W9133L-17-R-0008-0003-ATSOS-A3_(16_MAY_17).pdf

W9133L-17-R-0008

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

a) The purpose of this amendment is to change the proposal due date, post answ ers to questions, and to make changes to the solicitation as described in the enclosed answ ers to questions.

b) The proposal due date is changed from 22 MAY 17 to 30 MAY 17

c) Answ ers to questions submitted prior to 10 APR 17 are provided w ith this amendment. Additional/ follow -up questions may be submitted prior to 19 MAY 17.

d) Several changes to the solicitation are described in the enclosed answ ers and have been updated w ith this amendment..

e) All other terms and conditions remain the same.

f) The POC for this action is CPT Brian Burton, (703) 607-1127 or via e-mail at brian.j.burton.mil@mail.mil.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-May-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9133L-17-R-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Apr-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-May-2017

CODE

NGB-AQ - W9133L

111 SOUTH GEORGE MASON DR

BLDG. 2, 4TH FLOOR

ARLINGTON VA 22204-1373

W9133L 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-May-2017 02:00 PM to 30-May-2017 02:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AVIATION TRAINING SERVICES AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 General

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

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

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

5.0 Requirements

6.0 Applicable Publications

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1 – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 – Deliverables Schedule

1. General

1.1 SCOPE. This Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to provide Aviation Instruction as well as maintenance support to the equipment used for the purposes of instruction.

1.1.1 AATS Scope: The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to augment the Army National Guard Aviation Training Sites (AATS) including the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (EAATS), the High Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (HAATS), and the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (WAATS). This contract will provide knowledgeable and competent personnel with extensive aviation related experience to augment the AATS military and technician workforce for the purpose of conducting Aviation institutional training for officer and enlisted personnel. Contract will provide support to flight training, simulation training, classroom instruction, and school house support activities including the One Army School System (OASS) integration, and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance for platforms and simulation devices in use or anticipated to be in use by the Army National Guard. The specific tasks and functions to be performed by the contractor are stated in Paragraph 5.0 of this document. In addition, the contractor shall provide supervision and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished.

1.1.2 Aviation Simulation Instructor /Operator (I/O) Scope: The Contractor shall provide Instructor/ Operators (I/O) who will operate a fleet that currently includes: Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT), Blackhawk Aviation Trainers (BAT), UH-60A/L Synthetic Flight Training Simulator (SFTS), UH-60M Transportable Blackhawk Operational Simulator (TBOS), CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator (TFPS) Regional flight simulators, UH-72A SFTS, UH-72A Cockpit Procedural Trainers (CPT), Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainers (AVCATTs) and Non-Rated Crew Member Manned Modules (NCM3).The contractor shall provide AVCATT/NCM3 scheduling and AVCATT/NCM3 Quality Assurance while coordinating with WFF personnel and PEO-STRI to improve usage and the quality of essential collective training provided by the AVCATTs and NCM3s. The fleet will continue to increase in numbers as more modern aircraft simulators are fielded and will require a corresponding number of Instructor Operators.

1.1.2.1. The Instructor/Operator Station (IOS) of each simulator is designed to be operated and controlled by a single Instructor/Operator (I/O) through the graphical user interface provided for mission planning, setup, control and monitoring of the missions, and After Action Reviews

(AAR).

1.2 BACKGROUND

1.2.1 BACKGROUND AATS: The ARNG operates three ARNG Aviation Training Sites (AATS), Pennsylvania (EAATS), Colorado (HAATS), and Arizona (WAATS). Each of the AATS serves as a critical component to the One Army School System supporting multi-component graduate, MOSQ, and ASI training. These schoolhouses have a direct impact on the ability of the service components to generate combat power and meet aviation training requirements.

1.2.1.1. EAATS: Located on MUIR Army Airfield, Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA the EAATS is a TRADOC OASS certified aviation training institution that conducts ARNG directed flight and academic instruction in the CH-47F and UH-60A/L/M aircraft, enlisted training for cargo and utility helicopter maintainers, and non-commissioned officer professional military education.

Additionally, the EAATS provides regional flight simulation support in the CH-47D/F, UH- 60A/L/M and the UH-72A simulators for all Army components.

1.2.1.2. WAATS: Located on Silver Bell Army Heliport, Marana, AZ the WAATS is a TRADOC OASS certified aviation training institution that conducts ARNG directed flight and academic instruction in the UH-60A/L/M and UH-72A aircraft, enlisted training for utility helicopter maintainers, non-commissioned officer professional military education, and ASI/MOS qualification training for flight operations. Additionally, the WAATS provides regional flight simulation support in the UH-60A/L/M, and the UH-72A, simulators for all Army components.

1.2.1.3. HAATS: Located in Gypsum, CO the HAATS conducts high-altitude flight training for U.S. and allied military aircrews as directed by the Department of the Army.

Training pertains to power management and environmental flight techniques in high density altitude and high aircraft gross weight conditions at altitudes above 6,500 feet. Training is conducted in the UH-72A, UH-60A/L/M, CH-47D/F and other aircraft.

1.2.2. BACKGROUND SIM I/O: Army National Guard (ARNG) aviators must continue to receive the best training available in order to maintain/obtain Readiness Level 1 and currency in their primary aircraft. Ultimately individual readiness equates to the readiness and relevance of ARNG Aviation units. Simulator training is required by the regulations and essential to the readiness of our aviation units. The reduction of available flying hours further increases the importance of utilizing simulator training for training and proficiency. Without highly qualified contractor I/Os operating the multi-million dollar ARNG flight simulators, the necessary training will not be effective in providing aviator progression and readiness support.

1.2.3. The objectives of this contract are:

1.2.3.1. To conduct directed individual aviator qualifications, refresher training, aviation combat skills, readiness enhancement training, limited collective training, enlisted MOS/ASI producing training, and non-commissioned officer PME as missioned by Headquarters Department of the Army and the National Guard Bureau.

1.2.3.2. To provide ARNG and regional aviators with the required simulator instructor expertise to facilitate their use of ARNG simulators to ensure they are trained and current in their assigned aircraft.

1.2.3.3. To provide operators for ARNG Simulators that will allow ARNG and Regional Aviation units to increase training opportunities and increase readiness.

1.2.3.4. To increase the usage of ARNG simulators, AVCATT and the Non-Rated Crew Member Manned Module (NCM3).

1.2.3.5. To provide Quality Assurance monitoring of all AVCATT/NCM3 sites to ensure the AVCATT and NCM3 are well maintained and CLS personnel are trained and qualified to provide the required collective training to all supported units and aviators.

1.3. Period of Performance (PoP): This contract will be a Base ordering period of five (5) years with ordering pricing of one calendar year in length. The dates of the pricing periods will be provided upon contract award.

1.4. General Information:

1.4.1. Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (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 unsafe, defective, or unsatisfactory services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that services provided complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. The QCP will be submitted to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

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, and the contractor is not required to 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

1.4.3.9. Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10. Christmas Day

1.4.4. Place and Performance of Services:

1.4.4.1. Applicable Sites.

1.4.4.1.1. Place and Performance of Services (AATS): This contract provides services for Army National Guard Training Sites (AATS): 1) Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (EAATS), located at Ft. Indian Town Gap, PA 2) Western Army National Guard Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (WAATS), located at Marana, AZ and 3) High Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (HAATS), located at Gypsum, CO. Except on recognized US holidays, when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings, the contractor shall provide services at the specified facility (EAATS, WAATS, and HAATS) during core hours, generally between the hours of 0800-1630 on Monday through Friday. Actual work hours will be defined by facility requirements and the local Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). As required, contractors will be subject to rotational shifts to include nights and weekends for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. Telecommuting is not authorized.

1.4.4.1.2. Place and Performance of Services (SIM I/O): Except on recognized US holidays, when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings, the contractor shall provide Instructor/Operators services during core hours defined by the facility requirements and the local Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) who will provide a training schedule identifying the required periods. Telecommuting is not authorized for SIM I/Os, AVCATT/NCM3 Scheduler, and AVCATT/NCM3 Quality Assurance contractors.

1.4.4.1.3. The contractor shall provide I/O services based on the core facility work schedule but provisioned for a flexible schedule that will allow for simulator training periods that have been scheduled outside of those core hours-- both in daily reporting times and in days worked, which may include weekends.

1.4.4.1.4. The AVCATT/NCM3 Scheduler will be located at ARNG-AVO, Arlington Hall Station, Arlington, VA.

1.4.4.1.5. 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.

1.4.4.1.6. Location of Performance: The Contractor shall provide Instructor/ Operators to simulator sites throughout the 50 United States.

1.4.4.1.7. Simulator Instructor Operator Potential Performance Location:

Site Type Location

AVCATT NCM3

Scheduler

ARNG Readiness Center, Arlington, VA

AVCATT/NCM3

Quality Assurance Various Locations

3 LCT West Jordan, UT

4 LCT Columbia, SC

5 LCT Morrisville, NC

6 LCT Houston, TX

7 TBOS Cape Cod, MA

8 TBOS Grand Ledge, MI

9 BAT Camp Dodge, IA

10 BAT Tulsa, OK

11 TBOS Hammond, LA

12 UH-60A/L SFTS Esler Field, LA

13 TFPS Camp Ripley, MN

14 TFPS Meridian, MS

15 TFPS JBLM, WA

16 SFTS

WAATS, Marana, AZ

17 SFTS Edgewood, MD

18 SFTS Stockton, CA

19 SFTS Camp Robinson, AR

20 SFTS Bismarck, ND

21 SFTS Greenville, SC

22 SFTS Grand Island, NE

23 SFTS

EAATS, Annville, PA

24 LCT Marana, AZ

25 LCT

Whiteman ANGB, MO

26 LCT Boise, ID

1.4.4.2. 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.

1.4.4.3. The contractor shall 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. The contractor 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 security policies and procedures. 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 established through 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. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees 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. The contractor shall:

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

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

1.4.5.2.3. 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.

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

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

1.4.5.3. 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.

1.4.5.4. 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.

1.4.5.5. 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. CAC Requirements: The Common Access Card (CAC) is the Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-003, December 1, 2008, incorporating Change 5, October 8, 2013, Initial issuance of a CAC requires at a minimum, the completion of FBI fingerprint check with favorable results reflecting "No Record" and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or a DoD-determined equivalent investigation. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, March 2006, and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987, and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.4.5.5.1. HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel assigned to work on the Government site and by personnel requiring access to a DoD network (and other eligible populations as specified in DTM-08-003 Attachment 3, paragraph 3a.) are required to, at a minimum, have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent/higher investigation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward to the NGB Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the request has been received by the Office of Personnel Management, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the BI will be initiated. The contractor shall ensure all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system are complied with immediately. The contractor shall ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.4.5.5.2. Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every contractor employee who deploys with the military force OR who has a need to access any Government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel."

1.4.5.5.3. The contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer.

1.4.5.5.4. The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a Government computer network. This can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil and register as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR designated individual if the COR is ineligible to Serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If an employee of a contractor loses the Privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

1.4.5.5.5. It is recommend that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigation (BI), the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

1.4.5.5.6. CAC applications will be processed through the TASS. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA) before accessing the TASS website. The TASS TA for this requirement will be:

1.4.5.5.7. The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and Password, via email, to the FSO. The contractor shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/.

The FSO or contractor employee will submit completed applications in TASS and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

1.4.5.5.8 A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that the FSO has initiated a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI).

1.4.5.5.9. The Government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approved. Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (RAPIDS Site Locator:

http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

b. Rejected. The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection. The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

c. Returned. Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.

1.4.5.5.10 At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source Documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 115-0136, "Employment Eligibility Verification." The Contractor shall submit a valid unexpired State or Federal Government-issued picture identification as at least one of the required documents from the Form I-9, consistent with applicable law. The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

1.4.5.5.11 Issued CACs will be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.

1.4.5.5.12 The contractor shall return issued CAC's to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee. Obtain a receipt for each card and provide to the

TA/COR.

1.4.5.5.13 Lost or stolen CACs shall be immediately reported to the COR and the identification card facility which services the contractor or local installation. The contractor shall include such information in the monthly contract report.

1.4.5.6. AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT): All contractors 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 contractor 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://jko.jten.mil.

1.4.5.7. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: The contractor shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. The Contractor 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 for contracts involving IA/IT functions. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.

1.4.5.8. Information Awareness: For contractors 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/).

1.4.5.9. iWATCH Training. The contractor with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program, the POCs for these programs will be provided by the COR. 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 or the KO. The contractor shall complete training within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. The COR or the KO will provide the POC and contact information at each location for the contractor to obtain the locally developed training.

1.4.5.10. OPSEC Training. In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor 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/.

1.4.5.11. OPSEC SOP/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan and provide it to the COR or the Contracting Officer 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 shall 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 shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified in accordance with AR 530-1.

1.4.5.12. Classified Information. The contractor shall comply with FAR Clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Secret” and requires contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and applicable updates/changes.

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. Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued 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 by the Government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC Plan, key control 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 duplicated keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

1.4.6.1.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, 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 will be 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 will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.4.6.1.2. The contactor shall prohibit the use of the 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 contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.4.6.2. Lock Combinations: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring 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 QC Plan.

1.4.7. Minimum General Qualification: The Contractor shall provide all personnel necessary to perform all services required of this contract, starting on day one and lasting through the entirety of the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that any personnel performing under this contract are fully trained and qualified to provide services. The contractor shall ensure that their employees have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available to them.

1.4.8. Special Qualifications:

1.4.8.1. OASS/QA requirements. The following certifications are required:

Army Training Requirements and Resources System School Manager Certification.

1.4.8.2. Distance Learning Courseware Development / Web Development. The contractor shall ensure that Distance Learning Courseware Development / Web Development specialist has the following certifications:

In accordance with AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), refresher training is required for all Information Management (IT) personnel. The Government will fund refresher training based on AR 25-2 requirements. Experience as an Army Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) and/or System Administrator (SA) Contractors require Information Assurance (IA) training IAW DoD 8570.01M (C7.3.4.3) and 05-PR-M-0002 Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Version 5.0 Corrected Copy (2012). All contractors performing IA functions will have appropriate IA certifications and background investigations. C10.3 IASAE Level I as minimum. Refer to Table C10.T2 for requirements. All new hires appointed to IA positions must be certified (baseline and computing environment (CE) within 6 months. Contractors’ certification and training requirements shall be addressed in all contracts that include acquisitions of IA services. The DoD 8570.01M Change 2 paragraph C2.1.7 states: The IA workforce training and certification program establishes a baseline of validated (tested) knowledge that is relevant, recognized, and accepted across the Department of Defense.

1.4.8.3. The contractor shall ensure that the Information Technology, Information Management (IM), Digital Classroom Support Specialist has the following certifications:

In accordance with AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), refresher training is required for all Information Management (IT) personnel. The Government will fund refresher training based on AR 25-2 requirements. Experience as an Army Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) and/or System Administrator (SA) Contractors require Information Assurance (IA) training IAW DoD 8570.01M (C7.3.4.3) and 05-PR-M-0002 Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Version 5.0 Corrected Copy (2012). All contractors performing IA functions will have appropriate IA certifications and background investigations. C10.3 IASAE Level I as minimum. Refer to Table C10.T2 for requirements. All new hires appointed to IA positions must be certified (baseline and computing environment (CE) within 6 months. Contractors’ certification and training requirements shall be addressed in all contracts that include acquisitions of IA services. The DoD 8570.01M Change 2 paragraph C2.1.7 states: The IA workforce training and certification program establishes a baseline of validated (tested) knowledge that is relevant, recognized, and accepted across the Department of Defense.

1.4.8.4. Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician / NVG Custodian certifications/ qualifications:

1.4.8.4.1 Maintenance of ALSE will be performed only by trained, qualified personnel

IAW AR 95-1.

1.4.8.4.2 ALSE maintenance personnel will be graduates of the U.S. Air Force C3AABR92230-000, U.S. Navy LSE C-602-2010, U.S. Army 860-ASIQ2, or other courses of instruction approved by USAACE IAW AR 95-1.

1.4.8.4.3 Must attain NVG repairer certification within 6 months of being hired and maintain annual NVG repair certification at a TASMG or from an AATS NVG trainer for NVG repair.

1.4.8.5. The Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot shall have the following experience, certifications, and qualifications:

1.4.8.5.1 IAW with DCMA INST 8210-1C required to be qualified in mission, type, design, and if appropriate, series of aircraft and have no less than 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time with 300 hours in similar type aircraft for which duties will be performed.

1.4.8.5.2 Contractor pilots who perform Maintenance Test Flights (MTFs) on Army Standard Aircraft, which have undergone maintenance, modification, or overhaul, or on new production aircraft, where a follow-up/acceptance MTF is not performed by the Government, shall be a graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or complete an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES), U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362-5000. All requests for equivalency evaluations shall be forwarded APT Reference Book Volume I – TAB A 33 through the GFR to the procuring ACOM. The ACOM will coordinate all equivalency evaluations with DES.

1.4.8.5.3 FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

1.4.8.5.4 FAA Second Class flight physical required. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class

2 FDME.

1.4.8.6. The In-Flight Aircraft Instructor Pilot shall have the following minimum experience, certifications, and qualifications:

1.4.8.6.1 Instructor Pilot experience with minimum of 250 military IP Flight Hours and/or 2 yrs IP experience at any USAACE approved or OASS accredited program. Flight time and operational experience, will be considered to meet experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1C.

1.4.8.6.2 USAACE/AATS (or equivalent Army approved NET) qualified IP in type aircraft for which duties will be performed.

1.4.8.6.3 Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.

1.4.8.6.4 FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

1.4.8.6.5 FAA Second Class flight physical required. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME (DCMA 8210.1C, para 4.3.5.1.2).

1.4.8.6.6 Experience as an SP, IE and/or IP in a OASS school, MTOE or TDA organization at the company and/or battalion level.

1.4.8.6.7 Must meet instructor qualification requirements IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.

1.4.8.6.8 Instructor Pilots assigned to the HAATS location must be dual qualified Instructors in both the UH-60 and UH-72 aircraft.

1.4.8.7. The Flight Line Non-Rated Crewmember CH-47F shall have the following minimum experience, certifications, and qualifications:

1.4.8.7.1 IAW DCMA INST 8210-1C, must have a minimum of 150 hours experience as a flight crewmember, have previously qualified and served in such capacity during military service. Flight time and operational experience, will be considered to meet experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1C.

1.4.8.7.2 Must satisfactorily complete unit aircrew training program within 9 months maximum of starting work.

1.4.8.7.3 FAA Second Class flight physical required. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class

2 FDME.

1.4.8.7.4 Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.

1.4.8.7.5 Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.

1.4.8.8. The AATS Simulation Instructor / Operator shall have the following minimum experience, certifications and qualifications;

1.4.8.8.1 USAACE / AATS qualified Instructor Pilot in the airframe for which simulation duties will be performed or have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an I/O in assigned device.

1.4.8.8.2 Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.

1.4.8.8.3 Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.

1.4.8.8.4 Qualified as a unit trainer, an instructor pilot or a maintenance test flight examiner with demonstrated simulator operations experience.

1.4.8.8.5 USAACE qualified Instrument Flight Examiner.

1.4.8.8.6 Satisfactorily complete unit aircrew training program within 3 months of starting work if not an instructor pilot IAW AR95-1, 4-11e(2) and FR350-1.

1.4.8.9. The Academic Instructor shall have the following minimum certifications, and qualifications:

1.4.8.9.1 Prior academic instructor at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School (USAALS), Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (AATS), or equivalent.

1.4.8.9.2 Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 3 months of contractor employee start date.

1.4.8.9.3 Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.

1.4.8.9.4 Recipient of aviation maintenance MOS qualification through an approved USAALS/AATS or other service equivalent course.

1.4.8.10. Special Requirements:

1.4.8.10.1 Contractors performing flight operations in the role of Rated Crewmember (Instructor Pilot, Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot) or Non-Rated Crewmember (Flight Engineer Instructor, Flight Instructor, Crew Chief) shall adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1C.

1.4.8.10.2 Instrument Flight Examiners (IE), Standardization Instructor Pilots (SP), Instructor Pilots (IP), and Maintenance Evaluators (ME) designations apply only to contractor pilots (Army) contracted for the sole purpose of conducting aircraft qualification training and administration of the Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Contractor pilots in these designated positions shall meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications and recurrent training requirements per AR 95-1 and the applicable aircraft Digital Aircrew Training Module (dATM) (DCMA 8210.1C, para 4.3.4.3).

1.4.8.10.3 All contractor Rated Crewmembers and Non-Rated Crewmembers will receive ACT-E qualification and sustainment training IAW TC 3-04.11.

1.4.8.11. Aviation Simulator Instructor Operators (I/O) (Regional):

I/Os provided by the Contractor shall be qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the respective aircraft simulator and an Instrument Flight Examiner, or have documented three years of experience as an Aviation Simulator I/O in the required aircraft device. I/O qualifications shall be made available to the COR upon request. I/Os shall have prior experience training or operating with Army Aviation (or Military Equivalent).

1.4.8.12. AVCATT/NCM3 Quality Assurance and AVCATT/NCM3 Simulator Scheduler :

The contractor shall have conducted evaluations of Army Aviation Collective Training. The contractor shall have conducted instruction of Aviation Non-Rated Crew Member qualifications.

The AVCATT/NCM3 Simulator Scheduler shall have conducted simulator scheduling in the Army range and facility scheduling system (RFMSS).

1.4.9. 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.

1.4.10. 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 with the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services.

1.4.11. Appearance, Access and Identification:

1.4.12. Appearance: Contractor employees shall operate as part of a military organization and must present a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance, as determined by the Contract Manager.

1.4.12.1. Contractors who engage in Flight Instruction shall wear Government provided flight suits when operating Army aircraft during all phases of aircraft operation.

1.4.12.2. 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. The Contractor shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such and shall have the company name and employee 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 local Government representative within 14 work days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.13. Contractor Travel.

1.4.13.1. Contractor Travel (AATS): CONUS travel may be required during the performance of this contract to conduct/ receive training and to attend conferences, workshops, and meetings.