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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

WVNG Joint Interagency Training & Education Center Bombing Prevention Training Support

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) as well as traditional face to face training support to the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG), Joint Interagency Training and Education Center (JITEC). 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform instruction and administrative support as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Objectives: The primary objective is the implementation of efforts to enhance Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT), and private sector capabilities to deter, detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to attacks that use improvised explosives devices (IEDs). JITEC’s mobile training team will facilitate courses in the traditional format and on a virtual platform in order to assist in meeting this objective.

1.3 Scope: This PWS establishes the requirements for the delivery/facilitation of prescribed training in a traditional face to face environment as well as on a virtual platform via mobile training team to WVNG/JITEC in order to enhance the counter-IED capabilities of Federal, SLTT, and private sector partners through bombing prevention training, awareness, and information sharing.

1.4 General Information

1.4.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall deliver the QCP with the Contractors proposal and will be an evaluation factor in determining the award of this contract. Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. 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 the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.4.3 Hours of Operation: JITEC normal business hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 0800hrs to 1600hrs however, alternate hours may be required given mission requirements. Travel to and from the training site may require weekend and holiday travel in order to meet the required course delivery schedule. This requirement will be determined by the COR and coordinated through the Contractor Manager. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. Overtime is not authorized under this contract and the Government shall not be liable for overtime hours incurred in excess of the aforementioned minimum coverage.

1.4.4 Recognized Holidays: Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays which will be recognized for the purpose of this requirement:

(http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=Overview) New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.4.5 Place of Services Delivery: The primary places of service delivery shall be at 5 Armory Drive, St. Albans, WV 25177 and 1310 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201, as well as multiple training venues throughout the United States and its territories. All contractor personnel may be required to travel to all 54 States and Territories of the United States by commercial transportation at Government cost. All travel must be IAW the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and must be reimbursed by the Government on a non-fee bearing, cost-only basis. The COR will monitor travel requirements and must authorize all travel in writing prior to each trip. The Contractor shall attend frequent meetings and planning sessions at the WVNG JITEC facilities as required to meet the performance objectives of this contract.

1.4.6 Security Requirements: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor and its personnel must comply with the requirements of this paragraph in accessing Controlled Unclassified information (CUI), adherence to physical security requirements and access to Government facilities, records and information systems. . A NACLC is required for performance on this contract. In the performance of this contract, the contractor, subcontractor(s), and vendor(s) require access to classified National Security Information (herein known as classified information) and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information. Contractor employees who do not have security clearances and require access to SBU information will be given suitability determinations through the Department of Homeland Security and must comply with all request for information in order to obtain said suitability. The contractor must abide by the requirements set forth in the DD Form 254 and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for the protection of classified information at its cleared facility, as directed by the Defense Security Service. If the contractor has access to classified information at a Government Facility, it will abide by the requirements set by the cognizant agency. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD 254. All security requirements outlined in this PWS shall be met by the Contractor at no additional cost to the government.

1.4.6.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.2 Key Control. In the event the Contractor requires keyed access to Government facilities, the Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.4.6.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon notification of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

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

1.4.6.3 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.4.6.4 COMSEC/IT Security: All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. The Contractor will be aware 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 they place a call or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall be aware of and 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.

1.4.6.4.1 Use of Government 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. Users must 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. User’s will-

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

(2) Complete initial and/or annual IA training as defined in the IA training BBP (https://informationassurance.us.army.mil).

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

(4) Protect ISs and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

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

1.4.6.5 Protection Of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): The Contractor shall be responsible to protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of work under task order in accordance with DFARS 224.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program.

1.4.6.5.1 If the Contractor violates the aforementioned policies and a PII breach results, the Contractor shall be responsible for all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.4.6.6 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 in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. 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/personnel. Contractor decorum should leave no doubt that they are not acting in an official Government capacity and do not have the authority to bind the Government. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. When contractor employees are working on Government facilities or participating at Government meetings, they shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. Contractor or Government issued badges are acceptable. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart for any reason. All identification media shall be returned to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of departure.

1.4.6.7 CAC Requirements: In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum -08-006 (DTM-08-006), dated November 26, 2008, incorporating Change 4, September 27, 2012, CAC-eligible contractor employees under the terms of applicable contracts will need to have an initiated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI); National Agency Check, Law Checks, and Credit, or an initiated national security investigation; and a favorable completion of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check for credential issuance. All Army Activities (ALARACT) 1740 dated 04 March 2002 provides guidance for the implementation and issuance of the Common Access Card (CAC) to all eligible government and contractor personnel throughout Army. The ALARACT requires that the DD Form 1172-2 (Application for Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Enrollment) be verified by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, or a designated government representative. The Functional Representative for this order is the designated government representative authorized to verify and sign the DD Form 1172-2. The 1172-2 should cite the contract and delivery order numbers identified on the contract award document, DD Form 1155. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.4.7 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to DOD 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, if a COR is not assigned, within 45 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following websites:

CAC HOLDERS: Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training course (JS-US007-14) is now hosted on the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Learning Management System (LMS) for CAC holders at https://Jkodirect.jten.mil. Login and Search for the course on the Course Catalog tab via the number or key word, enroll, and Launch.

FOR NON-CAC HOLDERS: A standalone version of the course for Non-CAC holders (i.e. Family members 14 years old and over, etc.) is also available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html. An access link to this course is also located on the JKO login page. The standalone version is intended for Non-CAC users without a JKO account ONLY!

For assistance regarding the Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training, contact the JKO Help Desk, Monday - Friday 0700-2300 EST at COMM: 757-203-5654 / DSN: 668-5654 or email jkohelpdesk@jten.mil.

1.4.7.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.7.2 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 (ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.4.7.3 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.4.7.4 Operational Security (OPSEC) Training. Per Army Regulation (AR) 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.4.7.5 Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor 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 and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within 30 days of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.4.7.6 For information assurance (IA)/information technology (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.

1.4.7.8 Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “(Con)fidential,” “(Sec)ret,” or “Top (Sec)ret” 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.

1.4.7.9 Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors who required to have a security clearance to perform the requirements of the contract. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b of AR 381-12.

1.5 Conservation of Utilities: 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.

1.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in task order administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.8 Contractor Travel: Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required. No reimbursement for routine travel within commuting distance of the primary duty location will be provided. All travel requirements (including plans, agenda, itinerary, or dates) shall be pre-approved by the government (subject to local policy procedures), and is on a strictly cost reimbursable basis. The contractor shall be authorized reimbursement for travel expenses consistent with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234, the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Any costs submitted for reimbursement shall be supported by receipts and shall be limited to the lesser of the actual cost incurred or the then current per diem rates established by the General Services Administration (GSA). Travel via Government owned and operated GSA vehicles may be directed to meet the requirements of this contract. Both the Government and the Contractor will ensure proper Government licensing procedures are followed and documented prior to the use of any GSA vehicle by the Contractor.

1.9 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, shared, or sold by the contractor without the express 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.

1.10 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this task order 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 Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan, within 14 days after task order award or identification of potential an OCI, to the Contracting Officer, to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect 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.

1.11 Contract Administration and Management

The following subsections specify requirements for contract, management, and personnel administration.

1.11.1 Contract Manager (CM)

The contactor shall provide 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.

1.11.2 Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at place of performance as specified at the task order level and the contractor's corporate offices. The contractor shall provide management of subcontracts so as to ensure transparency of services to the Government; this includes timely payment of sub-contractors and organic personnel, which is the singular responsibility of the contractor.

1.11.3 Contract Administration

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within one (1) business day. The contractor shall designate and maintain a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support the contract or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

1.11.4 Subcontract Management

The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. In the event that a potential OCI is identified, the prime contractor is responsible for immediately preparing and submitting to the contracting officer for approval, and adequate mitigation plan. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

1.11.5 Personnel Administration and Management

The contractor shall provide the following management and support as required. The contractor shall provide for employees during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions. The contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training as required to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. The contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure to support contract tasks including both on-site and off-site support as specified at the task order level. The contractor shall provide administrative support to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency needs).

1.11.5.1 Non-personal Services:

The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

1.11.5.2 Removal of Personnel:

The KO retains the authority to direct the removal of personnel for any reason. The Government reserves the right to require the contractor to remove contractor employees at any time for due to violation of law, regulation, or imminent danger to government employees, facilities or interests. The contractor is responsible at all times for providing service at the required level and must develop a plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of unexpected departure or removal of contractor personnel.

1.11.5.3 The contractor has sole responsibility to supervise, remove, replace, discipline or approve leave for its employees. In the event that an employee is removed or replaced, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer whenever changes are proposed. The Contractor shall also provide a minimum of a 7-day advance notice to the COR prior to removing an employee. This 7-day advance notice is not required in the case of emergency.

1.11.5.4 Employment and staffing difficulties shall not be justification for the contractor’s failure to meet established requirements. If such difficulties impair performance, appropriate action will be taken.

1.11.5.5 Contractor Employee Qualifications.

The contractor is responsible for providing a fully qualified work force. The contractor shall employ and utilize only experienced, responsible and capable persons in the performance of work under this contract. All employees must be citizens of the United States (or authorized aliens) and shall be able to furnish proof of citizenship if asked to do so by the Contracting Officer. JITEC reserves the right to verify the qualifications of any and all personnel working on any project, training, exercise etc. in conjunction with this contract prior to execution of employment.

1.11.5.6 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.

1.12 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall to the following phase in/ phase out periods and shall develop a final transition plan. The transition plan finalizes the draft plan that was submitted with the Contractor’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) prior to award, and must address the following::

Startup Activities:

· During this period, the Contractor must initiate and accept the transfer of relevant information and data from the previous Contractor.

· The new Contractor must begin such coordination activities on the effective date of the Task Order.

· Within 10 days of the effective date of the contract, the Contractor must be operational on all tasks.

· The Contractor must become familiar with all directives, DOD guidelines, technical directives, and files from the previous contract within one month after the effective date of this contract.

Closeout Activities: The Contractor is responsible for the closeout of this contract; the Contractor must meet with the government to ensure that all deliverables and services have been provided as set forth in this SOW. The Contractor must provide services and information for a smooth transition of operations to a follow on Contractor if applicable. These services must consist of providing updated file and equipment status lists, cooperating with the transition activities of a new (follow-on) Contractor, turning over any and all government equipment, and properly disposing of or turning over any classified/PCII material or documents. At a minimum, the Contractor must provide:

· Names and contact information of stakeholders, Contractors, and subcontractors involved in the development of the program under the current contract.

· Names and contact information of team members who assisted in the development of the program under this delivery order.

· A transition out plan 75 days prior to the end of this contract.

1.13 Special Qualifications

1.13.1 Instructors:

· Possess strong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills to develop and present curriculum to Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource (CI/KR) public and private sector stake holders and security professionals.

· Possess strong computer skills and have extensive experience working with computer-based training tools such as web conferencing software.

· Analyzing current terrorism trends/organizations/objectives and understanding methods of preventing terrorism.

· Understanding of security risk management principles and objectives.

· In-depth understanding of Industrial Security protective measures system principles and CI/KR site protective measure design strategy.

· Surveillance Detection: experience in surveillance, surveillance detection, counter surveillance, counter intelligence and/or special operations with duties in surveillance and/or surveillance detection.

· Counterterrorism Awareness: experience in anti-terrorism, counter terrorism, terrorism awareness, security and or terrorism prevention strategies with duties in anti-terrorism, counter terrorism, terrorism awareness, security and/or terrorism prevention strategies, IED awareness, and/or EOD expertise.

· Extensive knowledge in theory and application of the Incident Command System and Unified Command.

· Experience in data analysis.

· Willingness to operate in a high tempo work environment.

· Willingness to travel up to three weeks per month presenting courses throughout the United States and its territories.

· Experience as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter or military affiliation with special skills (Bomb Squad, SWAT, Police Sniper, Executive Protection, SAR, Investigations, etc.)

1.13.2 Administrative/Operations Coordination Support:

· Possess strong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

· Possess strong computer skills and have extensive experience working with computer-based training tools such as web conferencing software.

· Experience in data analysis.

· Ability to coordinate and schedule operations.

· Ability to cooperate with multiple agencies and echelons comfortably in order to achieve mission success.

· Ability to collect information in a variety of formats and develop comprehensive reports with information derived from collection process.

1.14 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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. 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 appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall 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, but may include 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:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide personnel to assist with the set up and execution of mobile and virtual training. Government personnel will provide required input, coordination, and scheduling for the completion of all training and evaluation packages.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide adequate temporary work stations and meeting locations in the event the Contractor is required to conduct business at the JITEC armory locations. All Facilities required for the Virtual Training Support Packages will be provided by the Government due the stationary requirement and security of the necessary equipment.

3.2.1 The contractor, its employees, and subcontractors 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 and subcontractors shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation; respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, and all other installation regulations, which may affect the work.

3.3 Utilities: Utilities will be provided at the Government facilities during those times when the Contractor is required to work onsite. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide shipment of supplies, equipment, and materials required for offsite mobile training instruction. Coordination of shipment will be worked both the COR and the JITEC Logistics Officer. The COR will determine the necessity of supplies, equipment, and materials during the offsite mobile training events. The Government will supply computers capable of accessing the required Government network systems as needed. The COR will determine the necessity of all computer requirements. All other supplies, equipment, and materials needed are the responsibility of the Contractor. All equipment required for the Virtual Training Support packages will be provided by the Government.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide all manuals, texts, briefs, and other materials associated with the hardware/software and mission areas noted in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government will also provide other regulatory guidance as needed in the service of this contract, i.e., Standard Operating Procedures and Policies

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all general and administrative supplies, equipment, cellular phones, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC): The contractors shall obtain a favorable NACLC and completion of FBI finger print history check must be completed. Contractor must provide all necessary information to obtain a common access card (CAC) for equipment use, base access, and the local access network (LAN). The DD 254 is provided as Attached.

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all administrative and operational materials not provided by the Government above that are required to meet the performance standards under this contract.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall supply computers, phones, internet access, printers, and associated supplies to meet requirements under this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide services for the delivery of Prevention and Preparedness training events as scheduled by the WVNG Team Leader through the contract training coordinator.

5.2 Provide Planning, Development, and Instruction: In preparing for and delivering the instruction and training to the target audience, this PWS consist of the requirements and deliverables outlined below.

a. The contractor will provide instructors and training support personnel to deliver modules of training designed to be incorporated into one to three day bombing prevention seminars and/or VILT events. Events may include a combination of traditional instructor led or VILT instruction. The contractor will be prepared to provide VILT courses and traditionally led courses at current level of qualified personnel.

b. The Contractor instructors shall attend JITEC coordinated training to acquire the required VILT skills and certifications. Traditional instructors will need to be certified by WVNG Team Leader to facilitate VILT platform courses. JITEC Team Leader will coordinate training for instructors supporting this contract during the initial start date; thereafter, certification will be required for all instructor candidates.

c. After Action Report (AAR) Submission. The contractor shall submit the AARs to the Training Coordinator in accordance with the due date(s) listed in Deliverables/Delivery Schedule as identified by the JITEC Team Leader in Charge of mobile training team. The AAR will include a summary of the lessons learned and participants’ reactions, instructor comments, significant issues and recommendations as identified by the participants or the instructor, and performance metrics as directed by JITEC.

d. The Contractor shall assist the JITEC Team Leader in the development and incorporation the assessment and evaluation process using the Likert methodology no later than first thirty (30) days from the interagency agreement period of performance start date. This assessment and evaluation process will be used as a measuring tool for the performance and outcome of Prevention and Preparedness efforts. The evaluation process will be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) learning management system (LMS).

e. The Contractor shall provide training developments support and a Written Product List utilizing the Office for Bombing Prevention, Training Standard Guide to create the Written Product List and submit it to the WVNG Team Leader in accordance with the due date(s) listed in paragraph 9, Deliverables/Delivery Schedule

f. The contractor shall facilitate the transition of the Prevention and Preparedness Training curriculum to the designated web-based platform consistent with JITEC guidance. Delivery dates will be provided by the COR.

g. The Contractor shall conduct a course review and approval process. The contractor shall submit all course materials for review by WVNG Team Leader 30 days prior to course

h. The Contractor shall submit two copies of each of the following: the draft, revised draft, reproducible master of the Instructional Support Package (ISP), participant materials, transparencies, final machine-readable copy of all course materials, and reproducible covers for the Instructor's Guide and participant materials.