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410TH CSB-MIAMI DIVISION

9301 NW 33RD ST

DORAL FL 33172-1202

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

SOCSOUTH, J3

MAJ CHRISTOPHER NUNEZ

29401 SW 125TH AVENUE, BLDG. 600

HOMESTEAD FL 33039

TEL: 786-415-2738 FAX:

305-437-2752FAX:

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$7,500,000

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561110

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W91QEX-17-R-0007

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 14 Days

PHASE-IN PERIOD

FFP

See paragraph 1.6.19 of the PWS.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 9 Months J3 Support Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support Services as defined in the PWS.

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0011033234

0003 1 Job J3 Support Services-Surge

COST

The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with military exercises or contingencies. See PWS 1.6.4.

ESTIMATED COST

0004 1 Job J3 Support Services-Travel

COST

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training in accordance with PWS 1.6.14.

0005 1 Job J3 Support Services-CMR

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract SOCSO via a secure data collection site in accordance with PWS 5.12

1001 12 Months OPTION J3 Support Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support Services as defined in the PWS.

1002 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Surge

COST

The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with

1003 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Travel

COST

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, 1004 1 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-CMR

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract

2001 12 Months OPTION J3 Support Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support

2002 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Surge

COST

The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with

2003 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Travel

COST

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, 2004 1 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-CMR

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract

3001 12 Months OPTION J3 Support Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support

3002 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Surge

COST

The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with

3003 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Travel

COST

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, 3004 1 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-CMR

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract

4001 12 Months OPTION J3 Support Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support

4002 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Surge

COST

The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with

4003 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-Travel

COST

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, 4004 1 Job OPTION J3 Support Services-CMR

FFP

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Special Operations Command South - Support Services

PWS

Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a performance based non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall be required to provide support and surge personnel who have demonstrated area of responsibility (AOR) experience working within the expansive and multi-national geographic area of the Caribbean Basin, Central America, and South America. Acceptable AOR experience shall be within any of the following command levels: Headquarters USSOCOM (HQ USSOCOM), USSOCOM Sub-unified Commands, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), and all Component sub commands to include U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH).

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Operations Directorate (J3) Support Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: SOCSOUTH is a sub-unified command of USSOUTHCOM, and the theater functional component for special operations. It is responsible for all Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the theater to include Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations forces. SOCSOUTH is composed of a joint headquarters, three permanently assigned operational units, and CONUS-based deployed SOF. The command manages over 200 SOF deployments per year with an average of 42 missions in 26 countries at any time. The SOCSOUTH mission is to plan, prepare for, and, when directed, conduct special operations in support of USSOUTHCOM strategies, plans and operations.

SOCSOUTH requires certain highly specialized technical and operational related functions for the Current Operations Division (J33), Joint Readiness and Training Division (JTREX), and the Command Center Operations to provide advanced professional, technical, and emergency management, comprehensive technology research, operational planning, readiness reporting, and continuity of critical operations activities.

To accomplish its missions, SOCSOUTH requires specialized personnel trained with a high degree of relevant and current knowledge and situational awareness of SOF activities as well as other human and geo-political issues affecting SOCSOUTH plans and activities. Planning, capabilities development support, analysis are also needed to accomplish the SOCSOUTH mission. Mission assurance activities include ensuring operational readiness through activities addressing the survivability of vulnerable personnel and mission-critical infrastructure.

1.3 Objectives: Operational objective of this contract requires certain highly specialized technical and operational related support of the Current Operations Division (J33), Future Operations Division (J35), Joint Readiness and Training Division (JTREX), and the Command Center Operations to provide advanced professional, technical, and emergency management, comprehensive technology research, operational planning, readiness reporting and continuity of critical operations activities. The SOCSOUTH mission requires contractor support that adapts and responds as needed to rapidly changing requirements. The Contractor may be required to deploy to Continental United States (CONUS) or Overseas (OCONUS) locations in support of U.S. national security objectives. The Contractor may be required to work additional or surge hours based on the needs of the Command. Typically these surge hours are in conjunction with military exercises or contingencies.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide technical, operational, command control, and other non-personnel services, to include: Senior Contract Program Manager, Battlewatch Section Support Team, AT/FP Threat Support Analyst, SOCSOUTH DRRS Specialist, SOUTHCOM DRRS Team, Battlewatch Supervisor, Global Force Management team, Property Support Manager, Regional Fusion Cell Team. Support services shall be provided not only to US Special Operations entities but also other participating federal agencies.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period of 9 months to include four

(4) 12 month options.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP) The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS and the associated standards as defined within the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible to develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP should assure that all work complies with the contract’s requirements. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract. The Contractor shall provide an outline of their Quality Contract Plan (QCP) within 3 days after award. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that will include, but are not limited to the following: (1) An inspection system covering all the services stated in the PWS, which specifies areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the individuals who will perform the inspections. (2) A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable. If the Contracting Officer has any objections or concerns with the plan, the Contracting Officer will provide in writing their objections and concerns for the Contractor to address. Once a program is acceptable to the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will approve and accept the Contractor’s QCP in writing. After the acceptance, the Contractor must get written approval from the Contracting Officer before making any changes to the program. The Contractor’s QCP outline shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) three (3) days after contract award.

The full plan will be due within 30 days after contract award.

1.6.1.1.1 Inspection Program: Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.1.2 Deficiency Identification: The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.1.3 Deficiency Correction: The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.1.4 Documentation and Enforcement: The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work; including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.1.5 Trend Analysis: The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.1.6 Surveillance Methods: The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services.

The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This QASP is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the minimum acceptable defect rate(s), and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on official U.S. federal holidays listed below:

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting standard business between the hours of 0730-1700 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. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

Hours may fluctuate depending on the mission. In addition to standard business hours, there may be a requirement for the contractor to work additional, surge hours as the mission dictates (i.e., during military exercises, crisis situations, contingencies.) Any surge hours must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Periods of absence should be reported to the Program Manager, who will then report absences to the COR.

Note: Watch Section Support Team will operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will primarily be performed at Headquarters SOCSOUTH, 29401 SW125th Ave. Bldg 600, Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB), Homestead, Florida 33039-0001. SOUTHCOM DRRS Support Team will solely perform functions at Headquarters, US Southern Command, 9301 NW 33rd St, Doral, FL 33172.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government anticipates a contract award of a Firm Fixed price contract with a cost reimbursable CLIN for surge hours, travel, and government required training.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of appropriate DD Forms 254 (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specifications) and such other security regulations and directives binding on the Contractor in the performance of this contract. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active security clearance in accordance with the attached DD254 no later than the start of the contract period of performance, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements for this task are defined in the attached DD254. All documentation required for security certification shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret Clearance suitable and eligible for SCI access at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254.

1.6.7.2 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 IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

1.6.7.3 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the Secret or Interim Secret Clearance level. Active Secret Clearance no later than 3 months from contract award. Furthermore, for postions requiring Top Secret level, personnel shall be able to obtain within six (6) months upon hire. All personnel must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD) Security Classification Specification”. The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

1.6.7.3.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223- 7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.4 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.4.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Notify the KO or COR of any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person;

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.4.2 Remedies: In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.4.3 Subcontracts.: The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.5 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.5.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: 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.

1.6.7.5.2 Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (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.

1.6.7.6 Employment Eligibility: Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.6.7.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.7.8 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. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. 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.

1.6.7.8.1 The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.7.8.2. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with 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 will 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies 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, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11.1 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Senior Contract Program Manager (SCPM)/Alternate. The Contractor shall provide a SCPM who shall be responsible for the overall performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. 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 SCPM or alternate shall be available on site during hours of normal operation Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for SCPM are:

minimum of 10 years SOCSOUTH and/or SOUTHCOM AOR experience, minimum of 5 years of military operational background at a Headquarters or TSOC level, minimum of 5 years of program management/contract execution experience, and must possess a BA/BS degree. No specific requirements for the alternate position. The contractor proposed management/staffing plan shall be submitted to the COR during the Evaluation Phase of the acquisitions process.

1.6.11.2 Special Qualifications or Certifications: All contractor personnel shall meet the education and certification standards as identified in para 1.6.12, Table 1. A copy of their Professional Certifications, degree, and/or transcripts shall be submitted to the COR during the Evaluation Phase of the acquisition process and be maintained for life of contract.

1.6.11.3 IA/IT Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-

2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.11.4 Position and Education Level Requirements/Qualifications: All Contractor employees must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak English and write in proper, formal English grammar and sentence structure, in order to complete the research and written assignments associated with this contract. The contractor shall provide personnel that meet at minimum Level 5 – “Advanced Proficient” based on the English Language Proficienct Assessment (ELPA) or equivalent testing measure.

Additionally, for personnel with additional Spanish language requirement, contractor employees must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanigh and write in proper, formal Spanish grammar and sentence structure, in order to complete the research and written assignments associated with this contract. The contractor shall provide personnel that meet a Defense Language Profieciency Test (DLPT) minimum score of 2/2.

1.6.12 Education Requirements (Table 1):

Key Personnel Language Qualifications Education / Experience

Senior Contract Program Manager (Subject Matter Expert/Senior Management Level)

English Ability to speak Spanish is desirable, but not mandatory

Shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years of AOR experience. Shall be experienced in managing a theater-wide set of large, complex, dynamic operational and technical programs focused on daily operations within a Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC). Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and situational awareness to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.11. Shall have experience in reporting requirements, daily operational meetings with higher headquarter commands managing/directing a full operational contractor staff.

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of program/project management/contract execution experience.

Project/Program managment training within Defense Acquisition University and or Project Management Institute type environment is desirable Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years of AOR experience (Ref par 1.1) Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of military operational background at a Headquarters or TSOC level.

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of program/project management/contract execution experience Must possess a BA/BS degree

Battlewatch Support Team (Entry Level/Low

English Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and situational awareness to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section section 5.2.

Shall possess a minimum of 3 years of AOR experience.

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.

Past operational military experience/service is highly desired BA/BS degree preferred, but not required Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of 3 years of AOR experience is required (Ref par 1.1)

Battlewatch Supervisor (Journeyman/Middle

English Shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and situational awareness to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.6.

Shall possess demonstrated supervisory level experience in leading a military operations center/Battlewatch or equivalent experience.

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Past military experience is highly desired BA/BS degree preferred, but not required

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of AOR experience. (Ref par 1.1) Shall possess demonstrated supervisory level experience in leading a military operations center/Battlewatch or equivalent experience.

Specialized Anti- Terrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP) Threat Specialist (Subject Matter Expert/Upper Management Level)

Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) is mandatory

Shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.3.

Shall possess a current SECRET security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall have past completion through Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP (Risk Assessment/Risk Response/Critical Asset Identification Process) with ability to maintain currency

Completion of Conventional Physical Security/Crime Prevention Course DoD Security Engineering Planning and Standards Blast Resistant Structural Design VAPO Vulnerability Assessment Protection Option Entry Control Facilities / Access Control Points (ECF/ACP) is highly desirable minimum of 5 years of AOR experience. (Ref par 1.1) Level II ATO certified Shall have past completion through Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP (Risk Assessment/Risk Response/Critical Asset Identification Process) with ability to maintain currency Ability to pass annual Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) with a minimum score of 2/2

SOCSOUTH

Specialized Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Specialist (Journeyman Level/Middle Level Management)

English Shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.4.

Shall possess a minimum of (3) years of DRRS experience Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of AOR experience (Ref par 1.1) Shall possess a minimum of 3 years of DRRS experience

SOUTHCOM

Specialized Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Support Specialist Team (1 Subject Matter Expert/Upper Management & Remainder of proposed team at Journeyman/Middle Level Management)

English Shall possess basic knowledge of the SOUTHCOM AOR and its mission, demonstrating the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.9. Shall either be pre-trained and experienced with the DRRS system or acquire/demonstrate acceptable proficiency (as judged by the government supervisor) to use and instruct DRRS within 3 months of hire. At minimum, one member of proposed team shall possess a minimum of 1 year experience instructing the Joint Staff certified DRRS Operational Employment Course.

Shall be a retired U.S military officer (O4 minimum, O5/O6 desired); Shall possess 2 or more years teaching/instructing/training in any area; Shall possess at least 2 years’ experience at a higher headquarters (HQ SOUTHCOM desired, or Joint Staff, another Geographic Combatant Command or SOUTHCOM subordinate command).

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Shall possess military operational background with experience at an operational level Headquarters.

Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess either 3 years direct experience with DRRS or 3-5 years experience in military planning at the operational or strategic level One member of proposed team shall possess a minimum of 1 year experience instructing the Joint Staff certified DRRS Operational Employment Course.

Global Force Management Support Team (Subject Matter Expert/Upper Level Management)

English

Shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.5.

Shall possess demonstrated Global Force Management experience within an operational environment depicting a firm understanding of the assignment, allocation, and apportionment processes; and the functionality of the tools, guidance and procedures that support the National Defense Strategy.

Shall have past completion of Global Force Management Overview and Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager Course with ability to maintain currency

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of 10 years of AOR experience (Ref par 1.1) Shall possess demonstrated Global Force Management Experience Shall have past completion of Global Force Management Overview and Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager Course with ability to maintain currency

Program Support Manager (Journeyman/Middle Level Management)

Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) is mandatory

Shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.7.

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of logistical experience with asset management/inventory control Shall have demonstrated experience working with PBUSE or similar DoD inventory system.

Demonstrated experience facilitating VISA applications process preferred (ie: development of VISA application package/Embassy submittal/tracking status) Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

minimum of (3) years of AOR experience (Ref par 1.1) Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of logistical experience with asset management/inventory control Ability to pass annual DLPT with a

Regional Fusion Cell Team (Journeyman/Middle+ Management)

Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) is mandatory

Shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of AOR experience. Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.8.

Shall be familiar with Joint Staff/Combatant Command/DoD organizational structures and military operations. Practical operational experience or military service.

Special Operations or Special Forces experience preferred.

Shall possess demonstrated knowledge with plans, policy, and strategy development

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of 5 years of AOR experience. (Ref par 1.1) Must possess a BA/BS degree Ability to pass annual DLPT with a minimum score of 2/2

Regional Fusion Cell Team Supervisor (Subject Matter Expert/Upper Level Management)

Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) is mandatory

Shall possess a minimum of 10 years of AOR experience.

Must be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, experience, proficiency, and training to perform, at a minimum, the services outlined in section 5.10.

Shall possess a current Secret or Interim Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Shall possess demonstrated knowledge with plans, policy, and strategy development at senior leadership level Proof of Training completion of a MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT class/course is mandatory.

Shall possess a minimum of 10 years of AOR experience.

(Ref par 1.1) Must possess a BA/BS degree Ability to pass annual DLPT with a

1.6.13 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc. Contractor personnel will be issued a USSOUTHCOM picture identification badge which shall be worn and visible at all times while in Government place of work only. All Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable Federal, DOD, Command, and Unit security procedures, measures, requirements, regulations, and directives. Government issued identification remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor personnel from USSOUTHCOM.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS and within the USSOUTHCOM AOR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The Contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. Contractor shall submit to the COR a written estimate of travel costs at least 10 business days prior to the travel date. Should the Contractor travel without the proper authorization the Government reserves the right to deny reimbursement of any travel costs incurred. The contractor shall not exceed $80K for travel. The government anticipates up to 50 travel requirements on a annual basis will be required to support this contract.

1.6.15 Other Direct Cost (ODC): Reserved

1.6.16 Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.17. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor and subcontractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.17.1. Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.17.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html).