PWS_AHEC_VET_AMB_TRNG_MOD_17-18_(4).docx

Performance Work Statement US Army War College US Army Heritage and Education Center Veterans Ambassador Program Training Course Developer and Instructor

1.0. SCOPE: The contractor shall develop, prepare, and teach oral history interviewer candidates the principles of conducting oral history interviews of Veterans on behalf of the USAHEC. These oral history interviewers are titled as Veteran Ambassadors by the USAHEC.

1.1 Objective One: produce an exportable training module for developing appropriate interviewers to conduct Veteran interviews on behalf of the USAHEC. Course will be a two day exportable course with a direct instruction component and will incorporate the basic principles of conducting oral histories, will be easily exportable via the internet, and will incorporate a training manual for reference by interviewers and course instructors.

1.1.1 Objective One/Option Year One: Contractor will review the exportable training module based upon student evaluations and government input and make changes to update the instruction. Contractor will publish a new document based upon those changes.

1.2. Objective Two: Contractor will conduct a minimum of 10, two day “train-the-trainer” classroom exercises lasting approximately 8 hours per day at designated locations around the country to train future interviewers and instructors how to conduct and teach the collection of Soldier oral histories utilizing the training module that is developed by the contractor. Contractor will also conduct oral history interviews where applicable as part of the development of training for the students.

1.3. For both objectives the contractor would be required to have a practical knowledge of Oral history interview techniques, instruction in oral history practices and demonstrated experience in conducting oral history interviews in the field.

2.0. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall plan work to deliver draft materials and be capable of teaching the train-the-trainer course NLT September of 2017. Following the delivery of the train-the-trainer course, refine and deliver final materials NLT November of 2017.

2.2. The Contractor shall meet all scheduled in-progress review (IPRs) sessions -- one hour sessions executed every month for the duration of training module development -- barring medical emergencies or severe weather causing base closure. The Contractor shall reschedule all IPRs by mutual agreement with the COR, in conjunction with the USAHEC Education Program Coordinator.

2.3. The contractor shall complete the following Government furnished training: Information Assurance Training, Security and SAEDA Training, OPSEC Training, Anti-Terrorism training, and any other mandated training that emerges as a requirement during the period of the PWS.

2.4. Train-the-trainer sessions will be scheduled in conjunction with the USAHEC Educator and the USAHEC Volunteer Coordinator. Most training sessions will occur at designated locations of post. The government will furnish travel requirements to support the training classes.

2.5. Consultations for assistance with/clarification of requirements for train-the-trainer students will be scheduled, as appropriate, usually for one (1) hour before or after scheduled in-class periods.

26. COURSE EVALUATION REPORTS (CER): CERs on each student are to be prepared at the conclusion of each train-the-trainer lesson to test the effectiveness of instruction.

4.0. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor must have the following qualifications. Submission of resume/curriculum vitae, samples of written or recorded oral history work, and samples of teaching products developed is required.

4.1. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in American history or American military history, Oral history or a combination of the former.

4.2. Experience teaching and developing training either in or outside the Army, minimum of 1 year experience required.

4.3 Minimum 1 year experience conducting oral histories. Significant education coupled with experience will be considered as long as the contactor can demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing and conducting oral histories through their qualifications.

4.4. Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct training classes for students.

4.5. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute instruments that evaluate and survey student performance IAW expected course requirements.

4.6. Individual must possess a SECRET clearance as a minimum.

5.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITES: The Government will provide the following Government-Furnished Information (GFI), Government-Furnished Materials (GFM), and Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE). Any additional GFI, GFM, and/or GFE shall be requested through the COR.

The contractor shall be directly responsible and accountable for all Government property in their possession. All Government property shall be returned, in its original condition, at the end of the contract period of performance. The contractor shall be required to sign for receipt of individual use Government property. Government property mail shall be used for official Government business only.

5.1 GFI-The USAHEC will provide photocopying of instruction materials and copyright permissions as necessary.

5.2 GFE-The USAHEC will provide course administrative support, computer equipment, and audio/visual, network access.

5.3 The USAHEC will provide office space and coordinate for classroom facilities at location of instruction.

5.4 Travel. Travel is anticipated with this requirement. The contractor will travel in the conduct of the specified duties. Travel costs will not exceed $ 5,000.00 per year for the duration of the contract.

5.5 Contractor will be issued a Security Badge and CAC card. Security badge must be worn at all times during duty hours.

6.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

6.1 Deliverables: Contractor shall provide train-the-trainer course development/preparation documents at least three weeks prior to the teaching of the first class and written critiques of trainee work no later than one week after the last class.

6.2 Quality. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all deliverables (draft or final) meet the Government's evaluation standards as regulated by AR 25-50 Preparing and Managing Correspondence, dated 3 June 2002. Upon initial Government review, if draft or final deliverables do not meet the evaluation standards for quality, the draft or final deliverables will be returned to the contractor for revision within five (5) working days. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to correct the errors without additional cost to the Government. The Government review period will not begin until initial Government review finds that the deliverable(s) meet acceptable standards for all quality requirements.

6.2.1 All documents shall be developed using MS Office® 2013 products.

6.2.2 Deliverable Medium. Draft deliverables shall be provided in electronic form only. Final deliverables shall consist of one print ready paper copy and one electronic copy. Electronic copies will go through the Government information technology network. All electronic media copies shall be virus-checked before submission. All deliverables will be provided to the COR.

6.3 The Contractor shall be in the training location fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled starting time, is responsible for student conduct during the class, and ensures that the classroom is left neat and orderly at the completion of each class. All student absences and requests for absences will be reported to the assigned course director.

6.4 Appropriate attire for all class sessions and meetings shall be at minimum a polo shirt and slacks or sport coat open collar shirt and slacks for men and appropriate blouse or casual business suit for women. The instructor’s conduct shall at all times be professional in appearance, neat and well groomed. Some class programs may be offsite or outside. Appropriate attire will be coordinated through the USAHEC education programs coordinator.

7.0 LOGISTICS AND MISCELLANEOUS:

7.1 Security-This position requires a SECRET clearance.

7.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Place of performance for development of the training module will be at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. The course will be conducted in a location or locations coordinated by the Government in areas designated as training destinations by the Government. The specific classroom is to be determined.

7.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of performance shall be 12 months after date of award. Option year 1 will only be six (6) months.

7.4 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (CMRA):

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the US Army War College via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on "Department of the Army CMRA" or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on "Send an email" which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component's CMR website.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENT:

8.1 . AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable, and annual AT Level I awareness training if they remain over 365 days. 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 35 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

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

8.3 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated subcontractors working within any Carlisle Barracks, facility, or area, will ensure all employees read the statement below on the local iWatch program. This locally developed statement 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 will be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 35 days after contract award. iWatch Training: (Guard Info About Yourself and Your Job. Limit discussion and accessibility of any information (written or verbal) that may provide terrorists insights for targeting. Always use secure means when passing sensitive information, destroy identifiable information. Be aware of your surroundings. Write down license numbers of suspicious vehicles; note description of occupants. Recognize and Report Unusual or Suspicious Behavior to your COR or the Carlisle Barracks police at 717-245-4115. YOU are the first line of defense against terrorism.)

8.4 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to government information system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the Army IA awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter. Additionally personnel must annually sign an acceptable use policy (AUP). The training is available online at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/. Personnel must also meet all personal security requirements IAW AR 25-2.

8.5 OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

8.6 For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.