Attachment_2,_Sample_TO_FCOE_TMS_PWS.pdf

Attachment 2, Sample TO FCOE TMS PWS W9124L18R0016

SAMPLE TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FCOE TRAINING MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACT (TMS)

UNITED STATES ARMY FIRES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (USAFCOE)

FORT SILL, OK

13 SEPTEMBER 2018

1.0. BACKGROUND

The United States Army Fires Center of Excellence (USAFCoE) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma mission is to provide the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) with long-range training strategies, concepts, doctrine, training development, instruction and products and support products for current and future forces. FCoE’s function in this area is to serve as the user representative in the development of training methodologies and products, concepts, doctrine, organizational and materiel requirements for each functional area. The FCoE accomplishes this mission through the full spectrum of training services; exploitation of existing and emerging technologies and, models and simulations; studies and analyses; experiments;

exercises; training and doctrine development, and supplemental/supporting tasks.

a. ORGANIZATION:

U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCOEFS)

Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600

1.1. SCOPE: The contractor shall provide the necessary qualified personnel with the correct staffing skillset and level of efforts to support the requirements and services for the Joint

Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) (JFO) course, the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (CDID) mission to develop operational and functional concepts (FCoE CDID Support), concept, capability, strategic planning, analysis and concept development and the efforts to address future weapon system and capability issues

(Fires functional area analysis, and Fires transformation/modernization goals) (Future Fires

Strategic Planner), the Fires Battle Lab (FBL) in performing Joint- and Army-directed experimentation related to Joint and Army integrating and Fires experiments (FCoE Experiment

Support) and the FCoE Mission Simulations Center (MSC) ( FCoE Constructive Simulations and

Training Support) provide resident constructive simulations and training support for students attending courses through the FCoE organization. Service support for this sample task order includes the following primary task areas: Concepts and Capabilities, Training Development, Doctrine Development, Organizational Development, Instructor and Training requirements, Test and Evaluation, Information Technology, Experimentation and Wargaming, Studies and

Analysis, Models and Simulations, Science and Technology, Materiel Requirements, and

Operational Environment Support. Services shall be provided to locations within the continental

(CONUS) and outside CONUS (OCONUS).

1.2. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance is, multiple locations on Fort

Sill, Oklahoma.

1.3. Period of Performance. The period of performance for this task order is a 12 month base

(Includes 90 day Phase-In period) and a one (1) year option period. The anticipated start date for this requirement is 18 Feb 19.

1.4. The highest level of security classification anticipated for work under this task order is TS

Secret/CLASSIFIED. All positions not specified as T.S. are at the Secret Level

1.5. Principle Key Personnel. A project leader/Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall be required for each of the five FCoE TMS requirements below.

1.6. Subject Matter Expert (SME). The SME’s qualifications are subject to Government review to assure compliance with this work statement. Qualification and certification for contractors shall be provided in each requirement below.

2.0. TASKS/REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) Course

(TMS IDIQ Task Area’s 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)

2.2.CDID Support Services

(TMS IDIQ Task Area’s 1, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13)

2.3. Future Fires Strategic Planning and Analysis

(TMS IDIQ Task Area’s 1, 11, 13)

2.4. FBL Experimentation Operational and Analysis Support Services

(TMS IDIQ Task Area’s 1, 8)

2.5. Constructive Simulations and Training Support For Mission Simulation Center

(MSC) (TMS IDIQ Task Area’s 6, 7, 10)

2.1. JOINT TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROL (JTAC) (JFO) COURSES

2.1.1. Scope: The Contractor shall provide appropriate number of qualified personnel to instruct up to three (3) simultaneous Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) (JFO) courses. Two (2) courses will be governed and administered by the JFO POI (ATRRS course number 2E-

F233/250-ASIL7), which includes JFO resident and MTT courses as required by the

Government; and one (1) course shall be governed and administered by the FABOLC-B POI.

An MTT requirement does not exist for the FABOLC-B. 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. Student-to-instructor ratio shall not exceed 4:2. The Contractor shall present each FABOLC-B small group 672 hours of JFO instruction from the existing, current, or in revision POI spread across 84 non-contiguous training days. Student to instructor ratio shall not exceed 4:1. Furthermore, the Contractor shall appoint a contract Project Lead

(PL) to interact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and oversee contractor personnel. In addition, the Contractor shall be able to provide up to fifteen (15) additional qualified JFOC 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). 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 7.0, below. Instructor certification times for Optional

CLINs will depend on individual contract requirements, (60 days for Joint Fires Observer

Instructors) as well as, notification lead times to the Contractor if in the event an optional CLIN is utilized (30 Days for Joint Fires Instructors). Consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 37.104 guidance, the Government will not supervise or control contractor employees.

The Contractor is responsible for the conduct and performance of its personnel. The

Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered are non-personal services and both parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationships shall exist between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the

Contractor’s employees.

2.1.2. Phase-In: The Contractor shall submit a Phase-In Training Plan with its initial proposal.

This plan shall depict how the Contractor plans to recruit, hire, and certify the qualified personnel to meet the 90 calendar day phase-in period. This plan shall address progress at the

30-day, 45-day, 60-day, and 90-day milestones of the phase-in period. This plan shall contain a list of all proposed qualified contractor candidates/personnel, to include possession of required security clearances, qualifications, certifications and passports. The Contractor shall update the

Phase-In Training Plan and submit it to the COR monthly to reflect actual progress in meeting each proposed milestone. The revised plan shall be submitted not later than the first Wednesday of every month. This plan shall serve as the progress schedule, and the Contractor shall be within ± 10 percent of the critical milestones proposed.

2.1.3. Minimum JFOC Instructor Qualifications:

2.1.3.1. For the 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 JFO course, all contractor personnel 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 contractor personnel shall have a minimum of three years JTAC/ FAC(A) experience.

2.1.3.2. For the (FABOLC-B) JFO course, all contractor personnel 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 contractor personnel shall have a minimum of three years JTAC/ FAC(A) experience.

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

a. Minimum 6 months experience operating the Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT) simulator and/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.

b. 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).

c. FAC/FAC/-(A) QUALIFICATION: Three (3) years of verifiable FAC(A) experience.

(1) 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.

d. 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.

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

JTAC/FAC(A) experience to satisfy the experience requirement. Acceptance of combined experience will be on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Government.

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

2.1.4. Contract Instructor Qualifications: 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. See paragraph 2.1.4.c below.

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. 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.

2.1.5. Instructor Certification Process: 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. Requirements for certification are listed as follows:

Contract instructors shall submit proof of completion of the below certification requirements within the phase-in period:

a. Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) - Two (2) days (Government Provided (GFI))

b. Ask, Care, and Escort Suicide Prevention Training (ACE) four (4) hour course given by

Brigade (BDE) Chaplain (Government Provided (GFI))

c. Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) – One (1) Day (Government

Provided (GFI)

d. Basic Instructor Seminar: Replaces two (2) – week Common Faculty Development

Program Instructor Course (CFDP-IC) with a three-day qualification seminar. Attendance shall be coordinated through the appointed COR. There is no cost associated with this seminar – (Government Provided (GFI)).

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 Fort Sill DOTD (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 on an individual basis if proposed instructor has attended 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.

e. 2 weeks: Audit Joint Fires Observer Course, (all instructors).

f. 28 Days: Academic and Simulator Instructor.

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

Simulator Instructor: Successfully complete training/certification on the CFFT or

DVTE (FABOLC) JFO scenario simulator blocks of instruction.

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

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

2.1.5.1. All contract employees shall be certified as Joint Fires Observer Instructors and

Simulator Instructors to meet this requirement. No waivers will be granted.

2.1.5.2. The Contractor Program Manager shall develop a plan for each contract employee to complete the certification process in the event of turnover. The Contractor shall ensure that at all times all the academic blocks of instruction shall be covered for any given class. The plan shall be coordinated with the COR to ensure Government evaluators are available to provide

CFFT/DVTE/other designated simulator training/certification on JFO scenarios and certify

Contractor employees on blocks of instruction. In the event that any of the certification timelines specified above are not met due to the lack of or rescheduling of Government evaluators, the

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing immediately. The Contractor shall submit a new Contractor certification plan that has been coordinated and approved by the COR to the Contracting Officer in writing to show the new completion date. The Contracting Officer will determine if a timeline extension is warranted.

2.1.5.3. The Contractor Program Manager 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 and shall be made available to the

COR upon request:

a. Verification of Instructor Records, to include Basic Instructor Seminar 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.

b. Technical Certification; copies of USA FCoE Technical Certification.

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

Instructor Performance checklists.

2.1.5.4. All JFO instructors shall be certified by the Commander, 428th Field Artillery Brigade.

The 428th BDE Chief, JFO Chief/OIC and BOLC-B JFO Program Manager 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 conduct updated certifications on a quarterly basis. Requirements for certification on additional blocks of instruction are listed as follows:

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

b. Successfully complete certification on specific block(s) of instruction, and the rehearsal program for FABOLC JFO.

2.1.6. Primary Joint Fires Observer Instructor Tasks:

2.1.6.1. 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 shall ensure all required resources are on hand and in good working condition NLT 15 minutes prior to beginning scheduled training.

2.1.6.2. 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.

2.1.6.3. The Contractor shall evaluate students on JTAC and JFO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) under field, simulated, and classroom conditions. The contractor JTAC/JFO instructors/operators shall maintain competence as a JTAC/JFO instructor, which requires continual self-education on emerging technological advances in JTAC equipment and aircraft weapons system. The contractor JTAC/JFO 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.

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

a. 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.”

b. 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.”

2.1.6.5. 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:

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

b. Add and delete targets/entities while scenario is running

c. Change observation positions

d. Change from night to day

e. Change the Fog level

f. Change the Rain

g. Change the Wind

h. Execute an Artillery Call-for-Fire

i. Execute a Naval Call-for-Fire

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

Hawk

k. Execute a Close Air Support mission

l. Execute an Army Attack Aviation Mission

m. Execute an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mission

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

o. Operate the IR strobe

p. Operate the Lightweight Laser Designation Rangefinder (LLDR)

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

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

JFOs / TACPs.

2.1.6.6. The contractor JTAC/JFO instructors/operators shall stay familiar with TTPs, lessons learned, and evolving JFO doctrine and procedures. The contractor JTAC/JFO instructors/operators shall recommend specific software and hardware upgrades to current scenarios and development of new scenarios based on research. The contractor JTAC/JFO 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 assigned to the

FABOLC-B JFOC 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

Any updated or revisions or recommended changes shall be provided to the COR in writing prior to implementation.

2.1.6.7. The Contractor shall develop and/or review course material monthly to improve effectiveness and maintain up-to-date instruction techniques. The COR will notify the Contractor in writing for any updates. Once written notification from the COR is received, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to update identified material and deliver to the COR for review and approval.

2.1.6.8. The Contractor shall coordinate and recommend input in both written and digital format to the COR to be approved by the 428th FA BDE, Chief, and FABOLC-B JFO Program

Manager, for distribution to FORSCOM, TRADOC, TECOM, USMC Training Command’s

EWTGs, MARFORCOM, and Air Combat Command to ensure the Program of Instruction (POI) is current and incorporates the latest TTPs. Contractor JTAC/JFO instructors/operators shall make recommendations in both written and digital format to the COR for approval by the

Commander 428th FA BDE, Chief, and FABOLC-B JFO Program Manager concerning current developments in Joint Close Air Support (JCAS), Forward Air Control Airborne (FAC (A)), and

Terminal Attack Control (TAC) procedures for input to all applicable Joint, Army, and Special

Operations-related publications.

2.1.7. Training Development: Training development personnel shall have the following minimum qualifications: a B.S. in Education, or a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ experience as a project lead for military or civilian institutional training development and completion of a

Senior Leaders Course for prior enlisted, Warrant Officer Advance Course for prior warrants and

Intermediate Level Education for prior officers.

2.1.7.1. The Contractor shall continue development of the courseware (continued development of courseware entails incorporating new and emerging training requirements, to include any revision necessary due to a change in critical tasks, and concepts as they develop into the existing courseware in order to stay current with the operational force), POI, lessons, and lesson plans.

2.1.7.2. Courseware and updates shall be input into the TRADOC approved automated learning content management system, which is the Training Development Capability (TDC). This requirement is applicable for the JFO courses. All courses shall be revised, updated, maintained, and input into TDC not later 45 days after approval. The specific requirements for courseware maintenance are listed below. All available courseware will be provided upon award.

a. The Contractor shall provide a courseware change control plan in written and digital format (Microsoft Word) within 30 calendar days of award. At a minimum, plan must address internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) staffing processes, digital/knowledge management courseware version control, inclusion and tracking of lessons learned, and external staffing recommendations.

b. The Contractor shall use lessons learned, surveys, interviews, student feedback, and input from theater to select appropriate courseware changes. Contractor shall provide a summary of recommended courseware changes in digital and written format as needed or within 30 working days of written receipt from the COR identifying the required update in digital format to the COR. At a minimum, changes shall address currently nominated and previously executed changes to lesson plans and POIs.

c. The Contractor shall maintain lessons in the TRADOC approved learning content management system, TDC. Entry of Government approved changes to courseware are to be made within 30 calendar days of receipt of approval.

d. The Contractor shall coordinate and recommend input as required in digital format to the

COR for distribution to FORSCOM and TRADOC to ensure the POI is current and incorporates the latest TTPs. The Contractor shall make recommendations as required in digital format to the COR concerning current developments in JFO procedures, and associated training material for input to all applicable Army and Joint publications.

e. The Contractor shall participate and comply with all JFOC, 428th FA BDE, and FCoE policies on training development. This includes validation inspections, and accreditation inspections.

2.1.8. Information Technology (IT) support: The Contractor shall provide Information

Technology (IT) support for computer systems and security for all Army Information Systems, located in the office and classroom spaces provided for the JFO course functions. IT systems shall be fully functional while classes are in session. The Contractor shall meet the requirements outlined in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, FRAGO 3 to OPORD 11-08, Army Training and Certification Tracking System (Appendix S) to include local requirements as required by the government. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award. 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.

a. Manage the installation and tear-down of resident and MTT IT equipment required for students attending all JFO 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. The Contractor shall perform analytical, evaluation, and maintenance duties in support of LAN administration and LAN system components to include servers, desktop/laptop workstation configuration, PC, software, and peripherals that support the operations of the JFO facilities. The Contractor shall be proficient in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8, Windows Server

2003 and 2008 and associated JFO simulator hardware and software.

d. The Contractor shall accomplish accreditation and certification IAW

NETCOM Information Assurance Security Officer Requirements upon start date of the contract and maintains all accreditations and certifications thereafter. This include at a minimum CompTIA Security+ certification, one

Computer Environment (CE) MCITP- Windows 7 configuration test certification, and CompTIA A+ certification at the contractors expense. The

Contractor shall provide a report on IT activity and plans monthly.

e. Perform website maintenance and knowledge management for the JFO

Course. Website maintenance includes the SIPR and NIPR versions.

2.1.9. The Contractor shall schedule on-post ranges, oversee management and transportation of field logistical support, and manage an observation post for JTAC/JFO students.

a. 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.

b. 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.

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

2.1.11. The Contractor shall attend meetings on issues related to JFO, Joint Close Air Support

(JCAS), Forward Air Control Airborne (FAC (A)), and Terminal Attack Control (TAC) 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.

2.1.12. Estimated Course Load

2.1.12.1 The Contractor shall instruct approximately 11 JFO MTT classes each fiscal year with an estimated throughput of 264 students and 10 JFO resident classes each fiscal year with an estimated throughput of 240 students (with the possibility of a +/- 5% variance). The class start dates may shift periodically. Within the FABOLC-B SMDR apportionment, the Contractor shall instruct approximately 8 resident classes each fiscal year with an estimated throughput of 960 students (with the possibility of a +/- 5% variance). Each FABOLC-B class will contain approximately 120 students in four groups of 30, and not to exceed 40 students each for academic blocks. The JTAC/PTAC instructor to student ratio shall not exceed 1:20. At peak instructional times, during practical exercises and simulations with small groups, the instructor to student ratio shall not exceed 1:4. Small groups of eleven students will not overlap. The

Government will not schedule more than one FABOLC-B class at a time for JFO instruction.

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) 264 /24 8 10 11

Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader

Course – Branch 960 / 120 8 84 8

2.1.13. Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the requested travel costs do 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 shall 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 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 shall 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.

2.1.13.1. 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.

2.1.14. 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 COR. The following deliverables shall be submitted by the Contractor:

TITLE FREQUENCY/FORMAT DUE DATE Submit To

Employee Listing

One (1) electronic and one (1) hard copy

30 Days after

Contract Award and within 2 days of personnel changes. As requested by the

Contracting

Officer.

Contracting

Officer/COR

Proof of

Experience/Qualifications

(Para.

All contract instructors

Within 15 days of contract award;

when contractor proposes a new or replacement instructor.

KO

Certification status of

Instructors

(Para.)

Monthly

1st business day of every month

COR

In-Process Review generated Reports

(Para.)

PERFORMANCE

PERIOD: Monthly / One

(1) electronic and one (1) hard copy

PERFORMANCE

PERIOD: NLT 2nd working day of each month

Student Critiques

(Para.).

Upon completion of each class/ One (1) electronic and one (1) hard copy

Within 2 business days of course completion

Information Technology

(IT)

certifications

Required certifications to execute IT related tasks

Within 14 days after Task

Order Award and re-inspected bi-annually

POI and Courseware updates

(Para.)

Annually/ One (1) electronic and one (1) hard copy

Within 30 working days of written receipt from the

COR identifying the required update

Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) for Joint Fires Observer Course (JFOC)

Duties include the successful accomplishment of these Critical Tasks.

Performance

Objective

PWS

Para

Performance

Standards

Measurement

Method

Allowable

Performance

Deviation

Remedy Amount

PO1: Recruit qualified staffing to successfully support

USAFCOEFS

mission

All Instructors certified to teach

NLT 90 days from start of contract phase in period.

Contractor manages required positions maintaining qualifications, and certifications as described in the

PWS.

100% surveillance validation of staff

Credentials.

Government review of

Instructor qualifications and certifications.

Zero Defect per month

Any Unfilled positions shall be filled within 30 days with qualified personnel

(See Note

#2)

Withhold of labor costs for missing personnel for a specific position multiplied by the number of days position is not filled by a certified

IAW FAR 52.246-4

Inspection of

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may negatively affect

CPARS evaluation.

*Cost of non-performance per each

JFO Course being taught provided below.

PO2: Retain

Qualified staffing to successfully support

USAFCOEFS

mission.

Contractor manages required positions maintaining qualifications, and certifications as described in the

Instructor turnover maintained under

10%.

No more than

10% turnover in any two month’s period.

100% inspection of

Instructor qualifications certifications

Government review of

Instructor qualifications

Any Unfilled positions shall be filled within 30

Withhold of labor costs for missing personnel for a specific position multiplied by the number of days position is not filled

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may days with personnel

JFO Course being

PO3: Meeting

Certification

Requirements

Instructor qualifications, certifications, knowledge of JFO simulations.

Contractor shall provide qualified and certified personnel to accomplish the tasks after 90 day

Phase-in.

b) Must receive a

“Go” rating in primary tasks evaluated on

TRADOC Form

350-70-4-1-R-E.

100% review of

Instructor

COR reviews on a random sample the number of days taught.

Zero Defects

CDR

Completed after three (3) consecutively

“No Go’s” received.

personnel for a specific position multiplied by the number of days position is not filled

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being

PO4: POI and

Courseware updates

100% of Lesson plans; Student

Handouts and Test

Material update and review of course documentation is greater than 95%

COR reviews all

Lesson Plans and

Test Material for instructor review and comments.

1 Defect per month

% of course cost per day times days affected for each defect over allowable performance deviation.

accurate and identify areas needing revision are addressed and revised. Revisions are accurate and timely (24 hour turn-around and in accordance with

TRADOC 350-70

and System

Approach to

Training SAT process.

Inspection of

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being

PO5: Contractor

Shall Execute -

Instruction

IAW Gov.

approved

POI and

Lesson

Plans

Contractor executes instruction of courses w/ Govt approved

POI & lesson plans. Instructor not qualified to instruct or students not able to meet training objectives solely as a result of

Contractor not able to provide adequate instruction.

Evaluation elements on Fort Sill Form

12 (FCoE

Instructor

Evaluation /

Certification

Tool) must be rated 3 or above.

No more than two ratings lower than 3 in any area per class

(per instructor) in a one-year time period and/or

Instructor missed classes or late arrival exceeding one (1) hour will result in rating below 3.

1 Defect per month

Labor costs of a replacement instructor. COR Lost

Time for Inspections and Coordination.

Cost of lost training time per student (% of course cost per day/hour multiplied by days affected for each class started late over allowable performance deviation.

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being

PO6:

Receipt of

Contract

Deliverables

Reports/Publicati ons

Submit reports and deliverables as required in the

PWS, on time and with a minimum number of defects.

COR reviews

100% of contract reports and deliverables.

Two Defects

(See Note #3)

Withhold of costs incurred by the

Government in manpower costs to obtain required reports.

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being

PO7: Personnel

Requirements

Contractor provides sufficient qualified personnel to accomplish all training tasks.

100% review of

Instructor certifications, current knowledge and student evaluations

Zero Defect personnel for a specific position multiplied by the number of days position is not filled

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being taught provided below.

PO8: Timeliness of Classroom

Training

The instructor present and start classroom instruction on-time.

One Defect per

Instructor missed classes or late arrival exceeding one (1) hour will result in rating below 3.

COR reviews on a random sample the number of days taught.

Withhold of labor costs for each class started late over allowable performance deviation for the length of the delay.

Services – Fixed

Price. Any defect over allowable performance deviation will result in a CDR and may

JFO Course being

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 1

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE (Service): Personnel Requirements

PERFORMANCE STANDARD (Standard): Instructor qualifications, certifications, knowledge of JTAC skills and student evaluations reflect quality of instruction. Contractor provides sufficient qualified personnel to accomplish all training tasks. The contractor personnel shall perform their duties and manage the training environment in a professional and competent manner.

SURVEILLANCE: 100% review of Instructor certifications, current knowledge and student evaluations.

LOT SIZE: 100%

SAMPLE SIZE: 100%

PROCEDURES: The COR will verify all instructor qualifications and certifications. The sampling of the instructor’s knowledge of subject material will ensure the instructor’s ability to present subject material in accordance with program of instruction (POI). The COR will use student records and AARs to determine effectiveness of training objectives.

FAILURE TO PERFORM: A defect is defined as Contractor staff that does not perform or provide the required technical qualification and certifications required for training. If training is degraded or not conducted solely as a result of contractor not able to provide documentation of instructor qualification and certification will result in a defect. If the contractor defects on this performance objective, the COR will complete Contract Deficiency Report (DA Form 5479) and the amount of Labor Cost of position and daily cost of course multiplied by the number of days affected will be withheld for each event over the allowable performance deviation.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 2

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE (Service): Retain qualified staffing to successfully support the

USAFCOEFS mission. The contractor shall provide a skilled workforce to perform all task requirements.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD (Standard): Contractor manages required positions maintaining qualifications and certifications as described in the PWS. Instructor turnover maintained under

10%.

SURVEILLANCE: The method of surveillance for this objective is 100% inspections.

PROCEDURES: The Government’s designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will monitor the identified positions, fill-rates and qualifications of contractor employees to ensure the contractor is meeting the performance standard. The COR will notify the Contracting Officer of any shortfall in meeting the performance standard.

FAILURE TO PERFORM: A defect is defined as Contractor staff that does not possess the education, experience and qualifications as outlined in the base contract. For this performance objective, the Contractor is permitted zero defects. If the Contractor is not qualified, he cannot work. If the Contractor exceeds the maximum allowable number of defects, the Government will initiate and issue, through the COR and KO, a Contract Discrepancy Report (DA Form 5479) and the amount of Labor Cost of position and daily cost of course multiplied by the number of days affected will be withheld for each event over the allowable performance deviation.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 3

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE (Service): Employee Certification

PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD (Standard): The instructor must receive no less than a “3, Satisfactory” rating on all evaluations.

SURVEILLANCE: The method of surveillance for this objective is 100% inspection.

LOT SIZE: The number of Contract training courses to be delivered in accordance with PWS.

PROCEDURES: The Government’s designated COR will conduct inspections on random classes/instructors throughout the course. The COR will notify the Contractor project manager of any shortfall in meeting the performance standard. If the Contractor falls below the required satisfactory rating the COR will initiate and issue through the KO, a Contract Discrepancy

Report (DA Form 5479).

FAILURE TO PERFORM: A defect is defined as an unsatisfactory rating on the FCOE

Instructor Evaluation / Certification Tool (IET) form. If training is degraded or not conducted solely as a result of contractor not able to provide documentation of instructor qualification and certification will result in a defect. If the contractor defects on this performance objective, the

COR will complete Contract Deficiency Report (DA Form 5479) and the amount of Labor Cost of position and daily cost of course multiplied by the number of days affected will be withheld for each event over the allowable performance deviation.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 4

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE (Service): POI and Courseware updates.

PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD…