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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

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to provide changes to the Performance Work Statement and Attachments. The solicitation closing date/time is unchanged as a result of this amendment. This amendment also provides additional contractor questions and government answ ers.

2. The List of Attachments and Performance Work Statement have been revised as a result of this amendment. Changes are annotated in red font and w ith a vertical line in the left column. See Summary of Changes for details.

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

CONTRACTING OFFICER: Lisa G. Slagle

PHONE: 580-442-3653

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Apr-2018

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 W9124L-18-R-0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jan-2018

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.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06-Apr-2018

CODE

MICC - FORT SILL

1803 NW MACOMB ROAD

FORT SILL OK 73503

W9124L 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NUMBER DESCRIPTION

ATTACHMENT ONE (1) RESERVED

ATTACHMENT TWO (2) SUBCONTRACTOR/TEAMING PARTNER

CONSENT FORM FOR THE RELEASE OF

PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION TO

THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

ATTACHMENT THREE (3) SPECIFIC RELEVANT CONTRACTS

SHEET

ATTACHMENT FOUR (4) PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

ATTACHMENT FIVE (5) RESERVED

ATTACHMENT SIX (6) AIT INSTRUCTOR STANDARDS OF

CONDUCT FORM

ATTACHMENT SEVEN (7) RECRUITER/TRAINER PROHIBITED

ACTIVITES ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ATTACHMENT EIGHT (8) FCOE INSTRUCTOR

EVALUATION/CERTIFICATION TOOL

(IET)

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Joint Fires Observer Course (JFOC)/PTAC/13F Instructors

For Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), 428th FA BDE

Performance Work Statement:

1.0. BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCOEFS), 428th FA Brigade Fort Sill, OK has a requirement to provide resident and Mobile Training Team (MTTs) JFOC instruction to multi-service and coalition students attending FABOLC, 13F AIT, and 2E-F233/250-ASIL7. The Contractor shall conduct academic and simulator instruction; operate and maintain the Call for Fire Trainers (CFFT) simulators and Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE); provide input to Government training developers for the Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Program of Instruction (POI); and, maintain and update lesson plans.

ORGANIZATION:

U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCOEFS) 428th FA BDE, Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600

1.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The primary place of performance is the 428th FA BDE training campus, with possible travel to various other CONUS and OCONUS sites.

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of Performance includes a nine (9) month base period to include a 90 calendar day phase-in period, followed by two (2), one-year option periods. The base year of performance consists of a three-month (90 day) phase-in period from 5 Jun 2018 to 4 Sep 2018, and full performance period from 5 Sep 2018 – 4 Mar 2019.

1.2.1. Contractor shall be at full performance NLT 5 Sep 2018, in order to start instruction on three (3) different POIs on the following courses:

1. Joint Fires Observer Course (Resident and Mobile Training Team (MTTs), course #2E-F233/250-

ASIL7

2. Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course (FABOLC), course # 2-6-C20B

3. 13F Advanced Individual Training (AIT), course 250-13F10

2.0. SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide 27 “Previously qualified Terminal Attack Controller” (PTAC) qualified personnel to instruct up to three (3) simultaneous Joint Fires Observer (JFO) course POIs. The JFO POI associated with ATRRS course number 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 includes JFO resident and MTT courses as required by the Government. An MTT requirement does not exist for the FABOLC or 1310F AIT course. The Contractor shall present each JFO small group 80 clock hours of JFO instruction from the existing, current, or in revision JFO POI spread across 10 training days. The Contractor shall appoint a contract Project Lead (PL) (one of the 27 contractor personnel) to interact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and oversee contractor personnel. Any and all contract instructors shall sign and adhered to the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) 428th Field Artillery Brigade Instructor Standards of Conduct form (Attachment Six) and DD Form 2982 - Recruiter/Trainer Prohibited Activities Acknowledgement Form (Attachment Seven) prior to start of contact performance. Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are employed by a Federal Officer or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, military or civilian.

(Optional Surge CLINS) In addition, the Contractor shall be able to provide up to six (6) additional certified PTAC contract Instructors, and up to 20 additional Certified 13F10 contract Instructors at various times throughout the contract period of performance to support unexpected Training Resource Arbitration Panels (TRAPs) and /or surge classes if they occur (Optional Surge CLINS – One (1) Optional Surge CLIN for up to 6 PTACs and One Optional CLIN for up to 20 Certified 13F10 Instructors). It is not known if a TRAP will involve foreign military students;

however, the Export Clause has been incorporated into the PWS if in the event a TRAP does have a FMS requirement. (See paragraph 7.1, below). Instructor certification times for Optional CLINs will depend on individual contract requirements, (60 days for PTAC Instructors/90 days for 13F Instructors) as well as, notification lead times to the Contractor in the event an optional CLIN is utilized (30 Days).

2.1.0. PHASE-IN: The Contractor shall submit a Phase-In Training Plan within 15 calendar days after contract award This plan shall depict how the Contractor plans to recruit, hire, and certify qualified personnel during the phase-in period in order to achieve full performance on the date required by contract. This plan shall address projected progress at the 30th day (after award) and every 15 calendar days thereafter throughout the phase in period. This plan shall depict progress of proposed contractor candidates/personnel in recruiting, hiring and securing certifications, and passports (if required). This plan shall serve as the progress schedule, and the Contractor shall be within ± 10 percent of the critical milestones proposed. If the required progress is not within the ± 10 percent of the critical milestones proposed, the contract may be terminated and award made to another offeror based upon previous evaluation of this requirement. The Phase-in period of performance is 5 June 2018 through 4 September 2018.

2.1.1. Retain Qualified Staff: The Contractor shall provide training instructors/subject matter experts (SMEs) for the entire period of performance for this contract. The Contractor shall “back-fill” vacant position(s) as soon as possible, but no later than 30 calendar days after position becomes vacant. If the Contractor fails to back-fill the vacant position(s) with a qualified replacement within 30 calendar days, the Government will issue Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs). Remedy amounts per the Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) below will be a pro-rata deduction in the contract for services not performed, plus the cost of lost training time (course costs per day/hour multiplied by days affected for each class over the allowable performance deviation). Excessive or consistent failure to maintain required staffing may result in termination as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 49. Contractor shall maintain 100% staffing throughout the life of the contract on all positions to include SURGE/TRAP optional CLINS, if exercised.

2.2.0. MINIMUM INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

2.2.1. All PTAC Contract Instructors shall possess qualifications of, or have been a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) or Forward Air Controller (Airborne) (FAC(A)). All contractor instructors shall audit the JFO course prior to certification. All PTAC personnel shall have a minimum of three years JTAC/ FAC(A) experience.

a. JTAC QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years of verifiable JTAC experience.

(1) JTAC experience starts after successfully graduating from an accredited JTAC Qualification Course and being subsequently certified as a JTAC. Verifiable is defined by providing a copy of the JTAC certification (AF Form 8, AF Form 3827, or a Terminal Attack Control Evaluation form or Service equivalent), which provides the date the individual was certified as a JTAC. This ensures the certification has been documented by the Government. These are the only forms the Government will accept as verification of JTAC experience.

(2) As an alternative, personnel that do not possess the above qualifications shall have audited an accredited JFO course of instruction, and meet the following:

- Successfully graduated from a FAC(A) course of instruction, and shall have 3 years verifiable experience as a FAC(A).

b. FAC (A) QUALIFICATION: Three (3) years of verifiable FAC(A) experience. FAC(A) experience starts after successful completion of a FAC(A) course of instruction. Verifiable FAC(A) experience is defined as:

proof of certification logged in an Official Flight Record, AF Form 8, or Service equivalent.

c. Operational Experience: Operational Experience is defined as three years at an operational unit while performing JTAC or FAC(A) duties. This time shall be active time. If claiming Guard, Reserve or other time, the total drill time shall equal 3 years. Three years at a Guard or Reserve unit drilling one weekend a month and two weeks per year does not meet this requirement.

d. Combined Experience: In lieu of 3 years verifiable JTAC/FAC(A) experience, a combination of 8 years of continuous Active Military service can be combined with a minimum of 2 years of Operational JTAC/FAC(A) experience to satisfy the experience requirement.

e. Combined Experience: In lieu of 3 years verifiable JTAC/FAC(A) experience, a combination of 8 years of continuous Active Military service can be combined with a minimum of 2 years of Operational JTAC/FAC(A) experience to satisfy the experience requirement.

f. WAIVERS: No waivers will be granted on any of the required Instructor Qualifications listed above.

2.2.2. All 250-13F10 AIT Fire Support Specialist Instructors (Optional Surge CLIN): Contract Instructors shall have at a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a 13F Fire Support Specialist. Additionally, Contractor personnel shall have one (1) year experience with the Army equipment within the 13F MOS to perform MOS related tasks. It is required that the contractor personnel be licensed to operate the military vehicles and equipment within 90 days of hire. Contract Instructors for the MOS shall be qualified on and demonstrate the proper employment and operation of the listed Army equipment and systems associated within their area of expertise:

Computer System Digital: AN/GHyK-63

Gen Set: 5KW 50/60HZ Plotting Board Indirect Fire: M19 Radio Sets: VRC-92F, VRC, VRC-92F Truck Cargo: 5 Ton Carrier Command Post

2.2.3. WAIVERS: No waivers will be granted on any of the required Instructor Qualifications listed above.

2.2.4. Contractor personnel shall have the additional minimum qualifications or experience.

2.2.4.1. Minimum 6 months experience operating the Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT) simulator or Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE) simulator to include turning the simulator on and off, troubleshooting the simulator and creating, loading and changing training scenarios.

2.2.4.2. HONORABLE DISCHARGE: Only those with a DD Form 214 reflecting an Honorable Discharge shall be eligible for employment under this contract.

2.2.4.3. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: All Contractor Personnel must sign and adhere to the Instructor Standards of Conduct contained in Attachment Six (6) - Standards of Conduct Form.

2.3. CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION: In accordance with TRADOC Reg 350-18, the proponent commandant must certify instructors IAW TRADOC Reg 350-70 and proponent-specific requirements contained in appropriate course management plans. Hence, all JFO instructors shall be certified in writing by the 428th FA BDE Commander. To meet mission requirements, instructors shall meet the following requirements to be certified:

a. For the 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 JFO Course, instructors shall certify on seven (7) Academic blocks of instruction and all simulator blocks of instruction.

b. For the FABOLC-B JFO Course, instructors shall certify on seven (7) JFO academic blocks of instruction and all 8 Simulator blocks of instruction.

c. For the 13F AIT JFO Course, instructors shall certify on seven (7) JFO academic blocks of instruction and all simulator blocks of instruction.

d. Certification on blocks of instruction requires each block to be taught to one or more of the military or Government civilian JFO Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)/Quality Assurance (QA) Instructors and obtain a satisfactory evaluation on each block taught. A representative(s) from the FCoE Staff and Faculty Development Division/Quality Assurance Office may be requested by the Contractor to provide an independent evaluation on basic instructor qualifications.

2.4. INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROCESS: Contract instructors shall submit proof of completion of the below certification requirements within the phase-in period. A minimum of 8 weeks is required for each uncertified contractor employee to be certified as a Joint Fires Observer Instructor and Simulator Instructor. For a contractor employee certified in one or more of the requirements below, that time is shortened considerably. All certification time lines are subject to availability of Government evaluators. Contractor Instructors shall stay current and maintain certification throughout the term of the contract.

2.4.1. Contract instructors shall submit proof of completion of the below certification requirements within the phase-in period. Requirements for certification are listed as follows:

2.4.1.1. Basic Instructor Seminar: Replaces two – week CFDP-IC (Army Basic Instructor Qualification) with a three-day qualification seminar. Attendance shall be coordinated through the appointed COR. There is no cost associated with this seminar.

- The seminar does not require ATRRs registration, simply coordination among appropriate agencies. No blackboard, no pre-requisites to attend the seminar. The seminar must be facilitated by a FSDD instructor.

- Contractors who participate and fulfill seminar requirements receive a certificate from DOTD meeting instructor qualification. Upon completion of the seminar contractors must still pass the respective school technical proficiency board in order complete certification to teach.

- This requirement may be waived by the Contracting Officer on an individual basis if proposed instructor has attended Common Faculty Development Program-Instructor Course (CFDP – IC) or other Service school equivalent within the past five (5) years and provides documentation to verify successful completion. In accordance with the FCOE directive- if the candidate has actively taught at a service school within the past five (5) years, the Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC) can be in lieu of CFDP - IC. If the candidate has not actively taught at a service school within the past five (5) years or lacks proof of instructor qualifications they shall be required to attend a Basic Instructor Seminar.

2.4.1.2. Audit Joint Fires Observer portion of the appropriate Course POI, (all instructors): 2 weeks

2.4.1.3. Academic and Simulator Instructor: 28 Days

- Academic Instructor: Successfully complete certification on a minimum of seven (7) academic blocks of instruction (2E-F233/250-ASIL7).

- Simulator Instructor: Successfully complete training/certification on the CFFT or DVTE (FABOLC) JFO scenario simulator blocks of instruction.

2.4.2. For 13F AIT contract Instructor candidates that are not current 13F MOS certified instructors or candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for hire and have not graduated from the relevant 13F MOS course they are identified to instruct, may be required to attend and graduate the course for which they are going to be a certified instructor. This step of the certification process may take up to 90 days to complete. This shall be determined by the course schedule, the course length, and the course load. If course attendance is required, it shall be coordinated and scheduled with the COR. Additionally, the Contractor instructor shall not be able to proceed with the certification requirements as outlined in paragraphs 2.4.3 and 2.4.3 until a certificate of graduation is provided, if applicable.

2.4.3. Prior to teaching, 13F AIT the Contractor instructors shall be certified by a Government certification panel.

Each 13F AIT instructor candidate shall participate in a 30 day instructor mentorship and student teaching phase with the specific 13F MOS certified instructor. Once complete the instructor candidate shall execute/“pitch-back” one (1) instruction in the classroom and one (1) practical exercise with equipment, utilizing Government provided training materials and Training Aids, Simulations, and Simulators (TADSS) under observation of the COR or designated Government representative. This certification process should take no more than 30 days.

2.4.4. All contract instructors shall achieve an overall “GO” rating for each of the different blocks (classroom instruction and practical exercise). A receipt of three consecutive “NO-GO” ratings for initial certification shall require the contract instructor to be disqualified and removed as an instructor. The “NO-GO” ratings can apply to any block of instruction if received consecutively.

2.4.5. Verified by COR/OIC, JFOC or 428th FA BDE Chief, Officer Instruction Group that all certification requirements have been successfully met.

2.4.6. Certified in writing by 428th FA BDE Commander following certification process.

2.4.7. All contract employees shall be certified as either Joint Fires Observer Instructors, Simulator Instructors, or 13F AIT Instructors to meet this requirement. No waivers will be granted.

2.4.8. All contract instructors for this requirement shall be certified by the Commander, 428th Field Artillery Brigade. The 428th BDE Chief, JFO Chief/OIC and BOLC-B JFO OIC are responsible for conducting evaluations and making recommendations to the BDE Commander who will formally certify and designate all JFO instructors in writing following the certification process. The Contractor shall maintain certification and conduct updated certifications on a quarterly basis. Requirements for certification on blocks/additional blocks of instruction are listed as follows:

- Audit block(s) of instruction for which certification is being sought.

- Successfully complete certification on specific block(s) of instruction, and the rehearsal program for

FABOLC JFO.

- Receive/Achieve an overall “GO” rating for quarterly reviews. If a “NO GO” (one) rating is received, the contractor shall retrain on that specific block. If and after retraining occurs and the contract instructor does not receive a “GO” rating, after two (2) additional attempts, (three (3) total), the contractor instructor shall be disqualified and removed as an instructor.

2.4.9. The Government will provide initial instruction on job functions to be performed associated with tasks to ensure proper procedures are understood and applied. Thereafter, the Contractor shall establish and maintain a training program for all new or additional personnel/instructors hired by the Contractor and ensure that minimum proficiency requirements, as set forth in this PWS, are met. The Contractor shall maintain instructor training/certification records for all contractor personnel. Records shall mirror those kept for all military and civilian JFO instructors. Content of each record shall include the following:

- Verification of Instructor Records, to include the CFDP - IC or service equivalent school graduation date, Small Group Instructor Course (SGIC) graduation date (if applicable), and date the employee was certified as an Academic, Simulator, and JFO Instructor.

- Technical Certification; copies of USA FCoE Technical Certification.

- JFO Instructor Check-out Training Sheet, Training Plan, Instructor Evaluations, and Basic Instructor

Performance checklists.

Contractor Instructors shall stay current and maintain certification throughout the term of the contract. Any and all training records shall be readily available for review and inspection by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon request.

3.0. PRIMARY JOINT FIRES OBSERVER INSTRUCTOR TASKS: The full spectrum of training includes but is not limited to classroom, hands-on, simulation/virtual, field environment and exercises, combat scenario driven, and live fire in a realistic and safe environment. Training requirements shall be for resident and non-resident training courses and in support of mobile training teams (MTTs). Conduct of instruction shall also be in support of specialized training requirements or the training of new systems. The Contractor shall also participate as a SME in developing revisions of the POIs, Lesson Plans and Training Support Packages (TSP) to remedy any deficiencies or shortcomings identified during the preparation for and conduct of instruction.

3.1. The contractor shall follow the Government provided Program of Instruction (POI) and prepare to teach to standard the contents of each POI. This includes ensuring class begins and ends on time IAW the government approved schedule. Contractor instructors will ensure all required resources are on hand and in good working condition NLT 15 minutes prior to beginning scheduled training.

3.2. Contractor instructors shall ensure at the end of each class that all students complete a Course Evaluation Assessment (critique). The Contractor shall provide the critiques to the COR within 2 business days of the end of each class.

3.3. The Contractor shall evaluate students on JFO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) under field, simulated, and classroom conditions. The contractor PTAC/13F instructors/operators shall maintain competence as a PTAC/13F instructor, which requires continual self-education on emerging technological advances in JFO equipment and aircraft weapons system. The contractor PTAC/13F instructors/operators shall coordinate with the COR for review and approval of all training sessions. Contractor personnel who are PTACs and JFOs shall maintain currency through continued simulated evaluations.

3.4. The contractor instructors/operators shall serve as both primary instructors and SMEs for:

- Close Air Support which is defined as: “Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.”

- Observed Fire Procedures which is defined as: “Planning and coordinating fire support for the maneuver commander, locate and engage targets utilizing calls for indirect fire to mortars, field artillery and naval surface fire support assets and battlefield information reporting.”

3.5. The Contractor shall administer examinations, evaluate test results, correlate test results of the students’ ability, and provide recommendations to academic deficiency panels on changes and student status.

3.6. The Contractor shall analyze individual and class academic duty performance, and shall provide recommendations for improvement to the COR concerning course materials, methods of instruction, and performance evaluation when requested.

3.7. The Contractor shall monitor, set-up, tear down, stage for shipment, and operate a Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT) simulator (or future simulator replacement) as part of the POI on JFO procedures in resident and as a part of a mobile training team. In the event of a simulator malfunction, the contractor instructor shall coordinate with the COR to fix the simulator problem. The Contractor shall be able to:

- Set-up pilot view and give trigger control to the pilot or JTAC

- Add and delete targets/entities while scenario is running

- Change observation positions

- Change from night to day

- Change the Fog level

- Change the Rain

- Change the Wind

- Execute an Artillery Call-for-Fire

- Execute a Naval Call-for-Fire

- Execute a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Gunship mission or USMC KC-130J Harvest Hawk

- Execute a Close Air Support mission

- Execute an Army Attack Aviation Mission

- Execute an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mission

- Operate the Infrared Radiation (IR) pointer on the ground station and pilot station

- Operate the IR strobe

- Operate the Lightweight Laser Designation Rangefinder (LLDR)

- Operate the Pocket-Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED)/Strikelink

- Operate JFO Communications Equipment suites organic to both U.S. Army and U.S.

Marine JFOs / TACPs.

3.8. The contractor PTAC/13F instructors/operators shall stay familiar with TTPs, lessons learned, and evolving JFO doctrine and procedures. The contractor PTAC/13F instructors/operators shall recommend specific software and hardware upgrades to current scenarios and development of new scenarios based on research. The contractor PTAC/13F instructors/operators shall coordinate with the COR the development and implementation of all upgrades and new scenarios to maintain relevancy of simulator training for both Close Air Support (CAS) and ground based fire support modules. All contractor personnel shall apply for and maintain accounts on the Army Center for Lessons Learned (ACCL) and the Marine Corps Center for Lesson Learned (MCCLL) websites.

a. Using the Call For Fire Trainer, Deployable Virtual Training Equipment-Combined Arms Network (DVTE-CAN) systems, and Multi-purpose Supporting Arms Trainer (MSAT), Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT), and associated gear/equipment or future JCAS ESC approved equipment, the JTAC/JFO instructors/operators shall:

Monitor and operate a simulator as part of the POI on JFO procedures.

Using established JFO courseware, develop simulation mission scenarios in compliance with COR guidance and the JFO POI.

Recommend and coordinate with the COR updates to current scenarios and development of new scenarios to maintain relevancy IAW changes to doctrine for both Close Air Support (CAS) and ground based fire support modules.

4.0. Secondary Instructor Tasks:

4.1. The Contractor shall schedule on-post ranges, oversee management and transportation of field logistical support, and manage an observation post for JFO students. The contractor shall perform preventive maintenance on/oversee management and transportation of field logistical support, and manage an observation post for JFO students with established guidelines, rules, SOPs, and regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall complete dispatch forms including the preventive maintenance portion (DA Form 5988-E) at the end of every trip, IAW AR 58-1. The contractor shall be responsible for preparation, set-up, and tear-down of necessary equipment, including vehicles prior to and at the conclusion of daily operations.

4.1.1. The contractor shall perform limited emergency repairs such as changing tires, fuse replacements, etc.

Repairs are performed at the discretion and abilities of the operator, based on established procedures and the extent of repair needed.

4.1.2. The contractor shall clean vehicles and equipment when returning from field training, utilizing wash racks and pressure washing facilities. Driver’s shall also clean cab and vehicle interior by removing trash and dirt, picking items up, and/or removing dirt and mud/.

4.1.3. The Contractor shall ensure that loading/unloading and operation of military equipment/system vehicles is done safely and that cargo (e.g., supplies, materials) and military personnel are appropriately protected IAW established guidelines, rules, SOPs, and regulations.

a. The Contractor shall in coordination and approval from the COR prepare lesson plans for each period of instruction for which he/she is assigned instructional responsibility. This shall reflect the material content and methodology required to achieve the instructional objectives, including:

Determining detailed subject matter and references to be included in programs of instruction.

Selecting and developing course materials such as study guides, visual aids, simulations (mock ups and models), proficiency charts, training aids, handout’s, and course and instructional outlines.

Determining and selecting the instructional methods to best convey the course material (e.g. conferences, demonstrations, and practical exercises).

Constructing questions pertaining to his/her area of instructional responsibility for inclusion in course examinations.

Revising lesson plans to include updated course material, coordinating updates with other related courses of instruction.

Adjusting lesson plans to accommodate and motivate a diverse student population or allow for unavoidable circumstances, providing for minimal disruption to established course schedule.

b. The Contractor in coordination and approval from the COR shall conduct course material research, development, and update to include:

Researching training source material to ensure currency, adequacy, and accuracy of established course documents.

Researching lessons learned and evolving JFO doctrine and procedures.

Conducting technical research in support of JFO to identify and/or validate training performance issues contained within the Joint Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Assimilating current directives concerning new systems, doctrine, technical information and procedures and recommending changes in course content or course materials for maximum responsiveness of the training.

Evaluating the presentation of new or revised lesson material to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of content.

Assessing the impact of new material on other related courses of instruction.

Recommending changes to curriculum, student population, training requirements, equipment, tactics, or organizational structure.

Recommending appropriate scheduling of assigned course or performing coordinative duties as required.

c. The Contractor shall participate in Student Monitoring and Evaluation. The Contractor shall monitor and evaluate student progress including:

Preparing and administering formal and informal student evaluation.

Reviewing evaluations for accuracy and appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of the material.

Observing student classroom activities and participation, determining problems with student participation, and maintaining attendance information.

Counseling students in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude, or participation, as required, and submitting appropriate form/forms with recommendations to the Schoolhouse Course Chief.

d. The Contractor shall monitor and evaluate effectiveness of courses including:

Monitoring and evaluating training effectiveness throughout course of instruction.

Analyzing course effectiveness and providing recommendations for any necessary changes in the assigned unit of instruction.

4.2. The Contractor shall develop and/or review course material monthly to ensure the Program of Instruction (POI) is current and incorporates the latest TTPs, and to improve effectiveness and maintain up-to-date instruction techniques should any changes be needed. The Contractor shall submit recommended changes in both written and digital format to the COR to be approved by the 428th FA BDE, Chief, and FABOLC/13F JFO Program Manager, prior to implementation or incorporation in the course.

4.3. The Contractor shall submit written recommended changes to the Course POI on the first Wednesday of each month. The COR will direct the Contractor in writing to incorporate approved changes / updates to the POI. Once written notification from the COR is received, the Contractor shall have one week to update and deliver identified material to the COR for review and final approval.

4.4. The Contractor shall provide to students in verbal format the interpretation of rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to JFOC during training sessions as required.

4.5. The Contractor shall attend meetings on issues related to JFO, Joint Close Air Support (JCAS), Forward Air Control Airborne (FAC (A)), and Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) related matters. The contractor instructor/operator may be required by the Government to travel to all major CONUS Army installations and Army installations in Germany, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska, Japan and Italy to gather lessons learned, and conduct field research in support of the POI.

4.6. The Government will not schedule more than one JFO class at a time per JFO POI. The Contractor shall set-up classrooms and ensure that classes start promptly. IAW with FCoE training schedule, classes shall start on time to ensure completion within the time allowed. The class statistics are as follows:

Classes Estimate Annual

Attendance/ Optimum Class Size

Estimated Hours per day Days

Projected Number of

Classes Annually

2E-F233/250-ASIL7 Joint Fires Observer Course (Resident)

240 /24 8 10 10

2E-F233/250-ASIL7 Joint Fires Observer Course (MTT)

312 /24 8 10 13

2-6-C20B Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader

Course 960 / 120 8 10 8

250-13F10 AIT

1500/30

5.0. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (INCIDENTAL) FACILITIES/DATA:

5.1. The Government will provide office space, supplies, telephone service, workstations, computers, system access, and storage space at the place of performance if available. The Government property will be used only in performance of this task, unless otherwise provided in this contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.

5.2. The Government will provide the Contractor with access to information including unclassified documents, studies, reports, databases, and other documents determined by the Government.

5.3. Government Furnished Facilities (GFF). The contractor shall be provided access to the following buildings;

635, 730, 2895, 3020, 3040, and 4404 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

5.4. All Government-furnished property, information/data, and facilities provided to the Contractor shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this Contract.

5.5. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials shall be Government-owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These document and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights under the applicable Data Rights clause(s).

6.0. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

6.1. Work Schedule. The hours of 0830 to 1730 are the projected normal hours operating over a standard five-day period, excluding Government holidays. Contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted to provide support during early morning, late evening, or on weekends during regular training and exercises. The Contractor shall use this adjustment to preclude to the maximum extent the need for overtime.

6.1.1 The Contractor shall maintain their work area in a clean and organized state such as government personnel in the same office building performing similar tasks.

6.1.2 Contractor personnel shall be able to lift objects up to 75 pounds. Movement of consolidated computers is essential during maintenance. The positions require persons with manual dexterity and ability to rapidly input data into the computer systems.

6.1.3 Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R. and the ARMY civilian corps new employee handbook. Contractor personnel shall maintain a clean and neat personal appearance, appropriate to the climate and nature of work and be easily identified. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the company name or by wearing appropriate badges that contain the company name and employee’s name.

6.2. Overtime for Government-Directed Changes. Overtime hours may be required due to Government directed changes. Reimbursement for overtime expended will be made only on overtime request approved by the KO in advance of overtime used. Contractor prior coordination with the COR is required.

6.3. The Contractor shall provide personnel who project a positive Army and Fires Center of Excellence image, in appearance, attitude, and conduct. Contractor employees shall at a minimum wear slacks with a belt, collared shirt, and no tennis shoes during simulations or classroom instruction. No hats shall be worn indoors unless there is a verifiable medical reason to do so. Contractor instructors shall read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication skills with cadre and students. This will be reviewed periodically through Government oversight visits to training sites and surveys conducted by the Government.

6.3.1. The Contractor shall maintain its work areas in a clean and organized state such as Government personnel in the same office building performing similar tasks.

6.3.2. The Contractor shall participate in maintaining the overall cleanliness of common areas shared with other personnel.

6.4. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor will report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2018. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.”

7.0. TRAVEL: CONUS and OCONUS travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the requested travel costs will not exceed what has been authorized in the contract.

Contractor travel shall be conducted and reimbursed IAW the applicable Federal travel regulations and FAR 31.205- 46(a)(2). Trip reports and receipts shall be turned in/provided to the COR after any travel has been conducted. All travel shall be approved in advance by the COR and submitted to the Contracting Officer for final approval or the Contractor will not be reimbursed. In rare instances, the Contractor may receive a minimum of 48 hours’ notice of a training requirement; however the norm would be 30 days’ notice. The Contractor shall be required to perform travel to various locations within, and outside, the continental U.S. A passport will be required if traveling outside the United States. Funding for travel and per diem shall not exceed the amounts authorized in the JTR.

a. The contractor shall be required to submit a Trip Request to the COR 14 days in advance prior to any travel for approval. All travel requests shall include the reason for the trip, the number of CME’s/SME’s required and a detailed break out of all estimated travel costs for the trip. All travel requests shall be approved in advance by the COR or Contracting Officer in writing prior to commencing any travel. In rare instances the Contractor may receive a minimum of 48 hours’ notice of a training requirement; however the norm would be 30 days’ notice. The Contractor may/shall be required to perform travel to various locations within, and outside, the continental U.S.A. Passport will be required if traveling outside the United States. Funding for Travel and Per Diem shall not exceed the amounts authorized in the FTR.

b. Upon completion of an approved trip, the contractor shall submit a detailed Trip Report with all associated receipts to the COR within five (5) working days of the trip ending. The contractor shall not invoice for the travel until the Trip Report has been approved by the COR.

7.1. EXPORT CLAUSE: Contractor personnel may be required to travel outside the United States and to be responsible, as authorized under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARs) (22 CFR §§ 120-130), specifically, ITAR § 125.4(a)(b)(3) and § 126.4(a), for exporting and temporarily importing defense articles including technical data presentations, manuals, training materials, etc. (loaded via hard drive, CD, etc.), in support of the U.S Army Fires Center of Excellence Joint Fires Observer resident courses for representatives of the Ministries of Defense (MODs) from the following NATO countries and friendly foreign nations:

1. Albania

2. Australia

3. Belgium

4. Bulgaria

5. Canada

6. Croatia

7. Czech Republic

8. Denmark

9. Estonia

10. France

11. Germany

12. Greece

13. Hungary

14. Iceland

15. Italy

16. Kuwait

17. Latvia

18. Lithuania

19. Luxembourg

20. Netherlands

21. Norway

22. Poland

23. Portugal

24. Romania

25. Slovak Republic

26. Slovenia

27. South Korea

28. Spain

29. Sweden

30. Saudi Arabia

31. Turkey

32. United Arab Emirates

33. United Kingdom

The Contractor is authorized to provide U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence Joint Fires Observer resident courses to MOD representatives from the countries listed above with the exception of countries listed at that time in ITAR §

126.1. When possible, the Contractor should be provided 90 days advance notice of requirement to teach personnel from the above listed countries or to travel to the above listed countries. Thereafter, Contractor shall submit a written request to the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), asking for authorization to perform the above described services in the countries listed in ITAR § 126.1, but shall not perform duties for citizens of those countries without receipt of authorization from DDTC. If authorization is received by the

Contractor from DDTC for performance regarding any of the currently prohibited countries, the Contractor shall perform the duties, as may be limited by the authorization from DDTC, without further modification of this contract.

The Government is responsible for transporting classified information within or outside the United States. Travel shall be approved in advanced by the COR prior to any contractor travel or the Contractor will not be reimbursed.

8.0. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements). The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractor’s QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies;

procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation. The Contractor shall deliver the QCP electronically to the Contracting Officer and the COR within 30 days after contract award. The Contractor shall submit electronic copies of a comprehensive written QCP to the Contracting Officer and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system.

9.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

9.1. PHYSICAL SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel understand applicable Security policies and directives. Personnel who knowingly violate security policies or directives are subject to immediate removal from any work relating to this contract.

9.2. INSTALLATION SECURITY: The contractor shall abide by and cooperate with Force Protection measures that are implemented on the military installation. Fort Sill has 100% controlled access to the installation and security personnel are located at the access points of the post. Personnel entering the installation are required to have proper identification and may be subject to vehicle inspection procedures. At times of increased security alerts, access control measures may be increased or access may be restricted completely.

a. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures provided by appointed COR. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy.