Draft_PWS_Role_Players_(April).pdf

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CO MET Role Player Support

1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Part I

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide role players and simulated battlefield effects to support training exercises. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform role player support as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this PWS and contract.

1.2. Background: 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75), Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia conducts an annual training cycle that varies due to mission requirements. The purpose of the training cycle is to conduct multiple validation exercises from the Fire Team to Company level in order to exercise tactical, command and control, and support elements under realistic conditions that replicate the scale, diversity, and complexity of the operational environments currently encountered during overseas combat deployments. This Performance Work Statement describes the work necessary to effectively support the stated training objectives and satisfy the commander’s intent for training. The contractor shall provide the required training support in accordance with the specific mission requirements identified in this document. One of the skills which are not fully exploited until arrival in the combat theater is the use and handling of an interpreter, and interactions with non-English speaking local nationals. In order to bridge this mission critical gap and bring the required and qualified instruction to the trainees immediately, this specialty must be contracted. There is insufficient time in the 1/75 training cycle for a trial and error learning period. The contracted company/cadre must be prepared to provide up-to-date tactics, techniques, and procedures, with the full confidence of the 1st Battalion Exercise Control Group (ECG) from the first day of training. This contract will provide role player and battlefield effects. This contract vehicle shall be a firm fixed price contract, 100% set-aside to Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

1.3. Objectives: Training Support providing exercise management, role players, subject matter expertise and training support for training conducted by 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Stewart, GA.

Training support is for field and situational training exercises and provides the depth and realism necessary to portray an adaptable training environment that focuses on achieving a desired outcome.

This approach to training builds initiative, adaptability, tactical proficiency and self-confidence of the training audience.

1.3.1. Provide Company MET role player (ref. 1.7. 4.) and battlefield effects (ref. 1.7. 5.) support from 01-06 April 2019 at Fort Stewart, GA.

1.3.2. Provide management for all contracted personnel for exercise role player support as well as support elements in the form of a Role Player Handler. Contracted Role Player Handlers (ref. 1.7 4.2. 1.)

are crucial to the successful support of this contract due to the complexity of multiple simultaneous events and support activities. Handlers must be flexible and adapt to changing requirements as training is adapted to the contemporary operational environment.

1.3.3. Provide realistic tactical scenarios that closely replicate the characteristics of the environments encountered by Special Operations Forces (SOF) during ongoing and contingency combat operations overseas.

1.3.4. Incorporate, synchronize and exercise supporting role players and equipment during all appropriate phases of operations to effectively replicate a typical combat mission profile currently being executed overseas.

1.3.5. Provide scenarios and problems that are realistic and effectively exercise individual Ranger adaptability and leadership capability under extreme stress.

1.3.6. Provide all logistical and administrative coordination before, during, and after training event in order to facilitate the unit’s efforts towards training focus.

1.3.7. Pre-coordinate all training arrangements with the 1/75 Exercise Control Group (ECG) in order to save valuable time and resources as well as prevent any confusion.

1.3.8. Provide all on site logistics coordination and arrangements for contractors and cadre with the ECG. Attend daily ECG meetings as scheduled.

1.3.9. LNO shall be on site (one (1) day prior to execution) to arrange facility backside support and detailed coordination in order to ensure training site is properly prepared and set up daily to facilitate advanced dynamic training efforts.

1.3.10. Coordinate daily with ECG on rules and regulations and base Safe Distance Zone’s (SDZ’s) and Minimum Safe Distance (MSD) zones to ensure compliance with all rounds, and pyrotechnics.

1.3.11. Fulfill LNO duties necessary in order to create a sole source point of contact for ECG in order to simplify their efforts in utilizing any aspect of training targets.

1.3.12. Fulfill an advisory role for training scenario development, tactical scenario set up and execution, target zone consideration and set up, situational safety evaluation, and after action review analysis.

1.4. Scope: This contract supports 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, requires training support for Battlefield Effects and Role Player support to the CO MET portion of the 1/75 Training Cycle.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance will be from 1-6 April 2019 at Fort Stewart, GA.

1.6. General Information.

1.6.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the Contractor, as 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 establish and maintain a comprehensive and detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's QCP shall be provided to the 1/75 COR, not later than ten (10) working days following notification of award. The plan shall include, at a minimum:

1.6.1.1.2. An inspection system covering all the performance evaluation attributes and must specify the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

1.6.1.1.3. The methods for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

1.6.1.1.4. On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken. These records shall be made available to the Government at any time they are requested during the term of the contract.

1.6.2. Quality Control Program: The Government is committed to a highly interactive relationship between quality control by the Contractor and quality assurance by the government recipient of services. This relationship shall be achieved through an effective Prevention Based Quality Control Program dedicated to ensuring the best possible products and services to end users. The Contractor shall provide their final written Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than (NLT) ten (10) working days following notification of award and within five (5) days of any proposed changes.

1.6.2.1. The Contractor’s quality program shall demonstrate its prevention-based outlook by meeting the objectives stated in the PWS throughout all areas of performance. The QCP shall be developed to specify the Contractor’s responsibility for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. 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.

1.6.2.2. The Contractor shall provide, all reports generated as a result of the Contractor’s quality control efforts. This shall include any summary information used to track quality control, including any charts/graphs.

1.6.2.3. The Contractor’s QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the Contracting Officer (KO). Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The Contractor’s QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract.

1.6.3. Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.6.4. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance and performance quality under this contract based on the Inspection of the Services Clause(s). The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates unacceptable performance or performance quality, the COR will request the Contractor's representative to initial the observation.

Contractor personnel shall be subject to impromptu and scheduled physical inspections throughout the term of the contract.

1.6.4.1 The Government reserves the right to request that action be taken if a contractor-employee is determined to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. If any of the aforementioned conditions occur, the Government will notify the Contractor, and request the contractor-employee be immediately removed from the contract until the issue can be resolved and corrective action is taken.

1.6.5. Property Management: The Contractor shall follow regulations for Property Management and accountability in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property.

1.6.6. Recognized Federal Holidays: The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, the requirement is subject to mission execution requirements.

The Contractor shall work on the days under the period of performance on which 1/75 is scheduled to conduct training.

1.6.6.1. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have reschedule the work so it is performed subject to mission execution requirements.

1.6.7. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for all contractor-personnel provisions necessary throughout the exercise with the understanding that the “training day” will vary in length.

Due to these variations, contracted exercise support should be contracted on a daily basis in order to minimize costs. Most training days will exceed a normal eight-hour workday and should be considered to be 12 hours in duration. Training days are calculated at 12 hours per day to allow ample flexibility in the schedule and to allow time to conduct administrative tasks such as issue and turn in of equipment, accountability, and after action reviews (AARs). The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. No overtime or compensatory time is authorized.

1.6.7.1. Because some of the training must be conducted during hours of limited visibility, some duty days may be split with work performance during the hours of daylight and night time hours. The length of the training day is dependent on the specifics of the training scenario and other unforeseeable contingencies. These requirements necessitate a considerable degree of flexibility on the part of the Contractor with regard to employee workload scheduling. Duty hours will include weekends and federal holidays during the exercise. Meal times and length shall also vary depending upon role player and training audience interaction.

1.6.8. Place of Performance: Training events will take place at Fort Stewart, GA.

1.6.9. Security Requirements: Security Requirements: The Contractor must have a valid Facility Clearance Level at the SECRET level upon contract award. Personnel shall have a SECRET clearance at the start of the contract period of performance IAW the DD254, and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the contract. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at training locations sites. All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8570.

1.6.10. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, the Contractor shall secure Government equipment and any classified material or classified Information Technology/ Information Management items in accordance with existing U.S. Army, USASOC, and installation security procedures.

1.6.11. General Requirements.

1.6.11.1. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.6.11.2. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.6.11.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current Information Assurance Technician Level I professional certification during the execution of this contract.

1.6.12.4. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.6.12.5. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.6.12.6. iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer). 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 contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.12.7. Access to Government Information Systems: All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.12.8. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/ Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.6.12.8.1. OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within ten (10) calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.12.9. Information Assurance (IA)/ Information Technology (IT) training: All Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

1.6.12.9.1. IA/IT certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the Contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.12.10. Classified Information: Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements.

This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.12.11. Driver and Operator Licensing and Certification. In accordance with AR 600-55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program, DOD contractor employees assigned to operate

Government-owned or Government-leased equipment in the performance of their contract will be in compliance with the licensing requirements of the State and local motor vehicle laws and certified, by the contractor and at the contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the equipment which they are assigned. They will not be issued an OF 346 or DA Form 5984–E. The prime contractor must document all operator qualifications and provide this documentation (commercial drivers’ license (CDL) if required for operating equipment) to the COR and administrative contracting officer prior to the contract employee engaging in equipment operation. Contract employees must also complete the Army’s Accident Avoidance Course or a similar course produced by the contractor and approved by the local Government administrative contracting office. The COR and administrative contracting officer will retain this documentation. The COR/ACOR may be required to provide sponsorship for AKO accounts for the purpose of online training and certification.

1.6.13. Contractor Personnel Security.

1.6.13.1. All assigned Contractors must sign a letter of non-disclosure and have a minimum of a Special Agreement Check FBI FP (SAC). All assigned personnel must be able to comprehend English in both written and verbal form. All tasks shall be conducted in full compliance with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and Installation security regulations.

1.6.13.2. All Contracted personnel working on the installation will be screened by Government designated personnel as a standard practice in accordance with U.S. Army Memorandum, dated 19 DEC 2011. “The Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role-Players Counterintelligence Focused Security Review Program” (FOUO), or more current guidance when published. The Government will review each role player’s background and determine if the role player shall be given access to the installation.

1.6.13.3. The Contractor shall collect and maintain an identification information page for each contracted employee:

• Last Name, First Name, Middle Name

• Social Security Number

• Address

• Telephone and Cell Phone Numbers

• Email Addresses

• Date and Place of Birth

• Driver’s license or passport number

• Resident Alien Number (if applicable)

• Current and valid work permit

• Certification of E-Verify clearance

• Recent photograph (within 6 months)

• Name and contact information for two references

• Results of any contractor conducted background checks

• Proposed start date and proposed length of employment

1.6.13.4. All Contractor personnel must have proof of United States (U.S.) citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., if not a U.S. citizen.

1.6.13.5. The Contractor shall pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E- Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all applicants have two (2) valid forms of government issued identification. The Contractor shall certify that all contracted personnel passed the E-Verify screen and that the Contractor possesses the results.

1.6.13.6. Signed authorization from all contractor personnel giving the U.S. military and law enforcement personnel permission to conduct further background and security checks.

1.6.13.7. Contractor-conducted security review including, at a minimum, the following basic areas for ALL personnel supporting this contract:

• Pending criminal or civil charges

• Felony arrest record

• Alcohol related arrest within the last five (5) years

• Any involvement in hate crimes

• Involvement in any group or organization that espouses extra-legal violence as a legitimate means to achieve an end or the overthrow of the U.S. Government - dual or multiple citizenships

• Illegal use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances

1.6.13.8. The Contractor shall provide an EXCEL spreadsheet roll-up document that includes all Contractor personnel. The spreadsheet shall be provided to the COR NLT 15 days prior to the start date of the exercise. The EXCEL spreadsheet shall include:

• Last name, First name, Middle name

• Additional alias names or spellings

• Social Security Number

• Address

• Date of Birth

• Place of Birth

• Driver’s License State and Number

• Passport Number

• Resident Alien Number

Once information is received, each Contractor employee will be subject to a National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC) or other security screenings. If requested, contractor personnel shall submit to additional background checks and/ or counter-intelligence (CI) background screening to be administered by authorized Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), US Army INSCOM/ 902d MI Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or State law enforcement officials.

1.6.13.9. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Installation operational security and counter intelligence/ force protection regulations, to include submission of all employees’ names and Social Security numbers or Green Card/ other authorization numbers to Military Police and/ or CID authorities as/if required.

1.6.14. Security of Classified Items, Systems and Information.

1.6.14.1. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain a Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) upon the start of the contract performance.

1.6.14.2. Any classified material encounters by the Contractor during performance of tasks iterated throughout this PWS shall be immediately returned to 1/75 personnel. If no 1/75 personnel are available for proper disposal of the material, it shall be stored in appropriate classified containers provided by the Government for that purpose. Project sensitive waste shall be disposed of in lockable bins provided by the Government for that purpose. Further, the Government (COR) will be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

1.6.14.3. The Contractor shall control all documents, references, and other written material provided by 1/75 on a strict need-to-know basis. All such documents, references and other such material shall be returned to 1/75 personnel at the end of the exercises. No copies shall be made of any portion of this material without the express written consent of the COR. Any documents generated during this contract whether in electronic format or as written material shall be returned to the Government at the completion of each exercise. No archive copies of any material shall be retained by the Contractor without the express written consent of the COR and approval of the KO.

1.6.14.4. Contract personnel shall be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required.

1.6.14.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring security documentation is completed by applicants. The Contractor shall facilitate the security screening process for CRPs (U.S./non-U.S. citizens who do not require a security clearance and/ or access to classified information) by ensuring the applicants complete the required security documentation (Privacy Act Advisement, SF 85P, Fingerprint Cards, OFI Form 86C Special Agency Check (SAC), Intelligence Security Questionnaire, and a National Intelligence Agency Spreadsheet). The Contractor is responsible for translation services required for non-English speaking/ writing applicants for assistance in completing the security screening packets. A blank security CI-screening packet will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Office upon request. For Linguist support, the Contractor must acquire a Personnel Security Investigation Center of

Excellence (PSI-CoE) Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) account to submit the required background investigations. An initial list of applicants must be provided to the COR later than 7 business days after the initial contract award to start the CI-focused security screening process.

1.6.15. Security Requirements:

1.6.15.1. The overall classification required for this requirement is SECRET.

1.6.15.2. This contract does not require the contractor to have access to Communication Security Information.

1.6.15.3. This contract does not require the use of COMSEC Key.

1.6.15.4. This contract does not require a COMSEC account.

1.6.15.5. This contract does not require the contractor access to Sensitive Compartmented Information

(SCI).

1.6.15.6. This contract does require the contractor access to For Official Use Only Information (FOUO).

1.6.15.7. This contract does not require the contractor access to Special Access Program (SAP) material.

1.6.15.8. This contract does require the access to ALTERNATIVE Compensatory Control Measures

(ACCM).

1.6.15.9. This contract does not require the contractor access to government networks.

a. Enterprise NIPRNet: No

b. Enterprise SIPRNet: No

c. ACCM/FP Network: No

d. SAP Network: No

e. SCI Network: No

1.6.15.10. This contract does not require the contractor access to government networks.

1.6.15.11. This contract does not require the use of government-owned computer.

a. At a government facility: No

b. At a contractor facility: No

1.6.15.12. This contract does not require the contractor use of contractor owned computers.

1.6.16. Additional Security Requirements needed:

1.6.16.1. Access and general protection policy and procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government

Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.16.2. Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification.

1.6.16.3. Requirement for OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

1.6.16.4. Handling / access to classified information. The Vendor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements for access to information classified "Confidential", "Secret", or "Top Secret". The Vendor must execute a Security agreement (DD Form 441), IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M (Note: A DD Form 254 will be required for any contract that requires access to classified information and/or a security clearance.)

1.6.16.5. Vendor to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level. The Vendor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security clearances and Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract.

Requirements are driven by the following directives and regulations:

1. DODI 2000.16, DOD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards; 2 Oct 06, incorporating Change 2, 8 Dec 06;

2. AR 525-13, Antiterrorism, 11 Sep 08;

3. USSOCOM Dir 525-4, Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), 15 Dec 08;

4. AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC);

5. USSOCOM Dir 525-4, Antiterrorism, HQDA, Integrating Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) into the Contract Support Process Desk Reference 10 Jan 12;

6. HQDA ALARACT 015/2012 – Use of an Antiterrorism/Operations Security (AT/OPSEC) in Contracting Cover Sheet for Integrating AT/OPSEC;

7. USSOCOM Directive 381-6, Counterintelligence Screening and Debriefing of Linguists, Interpreters, and Role Players, 12 Oct 12.

8. Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role Players Counterintelligence Focused Review Program, Dept of the Army, DCS, G-2, 19 Dec 11;

9. Contract Linguist Personnel Security Investigation and Counterintelligence - Focused Security Review Program Policy, DA, DCS, G-2, 20 Sep 10 (with amendments).

1.7. Role Player and Battlefield Effects Packages

1.7. 1. Battalion Role Player Package: A Battalion Role Player package will consist tentatively consist of 1 x LNO, 3 x Role Player Handlers, 6 x Interpreter Role Players, and 12 x Male Role Players, and 12 x Female Role Players. Role Player gender and language requests can be changed NLT 30 prior to the training exercise. This will facilitate 3x PLT missions / objectives with 2x INT, 4x Male RP and 4x Female RP per OBJ. (Not Applicable to April Requirement)

1.7. 1.1. Liaison Officer (LNO) Requirements:

1.7. 1.1. 1. One (1) Liaison Officer (LNO).

1.7. 1.1. 2. Liaison Officer shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 1.1. 3. LNO will be on site one day prior to the start of the training.

1.7. 1.1. 4. Liaison Officer shall fulfill duties necessary in order to create a sole source point of contact for ECG in order to simplify their efforts in utilizing any aspect of training targets.

1.7. 1.1. 5. Liaison Officer shall be Military Instructor certified in order to assist with scenario development and implementation.

1.7. 1.1. 6. Liaison Officer shall have Program Management Experience.

1.7. 1.1. 7. Liaison Officer shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 1.1. 8. Attend daily synch meetings as scheduled.

1.7. 1.2. Role Player Requirements:

1.7. 1.2. 1. Role-Player Handler Requirements:

1.7. 1.2. 1.1. Three (3) Role-Player Handlers.

1.7. 1.2. 1.2. Role-Player Handlers shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 1.2. 1.3. Role-Player Handlers shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 1.2. 2. Interpreter Role Player Requirements

1.7. 1.2. 2.1. Six (6) Males required between the ages of 18 through 35 years old.

1.7. 1.2. 2.2. Interpreters shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 1.2. 2.3. All Interpreters shall be in excellent physical condition.

1.7. 1.2. 2.4. All Interpreters shall expect to perform similar physical duties as Soldiers.

1.7. 1.2. 2.5. All Interpreters shall have cultural knowledge of Middle Asia and the Middle East.

1.7. 1.2. 2.6. All Interpreters shall be proficient in English.

1.7. 1.2. 2.7. All Interpreters shall be proficient in Pashtu/Dari and Arabic to a level equal to or greater than the 3/3 standards required of the Defense Language Institute (DLI).

1.7. 1.2. 2.8. All Interpreters shall be comfortable operating around military working dogs.

1.7. 1.2. 3. Male OPFOR Role Player Requirements

1.7. 1.2. 3.1. Twelve (12) males will be ages 21 or older.

1.7. 1.2. 3.2. OPFOR Role Players shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 1.2. 3.3. All Male Role Players shall be in excellent physical condition

1.7. 1.2. 3.4. All Male Role Players shall be able to load, fire, and reduce stoppage in an AK47 or M4/M16 type assault rifle without assistance.

1.7. 1.2. 3.5. All Male Role Players shall be comfortable operating around military working dogs, UTM rounds, explosions, and cold weather conditions.

1.7. 1.2. 3.6. All Male Role Players shall be able to perform opposing force requirements.

1.7. 1.2. 3.7. All Male Role Players shall be able to employ Training Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) which could be detected with the latest military grade mine detectors.

1.7. 1.2. 4. Female OPFOR Role Player Requirements

1.7. 1.2. 4.1. Twelve (12) females will be ages 21 or older.

1.7. 1.2. 4.2. OPFOR Role Players shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 1.2. 4.3. Female Role Players shall be in excellent physical condition

1.7. 1.2. 4.4. Female Role Players shall be able to load, fire, and reduce stoppage in an AK47 or M4/M16 type assault rifle without assistance.

1.7. 1.2. 4.5. Female Role Players shall be comfortable operating around military working dogs, UTM rounds, explosions, and cold weather conditions.

1.7. 1.2. 4.6. Female Role Players shall be able to perform opposing force requirements.

1.7. 1.2. 4.7. Female Role Players shall be able to employ Training Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) which could be detected with the latest military grade mine detectors.

1.7. 2. Battalion Battlefield Effects Package: A Battalion Battlefield Effects Package will include 6 x Pyro technicians, 150 x RPG simulations, 25 x Victim Detonated IED simulations, and 25 x Remote Detonated IED simulations, and 2 x Pneumatic Weapons Systems. (Not Applicable to April Requirement)

1.7. 2.1. Pyro technicians Requirements

1.7. 2.1. 1. Six (6) pyro technicians.

1.7. 2.1. 2. Technicians will have prior experience working within similar SOF unit (preferable the 75th Ranger Regiment) exercises within the last six months.

1.7. 2.1. 3. Technicians will be responsible for working and controlling their own separate target location and will operate independently of one another.

1.7. 2.1. 4. Pyro-technicians shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 2.2. Pyrotechnical Requirements

1.7. 2.2. 1. Rocket-Propelled Grenade Fire Simulation with Fireball: Contractor needs remote detonate a simulated rocket-propelled grenade fire directed at dismounted personnel. Must provide all pyrotechnics required. Effects resembling fireworks are not considered realistic. There will be up to one hundred fifty (150) instances for total use. Contractor needs to be able to remotely detonate pyrotechnics while moving in the vicinity of the personnel training. Must be safe for personnel operating nearby.

1.7. 2.2. 2. Victim Detonated Improvised Explosive Device Simulation: Contractor needs to simulate an improvised explosive device that is triggered by individual actions – trip wire, crush wire, pressure plate, etc. Must provide all pyrotechnics required. Effects resembling fireworks are not considered realistic.

Will be capable of simulating at least twenty five (25) times. Contractor needs to be able to remotely detonate pyrotechnics while moving in the vicinity of the personnel training. Must be safe for personnel operating nearby.

1.7. 2.2. 3. Remote Detonated Improvised Explosive Device Simulation with Fireball: Contractor needs to simulate an improvised explosive device buried in the road which detonates on command. The contractor must provide all pyrotechnics required. Will be capable of simulating at least twenty five (25) times. Effects resembling fireworks are not considered realistic. Contractor needs to be able to remotely detonate pyrotechnics while moving in vicinity of the personnel training. Must be safe for personnel operating nearby.

1.7. 2.2. 4. Pneumatic weapon system: Contractor will provide two (2) remote pneumatic weapon system that has the ability to replicate automatic AK-47 and DShK heavy machine gun fire for the duration of the dates.

1.7. 3. STP Event Package: An STP Event Package will tentatively consist of 1 x LNO, 2 Role Player Handlers, 10 x Male Role Players, and 10x Female Role Players. Role Player gender and language requests can be changed NLT 30 prior to the training exercise. (Not Applicable to April Requirement)

1.7. 3.1. Liaison Officer (LNO) Requirements

1.7. 3.1. 1. One (1) Liaison Officer (LNO).

1.7. 3.1. 1.1. Liaison Officer shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 3.1. 1.2. Liaison Officer shall be Military Instructor certified in order to assist with scenario development and implementation.

1.7. 3.1. 1.3. Liaison Officer shall have Program Management Experience.

1.7. 3.1. 1.4. Liaison Officer shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 3.1. 1.5. Attend daily synch meetings as scheduled.

1.7. 3.2. Role-Player Handler Requirements

1.7. 3.2. 1. Two (2) Role-Player Handlers.

1.7. 3.2. 1.1. Role-Player Handlers shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 3.2. 1.2. Role-Player Handlers shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 3.3. Male Role Players Requirements

1.7. 3.3. 1. Ten (10) males will be ages 21 or older.

1.7. 3.3. 1.1. All Male Role Players shall have a SECRET(ACCM) Clearance

1.7. 3.3. 1.2. All Male Role Players shall be in excellent physical condition

1.7. 3.3. 1.3. All Male Role Players shall have operational experience in Urban/Rural Reconnaissance and Surveillance

1.7. 3.3. 1.4. All Male Role Players shall be able to operationally blend into an urban/rural background and have the ability to not draw undue attention to themselves via their dress, mannerisms or appearance.

1.7. 3.3. 1.5. All Male Role Players shall have fake identification on their persons at all times during the event

1.7. 3.3. 1.6. All Male Role Players shall have their own vehicles at all times during the event

1.7. 3.3. 1.7. All Male Role Players shall have their own civilian location lodging at all times during the event.

1.7. 3.3. 1.8. All Male Role Players shall have the ability to change their dress and or appearance multiple times a day.

1.7. 3.4. Female OPFOR Role Player Requirements

1.7. 3.4. 1. Ten (10) females will be ages 21 or older.

1.7. 3.4. 1.1. OPFOR Role Players shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 3.4. 1.2. Female Role Players shall be in excellent physical condition

1.7. 3.4. 1.3. Female Role Players shall be able to load, fire, and reduce stoppage in an AK47 or M4/M16 type assault rifle without assistance.

1.7. 4. Company Role Player Package: A Company Role Player Package will tentatively consist of 1 x LNO, 2 x Role Player Handlers, 2 x Interpreter Role Players, and 8 x Male Role Players. Role Player gender and language requests can be changed NLT 30 prior to the training exercise.

1.7. 4.1. Liaison Officer (LNO) Requirements:

1.7. 4.1. 1. One (1) Liaison Officer (LNO).

1.7. 4.1. 1.1. Liaison Officer shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 4.1. 1.2. Liaison Officer shall fulfill duties necessary in order to create a sole source point of contact for ECG in order to simplify their efforts in utilizing any aspect of training targets.

1.7. 4.1. 1.3. Liaison Officer shall be Military Instructor certified in order to assist with scenario development and implementation.

1.7. 4.1. 1.4. Liaison Officer shall have Program Management Experience.

1.7. 4.1. 1.5. Liaison Officer shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 4.1. 1.6. Attend daily synch meetings as scheduled.

1.7. 4.2. Role Player Requirements:

1.7. 4.2. 1. Role-Player Handler Requirements:

1.7. 4.2. 1.1 Two (2) Role-Player Handlers.

1.7. 4.2. 1.2. Role-Player Handlers shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 4.2. 1.3. Role-Player Handlers shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 4.2. 2. Interpreter Role Player Requirements

1.7. 4.2. 2.1. Two (2) Males required between the ages of 18 through 35 years old.

1.7. 4.2. 2.2. Interpreters shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 4.2. 2.2. All Interpreters shall be in excellent physical condition.

1.7. 4.2. 2.3. All Interpreters shall expect to perform similar physical duties as Soldiers.

1.7. 4.2. 2.4. All Interpreters shall have cultural knowledge of Afghanistan.

1.7. 4.2. 2.5. All Interpreters shall be proficient in English.

1.7. 4.2. 2.6. All Interpreters shall be proficient in Pashtu/Dari to a level equal to or greater than the 3+/3+ standards required of the Defense Language Institute (DLI).

1.7. 4.2. 2.7. All Interpreters shall be comfortable operating around military working dogs.

1.7. 4.2. 3. Male OPFOR Role Player Requirements

1.7. 4.2. 3.1. Eight (8) males will be ages 21 or older.

1.7. 4.2. 3.2. OPFOR Role Players shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 4.2. 3.3. All Male Role Players shall be in excellent physical condition

1.7. 4.2. 3.4. All Male Role Players shall be able to load, fire, and reduce stoppage in an AK47 type assault rifle without assistance.

1.7. 4.2. 3.5. All Male Role Players shall be dressed in equipment and clothing resembling a typical insurgent to include a chest harness of sort capable of carrying spare rifle magazines.

1.7. 4.2. 3.6. All Male Role Players shall be comfortable operating around military working dogs.

1.7. 4.2. 3.7. All Male Role Players shall be able to perform opposing force requirements.

1.7. 4.2. 3.8. All Male Role Players shall be able to employ Training Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) which could be detected with the latest military grade mine detectors.

1.7. 5. Company Battlefield Effects Package: A Company Battlefield Effects Package will include 1 x LNO, 4 x pyro technicians, and 50 x RPG simulations, Pneumatic Weapons System, and CAS Target Simulation.

1.7. 5.1. Liaison Officer (LNO) Requirements:

1.7. 5.1. 1. One (1) Liaison Officer (LNO).

1.7. 5.1. 1.1. Liaison Officer shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 5.1. 1.2. Liaison Officer shall fulfill duties necessary in order to create a sole source point of contact for ECG in order to simplify their efforts in utilizing any aspect of training targets.

1.7. 5.2. Pyro technicians Requirements

1.7. 5.2. 1. Four (4) pyro technicians.

1.7. 5.2. 1.1. Technicians will have prior experience working within similar SOF unit (preferable the 75th Ranger Regiment) exercises within the last six months.

1.7. 5.2. 1.2. Technician will be responsible for working and controlling their own separate target location and will operate independently of one another.

1.7. 5.2. 1.3. Pyro-technicians shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 5.3. Pyrotechnical Requirements

1.7. 5.3. 1. Rocket-Propelled Grenade Fire Simulation with Fireball: Contractor needs remote detonate a simulated rocket-propelled grenade fire directed at dismounted personnel. Must provide all pyrotechnics required. Effects resembling fireworks are not considered realistic. There will be up to fifty

(50) instances for total use. Contractor needs to be able to remotely detonate pyrotechnics while moving in the vicinity of the personnel training. Must be safe for personnel operating nearby.

1.7. 5.3. 2. Pneumatic weapon system: Contractor will provide a remote pneumatic weapon system that has the ability to replicate automatic AK-47 and DShK heavy machine gun fire for the duration of the dates.

1.7. 5.4. Close Air Support Target Simulation: Provide additional simulated battlefield effects pyrotechnics to simulate a building being destroyed by close air support. These shall be enough pyrotechnics to simulate a building being destroyed by CAS fifteen (15) times.

1.7. 6. Medical Role Player Package: A Medical Role Player Package will include 1 x LNO and 6 x casualty role players. (Not Applicable to April Requirement)

1.7. 6.1. Liaison Officer (LNO) Requirements:

1.7. 6.1. 1. One (1) Liaison Officer (LNO).

1.7. 6.1. 1.1. Liaison Officer shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 6.1. 1.2. Liaison Officer shall fulfill duties necessary in order to create a sole source point of contact for ECG in order to simplify their efforts in utilizing any aspect of training targets.

1.7. 6.1. 1.3. Liaison Officer shall be Military Instructor certified in order to assist with scenario development and implementation.

1.7. 6.1. 1.4. Liaison Officer shall have Program Management Experience

1.7. 6.1. 1.5. Liaison Officer shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations during scenario execution.

1.7. 6.1. 1.6. Attend daily synch meetings as scheduled.

1.7. 6.2. Role Player Requirements:

1.7. 6.2. 1. Role Player Handler Requirements:

1.7. 6.2. 1.1. One (1) Role Player Handler.

1.7. 6.2. 1.2. Role-Player Handlers shall have a SECRET (ACCM) Clearance.

1.7. 6.2. 1.3. Role-Player Handlers shall have minimum 10 years USSOCOM military experience implementing the find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze (F3EA) to assist in oversight and support to BIT/TQ operations…