CPX_17_Execution_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

46th MP Command (C2CRE-B)

CBRN Response Enterprise Exercise CPX 17

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support -- Execution Phase Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform subject Matter Expert Support Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: The Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) 46th MP Command (C2CRE-B) has a requirement for services in support of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise Exercise (CRE). These services will include SME support to the exercise as Higher Command Control (HICON), Tactical Level Response Control (Tactical LOCON), role players, and developers of supporting products in terms of local, state and federal agencies. It will also role-play HICON, LOCON, key local, state, and federal positions during the exercise. 46th MP Command (TF 46) is a 2 star level command and is preparing to be assigned as the Task Force Headquarters for the Command and Control CBRN Response Element B (C2CRE-B) as part of the CRE under US Army North (USARNORTH), Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA) activities. TF 46 will conduct a CPX in preparation of Vibrant Response 17 in order to prepare for mission validation.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The period of performance is 27 April - 30 April 2017.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Reserved.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0800-2000 on Thursday, 27 April 2017, through Sunday 30 April 2017, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.

Performance shall be at Fort Custer Education Center, 2501 26th St, Building 2900, Augusta, MI 49012. Post-exercise performance will be at the Contractor’s site. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Telecommuting is not authorized

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the AEI. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training as defined in the IA Best Business Practices (BBP) training (https://informationassurance.us.army.mil).

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.4.5.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of

Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.4. Reserved.

1.4.5.5 AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT): All contractor employees requiring access to Army Installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

Level 1 AT is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/.

1.4.5.6 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, contractor employees performing services supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.

1.4.5.7 Information Awareness: All contractor employees with access to a government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) (https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php) prior to commencement of services, and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance awareness training prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

(https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/).

1.4.5.8 Reserved.

1.4.5.9 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/.

1.4.5.10 Reserved.

1.4.5.11 Reserved.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Reserved.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this performance work statement. The contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government.

Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO.

The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities/ Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel

The contractor shall travel to Fort Custer Education Center, 2501 26th St, Building 2900, Augusta, MI 49012 during the performance of this contract.

The contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires COR recommendation for approval and authorization by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made.

1.4.13 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Reserved.

1.4.16 Telework: Telework is not authorized.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

AEI Army Enterprise Infostructure AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AOR Area of responsibility AR Army Regulation ARNORTH Army North AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security AS Ardent Sentry ASCC Army Service Component Command AVN Aviation C2CRE Command and Control CBRN Response Element CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Consequence Management CMR Contractor Manpower Reporting CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COP Common Operating Picture COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CRE CBRN Response Enterprise CSSB Combat Sustainment Support Battalion DA Department of the Army DCE Defense Coordinating Element DCO Defense Coordinating Officer DCRF Defense CBRN Response Force

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DHS Department of Homeland Security DOD Department of Defense DSCA Defense Support to Civilian Authorities EPLO Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer EXCON Exercise control FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FCO Federal Coordinating Officer FPC Final Planning Conference GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services GSF General Support Force HLS Homeland Security IA Information Assurance IAW In Accordance With ICS Incident Command System IND Improvised Nuclear Device IPR In-process review IS Information System(s) JFO Joint Field Office JTF-CS Joint Task Force-Civil Support JTF Joint Task Force KO Contracting Officer LOCON Lower command LOG Logistics MA Mission Assignment MED Medical MPC Mid Planning Conference MSEL Master Scenario Events List NDMS National Disaster Medical System NIMS National Incident management System NORTHCOM Northern Command NRF National Response Framework OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OC/T Observer controller/trainer ODC Other Direct Costs OPS Operations PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SCO State Coordinating Officer SITREP Situation Report SME Subject matter expert STB Special Troops Battalion TE Technical Exhibit TSF Technical Support Force USARNORTH US Army North USNORTHCOM US Northern Command UTL Universal Task List VAR Visitor Access Request VR Vibrant Response VTC Video teleconference WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space to maintain an office environment at Fort Custer Education Center.

3.2 Materials: None.

3.3 Equipment: None.

3.4 Services: None.

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: None.

5.0 Requirements: The Contractor shall provide SMEs to assist military and government service personnel in the synchronization and execution of a CPX that is designed to prepare key leaders, and staff/headquarters elements of the CBRN Response Enterprise to perform their mission. Additionally, the SMEs shall be capable of “role playing” their area of expertise during exercise generated/simulated Joint Field Office and other teleconference/VTC coordination meetings that would routinely occur in an actual response to an incident. Role players and SMEs may assume multiple roles and areas of expertise.

5.1 The Contractor shall provide the following Role Player and SME types. The Contractor shall provide 12 hours of coverage during the exercise:

5.1.1 Exercise Planner EXCON

5.1.1.1 The Exercise Planner EXCON will attend a Final Exercise Planning and MSEL Sync in advance of the exercise. The exact date will be determined at the time of award.

5.1.2 Exercise Planner HICON

5.1.3 Tactical LOCON down to Brigade/Battalion level for 4 ‘down trace’ units. 1 Maneuver Enhancement BDE, 1 Aviation BDE HQ, 1 CSSB, and 1 Communications Company.

5.1.4 Common Operational Picture (COP) simulation coordinator and developer (Google SAGE) [live or simulated]

5.1.5 Exercise Planner Critical Infrastructure [live or simulated]

5.1.6 DCO/DCE Role Player [live or simulated]

5.1.7 FEMA Mission Assignments (MA) Specialist (Using DDAS) [live or simulated]

5.1.8 Radiological Emergency Response Specialist [live or simulated]

5.1.9 Media Planner/Reporter/Public Affairs Specialist [live or simulated]

5.1.10 CBRN WMD effects Exercise Analysis/Planner [live or simulated]

5.1.11 Dual Status Command Role Player [live or simulated]

5.2 The Contractor shall provide a Data Collection Cell to observe the unit’s TOC activities and provide feedback.

5.3 The Contractor shall provide role players and SMES to execute a scenario with injects based upon terrorist attack using a 10 kiloton IND in New Jersey and New York, NY, USA. The Contractor shall facilitate execution of MSEL injects prior to the start of the exercise. Disaster response of DoD assets will be in accordance with the NRF. The Contractor shall understand and assign role players to execute the assigned MSEL and facilitate the advancement of the scenario.

5.4 The Contractor shall present the complete storyboard, and ground truth brief that supports the MSEL database as planned in addition to the actual MSEL database to TF 46 Lead Planner.

5.5 The Contractor shall adjust MSEL injects during the exercise in the MSEL database based upon player actions and react based upon decisions made by the 46th MP Command’s lead exercise director.

5.6 The Contractor shall provide the CPX 17 Exercise Control (EXCON) cell supporting the execution of the CPX to ensure MSEL events are released in accordance with the MSEL timeline.

5.7 The Contractor shall make available the developed information and shall provide a turnover brief twice daily at the end of each operational period. This brief will be attended by the incoming SME and EXCON personnel.

5.8 The Contractor shall develop and present an End of Exercise Hot Wash briefing for 46 MP CMD that encompasses the first impressions of the SME staff and EXCON, of the 46 MP CMD performance. The Hot Wash will be conducted at 1615, 30 April 2017.

5.9 The Contractor shall provide a written After Action Report (AAR) covering the exercise within 30 days of the end of the CPX 17 exercise.

5.10 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

5.10.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Michigan Army National Guard via a secure data collection site.

5.10.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

ATP 3-11.41 Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear Consequence Management Operations

30 July

Mandatory http://www.apd.army.mil/Produ ctMaps/PubForm/ATP.aspx

ATP 4-02.7 Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, And

Procedures For Health Service Support In A Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear Environment

15 March

Advisory http://www.apd.army.mil/Produ ctMaps/PubForm/ATP.aspx

ATP 3-11.47 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, And High-Yield

Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package

(CERFP)/Homeland Response Force (HRF)

Operations

26 Apr 2013 Advisory http://www.apd.army.mil/Produ ctMaps/PubForm/ATP.aspx

USNORTHCOM

CONPLAN 3500-14,

DEFENSE SUPPORT OF

CIVIL AUTHORITIES

RESPONSE

17 July

Mandatory No Website. To be provided by 46th MP CMD

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

1.4.10 Identification

Media

Return within 14 days of employee’s departure from contract performance.

Original(s) Hard Copy KO

5.1 Provide SME

Expertise

As requested N/A In person COR

5.2, 5.6, 5.10 Reporting

/Deliverables

SME will provide all reports, technical guidance and mentorship in support of CPX 17as required by MIARNG

Complies with stated qualification standards 95% of the time.

Exercise Battle Tracking / Voice Communication

COR

5.8 Feedback

Provide first impressions/feedback

N/A End of Exercise Hot Wash

COR

5.9 Feedback

Provide written After Action Review (AAR)

Provides written AAR within 30 days of conclusion of exercise

Written AAR COR

Estimated Workload

It is estimated that the planning, exercise control and simulation of this exercise will require approximately 1120 person hours. This number is only an estimate.