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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

01 Nov 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W91CRB-16-R-0039

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

OVERVIEW

1. This performance-based contract entitled, "US Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) Programmatic Support Services", is issued as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) task orders in support of USASAC. There is a five (5) year ordering period on this IDIQ contract, with a $95,000,000 ordering ceiling. The minimum order on this IDIQ is CLIN 0001. The maximum order on this IDIQ is the total max quantity of all CLINs combined.

2. This will be a total (100%) small business set-aside, awarded to the responsible small vendor that proposes the best overall value to the Government.

3. The vendor shall perform in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) found in Section C on this solicitation.

4. Fee shall NOT be applied to Material, Travel or Other Direct Costs (ODC) for the purposes of this solicitation.

5. Proposals shall be submitted no later than the date and time specified in block 9 of the Standard Form 33 via the Government Point of Entry on FedBizOps.

6. All communications shall only be submitted to the Contract Specialist identified in Block 10 of the Standard Form 33. Contacting any Government personnel other than the Contract Specialist identified may result in an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) and may result in an Offeror being excluded from competition and award.

7. Direct all questions on this RFP to the Contract Specialist via the email address that is found on Block 10 of the Standard Form 33.

8. The attached DD 254, found in Section J, will be applied at the Task Order level.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 UNDEFINED

Transition CLIN

FFP

NOT TO EXCEED 15 DAYS. This CLIN shall support ALL costs (Labor, ODCs, etc.) associated with transitioning to full performance under CLIN 0002.

FOB: Destination

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NET AMT

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0002 UNDEFINED

Labor Services for 59 Months

CPFF

MAX COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 UNDEFINED

CMRA CLIN

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at the CMRA Help Desk at contractormanpower@hqda.army.mil

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 UNDEFINED

Other Direct Cost (ODC)

COST

ODCs for 60 months All costs associated with this CLIN shall correspond with those proposed in the attched LOE.

Estimated Travel, General and Administrative Total Training and Other (G&A) Rate Direct Costs $10,000.00 X _______________ = _____________

MAX COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0005 UNDEFINED

CDRL CLIN

FFP

***NSP CDRL CLIN***

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER

VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and Army Materiel Command (AMC) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Enterprise

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Version 4.0

As of: 19 September 2016

United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC)

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT SERVICES

C.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) administers the Army Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiative and serves as the Executive Agent for the Army Security Assistance Program.

Organized as a Major Subordinate Command (MSC) under the U. S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), USASAC operates from locations in: Fort Belvoir, Virginia; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Huntsville, Alabama; and Saudi Arabia. Current headquarters functions are administered from Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL) supporting USASAC technology as well as Life Cycle Management Command/Security Assistance Management Directorates (LCMC/SAMD) technologies.

This contract requires Programmatic Support Services for Security Assistance (SA)/ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and International programs in support of U.S. Army managed weapon systems and associated equipment and services to support the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and the Army Materiel Command (AMC) FMS Enterprise. Programmatic support is required to meet the requirements of FMS staff support throughout the entire FMS CASE Life Cycle from Case Development through Case Closure, including, performance analysis and business process design, workforce training and leader development.

The contractor shall assist, conduct research, and provide recommendations to USASAC in the development and execution of SA programs. Efforts associated with this task encompass providing analyses, assistance, input and recommendations for the development of FMS cases to accommodate a customer’s unique requirements. The requirement is to provide analysis on the implementation of that case, through the on-time delivery of an operational and supportable system. This process requires a thorough understanding of SA Management procedures. It requires a working knowledge of the weapon system, the ability to coordinate the technical task, to include the cost and schedule facets of the FMS case, while eliminating, reducing, or mitigating program risk.

The contractor shall provide programmatic services for independent evaluation, assessments, and analysis throughout the USASAC including the various Command Regional Operations and Intensive Management Office, as well as The Deputy Chief of Staff for human resources (G1), The Deputy Chief of Staff Resources (G8), Deputy Chief of Staff Operations and Strategy (G4 and G5), Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management (G6), and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (G3).

This is a non-personal services contract to provide programmatic support services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

This PWS provides general requirements. Specific requirements will be definitized in subsequent individual PWSs and their corresponding Task Orders.

C.1.1 Contract Type

C.1.1.1 This is a Transition Cost Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP)/Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

C.2 ORDERING PERIOD/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

C.2.1 The ordering period of performance shall be one year, with four, one-year options periods.

C.2.2 The primary place of performance for this contract shall be:

CONUS

USASAC, 4402 Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL USASAC, 54 M Avenue, Suite 1, New Cumberland, PA USASAC, Fort Belvoir, VA;

AMCOM SAMD, Redstone Arsenal, AL CECOM SAMD, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD PEO STRI, Orlando, FL SATMO, Fort Bragg, NC TACOM SAMD, Warren, MI

OCONUS

OPM-SANG, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

C.2.3 Performance will also occur at other Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) temporary duty (TDY) locations.

C.3 TOUR OF DUTY

C.3.1 The Contractor’s employees shall work Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, within coverage during the hours of 0700 – 1700 hrs with a mandatory thirty minute lunch break unless otherwise directed by the contracting officer’s representative (COR).

C.3.2 The Government recognized Holidays are:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

C.3.2.1 Any holiday falling on a Saturday shall be observed on the preceding Friday; any holiday falling on a Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday.

C.3.3 The policy for snow/weather related delays and closures for contractors will be as follows:

Upon notification of base wide delayed opening or base wide closure, Contractors will adhere to the instructions given by USASAC leadership. However, contractors will be required to take personal leave or leave without pay for the absence.

C.4 TELEWORK

C.4.1 Telework will not be authorized in the performance of this contract.

C.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/FACILITIES

C.5.1 The contractor shall supply the necessary personnel and materials to fulfill the objective. Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) may be provided to support individual Task Orders. In such cases, the GFM and GFE provisions at Sections H and I of the contract will be supplemented by specific delivery and disposition instructions provided in the corresponding Task Order.

C.5.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing damage to all Government Furnished Property/Equipment while being moved, handled, disassembled, inspected, repaired, modified, reassembled and stored. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting all necessary examinations, inspections, maintenance and tests.

C.5.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting all inspection results, maintenance actions, losses and damage to the Government. Any loss or damage to GFM/GFE/Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) shall be reported to the contracting officer’s representative (COR) within three (3) days of the discovery. A statement explaining the circumstances of the loss/damage shall be submitted on a DA Form 4697, Report of Survey. If the Contractor loses or damages the equipment, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility, IAW the contract clauses, to replace or repair the equipment to the Government’s satisfaction at no additional cost to the Government. It is the Government’s responsibility to repair defective GFE and GFM. GFM/GFE items, except consumables, shall be returned to the Government in good condition upon termination of the task order.

C.6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

C.6.1 The Contractor shall maintain safety and health standards compliant with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

C.7 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

C.7.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of all contractor information.

C.7.2 Neither the contractor nor any of its subcontractors shall disclose or cause to disseminate any information concerning operation of military activities. Such actions could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions.

C.7.3 All inquiries, comments or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the COR and/or the procuring contracting officer (PCO). Supervisory and human research functions shall remain the responsibility of the prime contractor.

C.7.4 The Contractor shall only conduct business with designated government personnel listed as points of contact (POCs).

C.7.5 United States (U.S.) Government records, copies of original results and reports, verified original data, corrected data, and corrected supporting final reports are maintained by the Contractor, but remain the property of the U.S. Government. These files/results must be surrendered to the COR.

C.7.7 REQUEST FOR TASK EXECUTION PLAN (RTEP)

C.7.7.1 Upon identification of the need for a Task Order, a designated PCO will issue a Request for Task Execution Plan (RTEP) to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond to requests from the designated PCO or Contract Specialist only. Single award requirements shall be solicited in accordance with FAR

16.505 and prices for each order will be established using the policies and methods in FAR Subpart 15.4.

The Governments RTEP does NOT constitute an authorization to start work. The Government is not required to approve the resulting Task Execution Plan (TEP) and issue a Task Order.

C.7.7.2 It is the Government’s intent to issue RTEPs that reflect a Performance-Based contracting approach.

In a Performance-Based RTEP the Government will specify requirements in terms of performance objectives and the Contractor will subsequently submit a Cost and/or Price proposal. Cost and/or Price proposals shall be based upon the approach determined as technally acceptable for which base award was received. The RTEP will contain a PWS with performance requirements for the task being solicited.

C.7.7.3 TASK EXECUTION PLAN (TEP)

Within seven (7) working days of the RTEP, the Contractor shall submit a TEP. The TEP size, in total pages, shall be specified in the RTEP. The following information shall be provided:

a. The following shall be addressed in every TEP:

(1) Proposal Summary including:

Task number;

Date submitted;

Contractor’s name;

Contractor task leader contact information;

All subcontractor(s) (as applicable);

Proposed start and finish dates;

Proposed total cost with separate option or CLIN pricing, as applicable;

Reference to any unique terms or conditions, or any requests to deviate from standard contract terms and conditions.

Deliverables and Schedules.

(2) Complete description of the technical approach to satisfying task requirements with a start and completion date for all tasks and scheduled deliverables for each task.

(3) Metrics to measure and evaluate performance objectives.

(4) Computer generated project schedule, to include Gantt chart, indicating expected start and completion dates for all critical project tasks and sub-tasks.

b. The following shall be addressed only in the TEPs for Cost tasks:

(1) The proposal summary required above shall also state the total dollars and percentages for labor, materials, other direct costs (ODC), Facilities Capital Cost of Money (COM) and proposed fee;

(2) The cost proposal shall be submitted in spreadsheet format. The first tab shall be a summary to include a top level rollup of the costs by labor category, skill level, hours, materials, ODCs, and total Task Order cost. A separate tab shall be used for the prime and each subcontractor.

(3) When both the Program Manager (PM) and Deputy PM Labor categories are proposed detailed rationale must be provided.

(4) Material costs shall indicate raw material costs and material handling charges, as applicable. The nature and cost associated with each ODC shall be described.

(5) Bill of materials, indicating the source, quantity, unit cost and total cost for all required materials;

(6) The Contractor shall notify the Government when using Department of Labor (DOL) labor categories. The notice shall provide the county and state the work is being performed in, and what labor categories are bid.

(7) Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data may be required where there is not adequate price competition as defined in FAR 15.403-1.

c. The following shall be addressed only in TEPs for FFP tasks:

(1) A clear statement of the total price.

(2) A performance-based milestone payment schedule, as applicable per FAR 32.10.

(3) Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data may be required where there is not adequate price competition as defined in FAR 15.403-1.

C.7.7.4 ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

C.7.7.4.1 Upon Government approval of the TEP and designation of an appropriate fund cite, the PCO will issue a Task Order to the Contractor. Contractor work shall commence only after issuance of the Task Order by the PCO.

C.8 PHASE IN/PHASE OUT PERIOD

C.8.1 Continuity of Service

C.8.1.1 The Contractor recognizes that the services needed under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration or upon changes due to unforeseen circumstances, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them.

C.8.1.2 Specific Task Order staffing requirements will be identified in each individual Task Order PWS; the initial task order establishes the minium staffing and milestone requirement.

C.8.1.2.1 The offeror shall specify and include the critical milestones, the timelines to meet them, general operation procedures, and any additional information that is relevant to the transition within a maximum of five (5) days from date of contract award. The Transition Plan shall also specify the qualifications(s) of the proposed transition team, its plan for quickly and effectively transitioning employees with minimum impact to current USASAC operations, and detail how it plans to meet full contract staffing requirements not more than five (5) business days after contract award.

C.8.1.2.2 At a minnium the Contractor shall provide phase-in and phase-out support:

Furnish phase-in training Fully cooperate to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.

Fully cooperate with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and is subject to the COR’s and PCO’s approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out periods to ensure the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

C.9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE/FOB

All products will be delivered to the Government locations specified in the applicable Task Orders. Delivered products shall be accepted by authorized COR via DD Form 250 designated for each Task Order. Unless otherwise specified, inspection, acceptance, and FOB point shall be at Destination. The PCO shall be notified of any discrepancies found during acceptance and inspection upon identification.

C.10 SECURITY

C.10.1 Common Access Card (CAC)

C.10.1.1 Contractor personnel shall work through the contract program manager (PM) to the Government COR to apply for a CAC. The CAC is a personalized “Smart Card” – a plastic card the size of a credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip (ICC) for storing and processing data. Incorporated with public key infrastructure (PKI) security, the CAC consolidates multiple credentials and data and may be used for various applications, including network security and secure email communications.

C.10.2 The Contractor will be required to have a Secret facility clearance. The Contractor will require access to Foreign Government Information (FGI) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information.

Contractor performance is restricted to Government facility(ies). The Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a SECRET clearance in keeping with personnel policy requirements for a non-critical sensitive position to perform the tasks of this PWS. The contractor is authorized the use of the Defense Technical

Information Center (DTIC) or other secondary distribution center. Contractor performance is limited to government activities only and will not require safeguarding capability.

Requirements for safeguarding FOUO is contained at Appendix A of this document, flows to any Task Orders resulting for this base contract. The highest security level that may be required by the Prime Contractor to perform on individual task orders under this contract is Secret.

C.10.3 Contractor personnel performing IT sensitive duties are subject to investigative and assignment requirements IAW AR 25-2, AR 380-67, DoD 8570.0 and affiliated regulations.

C. 10.4 TASK ORDER SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C.10.4.1. Specific Task Order security requirements will be identified in each individual Task Order PWS and will not exceed the Base Contract security requirements.

C.11 INFORMATION ASSURANCE

C.11.1 The Contractor shall be compliant with AR 25-2, Army Information Assurance (IA) Best Business Practices, DoDD 8500.01E, DoDI 8500.2, and the PTDS IA Controls as defined by the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) Implementation Package (DIP). The Contractor shall ensure that personnel accessing information systems have the proper and current IA certification and computing environment (CE) certification to perform IA functions in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program.

C.11.2 The Contractor shall ensure that the certifications and certification status of all Contractor personnel performing IA functions as described in DoD 8570.01–M are in compliance with the manual and are identified, documented, and tracked in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at:

https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php.

C.12 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.12.1 The following documents are referenced for the performance of this effort:

DOD 5105.38M, Security Assistance Management Manual DA PAM 12-1, Security Assistance Procedures and Operations AR 12-1, Security Assistance International Logistics Training and Technical

Assistance Support Policy and Responsibilities DSAMS Manual, Defense Security Assistance Management System Manual CCOPES Manual, Case Close-Out Process Execution System Training Manual

C.12.1.1 Applicable documents are cited throughout this PWS and will be cited as necessary in individual Task Orders. The most current version of documents at the time of Task Order issuance will take precedence.

A separate DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)) for applicable Data Item Descriptions appears in paragraph 14.1 below.

C.13 REQUIREMENTS

C.13.1 The Contractor shall provide the services support required by individual Task Orders pursuant to the general requirements specified herein. Paragraph C.14.1 describes the services to be delivered on the individual Task Order basis. The Government reserves the right to add items not listed if required for individual Task Orders.

C.13.2 The contractor shall provide FMS Programmatic Support to USASAC. The contractor shall assist, conduct research, and provide recommendations to USASAC in the development and execution of Security Assistance (SA) programs. Efforts associated with this contract encompass providing analyses, assistance, input and recommendations for the development of FMS cases to accommodate a customer’s unique requirements. The requirement is to provide analysis on the implementation of that case, through the on-time delivery of an operational and supportable system.

This process requires a thorough understanding of SA Management procedures. The contractor must have a working knowledge of the weapon system, the ability to coordinate the technical task, cost and schedule facets of the FMS case, while eliminating, reducing, or mitigating program risk. The requirements and duration of these efforts varies dependent upon the specific FMS effort to include specialized customs and courtesies, however, they include, as a minimum:

Human Resource Support Resource Management Support Program Management Plans & Integration Cost Estimating/Analysis Schedule Development/Assessment Analysis and Workforce Development International Program Support Security Assistance Program Support

C.13.3 The contractor shall provide programmatic support to USASAC FMS programs for independent evaluation, assessments, and analysis throughout the USASAC, that include but are not limited to support in the following areas of responsibility (AOR), Headquarters, Redstone Arsenal, AL; New Cumberland, PA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Belvoir, VA; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; US Central Command (CENTCOM); the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM); the US Pacific Command (PACOM); the US African Command (AFRICOM); and the US European Command (EUCOM).

The contractor shall be required to provide subject matter expertise to support FMS requirements in CONUS and OCONUS. Upon request, the contractor will coordinate all travel with the COR and/or Contracting Officer.

C.13.4 Human Resource Support

C.13.4.1 The contractor shall provide input, analysis, recommendations, and conduct research efforts through data collection and analytical methodologies to optimize Human Capital management to meet program objectives. The contractor shall assist in the develop of a workforce planning strategy to reshape the size of the workforce, its deployment across USASAC and the knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies needed to fulfill the overall mission.

C.13.5 Resource Management Support: The contractor shall assist in performing systems analysis and or financial analysis.

C.13.5.1 Financial analysis:

C.13.5.1.1 Mission. The contractor shall assist with the management and oversight of the USASAC Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).

C.13.5.1.2 Functions

1. The contractor shall assist with the formulation, justification, defense and execution of the FMS Administrative Trust Fund for AMC activities and the USASAC Operations and Maintenance Army budgets.

2. The contractor shall assist with Analyzing and interpreting legislative/DoD/DA guidance for impact on FMS Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget programs.

3. The contractor shall assist with the issuance and monitoring of FMS Admin Trust Fund obligation authority for all of the Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs).

4. The contractor shall asssit with providing technical guidance to the AMC FMS financial community.

5. The contractor shall assist with analyzing programmed fund utilization to determine cost effectiveness and necessity for reprogramming.

6. The contractor shall assist with preparing statistical and financial tables and reports to support USASAC requirements.

7. The contractor shall assist with providing analysis and assistance to the Command Group on all matters pertaining to budget and finance.

8. The contractor shall assist with producing and compiling monthly execution reports for the staff and DA.

9. The contractor shall assist with maintaining automated systems of commitments and obligations for fund control.

10. The contractor shall assist with reconciling accounting records, performing quarterly reviews, balancing accounts and performing year-end financial closeouts.

11. The contractor shall assist with certifying funds availability on all obligation documents for USASAC.

12. The contractor shall assist with representing the Commanding General (CG), USASAC, at planning and programming committee meetings at higher headquarters.

13. The contractor shall assist as the Management Decision Package POC for the FMS program.

14. The contractor shall assist as the USASAC intermediate and basic card account representative.

C.13.5.2. System Analysis

C.13.5.2.1 Mission. The contractor shall assist with monitoring, managing and enhancing FMS Administration and Case capabilities, supporting the USASAC mission and the USASAC

PPBES.

C.13.5.2.2 Functions.

1. The contractor shall assist with obtaining Obligation Authority for Price and Availablity (P&A) data.

2. The contractor shall assist with establishing and updating program funds for direct cite and Funded Reimbursement Authority (FRA) orders in appropriate accounting systems;

provide appropriate lines of accounting as requested.

3. The contractor shall assist with record obligations for major item stock sales and unfunded costs.

4. The contractor shall assist with analyzing and correcting abnormal balances and records missing obligations at time of disbursement.

5. The contractor shall assist with validating obligations for performance of financial contract reconciliation.

6. The contractor shall assist with performing year-end write-down of expiring FRA orders.

7. The contractor shall assist with reviewing shipped/unbilled reports for major item shipments and verifying shipping information and compute delivery prices; review Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for articles/services, price, quantity and transportation costs; initiate delivery reports.

8. The contractor shall assist with the initiation of monthly delivery reporting for service requisitions.

9. The contractor shall assist with initiating monthly automated delivery reporting and financial billing for unfunded costs.

10. The contractor shall assist with providing logistical and financial status of FMS cases and records, reports and managing interim closed cases.

11. The contractor shall assist with providing support for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Financial Management Reviews (FMRs), LOA modifications and amendments from Country Program Managers (CPM)s.

12. The contractor shall assist with reconciling financial data in various systems, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded, and perform contract and case reconciliation.

13. The contractor shall assist with closing case lines determined to be logistically/service complete.

14. The contractor shall assist with providing financial and accounting procedures and guidance to MSCs; update Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) and installation financial guidance.

15. The contractor shall assist with providing functional support to AMC and DFAS systems;

develop and provide user system training.

16. The contractor shall assist with pulling funding authorization documents to issue obligation authority to Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)s from Program Budget Accounting System (PBAS).

17. The contractor shall assist with building funding records in Standard Operations Maintenance, Army Research Development System (SOMARDS); record program and funds in SOMARDS and send funding documents to the LCMCs; build reimbursable orders in SOMARDS; record orders received in SOMARDS and send funding documents to the LCMC for execution.

18. The contractor shall assist with issuing funded reimbursable authority for all stock sales from PBAS.

19. The contractor shall assist with recording commitments and obligations for all stock items.

20. The contractor shall assist with analyzing and correcting abnormal balances in accordance with Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) performance measurement indicator reports.

21. The contractor shall assist with reconciling contracts with Logistic, Entitlement and Financial Systems.

22. The contractor shall assist with determining the billing prices and input delivery reports into Centralized Integrated System – International Logistics (CISIL) for the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM), U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Life Cycle Management Command and Program Executive Officer (PEO)s for major items and services.

23. The contractor shall assist with providing financial support to the LCMCs on Line of Accounting (LOA) case development, Program and Financial Management Reviews, pricing and case execution.

24. The contractor shall assist with developing financial processes and systems for LCMC and PEO nonstandard requirements.

25. The contractor shall assist with reconciling financial data in various systems and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.

26. The contractor shall assist with reviewing obligations and validate Un-liquidated Obligations (ULOs) quarterly for AMCOM and PEO, U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command.

27. The contractor shall assist with certifying case lines determined to be logistically supply/service complete, including case lines for participating and nonparticipating countries in the accelerated case closeout procedures; certify AMC LCMC case lines on the enhanced accelerated case closure list; certify other case lines as required by the USASAC case manager, Country Case Manager (CCM) or DSCA; move interim closed (C2) cases to final closed.

28. The contractor shall assist with validating the total FMS obligations on contracts and record missing obligations in the accounting system; provide status of Unliquidated

Obligation (ULO)s to CCM at closure; reconcile and close out contracts applicable to Priority 1 case lines.

29. The contractor shall assist with providing support for PMRs, FMRs, LOA modifications and amendments from the USASAC case manager, CCMs and CPMs; validate FMS contract obligations for the country, case and lines applicable to the financial review;

close priority 2 and 3 lines applicable to the financial review that are supply/service complete.

30. The contractor shall assist with ensuring activity owner or SF1034, Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal and/or SF 270, request for advance or reimbursement approving official reviews the invoice/supporting documentation to ensure the charges are legitimate and accurate. Maintain evidence of review and approval via signature of the activity owner or SF1034/SF270 approving official on the SF 1034 or equivalent documentation noting approval.

C.13.6 Program Management, Plans & Integration

C.13.6.1 The contractor shall provide program management support and recommendations for Army FMS systems. Support shall include the integration of data based on: the customer requirements; USASAC program policies and procedures; and the programmatic, engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics data obtained from the Project/Product Manager.

C.13.6.2 The contractor shall perform research and analysis of non-standard systems requested by the FMS customer and report the impacts of Operations and Support (O&S), sustainability, availability, and costs of ownership of the system.

C.13.6.3 The contractor shall research and provide recommendations for Government responses to internal/external inquiries concerning the systemic integration and fielding of non-standard products. The Contractor shall evaluate contractor and Government documentation (including technical documentation written in languages/dialects of non-standard aircraft manufacturers) and provide draft recommended Government positions.

C.13.6.4 Pre-Letter of Request (LOR) activities include obtaining information required to assist our international partners in selecting those defense articles, training, and services that will build partner capacity while also supporting U.S. acquisition and international security objectives.

These pre-LOR activities include meetings, briefings, equipment demonstrations, and when necessary, efforts required to respond to Requests for Proposal (RFP) and participate in international competitions.

C.13.6.5 The contractor shall track FMS assets throughout the life cycle. Tracking shall be from the time of case implementation to receipt of assets in country. Status shall be monitored and updated to reflect program/case changes such as amendments, realignments, or modifications. Assets that are "lost" or unaccounted for shall be identified as candidates for intensified management.

C.13.6.6 The contractor shall track the FMS Line Item availability and track the release and shipment of the assets and provide updated status/shipment reports on a predetermined schedule.

C.13.6.7 The contractor shall analyze data from Government sources in order to determine material requisition availability and status. Data shall also be used to generate and update requisition status reports.

C.13.6.8 The contractor shall perform analysis of non-U.S. Government furnished equipment (GFE) and make recommendations on the impact of such equipment on the production, testing, and operations of major end items to be purchased or operated by foreign nations. These analyses shall include:

(a) Economic impacts of U.S. GFE purchase versus non-U.S. GFE purchase.

(b) Engineering analyses of acceptance test implications for non-U.S. GFE items.

(c) Logistical support implications, including training, publications, and repair parts availability.

(d) Technical evaluation of operational impacts of GFE item removal, substitution with non-U.S. GFE, or incorporation into U.S., FMS, and licensed production hardware.

(e) Studies and analyses of interoperability issues of non-U.S. GFE with major end items. The contractor shall provide recommendations on the development and preparation of draft Materiel Fielding Plans and Logistics support plans for weapon system and associated equipment being fielded.

C.13.7 Cost Estimating/Analysis

C.13.7.1 The contractor shall provide input, analysis, and recommendations for programs, budgets, and pricing of life cycle performance requirements and FMS cases so that the Country Program Manager (CPM) may assure that program requirements are supported in a cost effective manner. The contractor shall provide input and recommendations for cost estimating and/or budget activities inclusive of all program life cycle phases, in accordance with (IAW) applicable DoD Directives, Army regulations, and policies. The contractor shall monitor cost and performance associated with the acquisition process and provide recommendations for meeting critical requirements and for the accomplishment of program and acquisition objectives. The contractor shall provide recommendations and advice in the development and conducting of milestone award dates, delivery schedules and price/cost analysis estimates for contractual actions. The contractor shall analyze data prepared by other U.S. Government agencies, contractors, and other sources to provide recommendations on data to be furnished by CPM.

C.13.7.2 The contractor shall provide input, analysis, recommendations, and conduct research efforts through data collection and analytical methodologies to optimize resource management to meet program objectives. The contractor shall perform financial analyses and accounting utilizing Program Budget and Accounting System (PBAS), Standard Operation and Maintenance Army Research Development System (SOMARDS), Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), Federal Logistics Record (FEDLOG), Procurement Automated Data and Document Systems (PADDS), Defense Integrated Finance System (DIFS), Centralized Information System for International Logistics (CISIL), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Case Closeout Process Execution System (CCOPES) and the Major Item Pricing (IMPART) system.

C.13.7.2.1 The contractor shall provide input, perform analysis and make recommendations for submittal to the government for the US Army’s Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE) implementation plan for the General Funds Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).

C.13.7.2.2 The contractor shall provide input, perform analysis and make recommendations to the government for the USASAC planning and execution of the Security Cooperation Enterprise Solution (SCES).

C.13.8 Schedule Development/Assessment

C.13.8.1 The contractor shall analyze events, activities and schedule data in order to provide evaluations on achieving hardware delivery and case milestones in accordance with the programs objectives and any associated risk analysis. The contractor shall develop recommended summary level milestone charts that identify key system activities including delivery and fielding milestones, and shall prepare draft schedules based on case and contractual data and recommend updates prior to program and case reviews. The contractor shall analyze schedule data to address the reasonableness and risks associated with achieving specific completion dates. The contractor shall develop recommended program schedules and provide input and recommendations to establish reporting milestones. The contractor shall modify, develop, and maintain software for the development, maintenance, and assessment of schedules. The contractor shall develop and provide recommendations for schedule assessment techniques. The contractor shall maintain databases for all USASAC requirements to provide status/information for input to required reports, and provide recommendations regarding a fully integrated and operational database to support FMS case requirements.

C.13.8.2 The contractor shall employ the use of an off-the-shelf (OTS) program to track the FMS case line item milestone status from implementation, execution, and line/case closure.

C.13.9 Analysis and Leader Development

C.13.9.1 The Contractor will support the workload modeling utilizing the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Defining-Measuring-Analyzing-Improving-Control (DMAIC). Conduct Kaizen (改善) (continuous improvement) events that include development of a recommended future state for the distribution and allocation of workloads. Measure workload against the baseline established as a result of the processes in order to evaluate and develop the workload model.

C.13.9.2 The Contractor shall provide input and recommendations for workforce training and leader development and supporting processes. The contractor shall provide support in the organization and assist in the drafting of training plans and shall be capable of establishing training objectives, methodologies, and schedule timelines. Emphasis shall be in the areas of database maintenance, written presentation and reporting skills. Additional skills required include: assist with instructor-led and computer-based training courses; recommend and maintain training aids (e.g., Desk Side Reference (DSR)); and develop, improve, maintain and provide feedback for the - Proficiency Assessment Tool (PAT). The ability to analyze and present lesson plans for training programs and individual courses that include performance-based lesson plans and "hands-on" training is also required.

C.13.10 International Program Support

C.13.10.1 The contractor shall provide input and recommendations to USASAC for the preparation of plans for the co-production of U.S. Weapon Systems, and in the development and production planning of subsystems or components in foreign countries. This includes providing input and recommendations for the conduct of program reviews and discussions with U.S. and foreign government representatives.

C.13.10.2 The contractor shall provide technical and engineering analyses of weapon systems to meet international security assistance requirements. The results from this effort will provide recommendations for use by the government in the decision making process for the conduct of total security assistance program. Support efforts in this area include:

(a) Analysis and preparation of draft Operations and Support (O&S) costs for U.S. and allied nations and the development of draft O&S comparisons between U.S. and allied nations.

(b) Development of concepts associated with common logistics support programs for multi-nations.

C.13.10.3 The contractor shall provide recommendations for the formulation and revision of draft international agreements.

C.13.11 Security Assistance Program Support

C.13.11.1 The contractor shall perform planning and preparation activities for Program Management Reviews (PMR), Financial Management Reviews (FMR), Country Management Reviews (CMR) and briefings. The Contractor shall analyze program review/meetings requirements and develop agendas, record and publish minutes and action items.

C.13.11.2 The Contractor shall assist the Government as follows:

1. Conduct an internal FMS review planning meeting

2. Establish planning milestones to include data cut-off dates

3. Prepare correspondence to announce review

4. Prepare agenda

5. Determine attendees and the customer audience

6. Determine the review date and logistics (i.e., location, transportation arrangements, etc.)

7. Formulate (with FMS customer input) the agenda topics and distribute to all attendees in advance

8. Develop and publish briefing/info papers formats

9. Develop and publish reporting formats

10. Develop and publish quality control checklists applicable to briefings/info papers and reports

11. Develop Minutes preparation guidelines/format

12. Confirm how the review effort will be funded

13. Coordinate all administrative aspects of the review including: security/country clearances, ThreatCon briefings, disclosure, hotel/flight reservations, bios, protocol issues, social events, audio/visual requirements, cultural primers, etc.

14. Prepare report on all Action Items taken during the reviews and track/provide status on action items bi-monthly.

C.13.11.3 The contractor shall provide briefing support for PMRs, FMRs, CMRs, and briefings.

Support shall include gathering and analyzing information on engineering, programmatic, logistical and financial issues. The contractor shall prepare appropriate briefing and backup material to present the issues. All briefing support shall be coordinated sufficiently in advance of the review to permit USASAC management the opportunity to review the package.

C.13.11.4 The contractor shall provide input and analysis of information for inclusion in Pre LOR functions, Request for Price and Availability, Letters of Request and/or Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOR/LOA) for potential new FMS cases. The contractor shall develop recommendations for the preparation of contract requirements packages to ensure that program requirements are adequately planned, evaluated, acquired, and delivered in accordance with program objectives and terms of the case agreements. The contractor shall analyze specialized FMS customer reports/documentation and provide recommended courses of action to IPTs and program/case reviews located both CONUS and OCONUS.

The contractor shall asssit with the review of basic Letters of Offer and Acceptance Letters, amendments, and Modifications to ensure packages include:

1. Letter of Request

2. Case/Line Structure

3. Manpower and Travel Data Sheets (MTDS)

4. Military Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Review

5. Critical Program Information (CPI) Anti-tamper Requirements

6. Pricing (to include accessorial charges) and Delivery Data

7. Terms of Sale

8. Line Item Description Notes

9. Case-unique Notes (to include Short OED, if needed)

10. Service-unique Notes

11. Congressional Notification (36b) Information

12. Waiver Requests (to include NRC, Yockey, TLA)

13. Releasability

14. Sole Source

15. Site Surveys

16. Offset Information

17. Price and Availability Data

18. Leases

19. AECA Section 30 Sales to U.S. companies

C.13.11.5 The contractor shall provide input, analysis, make recommendations and prepare drafts for submittal to the government for sole source requests, waivers, and releases.