A02 - PWS ASAE-Consolidated-Support-Contract 19-Nov-2024.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DEC)

CONSOLIDATED SECURITY COOPERATION REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform project management and administrative expertise to support DASA DEC’s security cooperation activities as defined in this PWS.

Background:

The Secretary of the Army has directed the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) to provide management oversight of Army Security Cooperation activities. Within ASA(ALT), DASA DEC is responsible for the management oversight of the Army’s worldwide execution of a coherent and coordinated security cooperation program and ensures compliance with U.S. statutory requirements and Department of Defense (DOD) Directives. Security cooperation is defined as all DoD interactions with foreign defense and security establishments, including all DoD-administered security assistance (SA) programs, that build defense and security relationships; promote specific U.S. security interests, including all international armaments cooperation activities and SA activities; develop allied and friendly military capabilities for self-defense and multinational operations; and provide U.S. forces with peacetime and contingency access to host nations.

1.2 The Secretary of the Army has directed the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) to provide management oversight of Army Security Cooperation activities to include technology transfer, Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Armaments Cooperation and the related development of policies, procedures and metrics to ensure compliance with U.S. statutory requirements and Department of Defense (DOD) Directives. The DASA DEC is responsible to the ASA(ALT) for these functions. This functional responsibility provides the basis for the integration of the management oversight of the Army’s worldwide execution of a coherent and coordinated security cooperation program. Security cooperation is defined as all activities involving cooperative, non-combat interaction between any element of the Total Army, U.S. defense industry, and the militaries, governments, industries, or people of other nations in foreign military sales, International Military and Education and Training (IMET), DCS of ground force capabilities and systems, international trade shows and cooperative programs and related forums. The DASA DEC responsibility also includes planning, programming, budgeting and developing policy and regulatory guidance for Army worldwide security cooperation; coordinating, integrating, and providing oversight for specific policy implementation pursuant to Army export control and technology transfer activities; representing the Army in security cooperation policy matters; overseeing policy for, Security Assistance, weapons systems exports, Armaments Cooperation, and related international agreements. Support is also required to identify, coordinate, and execute opportunities in the pursuit of International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRDA) programs. In particular, there is a need to (1) support ICRDA Cooperative Program Identification, Review and Approval Processes; (2) support International Agreement Formulation and Execution Processes and

(3) maintain Content of ICRDA Automated Records.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this effort is for the contractor to support U.S. Army Title 22 FMS tasks, Title 10 Operations and Maintenance (OMA) tasks and Title 10 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) ICRDA activities to further the interests of the Army and the DOD.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide technical, analytical and administrative support services in support of

DASA DEC and as required, various offices within the Army Staff and/or the Army Secretariat, Program Executive Office/Program Management Office (PEO/PM), Army Major Commands, Joint Staff and DoD agencies. These services will include (a) developing, monitoring and assessing Army security cooperation and security assistance strategic plans (b) security cooperation program policy preparation, (c) technology transfer assessments, (d) maintaining the FMS databases, (e) supporting /utilizing various Title 10 activities, (f) organizing/hosting meetings and outreach activities, (g) strategic planning and analytical services (including research and data analytics) , (h) disclosure/releasability support, (i) policy preparation, (j) drafting disclosure support documentation, (k) review of license requests for the approval to sell or transfer any DoD agency's equipment through the direct commercial sales process, (l) experience in the organizational structure of Army and DoD Security Assistance programs and International Armaments Cooperation program.

1.5 RESERVED

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program 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 services below the acceptable level. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirements of the contract. The contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and “Performance Requirements Summary” below. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer Representative’s (COR) acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QC system. The contractor’s QC Plan is due at the time of proposal submission.

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

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on the Holidays listed below. If the contractor expects to work within the Government facility on the below listed holidays, prior coordination with the COR is required, or an alternate work location must be provided by the contractor.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation/Place of Performance: The contractor is responsible for ensuring each individual on the contract conducts business at 2530 Crystal Drive, Taylor Bldg., Arlington, VA 22202 (or at any other location as deemed necessary to support the requirements of this contract and as approved by the COR) between the core hours of 0900 and 1500, but must include eight (8) hours per day, per employee, Monday thru 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 shall maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this performance work statement when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Telecommuting and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) are authorized under this contract, under the same terms implemented for government personnel in DASA DEC, and only on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the COR. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.6.5 RESERVED

1.6.6 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all appropriate Government security directives and regulations when performing work in support of this contract. The highest security classification of work to be performed under this execution plan is TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The Contractor shall provide services up to the classification level of TOP SECRET/SCI as required. The Senior Program Manager will possess a TOP SECRET//SCI clearance at time of proposal submission. All other Contractor employees performing work in support of this contract shall as a minimum have a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office at time of proposal submission. It shall be in accordance with DD Form 254 which will be attached with the contract. In addition, all contractor personnel shall complete the list of mandatory training as prescribed by Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Army, ASA(ALT) and DASA DEC on a yearly basis. This includes all security and occupational health courses.

1.6.6.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.6.2 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all building passes, Common Access Cards (CAC), and 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, CAC, and building passes. 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 Quality Control Plan. 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 COR.

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

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

1.6.6.3 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.6.4 Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

1.6.6.5 Contract Requirements Antiterrorism and Operation Security

1. AT Level I training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training within calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 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.

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

3. For contractors requiring 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. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on‐site or remotely; (2) remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD‐approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non‐DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

4. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014‐05/AR 190‐13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

5. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language required US 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 AR 525‐13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

6. 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 sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within calendar days of contract award and within calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT calendar days after contract award.

7. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

8. For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be http://jko.jten.mil/ protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530‐1.

9. For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530‐1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

10. For IA/IT training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working in IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01‐M and AR 25‐2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

11. For IA/IT certification. Per DoD 8570.01‐M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25‐2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01‐M must be completed upon contract award.

12. For contractors authorized to accompany the force. DFARS Clause 252.225‐7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre‐deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

13. For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country, DFARS Clause 252.225‐ 7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non‐contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non‐local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’ compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

14. For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204‐2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22‐M); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22‐M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

Cont. If secure telecommunication requirements apply, include clause 252.239-7016 and follow guidance at 239.74.

Cont. If covered system support requirements apply, include provision 252.239-7017 into the solicitation, clause 252.239-7018 into the contract, and follow guidance at 239.73.

15. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations.

Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn't show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the "NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology"), include clause 252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor's "system security plan" and "plan of action" for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

16. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

1.6.6.6 Information Technology Management. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working Information Assurance/Information Technology functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment. Training is available at: https://cs.signal.army.mil/, and https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/.

1.6.6.7 Safety/Emergency Preparedness. Contractor personnel must comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and all applicable DoD policy and procedures. This includes DoDI 6055.17, “DoD Emergency Management (EM) Program,” Incorporating Change 3, June 12, 2019 (https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/605517p.pdf?ver=2019-06-12-074129-323) and facility Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). Additionally, contractor personnel shall participate in all scheduled drills, exercises and/or tabletop exercises IAW AR 525-13, DoDI O-2000.16, Volume 1, “DoD AT Program Implementation: DoD Antiterrorism Standards, Change 3, May 7, 2021, (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf) (CAC required for access) and DODI O-2000.16, Volume 2, “DoD AT program Implementation: DoD Antiterrorism Standards, Change 3, May 7, 2021 https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102- 2-2848062/O200016p.pdf) (CAC required for access).

1.6.6.8 Workplace Violence Prevention. The contracting organization is responsible for ensuring cleared contractors complete state-level Workplace Violence and Aggression training before reporting to the federal facility. The contractor will provide certificates of completion or proof of completion (i.e., sign-in roster) within thirty calendar days of the contract award. Contractors will participate in all required workplace violence and aggression training required by the DoD and/or organization Safety Program Managers.

1.6.6.9 Security Oversight. Contractors are not authorized arm or disarm privileges. CORs or government officials are responsible for opening and closing workspaces and providing adequate oversight throughout the contractor’s duty day.

1.6.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The contracting officer, COR, and other Government personnel may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.8 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Senior Program Manager and two (2) Alternates, Two (2) Senior Subject Matter Experts, Two (2) Senior Operations Analysts, Two (2) Senior Program Analysts, Contract Manager, Information Functional Analyst 3, and the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Subject Matter Expert. Prior to any key personnel reassignment, removal, or resignation, the Contractor shall provide written notification at least ten (10) calendar days in advance to the COR and/or Government Task Manager (GTM) and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions and its resume) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact of the proposed change on the program and its schedule. All proposed key personnel replacements will possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the key person being replaced.

1.6.9 The contractor shall not replace key personnel without written acknowledgement from the COR and/or the GTM verifying that the proposed replacement meets the minimum qualifications identified herein. Below, the government describes seven (7) categories of Key Personnel for a total of twelve (12) personnel. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.9.1 Senior Program Manager and Two (2) Alternate: The contractor shall provide a senior program manager who shall be responsible for the overall performance of the work. The name of this person and the two

(2) alternates who shall act for the contractor when the senior program manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer and COR. The senior program manager or alternates shall have full authority to https://cs.signal.army.mil/ https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/605517p.pdf?ver=2019-06-12-074129-323 https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf https://www.milsuite.mil/book/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/1217453-102-2-2848062/O200016p.pdf act for the contractor on all program matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The senior program manager and alternates shall at a minimum possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and at least six

(6) years of either security assistance and/or armaments cooperation experience. However, the requirement of a bachelor’s degree may be waived if the program manager has had at least ten (10) years of applied security assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the armed forces or a US government employee.

The two (2) Alternate Program Managers should be on-site and performing in another labor category, within this contract, as long as they meet the requirements to be a Senior Program Manager. The Alternative Program Managers will be included in the overall price.

1.6.9.2 Senior Subject Matter Expert: Two (2) of the Senior Subject Matter Experts shall be considered Key Personnel. All Senior Subject Matter Experts must possess a 4-year degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in international affairs and/or national security policy and must be knowledgeable of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. The senior subject matter experts shall have a working knowledge of munitions licensing the rules governing that function and are knowledgeable on the rules and procedures associate with disclosure agreements. The requirement of a bachelor’s degree may be waived if the individuals have had at least ten (10) years of applied security assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the armed forces or a US government employee.

1.6.9.3 Senior Operations Analyst: Two (2) of the Senior Operations Analysts shall be considered Key Personnel. All Senior Operations Analysts must possess a 4-year degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in international affairs and/or national security policy and must be knowledgeable of the FMS process.

The Senior Operations Analyst shall possess a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in international affairs and/or national security policy. The senior operations analyst must have a working knowledge of munitions licensing and the associated rules and procedures and be knowledgeable in the areas of technology transfer and the rules governing that function. The requirement of a bachelor’s degree may be waived if the individual has had at least ten (10) years of applied security assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the armed forces or a US government employee. One of the Operations Analysts shall possess a minimum of a four-year Operations Research-related degree; possess at least two years’ experience applying to operations research best practices, working with Access databases and queries, building analytic dashboards, performing analysis in Excel;

and be able to obtain expertise in Common Workforce Analysis Tool models, data fields, annual updates, and change implementation without jeopardizing project schedule.

1.6.9.4 Senior Program Analyst: Two (2) of the Senior Program Analysts shall be considered Key Personnel.

All Senior Program Analysts must possess a 4-year degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in international affairs and/or national security policy and must be knowledgeable of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. The Senior Program Analyst shall possess a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in international affairs and/or national security policy. The senior program analyst shall have the ability to write and develop policy, capable of intensive research that results in technical writing. This individual shall have knowledge of security assistance policies and laws and be knowledgeable in the laws and policies that govern export controls and technology transfer. The requirement of a bachelor’s degree may be waived if the individual has had at least ten (10) years of applied security assistance experience while serving as a uniformed member of the armed services or a U.S. government employee.

1.6.9.5 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide the Government with the name of their contract manager who shall be responsible for the contractual matters pertaining to performance of the work. The contract manager and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the contract manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the COR.

1.6.9.6 Info Functional Analyst 3: One (1) Functional Analyst shall be considered Key Personnel. All Functional Analysts shall possess a 4-year degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in International Armaments Cooperation (IAC). The Analyst 3 must have a working knowledge of International Agreements, negotiations, and requirements for co-development of new technology. The requirement of a bachelor’s degree may be waited if the individual has had at least ten years of applied security cooperation experience while serving as a uniformed member of the armed forces.

1.6.9.7 The Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME): The FIAR SME shall possess a minimum of a four-year degree accounting related degree with a minimum of two years audit experience in the DoD using generally accepted accounting principles and performed in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

1.6.10 Other Non-Key Personnel: All other contractor personnel performing work under this requirement not specified by level shall possess: A four-year degree or higher; OR have three (3) years military experience in Security Assistance/International Affairs; OR have worked in a similar International Affairs position for a minimum of three (3) years.

All Level I Personnel shall have a minimum of a four-year degree; OR have military experience/ experience as a government employee; OR have worked in a similar International Affairs position for a minimum of three (3) years.

All Level II Personnel shall have a minimum of a four-year degree AND have military experience/experience as a government employee; OR have worked in a similar International Affairs position for a minimum of three (3) years.

All Level III Personnel shall have a minimum of a four-year degree AND have military experience/experience as a government employee; OR have worked in a similar International Affairs position for a minimum of five (5) years.

1.6.11 Notification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel performing work under this requirement at a government facility or in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as contractor personnel to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Travel Requirements: Contractor will be required to travel locally, within the Continental United States (CONUS), and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) in the performance of designated tasks and duties (to include NATO and Brussels, BE in support of armaments cooperation). Unforeseen travel requirements are anticipated but will only be executed as directed by the COR. Requirements for travel are for the planning, coordination and execution of such events. Travel and per diem expenses will be reimbursed consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

The Contractor will provide the COR supporting documentation with invoices.

Contractor employees are authorized travel to Government agencies as determined necessary by the COR. The Contractor employee’s travel will be settled with employer (the Contractor).

1.6.13 Proprietary Information: The Contractor must sign a nondisclosure statement regarding the use and promulgation of information obtained in the accomplishment of all tasks.

1.6.14 Mandatory Training: Contractors residing within an Army facility shall complete Mandatory Army Training on a yearly basis as defined by Army Regulation.

1.7 Transition-In Period: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have Key Personnel on board during the sixty(60) day Transition-In Period. The contractor shall manage an overlap of operations with the replacement provider in accomplishment of tasks beginning at the end of the contract.

1.7.1 Start-up: The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting all tasks necessary to be capable of fully performing within 60 days after contract award with minimal disruption or degradation of the DASA DEC mission. The contractor is responsible for coordination of all information needed to obtain appropriate access to facilities and badges required by government sites. Contractor Transition-In tasks include ensuring that sufficient resources that are fully trained and qualified to perform the requirements set forth in the PWS are on hand and available to begin work on the first day after the 60-day Start-up period.

1.7.2 Phase-Out: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a phase-out plan within 30 days of a subsequent contract award, which enables a smooth transition to replacement services for one-month when the contract ends (including technical data rights considerations). The plan shall provide phase-in support for up to sixty (60) days to the selected contractor if the incumbent contractor is not selected for subsequent contract. The contractor is responsible for returning all badges and access obtained as a result of performance under the contract. Contractor Phase-out tasks include ensuring that sufficient resources are available to perform the requirements set forth in the PWS during the sixty (60) day Phase-out period.

PART 2 RESERVED

PART 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

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

a) The Contractor shall have access to Government facilities as long as Government personnel are within the facility. Contractor will not have the ability to open and secure the place of work.

b) Access to unclassified and classified documents, studies, cost and budget analysis reports, databases, a nd other materials required to perform the tasks specified in this PWS.

c) The same access to on-line Government IT programs and services as provided to government employees.

3.2 Equipment: The Government will provide items necessary to maintain an office environment, to include desk space, telephones, computers and other miscellaneous equipment/supplies.

3.3 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of duties outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.4 Facilities: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace and conference space for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in this PWS.

PART 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

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 Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a TOP SECRET//SCI facility clearance from the Defense Security Service at time of proposal submission. It shall be in accordance with DD Form 254.

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

BASIC SERVICES. The contractor shall provide the following services in support of the office of DASA DEC

TASK 1 - Technology Transfer:

5.1.1 Contractor shall provide support to draft, coordinate, and make recommendations on export control policies and procedures regarding initiatives or approved programs as they apply to FMS cases.

5.1.2 Contractor shall provide support to review and make recommendations concerning policies, objectives and implementing procedures pertaining to Security Assistance (SA) initiatives, with a focus on these programs that relate to the Army’s modernization priorities.

5.1.3 Contractor shall provide support to review, provide input to, and comment on Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), OSD and Joint Actions which have security cooperation and technology transfer implications.

Contractor shall conduct oversight with respect to the review, analysis and initiation of technology transfer and disclosure matters to support the Army, Army acquisition programs and industrial base, our friends and allies; and integrate FMS initiatives with the Army and DoD.

5.1.4 Contractor shall provide direct support for the technology transfer elements of international Disclosure issues to include Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP), Tri-Service Committee briefings under DODI-S 5230.28 and Missile Technology Control Regime reviews in support of Army Security Assistance Programs.

5.1.5 Contractor shall provide support to maintain and support changes to the Technology Transfer Decision Support System (T2DS2) on government provided Equipment to facilitate the rapid research, retrieval, input and modification of Army international technology transfer policy and implementation guidance in support of Army Security Assistance Programs. The database will be maintained at a SECRET-level classification and be made accessible to designated users via a classified Army- provided network.

TASK 2 - Acquisition Program Support (FMS Funded):

5.2.1 Contractor shall provide support to conduct assessments of selected Army acquisition programs to identify opportunities for security cooperation and to identify requirements for and compliance with DoD and Army directives regarding program protection and end use monitoring.

5.2.2 Contractor shall provide support to evaluate selected FMS business plans and make recommendations regarding adequacy of protection measures.

5.2.3 Contractor shall provide support to evaluate Army security cooperation technology transfer, disclosure activities, and related documentation to identify requirements for and compliance with DOD and U.S. Army directives regarding disclosure of DOD information related FMS.

5.2.4 Contractor shall provide management and administrative support necessary to assist DASA DEC in the management of international technology transfer documentation to include ITAR exemptions, export policy statements, Exceptions to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP) determinations, associated Records of Actions (RAs), other releasability determinations/guidance, Delegation of Disclosure Letters (DDLs), and other applicable FMS and acquisition program related export documents.

TASK 3 - Technical Support for FMS (FMS Funded):

5.3.1 Contractor shall provide technical support to the DASA DEC for the FMS of legacy, Interim Force, and Objective Force weapons systems and components. Draft, coordinate and make recommendations pertaining to the FMS business strategy, considering technology transfer and other relevant procedures to ensure Army equities are preserved.

5.3.2 Contractor shall (for FMS and FMS/DCS hybrid sales) identify technology transfer, disclosure, and or other requirements to insure a successful FMS program.

5.3.3 Contractor shall facilitate hybrid DCS/FMS programs through innovate application of related policies.

5.3.4 Contractor shall conduct assessment and development of Army FMS Campaign Plans to ensure that appropriate Army-related systems, capabilities, and technologies are adequately controlled in support of U.S.

foreign policy, Army Campaign Plan, military security and industrial base concerns. Periodically examine processes and provide results and recommendation on the Army export process to DASA DEC.

5.3.5 Contractor shall provide support necessary to manage programs to include End Use Monitoring (EUM) Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC). This includes coordination across the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Geographic Combatant Command (GCCs) to ensure alignment of planning and execution activities.

TASK 4 - Regional Security Assistance Country Program Support (FMS Funded)

5.4.1 Contractor shall support the Director, Security Cooperation Integration & Exports with daily responsibility for reviewing, staffing, and coordinating the implementation of approved programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Contractor shall advise the DASA DEC and Director, Security Cooperation Integration & Exports on all facets of program execution in order to enhance the overall effectiveness. Contractor shall assist with the development and staffing of Army positions on security cooperation issues, coordinating with the G3, G4, G2, G8, Secretariat offices, DoD agencies, and other Military Deputies, as required.

5.4.2 Contractor shall review, interpret, and provide recommended changes to policies and implement procedures governing the integration and execution of approved security cooperation programs.

5.4.3 Contractor shall review and staff joint actions pertaining to Security Assistance and other issues. Contractor shall provide the coordinated Army position to the Director, Security Cooperation Integration for Transmittal to the Joint Staff.

5.4.4 Contractor shall recommend/develop the Army staff position on security cooperation matters that have been elevated to Headquarters, Department of the Army for resolution.

5.4.5 Contractor shall review and staff 36(b) Congressional Notifications Price and Availability (P&A) data and sensitive FMS cases prior to forwarding to DSCA.

5.4.6 Contractor shall review and staff Co-production Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), amendments, and supporting documents.

5.4.7 Contractor shall review and staff non-recurring cost recoupment charges.

5.4.8 Contractor shall review and staff Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) (also known as Yockey) waiver requests.

5.4.9 Contractor shall prepare trip books, information papers and briefings to support key General Officer/Senior Executive Service (GO/SES) meetings with foreign counterparts, conference attendance, and other meetings.

5.4.10 Contractor shall review General Accounting Office (GAO)/DoD reports and inquiries pertaining to security cooperation matters. Prepare recommended responses and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions, as required.

5.4.11 Contractor shall review and staff actions involving foreign disclosure and technology transfer as they apply t o FMS.

5.4.12 Contractor shall evaluate and staff requests to divert materiel from Army inventory in support of emergent F M S requirements.

5.4.13 Contractor shall review and staff equipment leases and associated cases.

5.4.14 Contractor shall coordinate the planning and execution of Presidential Drawdown (PD) directives.

5.4.15 Contractor shall coordinate specific actions involving the allocation of excess defense articles.

5.4.16 Contractor shall review and staff proposals involving the use of Army training facilities that are outside the standard FMS and IMET training programs.

TASK 5 – Administrative, Operations, and Resource Analysis Support (FMS Funded):

5.5.1 Task Management Support: Contractor shall provide assistance in the tracking of internal and external taskers, management and coordination of meetings, consolidation of weekly staff notes, and manage overall operation functions across the organization and within each Directorate. Contractor will monitor and administer in accordance with management requirements, the Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2).

5.5.2 Event and Meeting Planning and Execution: Contractor shall manage, review and process correspondence in accordance with Army policy, disseminate incoming correspondence to appropriate personnel, and maintain calendars. Contractor will plan and execute meetings, conferences and engagements with U.S. government individuals, industry representatives, and international partners in support of DASA DEC engagement priorities.

Planning and execution include venue selection, securing local transportation as needed, supporting visitor access requests as required, site set up and tear down, coordination of audio-visual support, consolidating briefing slides and other materials in preparation for internal and external meetings and ensure timely submission of all required reporting requirements as required to support engagements. Contractor will support management of the DASA DEC gift locker.

5.5.3 Human Resources Management Support: Contractor shall support the full range of Human Resources management processes. This includes the preparation and submission of recruitment packages for DASA DEC vacancies, tracking hiring actions from initiation through onboarding of new personnel. Contractor shall prepare and submit awards and other personnel actions for DASA DEC government personnel as required.

5.5.4 Career and Professional Development Support: Contractor shall track and report on the status of professional development requirements for DASA DEC personnel. This includes validating annual training requirements, Acquisition Career Certifications, and Security Cooperation Workforce Certifications as required for each position.

5.5.5 Property Management Support: Contractor shall manage DASA DEC government property to ensure compliance with applicable Army property management regulations. Property management includes but is not limited to issuing equipment to DASA DEC, and select contract personnel, receiving equipment from suppliers, ensuring property is appropriately accounted for on hand receipts, and disposal of excess and/or unserviceable equipment.

5.5.6 Expendable Supply Management: Contractor shall support the management of expendable supplies.

Contractor will maintain an accurate inventory of supplies on hand, coordinate with the directorates to address supply shortfalls, and prepare Government Purchase Card purchase requests to restore expendable supply levels.

5.5.7 Audit and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Support: Contractor shall support the facilitation of Army response to Government Accountability Office (GAO), DoD Inspector General (IG), and audit data calls. Contractor shall create and maintain a tracker and repository of all GAO and IG inquiries and help ensure any resulting action are pursued for resolution. Must be knowledgeable and have experience in Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and FIAR. Coordinate and review requirements levied by DoD IG, GAO, and DSCA Security Assistance Audit Readiness Board. Army will support DSCA’s pursuit of audit readiness for five Assemble Units; Appropriations Received/Case Acceptance (DIFS OA); Contract Pay, Civilian Pay, Reimbursable Work Orders; and Vendor Pay.

Task 6 - Information Technology Hardware, Software and Network Access Support (FMS Funded)

5.6.1 Contractor shall build and deploy intranet and extranet and document management sites on SharePoint and other website environments (requires familiarity and experience with multiple programming languages such as HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, JQuery, WordPress, etc). The Contractor will define information architectures, taxonomies, and workflows; identifying and documenting user requirements for website usability; preparing technical requirements; designing and developing page templates and prototypes; and planning and implementing webpage additions and enhancements.

5.6.2 Contractor shall support and maintain SharePoint and website environments through the posting and management of…