AMENDED Performance Work Statement .pdf

AMENDED

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

4TH BDE ARMY JROTC JCLC Camp Glory STEM 16-17 June 2026

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the service are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, material, supervision, and personal services necessary to perform. Contractor shall provide academic programs and career fields; enhancing their personal leadership and character development; inspiring academic excellence; increasing the desire to continue education beyond high school and increasing the desire to pursue STEM related career opportunities. Contractor shall provide 16 curriculum learning hours and instructors to coach, mentor and guide all groups of 520 Cadets each through the two-day course and complete a brief assessment/evaluation on each cadet at the end. Contractor shall provide at least four (4) instructors / eight (8) assistants to coach, mentor and guide modules of 43 cadets each through the event and complete a brief assessment/evaluation on each cadet at the end.

1.2 Background: IAW CCR 145-2, paragraph 1-5, the mission philosophy emphasis STEM.

One of the major challenges facing the nation is the need for greater emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in our public schools. To help address this need we intend to expand STEM education in our curriculum for Army JROTC cadets. In order to have the biggest impact on cadets, the 4th Brigade will partner with Training Institutes to include colleges or universities that are located within the geographical footprint to provide STEM education and activities to JROTC. The selected institution has a well-established and nationally recognized STEM program that has the organizational structure and facilities in place to allow for an immediate and positive impact on cadets.

1.3 Scope: The contractor shall provide for establishment of a STEM education program for the purpose of introducing selected JROTC cadets to scientific, technology and engineering career opportunities, providing direct exposure to the college atmosphere, STEM curriculum, STEM related work sites, inspire the cadets to strive for academic excellence, continue their education beyond high school and pursue STEM related career opportunities. The contractor shall furnish furniture, equipment, supplies, management, supervision, and labor for 520 Cadets. The contract shall provide services in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in this statement of work.

1.4 Objectives: To conduct effective training to enhance JROTC cadets and to provide the most up to date instructional techniques, innovative teaching strategies designed to increase awareness and interest in STEM career opportunities and foster academic competencies in specific STEM fields. It will also serve to provide educational empowerment by cultivating student attitudes, aspirations, and behaviors to embrace change and innovation with assertiveness and conviction. The primary objective of this requirement is to provide a safe, immersive, and mentally challenging training environment that motivates cadets to pursue individual and team excellence through the integration of leadership development and hands-on STEM education.

The camp shall facilitate a structured Program of Instruction (POI) that enables cadets to apply leadership skills in unfamiliar environments, foster camaraderie among diverse peer groups, and increase technical proficiency in emerging fields—including robotics, drone operations, and applied engineering—to enhance overall college and career readiness. Contractor shall provide a paper Certificate of Completion to each cadet. This certificate states that each student had an introductory level of education in each area. Cadets will have an after-action assessment/evaluation.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 7 days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will 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 acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: Reserved

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays Contractor shall work on holidays during the period of performance for this contract.

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide; however, they may differ.

1.5.4.1 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0745-1700 hours, Tuesday and Wednesday. The contractor shall be open during any local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the 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 is essential. The contractor shall have a representative on-site, during support hours.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: Reserved

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Building 321, 18577 Walker Drive. Ft Walker, VA 22427

1.5.7Period of Performance: This Period of performance is 16-17 June 2026.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government 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: Reserved

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall conduct business between the hours of 0745 to 1700, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at contractor facility where training will be conducted. Place of performance will be within a 106 -mile radius of Ft Walker, VA 22427.

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

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: Reserved

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: Contractor shall ensure all teachers are certified to instruct STEM related activities.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: 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. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (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 will 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.

1.6.10 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 Contracting Officer 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 order

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor 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 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.

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, 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-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

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

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

2.1.12 WORK WEEK. Monday through Sunday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS

AR Army Regulation

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) DA Department of the Army DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program STEM Science Technology Engineering Mathematics TE Technical Exhibit JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide the contractor with instruction on the standard rules and regulations of the site. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn in responsible to the Government.

3.2 Facilities: 4th Brigade Army JROTC will coordinate facilities adequate to support requested training on Ft Walker.

3.3 Utilities: Reserved

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, supplies, services, management, supervision and labor as specified herein, for the STEM Training Camp. The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications act forth in this performance work statement. Courtesy and consideration shall be provided to all guests and event participants.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies and equipment to meet the requirements under this PWS.

• Drone in action: 12 CoDrone EDU (JROTC edition) units, 60 rechargeable batteries, and 24 chargers. Arch gates, keyhole gates, and color landing pads designed for the Robolink Aerial Drone Competition.

• Robotics: Training on a 10' x 10' field requires modular arena kits and competition-grade robot bundles.

• Coding, Sensors & AI : An AI-powered robot utilizing Raspberry Pi 5. It is capable of face detection, mask recognition, and autonomous navigation through vision-based sensors.

• CAD&3D printing: Bambu Lab P15 combo and print lab education bundle.

4.3 Clothing: The contractor’s personnel shall wear clean clothing and present themselves with clothing that does not contain statements that may be offensive to the military or others using a portion of the uniform.

4.4 Taxes. The government will be exempt from paying any sales taxes related to this contract. Tax exemption forms will be provided to the contractor upon request.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform training.

Provide all classroom style training spaces and audiovisual equipment as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Contractor shall also provide audiovisual equipment/service for each room. The Contractor shall provide an advanced STEM and aerospace instruction program specifically designed for high school cadets. The program must bridge the gap between secondary education and workforce readiness by utilizing industrial-scale equipment and professional engineering methodologies.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following training schedule

Morning Sessions

TIME GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

0745 – 0835 Drones in Action Coding Robotics CAD/3D Printing 0840 – 0930 CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action Coding Robotics 0935 – 1025 Robotics CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action Coding 1030 – 1125 Coding Robotics CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action

Afternoon Sessions

TIME GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

1245-1345 Drones in Action Coding Robotics CAD/3D Printing 1350-1450 CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action Coding Robotics 1455-1555 Robotics CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action Coding 1600-1700 Coding Robotics CAD/3D Printing Drones in Action

5.2.1 Provide educational training/instruction and related resources to conduct the academic curriculum.

5.2.1.1 Drones in Action: Contractor shall deliver Drones in Action instructional program and an exploration of drone technology and career pathways. This training must detail the regulatory differences between recreational operations (TRUST Certificate) and commercial certification (FAA Part 107), while providing an overview of national airspace regulations, including controlled vs. uncontrolled airspace, maximum flight altitude and speed, flying over people, night operations, registration, Remote ID, and the process for obtaining waivers and authorizations. Following the theoretical instruction, the Contractor shall facilitate a hands-on flight laboratory using manufacturer-compliant, JROTC-edition CoDrones. During this session, Cadets will receive practical flight instruction and be given designated time to practice precision maneuvering by navigating a standardized competition obstacle course.

5.2.1.2 CAD/3D Printing: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive instruction on high-performance 3D manufacturing, focusing on the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create, modify, and optimize digital models for physical transformation via 3D printing. The Contractor shall facilitate student registration on an open-source CAD platform and guide cadets through a standard design workflow to produce print-ready digital files. Due to classroom time constraints, the Contractor is not required to provide 3D printing for every individual student; however, the Contractor shall ensure students understand how to utilize their open-source designs for off-site production. Additionally, the Contractor shall select and print the highest-quality design from each class session for overnight production, ensuring the finished physical object is available for student collection as a tangible deliverable of the manufacturing process

5.2.1.3 Robotics: Contractor shall deliver an interactive robotics training program that begins with a comprehensive presentation on technological advancements and real-world applications in the robotics industry. Following the instructional period, the Contractor shall facilitate a hands-on learning laboratory utilizing high-quality, educational robots on four designated 10-foot by 10-foot mission fields. These fields will feature specialized operational scenarios, such as urban search and rescue or robo-soccer, requiring Cadets to rotate through each station to complete complex activities. All exercises must be structured to challenge Cadets' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through practical, goal-oriented robotic maneuvers.

5.2.1.4 Coding: Contractor shall provide a comprehensive technical training program designed to instruct cadets in the fundamental principles of programming, sensor integration, and artificial intelligence (AI). This requirement includes the delivery of guided, hands-on activities where cadets develop functional code for simple games and autonomous handheld robotic platforms. The Contractor shall demonstrate the application of cameras and sensors for environmental data collection and provide instruction on facial recognition software and techniques. All exercises must be structured to illustrate how data supports automated decision-making and real-world technology applications, specifically focusing on the development of cadets' critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills.

5.3 Contractor shall provide one qualified Trainer, and Contract shall set-up all classrooms, offices, and training aids, a least one hour before the start of each training session. Provide a paper Certificate of Completion to each cadet. This certificate states that each student had an introductory level of education in each area. Cadets will have an after-action assessment/evaluation.

5.4 The Contractor shall provide cadets with hands-on access to commercial-grade aviation hardware, strictly prohibiting the use of hobby-grade or consumer-level platforms to ensure the development of competencies relevant to professional aerospace environments. Instruction shall be centered on high-performance drone platforms and telemetry suites that provide the technical depth and mechanical complexity required for advanced training. Furthermore, the Contractor shall utilize professional engineering software and telemetry tools that maintain full compatibility with existing government simulation interfaces to ensure seamless technical integration and operational integrity.

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5.5 The Contractor shall deliver a specialized curriculum under professional engineering oversight to ensure the accurate application of mechanical and aerospace principles throughout all training modules. This instruction must exceed the scope of general science concepts, focusing specifically on the technical rigor and mechanical complexity necessary to prepare high school cadets for real-world engineering challenges. All training modules shall be designed to produce measurable technical competency, directly supporting workforce readiness and ensuring cadets transition into advanced roles without the need for future remedial training.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are applicable to this requirement and the Contractor shall adhere to the most current versions. CCR 145-2 - Organization, Administration, Operations Training and Support Federal Acquisition Regulations JROTC Program: Organization, Administration, Operation, and Support (AR 145-2) JROTC Program Organization, Administration, Operations, Training, and Support (CC Reg 145-2) TRADOC Regulation 5-14 Acquisition Management and Oversight (TR 5-14) Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management Directive (DoDD 8570.01) Information Assurance (AR 25-2) Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability (AR 735-5) Cadet Program Officer Handbook (CAPP 60-1) CAPP 60-75 National Cadet Competition Program Guide

CAPR 60-1

CAPP 60-74, Activity Director Guide: Engineering Technologies Academy CAPR 70-4, sUAS Flight Management https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/small-unmanned-aerial-systems-operations/suas-overarching-guidance https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/small-unmanned-aerial-systems-operations/suas-overarching-guidance https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/small-unmanned-aerial-systems-operations/suas-overarching-guidance

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 –Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD

In accordance with PWS paragraph 5.1, The contractor shall provide services for all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform training. Provide all classroom style training as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract

Provide requested items daily for the duration of the training

Performance standard must be meet 100% of the time.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency Process Standard Receipt POC

5.2 Schedule 2 days STEMS

On-hands Training

Drones, Robotics, Graphing, problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, team building, and self-awareness

The contractor shall provide Cadre Certification

Once at completion of class

1 copy for each Cadre

Hard Copy and

PDF

COR

Itemized invoice for service rendered

Once at completion of contract

1 copy Electronically Wide Area Work Flow

(WAWF)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1