Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS)_-_Recompete_2019.docx

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition Logistics and Technology)

Professional Support Services Performance Work Statement

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide professional support services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (OASA(ALT)). 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. The Contractor will provide support in a secure environment that requires up to a Top Secret security clearance.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform OASA(ALT) planning, functional analysis, program support, and functional administration as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.2. Background: The OASA(ALT) mission is to provide our Soldiers a decisive advantage in any mission by maintaining quality acquisition professionals to develop, acquire, field, and sustain the world's best equipment and services through efficient leveraging of technologies and capabilities to meet current and future Army needs. The OASA(ALT) is comprised of six (6) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Army (DASA) Organizations, one Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM), Executive Director for the Office of the Chief Systems Engineer (OCSE), the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC), and thirteen (13) Program Executive Officers (PEO). OASA(ALT) statutory responsibilities include the Army Acquisition Executive (AAE), the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE), the Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Army (SecArmy) and as the senior research and development official for the Department of the Army (DA).

1.3. Objectives: The basic service objective is to support the following responsibilities of the OASA(ALT):

· Execute the acquisition function and the acquisition management system of the DA.

· Advise the Secretary on all matters relating to acquisition and logistics management.

· Oversee the logistics management function to include readiness, supply, services, maintenance, transportation, and related automated logistics systems management.

· Review the security assistance portions of the Army International Affairs Plan to ensure that they are logistically sound and supportable and compatible with the Army’s Research, Development, Acquisition and Industrial Base (IB) Program.

· Appoint, manage, and evaluate PEOs and direct-reporting Program Managers (PM).

· Manage the Army Acquisitions Corps (AAC) and the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW).

· Represent the DA on the Defense Acquisition Board, the Nuclear Weapons Council Standing Committee and the Conventional Systems Committee.

· Chair the Army Systems Acquisition Review Council (ASARC).

· Exercise the procurement and contracting functions, including exercising the authorities of the agency head for contracting, procurement, and acquisition matters pursuant to laws and regulation, the delegation of contracting authority; and the designation of contracting activities.

· Provide the Army policy representative to the Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council.

· Execute the research and development function, including scientific and technical information, domestic transfer, advanced concepts and assessments, basic and applied research, and non-system specific advanced development.

· Administer and oversee research, development, test, evaluation, and acquisition programs, to include coordination with the Deputy Under Secretary Army (DUSA) (IA), the execution of data/information exchange programs, international forums concerning the aforementioned subjects.

· Ensure the production readiness of weapons systems.

· Integrate Manpower and Personnel Integration and integrated logistics support into the materiel acquisition process.

· Apply the Defense Standardization and Specification Program.

· Oversee the Army IB and Industrial Preparedness Programs.

· Manage the DA Competition Advocate Program.

· Support DA acquisition of space and strategic programs.

· Oversee the Chemical Demilitarization Program and supervising the Program Management for Chemical Demilitarization.

1.3.1. Experience Required to Perform the Stated Objectives: In order to perform the requirements of this PWS, the Contractor shall demonstrate experience in each of the following key areas:

· Administrative Support to the AAE, Principal Military Deputy (PMILDEP), Principal Deputy (PDASA) or DASAs;

· Policy analysis/development in the following areas:

· Defense Acquisition System

· Engineering

· IB

· Logistics

· Science and Technology (S&T)

· Reference Books Production and Special Studies Support;

· Congressional Support, which includes:

· Department of the Army System Coordinator (DASC) Parades

· Congressional Testimony preparation

· Issues analysis and recommendations

· Communications, including:

· Graphics Design

· Strategic communications, i.e., speechwriter support

· SharePoint content and development

· Administrative Support

· Executive Assistants, as required

· Correspondence Analyst/Tracking and/or Editor

· ASA(ALT) Strategic Plan and Strategy Map Support

· Logistics Plans and Program Support

· Acquisition Enterprise Domain Initiatives

· Information Technology Portfolio and Data Management

· Acquisition Portfolio Management System

· Acquisition Business Enterprise Architecture

· Data analysis and visualization

· Human capital initiatives for the acquisition workforce

1.4. Scope: This PWS identifies the requirement to provide professional support services to the OASA(ALT) staff. The Contractor shall provide professional services including, but not limited to, the areas outlined in paragraph 1.4.1. This work will support the OASA(ALT) statutory responsibilities in research and development, strategic policy initiatives, Congressional engagements, oversight and management of acquisition programs of record, management of the acquisition workforce, etc. In addition, the Secretary of the Army’s top priorities are modernization and reform. Both areas directly impact the acquisition mission and the ASA(ALT) with the goal of improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Army’s modernization enterprise. The establishment of the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) will provide additional requirements on the ASA(ALT) to share programmatic information on behalf of the modernization enterprise. Professional support services are required for the ASA(ALT), PMILDEP, PDASA (SAAL-ZA/B/X) and Chief of Staff elements (SAAL-ZAS): Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG), Strategic and External Communications, Congressional Affairs and the Management Support cell. The following DASAs are included: DASA (Acquisition Policy and Logistics (APL)) (SAAL-ZL); DASA (Strategy and Acquisition Reform (SAR)) (SAAL-ZF); DASA (Plans, Programs and Resources (PPR)) (SAAL-ZR); DASA (Research and Technology (R&T)) (SAAL-ZT). Other organizational support includes the DASM (SAAL-ZS) and the Executive Director, OCSE (SAAL-ZE). The services to be provided by the Contractor shall include the following:

· Business Operations and Business Process Operations

· Engineering and Scientific

· Acquisition Logistics and Technology Planning, Analysis and Systems/Data

· Acquisition Logistics and Technology Professional Services

· Acquisition Logistics and Technology Program and Project Management

· Administrative, Logistics and Support

1.4.1. Contractor Interface Requirements: The Contractor shall expect to interface with the following OASA(ALT) stakeholders:

· Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and “G” Staff Elements.

· Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller).

· Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment).

· Under Secretary of Defense (Aquisition and Sustainment), Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), and any of the 13 PEOs or 120 Program/Product Managers.

· Other agencies as directed by the ASA(ALT)/AAE.

1.5. Reserved (Period of Performance):

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Initial QCP shall be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal. Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within ten (10) working days when changes are made after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the KO’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

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

1.6.3. Reserved (Government Remedies):

1.6.4. Recognized Holidays/Closings: Contractor shall observe the ten (10) federally recognized holidays; additionally, when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.5. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business during the core hours of operation of 0900 to 1700 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Telework may be approved by the COR if adequate facilities are provided. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.6.6. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be the National Capital Region. However, travel may be required to locations in the Continental United States (CONUS), such as: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Eustis, Virginia; Warren, Michigan; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey.

1.6.7. Reserved (Type of Contract):

1.6.8. Security Requirements:

1.6.8.1. DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification): Security requirements shall be in-accordance-with the DD Form 254 attached to the contract. Most contractor personnel performing under this contract must possess and maintain a current Secret security clearance. Contractors performing work off-site may not require a Secret security clearance unless they need access to Government systems or data to perform their work. The Government may require security clearances of up to Top Secret with a Single Scope Background Investigation completed within the last five (5) years as well as have access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. The level of classified access required will be indicated by each functional organization. In accordance with the DD Form 254, a Top Secret Facility Clearance and Secret Level of Safeguarding is required at the time of award.

Contractor personnel not requiring a personnel security clearance, but performing Automated Data Processing (ADP) sensitive duties, are subject to investigative and assignment requirements in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual (DoDM) 5200.02, “Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),” April 3, 2017.

The Contractor shall bear the cost of any security clearances required for performance.

1.6.8.2. Antiterrorism (AT)/Operations Security (OPSEC):

1.6.8.2.1. AT Level I Training: This standards language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.6.8.2.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.8.2.3. For Contractors Requiring a Common Access Card (CAC): Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014‐05 (Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors), March 7, 2014. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on‐site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD‐approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non‐DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.6.8.2.4. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: This standard language required U.S.-based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive government provided Area of Responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by Army Regulation (AR) 525‐13 (Antiterrorism), February 17, 2017. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

1.6.8.2.5. iWATCH Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility or area. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within thirty (30) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award.

1.6.8.2.6. Contractor Employees Requiring Access to Government Information Systems: All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DoD IA Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter.

1.6.8.2.7. For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 (Operations Security), September 26, 2014, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.8.2.8. For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness and IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements outlined in DoD Directive (DoDD) 8140.01, “Cyberspace Workforce Management,” Incorporating Change 1, July 31, 2017; DoD 8570.01-M, “Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program,” Incorporating Change 4, November 10, 2015; and AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), October 24, 2007 within six (6) months of employment.

1.6.8.2.9. For Contracts that Require Handling or Access to Classified Information: The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “(Con)fidential,” “(Sec)ret,” or “Top (Sec)ret” and requires Contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including DoD 5220.22-M, “National Industrial Security Program: Operating Manual,” Incorporating Change 2, May 18, 2016; any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.8.2.10. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP): For all Contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-122 (Threat Awareness Reporting Program), June 1, 2016, contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in Paragraph 2-4b of AR 381-12.

1.6.8.3. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured in accordance with DoD and Army Security Regulations. The Contractor is responsible for training and certifying contractor employees on the requirements of DoD and Army Security Regulations.

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

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

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

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

1.6.8.6. Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall ensure all employees assigned to this contract possess and maintain current IA Awareness certification during the execution of this contract. DoD 8570.01-M states that all full- or part-time DoD civilian employees, military personnel, Local Nationals, and support Contractors with privileged access to DoD information systems (IS) or performing information assurance (security) functions must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD IA training and certification requirements. Contractor personnel can access the online Army IA training at https://cs.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/default.asp.

1.6.9. Reporting Requirements: The Contractor shall provide a monthly activity report, for each office supported. The report will be in Contractor format and must be provided to the primary COR and each COR for their respective organization by the 10th day of each month. See Part 4 and Part 5 below.

1.6.10. Manpower Reporting-Contractor and Manpower Reporting Requirement: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://www.ecmra.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, KO, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the COR; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including subcontractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed twelve (12) months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct eXtensible Markup Language (XML) data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

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

1.6.12. Contracting Officer’s Representative: The COR is identified below by organization:

COR: Mr. Greg Kucan 703-693-2209 gregory.w.kucan.civ@mail.mil

The COR/Alternate COR (ACOR) monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government Furnished Property; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR/ACOR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR/ACOR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR/ACOR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.6.13. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating the impression to members of the public that they are Government officials. Contractor personnel shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall display their name and the name of their company while in a work area. They shall also include the company’s name in his or her email display; and identify themselves as contractors when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, or working in situations where their actions could be construed as official Government acts.

1.6.14. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel to the Government:

Contract Manager/Alternate: Shall be a qualified Manager III with a Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, and ten (10) years of program management and contract oversight experience. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III in Program Management and Systems Planning or equivalent. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO and the COR. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between the hours of 0900 and 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons or as directed by the AAE.

Congressional Affairs: Senior technical analyst with an advanced technical degree and ten (10) years of experience, or a technical degree and at least fifteen (15) years of experience.

· Possess advanced management, analytical, technical and communications skills.

· Well experienced in project coordination and congressional acquisition issues support.

· Demonstrated experience in the development of SmartCharts.

· 5+ years of experience with DASC Parades and extensive knowledge of the legislative process.

· Experience working with Defense appropriation and authorization committees and Professional Staff Members (PSM).

· Experience preparing Congressional Testimony for Army Senior Leaders (ASL).

· Experience reviewing Congressional Marks and Language from Defense committees and informing Army leadership.

· Strong research and analytical background and a thorough understanding of the Army and Congressional budget process.

· At least five (5) years of experience at the HQDA-level and DoD budget process.

Strategic Communications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus five (5) years’ experience in providing strategic communications support in a professional communications environment.

· Previous experience with defense-related public affairs is desired.

· Must possess excellent customer relation skill, with the ability to communicate effectively with and for senior level DoD officials and assist them in the process of communicating the organization’s message.

· Excellent professional writing skills and verbal communication skills are a must. Speechwriting as required.

· Demonstrated competence in research and planning skills to support outreach activities.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and track tasks and develop well-written articles and reports.

· Ability to travel if needed.

Graphic Design: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field plus ten (10) years of experience developing and publishing commercial quality graphic presentations in print, projection, video, and all forms of web-enabled social media.

· Possess knowledge of and understands Army Acquisition strategic communication objectives.

· Knows Army branding and style guides.

· Proficient in Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and other software editing tools.

· Proficient using PC and Mac hardware and the use of technical peripherals such as scanners, large format printers, digital photography and digital video.

· Proficient in fabrication of graphics products, matting, mounting and framing.

Speech Writer: Master’s degree plus five (5) years of experience preparing executive level internal and external communications, both written and verbal.

· Professionally published articles relevant to DoD, defense Acquisition and or ASA(ALT) specifically.

· Interact daily with Army and industry senior leaders.

· Possess knowledge of and understanding of Army Acquisition strategic communication objectives.

Acquisition Category (ACAT) I Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)/Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Subject Matter Expert (SME): Eight (8) plus years of experience in planning and administering policies, activities and procedures within an Army Acquisition organization.

· Ability to assess large-scale projects and provide high-quality analysis

· Ability to assess changes in statutory laws and regulatory policies, develop processes and write policy

· DAWIA Level III Program Management.

· Possess advanced management, analytical, technical and communications skills.

· Minimum 4 years of experience in Defense Acquisition workforce and programs.

· Two years recent experience managing ACAT I Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE), Congressional and Nunn McCurdy reporting.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Proven rapport with executive-level senior leaders.

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field plus ten (10) years of experience, or Master’s degree in business field or related field plus ten (10) years of experience.

· DAWIA Level II Program Management.

· Excellent analytical skills.

· At least one year recent/relevant experience demonstrating a firm understanding of Defense Technology Security Agency policies and procedures.

· Must have demonstrated experience managing CFIUS cases.

· Demonstrated ability to mediated conflicting information and gain consensus across primary staff elements of HQDA.

· Must have thorough understanding of how the U.S. IB and DoD are interdependent, including outside the Defense IB with a firm understanding of international economics.

· Excellent verbal and written technical writing skills.

SharePoint Administrator: Bachelor's degree in computer information systems or related field.

8 years of related experience.

· COMP TIA Security Plus Certification.

· Proven experience delivering and designing SharePoint sites.

· Ability to develop SharePoint governance and policy for a HQDA-level organization.

· Excellent presentation, briefing and developmental skills.

SharePoint Developer: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer information systems.

· Ability to develop SharePoint code based on the user’s requirements.

· Recent graduate of computer science or computer information systems.

The Contractor shall inform the KO and the COR in writing within twenty-four (24) hours when changes of key personnel occur and within forty-eight (48) hours when changes of other personnel occur.

1.6.14.1. Other Than Key Personnel: The Offeror shall provide employees that possess, at a minimum: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; in lieu of degree, five (5) years of relevant experience may be substituted. Have training, certifications and experience in the field needed.

1.6.15. Contractor Travel: Periodic travel within CONUS may be required. Some local travel may be required in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain all necessary travel documents to execute travel as required. The Government, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and FAR 31.205-46, will reimburse the Contractor for all approved travel incurred in the performance of this contract. All travel requirements must be approved by the COR prior to the commencement of travel. Trip reports shall be provided pursuant to the JTR standards within five (5) days of completion of the travel. If reporting is waived, this will be provided in writing on a case-by-case basis, only by the COR and not less than one (1) day prior to commencement of the travel.

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

1.6.17. Phase In/Out Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board during the fifteen (15) day phase in/out period. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date. During the phase out period, the outgoing Contractor shall provide the incoming Contractor with all government provided equipment, electronic files, paper copies, reference material and institutional/intellectual knowledge required to provide equivalent level of service.

1.6.18. Section 508 Compliance:

SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATION

1. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires Federal agencies acquiring Electronic and Information Technology (EIT)

1. To ensure that Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities.

All EIT procured under this contract/order must meet the following 36 CFR 1194 accessibility standards and associated provisions at time of delivery to the Government. The full text of the accessibility standards is available at:

https://www.section508.gov/index.php

The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device(s), but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and device(s) so that it can be made accessible if so required in the future.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer Representative. An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.3. Contractor. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS.

2.1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the PWS.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.10. Quality Control. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

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

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

2.1.12. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise or directed by the AAE.

2.2. Acronyms:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services:

3.1. General: The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed below.

3.2. Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, desk telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment at a level comparable to Government employees.

3.3. Equipment: The Government will provide the Contractor access to scanners, fax machines, printers, lighting and sound. When approved by the AAE, the Government will provide the Contractor access to Government teleconference facilities to conduct Government business.

3.4. Materials: The Government will provide the Contractor with office supplies at a level comparable to that supplied to Government employees based on current budget. The Government will provide the Contractor access to DoD and Army Publications related to their work requirements.

3.5. Network Access: The Government will provide Contractor network access as follows:

3.5.1. User level access to Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Network and Army Knowledge Online (AKO).

3.5.2. Based on the work assignment of the contractor’s employees to provide the support outlined in the PWS, the Government will provide the contractor user access to Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Network and Secure Army Knowledge Online (AKO-S).

3.5.3. Based on the work assignment of the contractor’s employees to provide the support outlined in the PWS and AAE approval, the Government will provide the Contractor user level or administrator level access to DoD and Army NIPR and SIPR acquisition related databases.

3.6. Communications: Based on the work assignment of the contractor employees to provide the support outlined in the PWS, the Government will provide the Contractor cell phones or Apple communication devices. Based on the work assignment of the contractor employees to provide the support outlined in the PWS, the Government will provide the Contractor training and user level access to HQDA, Task Management Tool (TMT)-NIPR and TMT-SIPR.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1. General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government furnished in Part 3, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this PWS.

4.2. Services: The Contractor shall provide Professional Support Services to OASA(ALT) as defined in this PWS. Work will be performed primarily in the National Capital Region and may require travel to other locations as necessary to accomplish tasks. Primary tasks are defined by the following OASA(ALT) organizations and the Contractor will provide monthly activity reports to these OASA(ALT) organizations:

SAAL-ZA/B/X/AS

SAAL-ZE

SAAL-ZF

SAAL-ZL

SAAL-ZR

SAAL-ZS

4.3. Secret Security Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS). The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) to access…