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W91CRB-15-R-A001
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
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
1) Update Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS); w hich added Qualif ications of Non-Key Personnel to Appendix A.
2) Post Questions and Anw sers as of 25 September 2015.
The Point of Contact is Frances N. Epps, frances.n.epps.ctr@mail.mil, 410-278-4221.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
S 1 41
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 28-Sep-2015
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 W91CRB-15-R-A001
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
09-Sep-2015
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 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
28-Sep-2015
CODE
ACC - APG - W91CRB
4310 BOOTHBY HILL AVENUE
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013
W91CRB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The following have been modified:
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
1. Introduction and Background.
1.1. In accordance with U.S. Law, Presidential guidance, Department of Defense (DoD) directives, and Army regulations, the Army is required to support, implement, and ensure compliance with international and regional treaties and agreements associated with arms control and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD).
1.2. In accordance with Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) General Order 2012-01 (GO 2012-01), Assignment of Functions and Responsibilities within Headquarters, responsibility for HQDA-level operations and planning functions is assigned to the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Army G-3/5/7. Within the G-3/5/7 portion of the Army Staff (ARSTAF), responsibility for policy development and analysis is assigned to the Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (DAMO-SS). The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Proliferation Policy Division (DAMO-SSD) serves as the ARSTAF Combating WMD Program Oversight Manager. This makes DAMO- SSD responsible for policy development, implementation, compliance, resource management, and program oversight within the three pillars identified in the 2002 National Strategy for Combating WMD: Nonproliferation (arms control treaties, agreements, and initiatives); Counterproliferation (offensive, elimination, and interdiction operations, as well as active defense); and Consequence Management (actions to reduce the effects of a WMD attack or event, and passive defense, to include nuclear, biological, and chemical Surety programs.)
1.3. These related and associated operations and planning functions are based on a variety of international agreements and associated U.S. Government (USG) and DoD policies, guidance, directives and instructions, to include, inter alia:
National Military Strategy, National Military Strategy for Combating WMD, and DoD Directive 2060.1. This includes Nonproliferation, Counterproliferation, and Consequence Management initiatives and activities, policy analyses, implementation functions, and other operational requirements without specific provision in GO 2012-01 or Title 10 United States Code (USC), but that are requirements of the USG, DoD, or international initiatives.
1.4. In accordance with requirements in DoD Directive 2060.1, Implementation of, and Compliance with, Arms Control
Agreements, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment (ASA(IE&E)) has been designated the Army Implementation and Compliance Review Manager for arms control treaties and agreements.
1.5. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-92, Army Arms Control Implementation Policy, the following organizations are designated as Implementing Agents for selected treaties and agreements:
1.5.1. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) is the Army Implementing Agent for the New Strategic Arms Reduction (New START) and Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaties.
1.5.2. U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) is the Army Implementing Agent for the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
(CFE) Treaty and Vienna Document 2011 (VDOC 11) Agreement.
1.5.3. The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army Implementing Agent for the United Nations Transparency in Armaments (UNTIA) and Global Exchange of Military Information (GEMI) reporting regimes as well as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). AMC has delegated IA responsibilities under CWC to the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency (CMA).
2. Scope.
2.1. The Contractor shall provide strategic analysis, policy formulation, and program oversight for DAMO-SSD and
ASA(IE&E), to include implementation of and compliance with treaty obligations and policy directives.
2.2. The Contractor shall provide all personnel (subject matter experts with a focus and emphasis on providing long-term continuity with specific emphases on CWMD within the pillars of Nonproliferation, Counterproliferation and Consequence Management, plus resource management), equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide CWMD program management in support of DAMO-SSD and ASA(IE&E) as defined in this PWS except as specified in paragraph 4.8 as Government Provided Facilities, Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Services at the Government’s place of work. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and hours in this contract.
3. Technical Requirements. The Contractor shall execute the specific tasks, in accordance with this PWS, related to the services herein.
Note: Items in Section 3 that are underlined and bolded correspond with Contract Deliverables listed in Section 5.
3.1. Nonproliferation Strategic Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.1.1. General Support. The Contractor shall continuously study and assess the scope of USG, DoD, Army, and international implementation and compliance reporting and certification requirements; inspection and visit requirements; data exchange and declaration requirements; and notification requirements in accordance with U.S. laws, regulations, Nonproliferation policy; security cooperation and partnering activities; arms control treaties, agreements, and initiatives; confidence and security building measure (CSBM) regimes; export control regimes; conventional weapons and emerging arms control initiatives. The Contractor shall continuously assess the impact of both USG and international Nonproliferation negotiations on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and assess the status of negotiations in strategic treaties and other Nonproliferation fora. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, Nonproliferation activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. The Contractor shall monitor and continuously assess all Nonproliferation activities conducted by the USG to ensure Army equities are appropriately protected.
3.1.2. DAMO-SSD Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide operations, program management, and information technology staff support to DAMO-SSD to assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for developing Nonproliferation policy using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to Nonproliferation policy, implementation and compliance planning;
and attending meetings, conferences, and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging Nonproliferation issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.1.2.1. Participate in meetings. The Contractor shall support and/or attend working group meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, Compliance Review Group (CRG) sessions, Tanks, inspections and exercises as directed. All paid travel will be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO) in advance.
3.1.2.2. Review information and Provide Reports. The Contractor shall monitor available information sources for items that have significance to the Army in matters relating to Nonproliferation. Utilizing resident information technology systems provided by the Government, the Contractor shall:
3.1.2.2.1. Upon completion of an appropriate event, provide a short synopsis to the Nonproliferation Branch Chief via electronic mail of the key points in standard Army Executive Summary (EXSUM), Significant Activity (SIGACT), Information Paper, or Trip Report format.
3.1.2.3. Recommend special studies and research and analysis topics pertaining to Nonproliferation for approval and assignment as additional tasks by the Government.
3.1.3. ASA(IE&E) Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide staff support to ASA(IE&E) in the form of a liaison, as required, from the Contractor resources provided to DAMO-SSD. The Contractor shall assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for the planning and execution of Nonproliferation compliance measures using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to implementation and compliance; attend meetings, conferences and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging Nonproliferation issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.1.4. Army Nonproliferation Reference Compendium. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing Army Nonproliferation Reference Compendium as directed by the COR. This book will contain a Treaties long-range calendar, a page(s) of pertinent facts on each treaty, information papers/updates for each treaty and a briefing on each arms control treaty, agreement, and initiative, CSBM regime, export control regime, and emerging arms control initiative. The Contractor shall implement a method to indicate the date on which changes are made to each briefing. After the COR approves the content, the Contractor shall provide ten (10) copies of finalized compendium materials in both hardcopy and CD-ROM formats.
3.1.4.1. Within 120 calendar days of the beginning of the contract year, and annually thereafter, the Contractor shall develop a First Draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. - CDRL A001
3.1.4.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft within 30 calendar days after delivery of first draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. - CDRL A001
3.1.4.3. Upon approval from the COR, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR within 30 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft, to be delivered via ten (10) hardcopies and ten (10) CDs. - CDRL A001
3.1.5. CWMD and Proliferation Policy Division Web Site Maintenance.
3.1.5.1. The Contractor shall, not later than the firth of each month, revise and update as required the DAMO-SSD
Webpage located on the Army G-3/5/7 Bolte Portal, on both NIPR and SIPR.
3.1.5.2. The Contractor shall, not later than the firth of each month, revise and update as required the Chemical Weapons
Convention (CWC) Challenge Inspection (CI) Webpage on the Army Knowledge Online (AKO) Portal.
3.1.5.3. Theses updates will encompass updated briefings, message summaries, and significant event announcements.
The Contractor shall provide the materials for these updates in HTML format and post them after approval of the COR.
3.1.6. Implementation and Compliance Plans. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing Implementation and Compliance (I&C) Plans as directed by the COR.
3.1.6.1. Within 120 calendar days of being tasked by the COR, the Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate treaty
Implementing Agent (IA) and facilitate the development of a First Draft, , to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A002
3.1.6.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft for formal coordination with those same organizations within 45 calendar days after delivery of first draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A002
3.1.6.3. Upon consensus, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR for approval within 45 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft, to be delivered digitally and via 3 hardcopies. CDRL A002
3.1.6.4. All of these actions will be accomplished in close coordination with the appropriate IA. Required modifications, if any, from COR comments will be made. The final document will be reproduced for promulgation according to the distribution list in each revised I&C Plan.
3.1.7. Update Treaty Voice Format Books for the Army Watch. Within 90 calendar days of the beginning of the contract year and annually thereafter, the Contractor shall conduct relevant research and update the three volumes of arms control treaty-related Voice Format Books located in the Army Watch within the National Military Command Center. The Contractor shall use the 3-ring binders with covers and spines already available on the present set of three books. The Contractor shall extract any necessary information contained in the present set of three books without removing those books from the Army Watch. The Contractor shall update the current information contained on the following pages in the front of each of the three books: Background; AOC Instructions to the Duty Officer;
Explanation of Sequence Numbers; Point of Contact List; Index of Formats; and Message Log Format. The Contractor shall provide a means of displaying the date of the update on each of these pages. The Contractor shall review the message formats in each book, recommend modifications to the content of the formats, and provide a new template for each format. Each existing or modified format will be coordinated with the Operations Center of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to ensure consistency in content and format before delivery. The Contractor shall provide one set of new tabs for each of the three books, and will ensure standardization of the size, color, and information format of all of the tabs for all three books as required. Annually, the Contractor shall deliver one set of new tabs for each of the three books, one paper copy of the revisions of the information in the front of each of the three books, twenty paper copies of each voice format applicable to each of the three books, and two copies of the electronic files containing the aforementioned information and voice formats to the COR. The Contractor shall update the contents of the books and update the POC Lists and deliver a CD-ROM with the updated files of the three books.
3.1.8. Within 90 calendar days of the beginning of the contract year and quarterly thereafter, the Contractor shall conduct an update of the Notification POC List and provide one new paper copy of the POC List for each of the three books and revise the electronic copy of each modified POC List.
3.2. Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Strategic Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.2.1. General Support. The Contractor shall provide continuous general support to DAMO-SSD, in its role as the Army
Implementing Agent for the BWC, and to ASA(IE&E). The Contractor shall continuously assess the impact of both USG and international biological weapons (BW) arms control negotiations on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and assess the status of BWC negotiations, practices, and procedures in fora other than the BWC. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, BW arms control implementation and compliance activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. Special emphasis will be given to information technology (IT) and database development obligations imposed by these BW arms control initiatives. The Contractor shall monitor and continuously assess the BW implementation and compliance activities conducted by the USG to ensure Army equities are appropriately protected.
3.2.2. DAMO-SSD Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide operations, program management, and information technology staff support to DAMO-SSD to assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for developing BWC-related arms control policy using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to biological weapons arms control policy, implementation and compliance planning; and attending meetings, conferences, and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging BWC-related arms control issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.2.2.1. Participate in meetings. The Contractor shall support and/or attend Biological Weapons Convention
Implementation Working Group (BW-IWG) meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, Compliance Review Group (CRG) sessions, Tanks, inspections and exercises as directed. All paid travel will be approved by the COR and KO in advance.
3.2.2.2. Review information and Provide Reports. The Contractor shall monitor available information sources for items that have significance to the Army in matters relating to BW matters. Utilizing resident information technology systems provided by the Government, the Contractor shall:
3.2.2.2.1. Upon completion of an appropriate event, provide a short synopsis to the Nonproliferation Branch Chief via electronic mail of the key points in standard Army Executive Summary (EXSUM), Significant Activity (SIGACT),
3.2.2.3. Recommend special studies and research and analysis topics pertaining to BW matters for approval and
3.2.2.4. Information Management Including Historical Files of Significant Army Policy Input to Treaty Negotiations, Implementation and Compliance Planning, Reporting Procedures, and Training Materials and Plans. Ensure 100% accurate valid, complete, and on-time BWC-required reporting of all U.S. Army activities each year (IAW U.S. law and DoD regulations) to build confidence with treaty requirements. Support compilation and forwarding of periodic BWC-related data calls and reports, to include:
3.2.2.4.1. BWC Confidence Building Measures (CBM) Data Call annually, on or about 1 February, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.2.2.4.2. BWC Portion of Compliance Review Group (CRG) Data Call annually, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.5. Support compilation of Army text to facilitate the drafting, publishing, and updating, as appropriate, BWC-related guidance documents, to include, inter alia:
3.3.2.5.2. OSD/ATL Strategic Planning Guidance for Chemical and Biological Treaties
3.3.2.5.3. OSD/ATL Planning Assumptions for the Implementation of Chemical and Biological Treaties
3.2.2.6. Provide analytical support to BW programs and resource management decision making, including preparation of execution costs and responsibilities as required, to maintain and archive current MDEP profiles, resource management briefings, and reports.
3.2.2.7. Identify reportable Army bio-defense facilities and programs and validate the Army BWC POC List within 90 calendar days of the beginning or the contract year, and annually thereafter.
3.2.2.8. Ensure the Army is prepared to respond to future treaty obligations, such as visits or other on-site activities under future agreements.
3.2.2.9. Monitor BW treaty community for movement toward any type of agreement to an on-site visit program. Upon request, prepare studies of BW threat and alternative future treaty activities that could adversely affect security of Army facilities. Customers will provide funds for requested studies.
3.2.2.10. Provide timely and current BW arms control information to support negotiations and daily activities.
3.2.3. ASA(IE&E) Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide staff support to ASA(IE&E) in the form of a liaison, as required, from the Contractor resources provided to DAMO-SSD. The Contractor shall assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for the planning and execution of BWC-related compliance measures using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to implementation and compliance; attend meetings, conferences and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging BWC-related issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.3. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Arms Control Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.3.1. General Support. The Contractor shall provide continuous general support to DAMO-SSD and ASA(IE&E). The
Contractor shall continuously assess the impact of both USG and international chemical weapons (CW) arms control negotiations on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and assess the status of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) negotiations, practices, and procedures of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Inspectorate, and CW-related negotiations in fora other than the CWC. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, CW arms control implementation and compliance activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. Special emphasis will be given to information technology (IT) and database development obligations imposed by these CW arms control initiatives. The Contractor shall monitor and continuously assess the CW implementation and compliance activities conducted by the USG to ensure Army equities are appropriately protected.
3.3.2. DAMO-SSD Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide operations, program management, and information technology staff support to DAMO-SSD to assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for developing CWC-related policy using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to CWC policy, implementation and compliance planning; and attending meetings, conferences, and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging CWC-related issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army. The Contractor will support collection, analysis and reporting to Joint Staff and OSD information from periodic status reports on destruction of chemical weapons and construction &systemization of chemical weapons destruction facilities.
3.3.2.1. Participate in meetings. The Contractor shall support and/or attend Chemical Weapons Convention
Implementation Working Group (CW-IWG) meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, Compliance Review Group (CRG) sessions, Tanks, inspections and exercises as directed. All paid travel will be approved by the COR and KO in advance.
3.3.2.2. Review information and Provide Reports. The Contractor shall monitor available information sources for items that have significance to the Army in matters relating to Chemical Treaty matters. Utilizing resident information technology systems provided by the Government, the Contractor shall:
3.3.2.2.1. Upon completion of an appropriate event, provide a short synopsis to the Nonproliferation Branch Chief via electronic mail of the key points in standard Army Executive Summary (EXSUM), Significant Activity (SIGACT),
3.3.2.3. Recommend special studies and research and analysis topics pertaining to CWC-related matters for approval and
3.3.2.4. Support compilation and submission of periodic CWC-related data calls and reports, to include:
3.3.2.4.1. CWC Portion of Compliance Review Group (CRG) Data Call IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.2. CWC Annual Plan for Destruction of Chemical Weapons on or about 30 September, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.3. CWC Annual Report of Destruction of Chemical Weapons on or about 30 January, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.4. CWC Periodic Update Briefings for the OPCW 3 to 4 times annually, 4 to 5 weeks prior to Executive
Council Sessions, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.5. CWC Periodic Destruction Updates to the OPCW 3 to 4 times annually, 4 to 5 weeks prior to Executive
Council Sessions, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.6. CWC Annual Schedule 1 Plan on or about 30 August, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.7. CWC Annual Schedule 1 Report on or about 1 March, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.8. CWC Annual Declaration of Schedule 2 Anticipated Activities on or about 30 September, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.9. CWC Annual Declaration of Schedule 2 Activities on or about 1 March, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.10. CWC Annual Declaration on Projected Single Small Scale Facility (SSSF) Activities on or about 30
August, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.11. CWC Annual Declaration on SSSF Activities on or about 1 March, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.4.12. CWC Submission of Detailed Facility Information, Facility Agreement, and other Destruction Facility
Information upon completion of an appropriate event, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.3.2.5. Support compilation of Army text to facilitate the drafting, publishing, and updating, as appropriate, CWC-related guidance documents, to include, inter alia:
3.3.2.5.1. Joint Staff guidance document on DoD Response to a CWC Challenge Inspection.
3.3.2.5.2. OSD/ATL Strategic Planning Guidance for Chemical and Biological Treaties.
3.3.2.5.3. OSD/ATL Planning Assumptions for the Implementation of Chemical and Biological Treaties.
3.3.2.5.4. Army Challenge Inspection Plan. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing U.S. Army Plan for a Hosting Chemical Weapons Convention Challenge Inspection (CI) as directed by the COR.
3.3.2.5.4.1. Within 120 calendar days of being tasked by the COR, the Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate treaty Implementing Agent (IA) and facilitate the development of a First Draft. CDRL A003
3.3.2.5.4.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft for formal coordination with those same organizations within 45 calendar days after delivery of first draft. CDRL A003
3.3.2.5.4.3. Upon consensus, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR for approval within 45 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft. CDRL A003
3.3.2.5.5. Army Challenge Inspection SOP. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing Standard Operating Plan (SOP) for Implementing U.S. Army Plan for Hosting a Chemical Weapons Convention Challenge Inspection as directed by the COR.
3.3.2.5.5.1. Within 60 calendar days of being tasked by the COR, the Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate treaty Implementing Agent (IA) and facilitate the development of a First Draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A004
3.3.2.5.5.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft for formal coordination with those same organizations within 30 calendar days after delivery of first draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A004
3.3.2.5.5.3. Upon consensus, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR for approval within 30 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft, to be delivered via three (3) hardcopies and three (3) CDs. CDRL A004
3.3.2.6. Provide analytical support to CW programs and resource management decision making, including preparation of execution costs and responsibilities as required, to maintain and archive current MDEP profiles, resource management briefings, and reports.
3.3.3. ASA(IE&E) Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide staff support to ASA(IE&E) in the form of a liaison, as required, from the Contractor resources provided to DAMO-SSD. The Contractor shall assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for the planning and execution of CWC-related compliance measures using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to implementation and compliance; attend meetings, conferences and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging CWC-related issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.4. Conventional Weapons, Regional Arms Control, and Emerging Arms Control Initiatives Strategic Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.4.1. General Support. The Contractor shall provide continuous general support to DAMO-SSD and ASA(IE&E). The
Contractor shall continuously assess the impact of USG and international conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and assess the status associated with the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), the Vienna Document 2011, and other regional arms control treaties, agreements, and initiatives, to include, inter alia, such emerging USG policies as land mines, cluster munitions, directed energy and autonomous weapons systems. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, conventional weapons and regional arms control implementation and compliance activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. Special emphasis will be given to information technology (IT) and database development obligations imposed by these conventional weapons and regional arms control initiatives. The Contractor shall monitor and continuously assess any conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives implementation and compliance activities conducted by the USG to ensure Army positions are appropriately vetted.
3.4.2. DAMO-SSD Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide operations, program management, and information technology staff support to DAMO-SSD to assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for developing conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives policy, planning, implementation and compliance measures; using arms control database management computer systems, collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to arms control policy, implementation and compliance planning; and attending meetings, conferences, and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging conventional and regional-related arms control treaties, agreements, and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army. The Contractor shall be capable of performing the DAMO-SSD policy-related functions associated with notification, status tracking, and data exchange or declaration requirements associated with the conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control-related treaties, agreements, and initiatives.
3.4.2.1. Participate in meetings. The Contractor shall support and/or attend working group meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, Compliance Review Group (CRG) sessions, Tanks, inspections and exercises as directed. All paid travel will be approved by the COR and KO in advance.
3.4.2.2. Review information and Provide Reports. The Contractor shall monitor available information sources for items that have significance to the Army in matters relating to conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives. Utilizing resident information technology systems provided by the Government, the Contractor shall:
3.4.2.2.1. Upon completion of an appropriate event, provide a short synopsis to the Nonproliferation Branch Chief via electronic mail of the key points in standard Army Executive Summary (EXSUM), Significant Activity (SIGACT),
3.4.2.3. Recommend special studies and research and analysis topics pertaining to Conventional Weapons and Regional
Arms Control for approval and assignment as additional tasks by the Government.
3.4.2.4. Support compilation and submission of periodic CWC-related data calls and reports, to include:
3.4.2.4.1. Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty Annual Exchange of Information (AEI) on or about
15 November, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.2.4.2. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Global Exchange of Military
Information (GEMI) Annual Data Exchange on or about 15 March, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.2.4.3. OSCE Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Annual Data Exchange on or about 15 May, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.2.4.4. United Nations Transparency in Armaments (UNTIA) Annual Data Exchange on or about 15 March, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.2.4.5. Vienna Document 2011 (VDOC 11) Annual Data Exchange on or about 15 November, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.2.4.6. Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) Semiannual Data Exchange on or about 15 March and 5 September, IAW the suspense associated with a tasking memorandum from the OSD/ATL Treaty Manager.
3.4.3. Provide analytical support to conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives programs and resource management decision making, including preparation of execution costs and responsibilities as required, to maintain and archive current MDEP profiles, resource management briefings, and reports.
3.4.4. ASA(IE&E) Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide staff support to ASA(IE&E) in the form of a liaison, as required, from the Contractor resources provided to DAMO-SSD. The Contractor shall assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for the planning and execution of conventional weapons, regional arms control, and emerging arms control initiatives compliance measures using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to implementation and compliance; attend meetings, conferences and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging conventional and regional arms control-related issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.5. Treaty on Open Skies Strategic Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.5.1. General Support. The Contractor shall provide continuous general support to DAMO-SSD, in its role as the Army
Implementing Agent for the Treaty on Open Skies, and to ASA(IE&E). The Contractor shall continuously assess the impact of both USG and international Treaty on Open Skies arms control negotiations on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and assess the status of negotiations, practices, and procedures concerning the Treaty on Open Skies. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, Treaty on Open Skies arms control implementation and compliance activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. Special emphasis will be given to information technology (IT) and database development obligations imposed by these Treaty on Open Skies arms control initiatives. The Contractor shall monitor and continuously assess the Treaty on Open Skies implementation and compliance activities conducted by the USG to ensure Army equities are appropriately protected.
3.5.2. DAMO-SSD Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide operations, program management, and information technology staff support to DAMO-SSD to assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for developing Treaty on Open Skies policy using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to Treaty on Open Skies policy, implementation and compliance planning; and attending meetings, conferences, and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging Treaty on Open Skies issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.5.2.1. Participate in meetings. The Contractor shall support and/or attend working group meetings, to include Open
Skies Implementation Working Group (OS-IWG) meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, Compliance Review Group (CRG) sessions, Tanks, inspections and exercises as directed. All paid travel will be approved by the COR and KO in advance.
3.5.2.2. Review information and Provide Reports. The Contractor shall monitor available information sources for items that have significance to the Army in matters relating to Treaty on Open Skies-related matters. Utilizing resident information technology systems provided by the Government, the Contractor shall:
3.5.2.2.1. Upon completion of an appropriate event, provide a short synopsis to the Nonproliferation Branch Chief via electronic mail of the key points in standard Army Executive Summary (EXSUM), Significant Activity (SIGACT),
3.5.2.3. Recommend special studies and research and analysis topics pertaining to Treaty on Open Skies-related matters for approval and assignment as additional tasks by the Government.
3.5.2.4. Monitor the proceedings of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Open Skies
Consultative Committee (OSCC) for decisions that will affect the United States’ participation in the Treaty on Open Skies regime.
3.5.2.5. Maintain, in cooperation with DAMO-SSD, a database of Treaty on Open Skies mission operations information, including incoming and outgoing message traffic and notifications; listing of affected Army installations/activities;
records of tracking data, maps, etc.; minutes and other records from mission-related meetings with the Joint Staff, DTRA, and OSD.
3.5.2.6. Provide analytical support to Open Skies programs and resource management decision making including preparation of implementation and compliance execution costs and responsibilities, as required, to maintain and archive current MDEP profiles, resource management briefings, and reports on the status of Army Open Skies program implementation.
3.5.2.7. Notifications and Operations. The Contractor shall support DAMO-SSD in its role as Implementing Agent for the
Treaty on Open Skies by utilizing information management systems and by executing DAMO-SSD responsibilities to provide and record timely notifications during Open Skies operations, specifically coordinating and transmitting messages to Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), and elements as required during each passive Open Skies observation mission (those flown by Russia over U.S.
territory) that affect Army installations, to include:
3.5.2.7.1. OST Format 1 Observation Mission Notification upon receipt of notification of passive Open Skies observation missions over US territory.
3.5.2.7.2. OST High Value Activity (HVA) Tasking Message upon receipt of notification of passive Open Skies observation missions over US territory.
3.5.2.7.3. OST Format 10 Proposed Mission Plan Notification upon receipt of DTRA message, if applicable.
3.5.2.7.4. OST Format 11 Approved Mission Plan Notification upon receipt of DTRA message.
3.5.2.7.5. OST Flight Route Data upon receipt of DTRA message.
3.5.3. Maintain Records and Data Library. The Contractor shall continuously study and assess the scope of USG, DoD, Army, and international efforts related to the implementation of the Treaty on Open Skies. This effort will include monitoring, analysis, and reporting on the impact of observation missions on Army operations. The Contractor shall track mission information and provide reports to DAMO-SSD by maintaining electronic libraries on the Government’s resident information systems and backed-up quarterly on Government public drive system, as required, and accomplish the following:
3.5.3.1. Maintain records in a data library of ACOM, ASCC and DRU Open Skies POCs;
3.5.3.2 Maintain records in a data library of incoming notifications for Open Skies missions;
3.5.3.3. Maintain records in a data library of installations affected by each Open Skies mission;
3.5.3.4. Prepare summary reports of, and maintain in a data library, the impact each mission has on Army operations;
3.5.3.5. Maintain, in a data library, correspondence and communiqués with Army installations and other elements, related to each passive observation mission.
3.5.4. Training and Field Support. The Contractor shall prepare training materials and installation support materials in order to maintain ACOM, ASCC, and DRU preparedness to receive Open Skies missions. These materials will be made available, in their original format, for DAMO-SSD to post on the Army CWMD and Proliferation Policy Website. The training program and materials will include:
3.5.4.1. Within 90 calendar days of beginning of contract year and annually thereafter the Contractor shall revise the
Implementing Agent Briefing presentation on the Treaty on Open Skies covering, at a minimum, primary policies affecting Army installations and activities, and the Open Skies notification and feedback process.
3.5.4.2. Within 90 calendar days of beginning of contract year and annually thereafter the Contractor shall revise the
Implementing Agent Model Mission Overview with examples of notifications and expected feedback information;
3.5.5. OST Implementation and Compliance Plan. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing Treaty on Open Skies Implementation and Compliance (I&C) Plan as directed by the COR.
3.5.5.1. Within 120 calendar days of being tasked by the COR, the Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate treaty
Implementing Agent (IA) and facilitate the development of a First Draft.
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3.5.5.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft for formal coordination with those same organizations within 45 calendar days after delivery of first draft. CDRL A005
3.5.5.3. Upon consensus, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR for approval within 45 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft. CDRL A005
3.5.5.4. OST SOP. The Contractor shall coordinate the development of new and update of existing Standard Operating
Plan (SOP) for the Open Skies Treaty (OST) as directed by the COR.
3.5.5.4.1. Within 60 calendar days of being tasked by the COR, the Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate treaty
Implementing Agent (IA) and facilitate the development of a First Draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy.
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3.5.5.4.2. The Contractor shall staff the first draft with all appropriate organizations, and produce a Revised Draft for formal coordination with those same organizations within 30 calendar days after delivery of first draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A006
3.5.5.4.3. Upon consensus, the Contractor shall provide the Final Version to the COR for approval within 30 calendar days after delivery of the revised draft, to be delivered digitally and via 1 hardcopy. CDRL A006
3.5.6. ASA(IE&E) Staff Support. The Contractor shall provide staff support to ASA(IE&E) in the form of a liaison, as required, from the Contractor resources provided to DAMO-SSD. The Contractor shall assist the office in the execution of its responsibilities for the planning and execution of Treaty on Open Skies compliance measures using database management computer systems; collecting, analyzing, presenting, communicating, and filing information related to implementation and compliance; attend meetings, conferences and briefings, as required. Prior to being assigned to work in an independent capacity at the Government site, Contractor personnel will be fully cognizant of the basic provisions of all existing and emerging Treaty on Open Skies issues and initiatives that have a known impact upon the Army.
3.5.7. Contractor support to DAMO-SSD for the Open Skies Treaty requires possessing up to and including a Top
Secret/SCI security clearance.
3.6. New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START Treaty / NST) and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear
Forces (INF) Treaty Strategic Studies, Analyses, and Staff Support.
3.6.1. General Support. The Contractor shall provide continuous general support to DAMO-SSD and ASA(IE&E). The
Contractor shall continuously monitor the status of both USG and international negotiations concerning the NST and INF Treaties and assess their impact on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources. The Contractor shall identify any impacts on Army policy development, NST and INF Treaties arms control implementation and compliance activities, operations, force structure development, training, and resource management considerations that are discovered. Special emphasis will be given to information technology (IT) and database development obligations imposed by these NST and INF Treaties arms control initiatives.
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