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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GUARANTEED MINIMUM

CONTRACT Minimum Guarantee

The guaranteed minimum of $37,000.00. It will be obligated with the issuance of the first Task Order.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 30 Days Contract Transition Phase I

FFP

Contract transition shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the contractor's proposed Contract Transition Plans. Phase I of the Contract Transition is defined in the PWS paragraphs 1.12.1 and all subparts.

FOB: Destination

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0002 60 Days Contract Transition Phase II

FFP

Contract transition shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the contractor's proposed Contract Transition Plans. Phase II of the Contract Transition is defined in the PWS at paragraphs 1.12.1. and all subparts.

0003 10 Job SFAC & TAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute SFAC/ TAAC functions for a period of nine (9) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.5. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0004 3 Job JSFA Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute JSFA functions for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.6. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.6.This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0005 14 Job LRAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute LRAAC functions for a period of nine (9) months.

The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.7. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.7. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0006 3 Job MRE- (SFAB) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAB functions for a period of nine (9) months.

The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.8.. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance

0007 10 Job MRE-(SFAC) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAC Functions for a period of nine (9) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

0008 9 Job Ministerial Advisor Course (MAC)

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS

5.10. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.10. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0009 9 Months Management and Training Support

FFP

The Contractor shall perform management training support in support of the contractual effort for a period of nine (9) months.The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS para 5.3, 5.4., 5.11, 5.14, 5.15, 5.17. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

0010 3 Job Training Consultant Instructor

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS

5.9. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players and cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required.

0011AA 800 Each Cultural Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class type listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 CRP for the entire duration of the class type ordered.

0011AB 1,700 Each General Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class type listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 GRP for the

0012 Months Travel

COST

Travel is only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of Travel expenses are prescribed in the PWS. The estimated cost cited in the Travel CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn. Travel is not to exceed (NTE) $3,320,937.00.

ESTIMATED COST

0013 Months Other Direct Cost

COST

ODCs are only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. Labor is not permitted as an ODC. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of ODC expenses are prescribed in the PWS. Only those ODC expenses incurred in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract, PWS, and the associated documents will be reimbursed. The estimated cost cited in the ODC CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn. ODCs are not to exceed (NTE) $106,704.00

ESTIMATED COST

0014 1 Job Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”.

Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

1001 12 Job OPTION SFAC & TAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute SFAC/ TAAC functions for a period of twelve (12) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.5. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

1002 4 Job OPTION JSFA Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute JSFA functions for a period of twelve (12) months.

The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.6. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.6.This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1003 16 Job OPTION LRAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute LRAAC functions for a period of twelve (12) months.

The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.7. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.7. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance

1004 4 Job OPTION MRE- (SFAB) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAB functions for a period of twelve (12) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.8.. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1005 10 Job OPTION MRE-(SFAC) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAC Functions for a period of twelve (12) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

1006 12 Job OPTION Ministerial Advisor Course (MAC)

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of twelve (12) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS

5.10. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.10. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with

1007 12 Months OPTION Management and Training Support

FFP

The Contractor shall perform management training support in support of the contractual effort for a period of 12 months.The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS para 5.3, 5.4, 5.11, 5.14, 5.15, 5.17. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

1008 4 Job OPTION Training Consultant Instructor

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of 12 months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.9. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players and cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS. This

1009AA 800 Each Cultural Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 CRP for the

1009AB 1,700 Each General Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 GRP for the

1010 Months OPTION Travel

COST

Travel is only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of Travel expenses are prescribed in the PWS. The estimated cost cited in the Travel CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn.

Travel is not to exceed (NTE) $3,292,864.00

1011 Months OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

ODCs are only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. Labor is not permitted as an ODC. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of ODC expenses are prescribed in the PWS. Only those ODC expenses incurred in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract, PWS, and the associated documents will be reimbursed. The estimated cost cited in the ODC CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn. ODCs are not to exceed (NTE) $107,536.00.

1012 1 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”.

Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available

2001 10 Job OPTION SFAC & TAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute SFAC/ TAAC functions for a period of nine (9) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.5. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

2002 3 Job OPTION JSFA Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute JSFA functions for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.6. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.6.This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2003 14 Job OPTION LRAAC Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute LRAAC functions for a period of nine (9) months.

The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.7. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.7. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance

2004 3 Job OPTION MRE- (SFAB) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAB functions for a period of nine (9) months.

The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS 5.8.. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance

2005 10 Job OPTION MRE-(SFAC) Course

FFP

The contractor shall execute MRE SFAC Functions for a period of nine (9) months. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.8. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. The Government shall provide the finalized training requirements NLT 30 days prior in advance. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

2006 10 Job OPTION Ministerial Advisor Course (MAC)

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS

5.10. The Government will only pay for GRP/CRP that are utilized and up to amount in PWS 5.10. The Government will order the amount of role players needed for this course against the role player CLIN. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with

2007 9 Months OPTION Management and Training Support

FFP

The Contractor shall perform management training support in support of the contractual effort for a period of nine (9) months.The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS para 5.3, 5.4, 5.11, 5.14, 5.15, 5.17. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in

2008 3 Job OPTION Training Consultant Instructor

FFP

The contractor shall provide additional training support services for a period of nine (9) months. The contractor shall accomplish the services specified in PWS

5.9. This support includes all personnel, supervision, non-personal services, and other items necessary to support the 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment, Ft Polk, LA in strict compliance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players and cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS. This

2009AA 800 Each Cultural Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide cultural role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 CRP for the

2009AB 1,700 Each General Role Players

FFP

The contractor shall provide group role players in accordance with PWS 5.12 and each class description listed in the PWS for a period of 12 months. This CLIN will be ordered in conjunction with the class type required. 1 quantity = 1 GRP for the

2010 Months OPTION Travel

COST

Travel is only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of Travel expenses are prescribed in the PWS. The estimated cost cited in the Travel CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn.

Travel is not to exceed (NTE) $3,307,824.00.

2011 Months OPTION Other Direct Cost

COST

ODCs are only authorized to the extent that it is necessary for the performance of this contract. Labor is not permitted as an ODC. The full procedure and terms for the authorization of ODC expenses are prescribed in the PWS. Only those ODC expenses incurred in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract, PWS, and the associated documents will be reimbursed. The estimated cost cited in the ODC CLIN is an annual value and is presented as a "pool" from which actual charges will be drawn. ODCs are not to exceed (NTE) $160,160.00.

2012 30 Days OPTION Transition Phase Out I

FFP

Contract transition shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the contractor's proposed Contract Transition Plans. Phase I of the Contract Transition is defined in the PWS at paragraphs 1.12.1 and all subparts.

2013 60 Days OPTION Transition Phase Out II

FFP

Contract transition shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the contractor's proposed Contract Transition Plans. Phase II of the Contract Transition is defined in the PWS paragraphs 1.12.1. and all subparts.

2014 1 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “No Cost”.

Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

3-353rd Regiment Battalion Fort Polk, LA

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

1.0 General. This is a non-personal services contract to provide support of the U.S. Army 3-353rd Regiment Battalion located at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The following provisions shall apply to the performance of work under this contract.

1.1 Introduction. The Contractor shall provide the required personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform 353rd Regiment Battalion requirements as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property (GFP) and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and the requirements and standards of this PWS and contract.

1.2 Background. Tiger Support services for the 353rd Regiment Battalion entails providing realistic, collective training experience at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level with the primary objective of training light infantry, air assault, rangers and other units.

The 3rd Battalion, 353rd Armor Regiment has conducted Security Force Assistance Course (SFAC), Train, Advise and Assist Command (TAAC), Leaders Regional Aligned Assistance Course (LRAAC), and Joint Security Force Assistance Course (JSFA) at Fort Polk and/or at the unit’s home station location in order to prepare headquarters units and individuals on the skills they need to effectively understand how to support advising teams for operations, joint operations, and enable mission success in meeting the Combatant Commander (CCDR) Security Force Assisting or Security Cooperation (CCDR SFA/SC) requirements.

Commonly among all courses, they are given instruction and practical exercise in interpersonal communication skills including: using an interpreter, cross-cultural communication, negotiating techniques, leader engagements, building rapport and understanding human behavior. They also receive functionally-based SFA and advisement training, with a focus on engagements with Host Nation Security Force (HNSF) role players recruited from host nation (HN); many of the role players are simulating the same occupation they previously held in their respective country. The soldiers conduct multiple engagements with the cultural role players, giving them a chance to practice their skills in a realistic environment.

In addition, these courses provide language training, as well as an in-depth familiarization of the culture, history, and environment of the area to which they are deploying. The courses then culminate with scenario based exercises which involves the training of a HNSF and leader engagements with cultural role players, while putting their newly acquired skills to the test in a realistic joint environment. Due to the unique nature of being the Army’s only Advise & Assist Battalion, some of the course curriculum are designed solely for the courses taught within the battalion and are not strictly governed by Army doctrine. Rather, they are a conglomeration of doctrine, multi-source documents, and experience combined and tailored to fit every unit’s training needs.

1.3 Scope. This PWS identifies the Tiger Support requirements of the 353rd Regiment Battalion and provides the Contractor with information concerning the concept, expectations and performance requirements of the 353rd Regiment Battalion Tiger Support Contract (TSC).

1.3.1 The 3RD BN, 353RD REGT provides an advanced unit training environment for ARMY FORSCOM, U.S.

Army, Pacific (USARPAC), U.S. Army, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), Army National Guard (ARNG), U.S. Marine Corp (USMC), USMC AIR, U.S. NAVAL, NAVAL AIR, U.S. AIR FORCE, and AIR COMBAT COMMAND (ACC) forces.

1.3.2 Security Force Assistance Course (SFAC)/Train, Advise & Assist Command (TAAC). The 3rd BN, 353rd REGT typically conducts up to a combined twelve (12) SFACs/TAACs. Typical standard course designs are based on seven (7) consecutive calendar days. The SFAC is a Program of Instruction conducted at the unit level and scheduled according to unit needs. Courses can support up to 140 students and five (5) Security Force Advisor Teams (SFATs) per class. SFAC training provides a detailed small group instruction and practical exercise in interpersonal communication skills including but not limited: use of an interpreter, cross-cultural communication, negotiating techniques, leader engagements, building rapport, understanding human behavior and protecting the team. They also receive functionally based SFA and advisement training with a focus on engagements with HNSF role players recruited from such countries as Afghanistan, Iraq, or regions within Central Command’s (CENTCOM) area of responsibilities (AOR); many of the role players are simulating the same occupation they previously held in their respective country. TAAC training provides a detailed small group instruction on a functional based SFA, best practices from Joint Chief International Security Force Assistance (JCISFA), history of advising, judicial class, protecting the team, Afghan/Iraqi government and logistics overview.

1.3.2.1 Leader Regional Aligned Assistance Course (LRAAC). The 3rd BN, 353rd REGT typically conducts up to sixteen (16) LRAACs. Typical standard course design is based on eight (8) consecutive calendar days. Course sizes range from 40 students to 200 students per class. LRAAC training provides a detailed small group instruction on a wide range of topics including but not limited to: human behavior and rapport, use of interpreter, influencing and negotiations, cross culture communications, protecting the team, media engagements, embassy operations, security cooperation overview, training foreign forces, regional/country overview within Africa Command (AFRICOM), South Command (SOUTHCOM), Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and/or Europe Command

(EUCOM).

1.3.2.1.1 Training Consultant Instructor. The 3rd BN, 353rd REGT’s LRAAC typically conducts up to four (4) courses with a specialized training consultant. Consultant shall provide instruction on Regional/Specific Country Embassy Operations. Typical standard training consultant/instructor is scheduled for up to two (2) days of instruction within the LRAAC eight (8) consecutive calendar days.

1.3.2.2 Joint Security Force Assistance (JSFA). The 3rd BN, 353rd REGT typically conducts up to four (4) JSFAs courses. Typical standard course design is based on ten (10) consecutive calendar days. All days running consecutively during the training period. JSFA training provides a detailed small group instruction on a wide range of topics to prepare the unit for an advising mission. Training topics may include combat and survivability skills encompassing small arms and crew-served weapons live fires, basic and advanced M4 and M9 qualification, concealed weapons carry, tactical vehicle operation, land navigation, Combat Lifesaver training, personnel recovery, foreign weapons identification, Counter-IED training, urban operations exercise and military communications training.

1.3.2.3 Mission Rehearsal Exercises (MREs). The 3rd BN, 353rd REGT typically conducts MREs that may concurrently follow a SFAC/TAAC and/or conducted separately to support a Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). MREs replicate theater specific conditions a Brigade Combat Team (BCT) will encounter in a specific AOR. MREs may add requirements that will be identified by the Government on a case by case basis (driven by FORSCOM training guidance and individual unit’s Mission Essential Task List (METL) requirements). MRE requirements may be in the form of additional CRPs, GRPs, extended course schedules, video and scenario development. The Government reserves the right to re-define MREs in order to meet unforeseen future training requirements.

1.3.2.3.1 The SFAC/MRE typical standard course design is based on seven (7) consecutive calendar days for up to twelve (12) iterations per FY.

1.3.2.3.2 The SFAB MRE typical standard course design is based on thirteen (13) consecutive calendar days for up to one (1) iteration during base year, two (2) iterations during Option Year (OY) 1 and 2, and one (1) iteration during phase-out.

1.3.2.3.3 The Ministerial Advisor Course (MAC) is based on Individual Augmentees (IA) that are assigned to Operation Resolute Support (ORS) missions that include advising members of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IROA) at either the ministerial or institutional level are required to receive advisor training prior to deployment.

This training is necessary to ensure advisors have the ability to assist in ORS achieving its objective to provide training, advice and assistance for the Afghan Security Forces and institutions. 3-353d is tasked to provide Ministerial Training to WIAS tasked deployers in support of ORS, conduct realistic and current Guardian Angel and Insider Threat Training, and maintain contact with previously trained IAs to ensure feedback mechanism is in place to make POI changes as required. IA WIAS students will receive orders directing them to report to FPLA IOT complete a 6-day advisor training course prior to reporting to CRC at FBTX. Typical structure of the course is classroom training, Urban Operations, Ministerial Engagements PEs and familiarization/qualification on an M9 range.

1.4 Place of Performance. The overall operation of the 353rd Regiment Battalion training scenario incorporates a wide scope of locations: Fort Polk as the primary location and throughout the Continental United States (U.S.)

(CONUS). As well as the possibility to operate in designated sites located in Alaska and Hawaii.

1.5 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for a one (1) Base Year period of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option periods.

1.6 Quality Control Program. The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Control (QC) Program in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of products and services provided under the terms of this contract, to include those provided by subcontractors. To ensure that the requirements of this contract are met, the Contractor shall implement an effective, economical QC Program. The QC Program shall be outlined for implementation in the QC Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QC Program is the means by which the Contractor assures that work complies with the requirements of the contract. A key and basic tenant of the QC Program is that the Contractor shall provide continuous quality improvement and measures of customer satisfaction. The Contractor’s QC Program shall:

a. Be in addition to and not in derogation of other contract requirements.

b. Contain methods of direct and indirect communication with the Government regarding performance of the contract. Communication shall include regular and formal meetings with the Government, review and analysis of key process indicators, analysis of process deficiencies and resolution of problems.

c. Contain process control and process performance measurement procedures; to include how the Contractor shall effect preventative actions and corrective actions, as opposed to reliance on government or customer identification of deficiencies prior to resolving the problem.

d. Contain a customer comments processing system for identification and correction of validated complaints that provides feedback to the designated government representative and customer of corrective action(s) taken.

e. Require documented records of all Contractor quality control, process control, process measurement and output indicator checks and corrective actions. These records shall be maintained by the Contractor throughout the term of this contract. The Contractor shall make these records available to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours of the request.

f. The Contractor shall identify all key processes and the associated process indicators and identify the method to be used to monitor each key process indicator.

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC) Plan. The Contractor shall maintain a QC Plan describing the QC Program. The Contractor’s draft QC Plan shall be provided as part of the Contractor’s proposal and shall be finalized no later than (NLT) 30 calendar days after the commencement of the Phase-in Period and 60 calendar days after the commencement of the Phase-in Period for subcontractors. It is understood all deliverables are the responsibility of the prime Contractor. The Contractor, and not the Government, is responsible for management and QC actions to meet the terms of the contract. The Contractor’s QC Plan is the driver for service or product quality. The Contractor’s QC plan must be detailed, containing a systematic approach to monitor daily operations of key and essential functions for providing quality service to the Government. The ACO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will accept the initial Contractor’s QC plan if it is determined the plan adequately covers all major PWS requirements. The COR will monitor the plan and will recommend any changes required to those plans to accommodate local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), problem areas, and/or mission requirements. The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive program of inspections and monitoring actions. Throughout contract performance, the Contractor shall submit any changes in the QC Program/Plan to the ACO and COR for approval a minimum of five calendar days prior to implementation. The QC Plan, at a minimum, shall address the following:

a. Inspector Qualifications. The QC Plan shall include the names and minimum acceptable qualifications of firms or individuals tasked to perform inspections and the extent of their authority. Their functional role shall be depicted in an organization chart.

b. Test Methods. The plan shall discuss proposed test methods, including names and qualifications of technicians or qualified testing laboratories to be used.

c. Inspection Program. Included shall be a QC Inspection Program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work which will be inspected on a recurring basis.

In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

d. Deficiency Identification. The QC Program shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS.

This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon government direction.

e. Deficiency Correction. The QC Program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that include how the Contractor will effect preventive corrective actions, as opposed to reliance on government or customer identification of deficiencies prior to resolving the problem.

f. Documentation and Enforcement. The QC Plan shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime Contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing. The Contractor shall maintain a file of all inspections or tests conducted by the Contractor, to include any corrective actions taken. This file shall be subject to review by the ACO and COR.

g. Trend Analyses. The QC Plan shall include a method of performing trend analyses and assessments through the use of metrics.

h. Surveillance Methods. The QC Plan shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

i. Customer Complaint Program. The QC Program shall include a customer comments and complaint program and processing system. The program shall identify and correct valid customer complaints and provide feedback to the Government and customers on corrective action taken. The term customer refers to customers internal and external to the organizations identified by this contract.

j. Revisions. The QC Program shall include an annual review to revise or update the QC Plan accordingly in coordination with the ACO and/or the COR to ensure the QC Plan represents the efficient and effective use of best practices.

1.6.2 Management and Functional Area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Contractor shall develop and maintain SOPs for each functional area covered under this contract. Each functional area SOP shall be identified by the applicable PWS paragraph. SOPs shall describe in detail the processes and procedures for each area and cover the following topics as a minimum: control of quality, hours of operation, work assignments, approval authorities, work flow, process measurement and analysis, and any other information needed to ensure efficient and uniform performance. For complex processes, the Contractor shall construct detailed flowcharts and identify the critical and major process or task within each SOP, utilizing the definitions identified in the Contractor’s QC Plan. All SOPs shall be submitted to the ACO and COR for review within 30 calendar days after the commencement of the Phase-in period unless otherwise stated in the PWS. Updates shall be provided yearly to the

COR.

1.7 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 minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.7.1 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). All Government discovered Contractor non-conformances shall be documented at the time of discovery. When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued.

The Contractor shall reply in writing within five work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.7.2 CDR documentation will, at a minimum, include the contract, reference to the specific contract requirement, the specific deficiency to the requirement, where it was discovered, the date and time it was discovered, focal point for the Contractor who was notified and suspense date for Contractor response. Non-conformances shall be classified in one of three categories: level I (Minor), level II (Major) or level III (Critical).

1.7.2.1 Level I (Minor) nonconformance is defined as a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services. Minor nonconformance usually can be corrected on the spot, where no further corrective action (CA) response is necessary, and can be issued to the Contractor either through a verbal or written Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). However, even verbal CDRs are still required to be documented by the Government. The COR may issue Verbal Level I CDRs directly to the appropriate level of Contractor management if the ACO included such authority in the COR’s designation letter.

When CORs are designated the authority to issue verbal level I CDRs, the CORs will notify the ACO when the CDR is issued and document those CDRs in their monthly reports. Written CDRs will be signed and issued by the ACO.

1.7.2.2 Level II (Major) nonconformance is defined as a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose. Deficiencies that are recurring (a number of level I nonconformance documented by the Government) or for a non-responsive Contractor indicating a trend or failure of the Contractor’s quality control can also be classified as a level II CDR. The ACO will issue all level II CDRs in writing to the appropriate Contractor management level in order to emphasize the seriousness of Contractor’s failure to comply with requirements and the possible contractual remedies for failing to take appropriate CA. The written CDR shall require the Contractor to develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) which identifies the root cause, CA for the root cause, CA for the specific nonconformance and the date the CA will be completed.

1.7.2.3 Level III (Critical) nonconformance is defined as a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission; is for a repeated or uncorrected level II CDR; or is for a non-responsive Contractor to a level II CDR. Critical non-conformances shall result in the issuance of a written CDR to the Contractor requiring the development of a CAP by the Contractor which identifies the root cause, CA for the root cause, CA for the specific nonconformance and the date the CAs will be complete. The MICC contracting office director or deputy director will issue all level III CDRs with a cover letter on MICC contracting office letterhead to Contractor senior management in order to emphasize the seriousness of Contractor’s failure to comply with requirements and the possible contractual remedies/consequences for failing to take appropriate CA.

1.8 Recognized Federal Holidays. All government offices will be closed, except for minimum personnel required for in-house operations, during Federal holidays. Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor shall not schedule routine work on Federal holidays. When a scheduled service is required less than three times per week and the schedule for that work falls on a Federal holiday, the Contractor shall accomplish the work on the workday following or preceding the holiday. Notice of training occurring over Federal holidays will be provided in advance.

The Contractor shall observe the following 10 Federal holidays:

New Years Day, 1st day of January Labor Day, 1st Monday of September

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, 3rd Monday of January Washington’s Birthday, 3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day, last Monday of May Columbus Day, 2nd Monday of October

Independence Day, 4th day of July Veterans Day, 11th day of November

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day, 25th day of December

1.8.1 When such holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a holiday. When such holidays fall on a Sunday, the succeeding Monday will be considered a holiday. Except as otherwise specified, routine work shall not be scheduled on holidays or holidays observed in lieu thereof.

1.9 Hours of Operation. Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0730 to 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. 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, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential. The Contractor shall be available on a 24 hour-a-day basis to meet urgent requirements as indicated by the ACO or COR.