an individual from entry onto the installation.

Such action by the Government shall not excuse the Contractor from fulfilling all requirements under this contract, and shall not be the cause of any claim or request for additional compensation by the Contractor against the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a list of all employee(s) who will be performing under this contract, including any subcontractor employees, as specified in the contract but no later than five (5) days prior to commencement of work. The list shall be updated within five (5) days after any personnel changes are made during the contract period. Employees shall be identified by their name, social security number, and date and place of birth. The Contracting Officer will check the employee(s) against the installation Bar List. The Government will notify the Contractor of any individual found to be on the Bar List and thus ineligible to work on the installation.

(e) All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representatives of the Contractor who will be operating motor vehicles on the installation in performance of this contract shall have a valid driver's license including any required commercial operating permit.

1.7.2 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

a. In performing work under this contract the Contractor shall --

(1) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(2) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose are taken.

(3) Comply with all pertinent provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EMS 385-1-1, dated September 1996.

b. The installation safety officer will provide random monitoring of Contractor performance for the Contracting Officer in the area of safety and accident prevention.

1.7.3 SECURITY. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing his equipment and material at the job site at the end of each work day. The Government shall not be held responsible for any loss experienced by the Contractor due to theft or vandalism.

1.7.4 REGULATIONS. The site of the contracted work is on a military installation and the Contractor shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Fire Prevention. The Contractor and his employees shall be cognizant of and observe all requirements for handling and storage of combustible supplies and materials, daily disposal of combustible waste, trash in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code and the National Board of Fire Underwriters, as supplemented by AR 420-90. The Contractor shall also familiarize himself and require his employees to become familiar with the method of reporting a fire.

(b) Traffic Regulations. The Contractor and employees operating motor vehicles on Fort Jackson shall observe traffic regulations and posted speed limits. The only exception to posted speed limits is passing troops in formation when speed shall be reduced to 10 MPH. Traffic laws are enforced on Fort Jackson and violators shall appear before a U.S. Magistrate for disposition of the violation.

(c) Motor Vehicle Regulations. Operation of motor vehicles on Fort Jackson by Contractor employees shall be governed by AR 385-55, Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents, AR 190-5, and FJ Sup 1, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, and all motor vehicle laws of the state of South Carolina. All Contractor-owned vehicles and Contractor employees' vehicles entering Fort Jackson shall be registered with the Fort Jackson Law Enforcement Activity.

(d) Smoking Regulation. Contractor employees shall comply with Smoking Policy, AR 600-63.

(e) Prohibited Practices. Contractor employees shall comply with Fort Jackson Regulation 600-3, Prohibited Practices. Although not all inclusive, this regulation enumerates a variety of activities and practices which are prohibited on Fort Jackson. This regulation prohibits actual or attempted personal relationships between contractor employees and soldiers-in-training.

(f) Concealed Weapons. Contractor employees are prohibited from having concealed or non-concealed weapons on the installation.

(g) Copies of the above regulations may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

1.7.6 ADVERTISING ON CONTRACTOR'S VEHICLES. Advertising displayed on the Contractor's vehicles is permitted provided that the advertising conforms to good taste and public morality and is so worded as not to imply Army or United States Government approval or sanction of the advertised service and which is not embarrassing or detrimental to the military. The Contracting Officer will determine when advertising is inappropriate.

1.7.7 AUTHORITY. The Contractor shall not in any way represent that he is a part of the United States Government or that he has the authority to contract or procure supplies on the credit of the United States of America.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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

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

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS.

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

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

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

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

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

2.1.11. SUB-CONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the sub-contractor.

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

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ABIC Army Basic Instructor Course ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ALC Advanced Leadership Course AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AIT Army Initial Training ALMS Army Learning Management System AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AKO Army Knowledge Online AR Army Regulation ARFORGEN Army Force Generation Bb Blackboard BOLC Basic Officer Leader Course BTS Broadband Training System CBT Computer-Based Training CCC Captain’s Career Course CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations COE Contemporary Operational Environment CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial Off –the-Shelf CWX CollabWorx DA Department of the Army DCO Defense Connect Online DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DDS Deployable Disbursing System DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DISA Defense Information Systems Agency dL Distributed Learning DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense ECC Eagle Cash Card ETB Education Technology Branch FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HR Human Resources IMI Interactive Multimedia Instruction IPR In-Progress Review KO Contracting Officer NCOES Non-commissioned Officer Education System OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PA Personnel Accounting PCC Perform Paper Check Conversion PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program

RDL Reimer Digital Library SAT Systems Approach to Training SAT-BC Systems Approach to Training – Basic Course SLC Senior Leader Course SB Storyboard SR Strength Reporting SSI Soldier Support Institute TDD Training Development Directorate TE Technical Exhibit TRADOC Training and Doctrine Command VBS2 Virtual Battle Simulation-2 WOAC Warrant Officer Advanced Course WOBC Warrant Officer Basic Course

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

Not Applicable

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. The contractor is not required to purchase any equipment. Equipment and supplies required onsite will be provided by the government.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5. 0 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. The Contractor shall provide the following training support services in the areas of Army HR and FM instruction, developing-writing training support packages and lesson plans, and multi-media support. The Contractor shall also provide the reports/documents, and plans as required under this contract and be competent and proficient in TDC.

5.1. Instructor Tasks. Reference paragraph 1.6.8 through 1.6.8.3 present instruction according to Army Staff and Faculty training policy, Army HR, or FM doctrine, lesson plans, or guidance from appropriate Government personnel. Reference paragraph 1.6.4 Hours of Operation, contractor may be required to work 4 ten hour days or a similar combination not to exceed a 40 hour week to meet mission requirments such as presenting instruction at the mission command training site. At least a one week notice will be provided the contractor.

5.1.1 The Contract Instructor shall go through an orientation period to learn the SSI organization. The instructor shall perform administrative and train-up functions such as processing and procurement of a CAC card, staff & faculty training, and shadowing of another instructor for the specified lesson(s) the Contractor will be required to teach. This shall include familiarization with the target audience and the respective course program of instruction (POI). It shall also include familiarization with the respective lesson plan from which the instructor will present classroom instruction. This period shall be from 30 – 60 days after recruitment and reception at SSI. Deliverable: Instructor will complete an SSI orientation checklist, if provided.

5.1.2 The Contract Instructor shall perform platform instruction for HR, FM, or Staff and Faculty topics assigned by the Course Manager. Student class load shall generally range from 16-60 students. Army HR or instruction shall be conducted IAW SSI Regulation 350-24.

5.1.3.