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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Electronic Warfare (EW) Training and Training Support

For the US Army Electronic Warfare College

1.0. BACKGROUND Electronic Warfare (EW) expertise is a critical Army enduring core competency. This expertise is implemented at all echelons of the force structure. The operational environment at that time required the Commanding General, Combined Arms Center (CAC), to direct FCoE to take the lead for training EW specialists for the U.S. Army. In January 2009, the Army approved the first increment of the EW Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and EW Functional Area (FA) authorizations supplemented by additional EW Additional Sk i l l Identifier (ASI) 1J and 1K positions for units from the Army Service Component Command to the Company level.

Subsequently, in October 2015 the responsibility for EW training was transferred to the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE). The CCoE established the U.S. Army Cyber School with the Electronic Warfare College as a tenant unit located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The EWC is responsible for sustainment and delivery of the Officer (FA29) Functional Area Qualification Course, the 290A EW Warrant Officer Basic Course and Advanced Course (WOBC and WOAC), and the 29E EW Non- Commissioned Officer Course (EWNC), Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), Senior Leader Course (SLC), and the Army Company CREW Specialist Course (CCSC) awarding ASI 1K. The EWC currently lacks the expertise and billets to perform all the tasks required to provide the Operational force with highly trained Electronic warfare Professionals. Contract requirements are expected to change as military occupational specialty experience and additional Military and DOD civilians are gained. It is the intention of the government to phase out the contract range support during the first two contract years of this contract IAW para 3.5.

1.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence U.S Army Cyber School Cyber Training Battalion C Company, Electronic Warfare College At Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is a Base + 4 Option Years (12 month Base period includes a 90 calendar day phase–in and nine (9) month full performance period with four (4) – one (1) Year Option periods.

2.0. SCOPE: This is a service requirement to provide course instruction, facilitation, and training support for the Functional Area 29 (FA29), 290A WOBC, 290A WOAC, 29E EWNC, ALC, SLC and the CCSC ASI 1K course for the EW College. The Contractor shall hire and maintain the proper mix of certified instructors IAW with this PWS. Furthermore, the contractor shall select one (1) of the required CME’s for this task order to also be appointed as the task order Project Lead (PL) to interact with the COR and oversee the contracted staff members. In addition, the Contractor shall provide up to six (6) additional qualified instructors at various times throughout the period of performance (POP) for the duration of the contract to support unexpected Training Resource Arbitration Panels (TRAPs) and/or surge classes if/when they occur (Optional Surge CLINS). Instructor certification times for Optional CLINS will depend on individual contract requirements, however, 90 calendar days is the normal certification lead time for all EW specific instructors (Surge Option CLINS). When possible, the Contractor shall receive 30 to 60 calendar day notification lead time if in the event an optional Surge CLIN is utilized/exercised.

2.0.1 All EW courses, except the CCSC, are taught with a blended workforce of Government and Contractor personnel. The CCSC is a contractor run course. Therefore, it is imperative the EW contract does not venture into or be able to be perceived as a personal service contract. 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.

2.1. PHASE-IN This requirement includes a 90 calendar day, 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, phase-in for the instructors and range facilitators. Full Period of Performance shall commence 1 October 2018 for a duration of nine (9) months (30 June 2019). During the 90 calendar day phase-in period, the contractor shall recruit and hire qualified personnel with the required security clearances as specified in para 2.2 through 2.2.6 and para 7.1 through 7.1.3. The contractor shall acquire the required certifications as specified below in paragraph 2.3 from the Government to teach courses IAW TRADOC Regulations 350-18, 350-10, 350-70, and Army Regulation 350-1. If in the event there is a Government delay in the instructor certification process, (example: contract instructor cannot obtain a seat in the Army Common Faculty Development Program - Instructor Course (CFDP- IC) the Government may extend the “Phase-In” period if necessary, provided the contractor adheres to the certification process as outlined in paragraph 2.3. If an extended “Phase-In” period is warranted due to Government delay ONLY, the contractor shall submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) via the Government appointed Contracting Officer Representative (COR). If approved, the KO will issue a task order modification to extend the date.

2.1.1. Retain Qualified Staff: The contractor shall be responsible for providing no less than the number of CME’s as described in the contractors proposal for the entire period of performance for this task order, unless otherwise modified to state differently. It is the contractor’s responsibility to “back-fill” the vacant position(s) as soon as possible. Services not performed due to unfilled positions will be deducted from the contract price. If the contractor fails to backfill the vacant position(s) with a new qualified replacement within 30 calendar days of the particular position becoming vacant, then the Government will begin issuing Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDR’s) and remedy will be the contractors task order labor cost(rates) for missing personnel for a specific position, multiplied by the number of days vacant.

2.2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EW College Instructor Certification Requirements are annotated in Appendix I. All contract personnel shall meet the minimum requirements listed here in.

These are considered the Minimum Qualification Requirements to be able to perform task or functions in a specific area. Additionally, the FA29, 29E, 290A and ASI 1K course contractor instructors shall become certified instructors IAW Para 2.3 through 2.3.3 of this PWS. Range Facilitators shall complete Part I of the instructor certification only IAW para 2.3.1 of this PWS. A summary of minimum Qualification Requirements for all contract personnel for this task order are as follows:

2.2.1. FA29 Course: The FA29 course contract instructor SHALL be a graduate of the FA29 course OR an EW course 160hrs or longer (any service). Additionally, 2 years’ brigade-level equivalence or higher, military experience. Contract Instructor shall become certified IAW para 2.3 through 2.3.3 of this PWS.

2.2.2 ASI 1K Course: The ASI 1K Course contract instructors SHALL be at a minimum a graduate of the ASI 1K course or higher U.S. Army EW MOS or Functional Area course or be a Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW)

Field Service Representative (FSR). Contract Instructor shall become certified IAW para 2.3 of this PWS.

2.2.3 29E: Contract instructors instructing the 29E EWNC SHALL at a minimum be a graduate from an approved U.S. Army MOS producing EW Course, OR an EW course 160 hours or longer (any service) AND 2 years’ experience at the brigade-level (or above).

Contract Instructor shall become certified IAW para 2.3 through 2.3.3 of this PWS.

2.2.4 290A WOBC/WOAC: Contract instructors instructing the 290A EW Technician WOBC and WOAC SHALL at a minimum be a graduate from an approved U.S. Army 290A WOBC or WOAC, OR an EW course 160 hours or longer (any service) AND 2 years’ experience at the brigade-level (or above). Contract Instructor shall become certified IAW para 2.3 through 2.3.3 of this PWS.

2.2.5 Range Facilitators: All Range Facilitators SHALL be at a minimum a graduate of the ASI 1K course or higher U.S. Army EW MOS or Functional Area course or be a Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Field Service Representative (FSR). Contract Range Facilitator shall complete part I of the instructors certification process IAW Para 2.3.1 of this PWS. Range Facilitators shall provide range support for all EW courses including the 29E Senior Leaders Course (SLC).

2.2.6 Security Clearance Requirements: All contract personnel, with the exception of Range Facilitators, and 1K course instructors shall possess a current TS clearance with SCI eligibility by the task order award date. Range Facilitators and ASI 1K course instructors shall possess a current SECRET clearance by the task order award date. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the appropriate clearance does not relieve the contractor from performance under the terms of this task order. Further security guidance is provided in section 7 of this PWS.

2.3. INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

PROCESS: Instructor certification is a three-part process encompassing completion of TRADOC required Staff & Faculty Development (SFD) program courses, mastery of required course content and demonstrated proficiency in the methods and techniques for delivery of effective, engaging, facilitated instruction promoting Adult Learning Model (ALM ) desired outcomes. IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-70 para 7-7.b, all assigned instructors/facilitators must be certified in the current foundational, CAC-T, ATSC-provided instructor/facilitator course or an equivalent approved course.

2.3.1 PART I IAW TRADOC Pam 350-70-3 para 4-2.b (1), to become qualified to teach at their prospective schools, students must complete the current foundational, CAC-T, ATSC-provided instructor/facilitator course or CAC-T, ATSC-approved equivalent course. Completion of Part 1 qualifies the student to teach/facilitate, but does not satisfy the certification requirement.

All contract instructors and facilitators shall possess or complete during the phase-in, at the contractor’s expense, the Foundation Instructor/Facilitator Course (FIFC), Common Faculty Development Program – Instructor Course (CFDP – IC) or other TRADOC-approved instructor training course equivalent.

Common Faculty Development Program – Instructor Course (CFDP – IC). The

CFDP-IC combines the Army Basic Instructors Course and Small Group Instructor Training Course into one course. If the candidate has not actively taught at a service school within the past five (5) years they shall attend CFDP – IC. This requirement may be waived, on an individual basis, if proposed instructor has attended ABIC/SGITC or other Service school equivalent in the past three (3) years and provides documentation to verify successful completion.

2.3.2 PART II IAW TRADOC Pam 350-70-3 para 4-2.b (2), part II Demonstrate subject matter expertise mastery of the proponent course content requirements as defined by the institution. The contract Instructor/facilitator shall serve as an assistant instructor/facilitator and instruct/facilitate, at a minimum, two (2) lessons of the proponent's course they will teach.

The contract Instructor/facilitator candidates shall be observed by a certified Government instructor/facilitator of the same course. The Government certified instructor/facilitator will provide verbal feedback and a written evaluation of the contract instructor/facilitators performance at the end of each part. The contract instructor/facilitator’s evaluations will remain on file for a period of 5-years. In addition, the contract instructor/facilitator must successfully master the proponent school's specific requirements as defined by the institution.

2.3.3 PART III IAW TRADOC Pam 350-70-3 para 4-2.b (3) Demonstrate subject matter expertise and proficiency in the methods and techniques for delivery of instruction.

a. Contract instructors shall be evaluated on three (3) distinct blocks of instruction in the classroom, utilizing all graphics and training aids. The first two (2) evaluations shall occur under observation of the designated Government representative, and the third evaluation shall occur under the observation of the Director of the U.S. Army EW College or their designated representative. Instructors shall achieve a rating of 3 or higher in ALL evaluated blocks IAW the FCoE instructor evaluation/certification tool (Appendix I). An evaluated block of lower than 3 in any area shall require procedures outlined in Appendix I and may lead to disqualification as an instructor (replacement on task order). The Contractor and Government shall coordinate dates and times to certify instructors on the lesson plans. Once all evaluations are complete an instructor certification packet will be submitted to the appropriate Government channels to obtain the certificate.

b. The Certification process is continual and the fully certified contract instructors shall expect to be evaluated on other block of instruction of the course throughout the contract year.

3.0. TASKS: Instructors shall have appropriate qualifications and certifications as described in this PWS and applicable regulations. Contractor shall use The United States Army Learning Concept for 2015 as a guide to provide learner-centric, increasingly challenging, and tailored reinforcement of tasks being taught. The contractor shall execute field training as required IAW paragraph 3.5 of this PWS, this includes transportation to and from the range in Government furnished vehicles. Field training, not including prep time, shall not exceed five (5) days per class per course and shall not be overnight. All course dates are subject to change. The Contractor shall schedule workforce in a way that provides for tailored student centric training for the course being instructed. This may include group or individual re-training or tailored sessions after normal duty hours to produce complete mastery of the Terminal Learning Objectives (TLO) and Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs). Contractor shall refer to para 5.0 of this PWS for work schedule. To provide better continuity of instruction and management of resources across the courses, contract instructors who are listed/contracted as an instructor for a specific course can be utilized at the discretion of the contractor and approved on a case by case basis by the Government course manager(s) to guest instruct in other courses. This is used to tap into subject matter expertise of individuals who can provide the best instruction in a specific area of concentration or PFN that is not course or job specific. This can be done as long as the course managers for each course agree to the request. The contractor shall follow the approved Programs of Instruction (POI) and prepare to teach to standard the contents of each lesson plan subject. Contractor shall make modifications to adapt material to the needs of the class.

Contractor shall ensure the total time, training devices used and topics are in accordance with approved POIs and lesson plans. All EW Contractor Instructors, when not in preparation for or performing actual EW instruction as a primary or assistant instructor, shall actively perform and participate in the continuous review, revision, update, and refinement of all EW course training material in conjunction with Government personnel IAW this PWS and the established Change Control Plan. These efforts shall be coordinated during the weekly training meetings.

3.1 29E EWNC: The contractor shall provide no less than five (5) Instructor/Writers to augment the Government instructors for the nine-week EWNC (Appendix D) with up to eight (8) iterations per Government FY. Each class shall have a maximum of 54 students. This course is taught by a blended workforce of Government and Contract instructor/writers IAW Para 2.0.1.

3.2 290A WOBC and 290A WOAC: The contractor shall provide no less than one (1) Instructor/Writer to augment the government instructors for both the fifteen-week 290A Warrant Officer Basic (WOBC) and the eight- week 290A Warrant Officer Advanced (WOAC) Courses (Appendix B and C). Each class will have up to two (2) iterations per each Government Fiscal Year (FY). Each class shall have a maximum of 16 students. Courses are taught by a blended workforce of Government and Contract instructor/writers IAW Para 2.0.1.

3.3 FA29 EWOQC: EW Officer Qualification Course (EWOQC, FA29 Training) (Appendix A). The contractor shall provide no less than three (3) certified instructor/writer for the thirteen-week EWQC with up to two (2) iterations per each Government Fiscal Year (FY).

Each class shall have a maximum of 30 students. This course is taught by a blended workforce of Government and Contract instructor/writers IAW Para 2.0.1.

3.4 ASK 1K CCSC: The Army Company CREW Specialist Course (CCSC, 1K Training) (Appendix F). The contractor shall provide no less than five (5) instructor/writers for the two-week CCSC with up to 17 iterations per Government FY. Each class shall have a maximum of 24 students. Contractor shall maintain the correct Instructor to Student Ratio as is described in the course POI. The Contractor shall provide all instruction required to conduct this course to include field training; however, the Government Course Manager is responsible for the management and supervision of the 1K Course. A consolidated customer (student) After Action Report (AAR) document shall be provided to the Government Course Manager within 10 working days of each course graduation. The document shall include a summary of student critiques with qualitative and quantitative analysis and a summary of recommendations based on feedback.

3.5 EW RANGE OPERATIONS: It is the intention of the government to phase out the contract range support during the first two contract years. During the base year of this contract the Contractor shall provide no less than six (6) range facilitators and four (4) range facilitators for Option Year one to facilitate training at the EW range for all EW courses listed in this PWS to include the 29E SLC course and future 29E ALC. Option Year one range operations shall be performed by a blended workforce of Military and Contract personnel. Range Operational support outside of the classroom contracted instructors is not expected to continue passed Option Year one at this time. The contractor shall conduct the EW Range with “no less than” 17 iterations excluding range rehearsals and CCSC course ranges. Systems to be trained and duration of training shall be identified in the course POIs. However the duration of training, not including prep time, shall not exceed five (5) days per class per course and shall not be overnight. In this context a Range Facilitator is an individual who aids EW range operations for each course. In other words, the Range Facilitator shall make the EW range less difficult and shall support the Classroom Instructors (CIV, MIL and Contractors) instruction during range training. As such, the contract Range Facilitator shall facilitate the mounted, dismounted, TADS and trouble-shooting lanes in accordance with the applicable course Programs of Instruction and this PWS. The contractor range facilitator tasks include instructional support, operation of tactical equipment (CREW Systems, tactical vehicles, training aids and others) in direct support of range training. All tactical vehicle operations shall be in accordance with paragraph 4.7. All Range Facilitator shall possess, no less than, a Class B Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). Additionally, all contract personnel shall pass a written exam administered by the Government for range operations. All contractors shall attend annual training on training aids, devices, and simulators to include improvised explosive device effects simulator, CREW increment two (2) training devices, and all training improvised explosive devices/simulators. The contractor shall provide upkeep of the Electronic Warfare Training Site (EWTS) located on the Ft. Sill Military Reservation. This includes grounds upkeep. A consolidated customer (student) After Action Report (AAR) document shall be provided to the Government Course Manager within 10 working days of each range iteration.

The document shall include a summary of student feedback with qualitative and quantitative analysis and a summary of recommendations based on feedback.

3.5.1 RANGE PREPARATION: The contractor shall be responsible for preparation, setup, and tear down of necessary equipment, including all tactical vehicles (see para 4.7) prior to and at the conclusion of daily range operations. This includes but is not limited to operator level maintenance, and dispatching of Tactical Vehicles, coordinating for, picking up, setting up, and operate the Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems, CREW TADS and TASC devices used at the EW range.

3.5.2 DISMOUNTED LANE: The contractor shall facilitate instruction of tactical equipment including but not limited to CREW systems, simulators and Test Sets during the dismounted lane IAW the applicable course POI. This includes setup, loading, testing with a Universal Test Set and/or Spectrum Analyzer. The contractor shall facilitate instruction of the dismounted lane as well as manage the resetting of the training aids and systems for each iteration.

3.5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING LANE: The contractor shall facilitate instruction of tactical equipment including but not limited to CREW systems and Test Sets during the troubleshooting lane IAW the applicable course POI. The contractor shall facilitate instruction of the CREW System troubleshooting procedures on mounted and dismounted equipment. This includes the MAT-V, MAXX-PRO DASH w/ OGPK or the M1165A1 HMMWV. Other applicable equipment will be CREW systems, and Test Sets. The facilitation shall include linear troubleshooting, antenna replacement, cable replacement, loading, zerozing, use of Advanced User Tool (AUT) and operation of the

EWO Laptop.

3.5.4 MOUNTED LANE: The contractor shall facilitate instruction of the mounted lane IAW the applicable course POI. This includes operation of tactical equipment including but not limited to the MAT-V, MAXX-PRO DASH w/ OGPK or the M1165A1 HMMWV, CREW systems, simulators and Test Sets. This includes but is not limited to setup, loading, testing with a Universal Test Set and/or Spectrum Analyzer. During the mounted lane, the contractor shall setup and reset training aids and systems for each iteration.

3.5.5 TRAINING DEVICES: The contractor shall facilitate instruction of the available training devices and aids used to support the Electronic Warfare range. This includes maintaining the devices, placing the devices into operation, emplacing the device and recovering the device after the completion of training IAW the applicable course POI.

3.5.6 FIXED SITE: The contractor shall facilitate instruction to students of the EW CREW Fixed Site systems IAW the applicable course POI. The contractor shall facilitate instruction to include system preparation for emplacement, system set up, system operation and system tear down, as well as the incorporation of VROD/VMAX/Stratomist IAW the applicable course POI.

3.6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: The Contractor shall provide one (1) IASO certified individual for Information Assurance (IA) for computer systems and security for all Army Information Systems located in the office and classroom spaces provided for EW functions.

The Contractor shall meet the requirements outlined in DoD 8570.01-M and FRAGO 3 to OPORD 11-08, Army Training and Certification Tracking System. Required certifications to execute IT related tasks shall be provided to the COR for inspection and file NLT 14 days after award, and shall be renewed as required and re-inspected bi-annually. The contractor shall:

a. Manage the assignment of Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) passwords, user IDs, and other software security mechanisms required for students attending all EW Courses.

b. Develop back-up procedures for recovery from loss or destruction of data and program files or from physical damage to the installation.

c. P erform analytical, evaluation, and maintenance duties in support of LAN administration and LAN system components to include servers, desktop/laptop workstation configuration, PC, software, VTC components and peripherals that support the operations of the EW facilities (Para 3.3.2.f.). The Contractor shall be proficient in the current version of Windows, Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and operation of a Secure IP based VTC Suite. Additional EW-related software packages that require contractor administration are Builder, JADOCS, Google Earth, and EWPMT.

d. P rovide personnel who are accredited and certified IAW AR 25- 2 and NETCOM Information Assurance Security Officer requirements upon start date of the contract and maintains all accreditations and certifications thereafter. This includes, at a minimum CompTIA Security+ certification, one Computer Environment (CE) MCITP-Windows 7 configuration test certification, and CompTIA A+ certification. The Contractor shall provide a report on IT activity and plans monthly.

e. Perform website maintenance and knowledge management for the EW school website. Website maintenance includes the SIPR and NIPR versions.

f. FCoE EW IT infrastructure is as follows: Building 730 (Snow Hall) RM 104, 109, 211, 213E and 213W consisting of 161 SIPR and 108 NIPR computer systems with 11 printers. Building 707 (Burleson Hall) RM’s 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A/B, 4A/B and one supply room consisting of 140 SIPR, 121 NIPR computer systems with 16 printers. BLDG 750 (Searby Hall) RM’s 304-306, 324 and 236-337 consisting of 21 SIPR and 30 NIPR computer systems, 8 printers and one IP based secure/non-secure VTC suite with STE Phone. The EW IT infrastructure is constantly in a state of flux. Thus the exact number of systems may increase or decrease as life cycle replacement occurs, the IT infrastructure is changed or new equipment is introduced to training.

4.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISH EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES/DATA:

4.1 The Government will provide up to a maximum of 21 work spaces for Contractor personnel.

This includes office supplies, telephone service, computer system access, and storage space.

Government property shall be used only in performance of the work outlined in this PWS.

4.2 Government Furnished Property (GFP) None

4.3. Government Furnished Information (GFI). NONE. The Government will provide the contract instructors with access to information including classified and unclassified documents.

The Government will provide access to JWICS, SIPR, and NIPR IT systems to all authorized Contractors assigned to this contract with the appropriate clearances and need to know.

4.4. Government Furnished Facilities (GFF). The contractor shall be provided access to the following facilities in the performance of this task order. Building 730 (Snow Hall) RM 104, 109, 211, 213E and 213W, building 707 (Burleson Hall) RM’s 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A/B, 4A/B, building 750 (Searby Hall) RM’s 304-306, 324 and 236-337, and the Electronic Warfare Training Site (EWTS) located in Training Area 41 on the Fort Sill Military reservation.

4.4.1 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. The Contractor shall initiate work requests (DA Form 4283) for maintenance and repair of Government-furnished facilities in compliance with AR 420-17, except for Self-Help as outlined in USAFACFS Supplement 1 to AR 420-22 and USAFACFS Regulation 420-8. Requests for new work or routine maintenance and repair shall be submitted to the COR on DA Form 4283 (Facilities Engineering Work Request) within one (1) workday after requirement is identified. The Contractor shall determine if immediate maintenance support is required and shall verbally notify the DPW and COR of such requirements. The Contractor shall maintain a log of the immediate work requests.

4.5. All GFP, GFI provided to the contractor shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this Task Order.

4.6 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION. The Contractor shall have access/usage of Tactical and GSA Non Tactical vehicles to facilitate training of the EW Courses and in the transport of supplies and equipment to and from training sites. This shall include transporting students to field training on and off post. (Appendix H)

4.6.1 Contractor shall operate motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 50,000 pounds to include: buses, 5 ton trucks, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAPs), Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) and HMMWVs. Contractor shall operate vehicles with hydraulic or air brake systems and operate special equipment such as manual winches and tie- downs in order to accomplish a given mission. All M-ATV and MAXXPRO Tactical Vehicle Operators shall possess a Class B or better Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). HMWWV Tactical Vehicle Operators shall possess a civilian class D license. All Tactical Vehicle Operators shall complete the Army Drives Training Modules 1-5 with the Fort Sill Safety Office.

Training Certificates shall be provided to the COR upon completion of modules.

4.6.2 Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established guidelines, rules, SOPs, and regulations for all EW tactical vehicles. 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.

4.6.3 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.

4.6.4 Contractor shall clean vehicles and equipment when returning from field training utilizing wash racks and pressure washing facilities. Driver’s shall also verify cab cleanliness and remove trash and dirt from cabs by picking items up and/or sweeping dirt and removing mud out of the cab.

4.6.5 Contractor shall be responsible for the safe loading and operation of the vehicle and for the protection of the cargo. Cargo shall include: supplies, materials (no training ammunition/pyrotechnics), and military personnel.

4.6.6 Contractor employees assigned to operate either Government owned or leased equipment in performance of their contract shall be certified, by the Contractor and at the Contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment to which they are assigned. The prime Contractor shall document all operator qualifications. This documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer before any contract employee engages in any mode of equipment operation. The Contracting Officer shall retain documentation.

4.7 The Contractor shall be prepared to relocate all activities, equipment, and employees associated with contract execution on short notice IAW available on post facilities as determined by FCoE. It is incumbent on the Contractor to ensure the execution of a facility change shall not interfere with scheduled EW courses or other contract deliverables. Manual dexterity and ability to lift objects up to 75 pounds is required.

4.8 GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents or material produced under this task order. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software produced under this contract, shall be Government-owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. 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).

5.0. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

5.1. WORK SCHEDULE. The contractor shall work a 40 hour work week over a standard five-day period, excluding Federal holidays. However, Contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted to provide support on weekends and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises. The Contractor shall use this adjustment to preclude to the maximum extent the need for overtime. The contractor is responsible for providing an alternate work location for Training Holidays if needed.

5.2. OVERTIME. No overtime is anticipated at this time. However, Contractor personnel work schedules may be adjusted to provide support on weekends and extended duty periods during regular training and exercises. The Contractor shall use this adjustment to preclude to the maximum extent the need for overtime. However, if in the event it is needed, all overtime hours shall be specifically approved by the KO in writing prior to any possible overtime performance, or they will not be compensated. Prior written coordination with the COR is required.

5.3. TRAVEL. There are no anticipated travel requirements at this time, however, if in the event it is needed, travel shall be approved by the KO in writing prior to performance, or they will not be compensated. Prior coordination with the COR is required.

5.4 MEETINGS. An initial IPR shall be conducted between the Contractor and the Government within 14 calendar days of contract award date. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing at least 24 hours before the IPR is to be held. The meeting shall be conducted at the Directorate of Contracting, Bldg 1803 Macomb Road, Fort Sill, OK 73503.

Staff and/or Training meetings will be held no less than bi-weekly at a specific time and location to be determined by the Government. The Government will notify the Contractor of the specific time and location at least twenty 24 hours before the meeting is to be held. Meetings will include status updates to deliverables, support requests and proposed changes to tasks throughout the EWC. The bi-weekly meeting will be a collaborative effort to synchronize and de-conflict resources and recommend changes to processes or other functions within the EWC.

6. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN:

6.1 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 task order performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractors' QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP as a minimum shall address continuous process improvement;

procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The contractor shall provide to the Government their quality control documentation within 30 days after task order award and submitted to the KO and COR. The Government will have ten (10) working days to review and accept or send the plan back for revision. In the event revisions are required, the Contractor shall make the appropriate revisions and return the revised QCP to the Government within five (5) working days of receipt of notification to revise. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer's acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their QC system. After acceptance of the QCP by the Contracting Officer, any future proposed revisions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Deliverables: Deliverables shall be in the form of reports, briefings, courseware, IPRs and any other format appropriate to the specific initiative and as identified by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering all items specified to the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative. The following deliverables shall be submitted by the Contractor:

TITLE FREQUENCY/Format DUE DATE Submit to

Employee Listing

Initially and after personnel change.

One (1) electronic copy

Within 15 days of award, two (2) days of any personnel changes, COR

In-Process Review (Monthly) Report

Monthly One (1) electronic copy

1st business day of each month

COR

Proof of Experience or Qualifications

For any proposed contract personnel

One (1) Electronic Copy

When contractor proposes a new contract instructor

KO

Certification status of instructors

Monthly One (1) electronic Copy

1st business day of every month

COR

FA29/CCSC Course AARs After each course graduation

One (1) electronic copy NLT 10 days of course Graduation

Range AARs

Include in the end of course AAR’s

Include in the end of course AAR

COR

Quality Control Plan One Time or as changes occur One (1) Electronic copy

NLT 14 days after award or with monthly reports submission for the month changes occur

IT Required Certifications One Time or as changes occur

One (1) Electronic copy

NLT 14 days after award or with monthly reports submission for the month changes occur

IT Activities and Plans Report

Monthly One (1) electronic Copy

1st business day of each month

COR

NDA

(All contract personnel)

One Time

One (1) Electronic Copy Within 5 calendar days of award or personnel change.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training

(All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

Security Awareness Training

(All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

COR

iWATCH Training (All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

COR

DoD IA/IT Training (All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

COR

OPSEC Training (All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

COR

DISA Training (All contract personnel)

Initially and Annually One (1) Electronic Copy of

Certificate

Within 30 calendar days of award or personnel change

7. SECURITY:

7.1 As described in paragraph 2.2.6, all contract personnel with the exception of ASI 1K instructors and Range Facilitators shall possess a current TS clearance with SCI eligibility by the task order full performance date. ASI 1K instructors and Range Facilitators shall possess a current SECRET clearance by the task order full performance date. Failure, inability, or delay in obtaining the appropriate clearance does not relieve the contractor from performance under the terms of the task order. DD Form 254 will be provided within two (2) weeks of TO award for types of classified documents or events that may be encountered during the performance of this task order.

7.1.1 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. All EW products/publications and activities are NOT releasable to foreign countries. As such there is no export clause

7.1.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance to those areas.

7.1.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall comply with all established security procedures for all lock combination the Contractor have been entrusted with. The contractor shall ensure 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 task order.

7.2. ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) CONSIDERATIONS AND AWARENESS TRAINING.

In accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors shall undergo a verification process to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. Limited access with escort may be granted (at the installation’s discretion) for an interim period while investigations are being conducted. IAW AR 25-2 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Installation Security Office will submit all background investigations on prospective contractors requiring Common Access Cards (CAC) network access. Upon notification, the Provost Marshal Office will conduct background checks on all other contractor personnel when there isn’t a requirement for CAC and/or IT requirements in the contract. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall complete the “Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training” (AT Level I Training) provided on-line at https://jkodirect.jten.mil within five (5) calendar days after contract/task order or contract individuals start date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee. The Certificate of completion shall be provided thru the COR to the unit/activity security manager. (Reference Department of the Army, US Army Contracting Agency, SFCA-CO, and 5 Sep 07, subject: Incorporation of Anti- Terrorism Measures into the Contracting Process and AR 525-13, Antiterrorism).

7.3 SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract/task order shall complete the Contractors Security Awareness Training within 30 calendar days of contract award and then annually afterwards. Go to Internet Explorer, Fort Gordon website, select Fort Gordon and click on Dir, Plans Training & Mobilization, select Security/Intelligence and click on Contractor OPSEC Awareness Training. A record on completion shall be provided thru the COR to the unit/activity security manager. (Reference AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), Chapter 6).

7.4 Contractor personnel will have routine and unavoidable access to proprietary information which they are required to protect. Personnel applied to the tasks in this PWS may not work on other tasks for the contractor or for any other agency without a formal written request and written consent granted by the contracting officer.

7.5 Uses and Safeguarding of Information. Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the task order number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contract or name and task order number associated with the data.

7.6 Privacy Act. All contract personnel assigned to this task will have access to information that may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all assigned contract personnel are briefed on Privacy Act requirements.

7.7 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language text requires U.S. based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

7.8 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 Government representative). 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. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract/task order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.9 iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of requirement award or of new employees commencing performance. Certificates of completion shall be provided to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after training is complete.

7.10 For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter. All contractor employees and associated sub- contractor employees shall complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment. Contractors shall submit the completion of training certificates to the COR with in five (5) calendar day of completion and annually thereafter.

7.11 OPSEC Training. Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training and provide a certificate of completion to the appointed COR within 30 calendar days of contract award or newly reporting contractor staff. OPSEC Awareness Training can be found at https://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm.

l. In support of the DOD policy on terrorism, it is DA policy that Commanders do not have the same legal responsibility to provide AT training for Defense contractors as that provided for military forces or direct-hire employees. Contractors remain private U.S.

citizens. The DOD will assist the DOS, where militarily feasible, in supporting efforts to protect U.S. citizens abroad. Contractors are required to contact the combatant command to obtain, and comply with, the specific AT guidance for that particular area.

Commanders are required to offer AT training to contractors under the terms specified in the task order. Contractors working within a U.S. military facility or in close proximity of U.S. Forces will receive incidentally the benefits of measures undertaken to protect U.S. Forces. Operating contractors at Government Owned Contractor Operated facilities shall comply with the provisions of this regulation, and with ACOM, Major Subordinate Command (MSC), DRU, and GCC directives and guidance, which supplement or amend AR 525–13. Army officials responsible for developing and negotiating contracts with contractor operators of Government facilities will ensure that this provision is included in all operating contracts. Compliance with the “No Double Standard” policy on dissemination of terrorist threat information is maintained.

7.12 All Contractor employees shall complete the On-Line Defense Information System Agency (DISA) training. Federal ISS Awareness (for non-DOD Personnel), Phishing Awareness, Personal Electronic Devices/Removable storage media and Personally Identifiable Information training located at the following website; (http://iase.disa.mil/eta/index.html) within five (5) days of award. Sustainment training will be required annually. Certificates of completion shall be submitted to the appointed COR.

All Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) procured through this task shall meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. 36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm.

7.13 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training. IAW AR 381-12, paragraph 1-10, all DA contract employees possessing a security clearance shall receive…