PWS PKSOI WPS FY21 AMND_2.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PKSOI Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Analyst

GENERAL:

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal services contract to provide technical support to the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the services defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: In Oct 2019, the Army designated the U.S. Combined Arms Center as the lead for Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). In April 2020, CAC designated PKSOI as the Office of Primary Responsibility within CAC for WPS. The current National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the United States Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) of 2019, and the DOD WPS Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan require the inclusion of the WPS agenda into DOD and Service doctrine, training and Professional Military Education (PME). CAC provides leader development and professional military and civilian education; institutional and collective training; functional training; training support; battle command; doctrine; lessons learned and specified areas the Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) designates in order to serve as a catalyst for change and to support developing relevant and ready expeditionary land formations with campaign qualities in support of the joint force commander. CAC has the requirement to integrate WPS principles into doctrine, PME, and individual and collective training, where appropriate, specifically for those occupational specialties that require an understanding of socio-cultural dynamics in the human domain.

1.3. Objectives: The following five priority tasks shall be required of the contractor per this Performance Work Statement: identify and provide recommendations where WPS principles (see section 1.5) need to be appropriately reflected in professional military education; identify and provide recommendations where WPS principles need to be appropriately reflected in institutional training; identify and provide recommendations where WPS principles need to be appropriately reflected in Army doctrine, provide research and technical support related to WPS, and provide conference/workgroup support.

1.4. Scope: The contractor will incorporate WPS principles into U.S. Army’s doctrine, training, and professional military education. Provide subject matter advice on US WPS legislation, strategy, & plans, and United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and related resolutions. Conduct research on how WPS supports the Army mission, on how to incorporate WPS principles into relevant existing training for Army personnel, and on how to integrate WPS principles within professional military education (PME) and leader development programs. The contractor will develop reports, information papers, policy papers, memoranda, taskings, plans, and OPORDS in support of WPS integration into doctrine, training, and leader development. The contractor will provide subject matter expertise in Women, Peace, and Security at workshops, conferences, meetings, symposia, and classes. The contractor will operationalize WPS topics into activities regarding Army, Joint and Multinational concepts, doctrine, training and educational literature, publications, and programs to include lessons learned. The contractor will provide guidance and expertise, requested by PKSOI, CAC, TRADOC, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other members of the interagency, United Nations, NATO, think-tanks, international organizations, and foreign militaries, as directed by PKSOI.

1.5. WPS principles include the following:

· Participation of women in peace and security

· Protection of women and girls from violence

· Inclusion of women in conflict prevention

· Equal access to relief and recovery before, during, and after conflict and crisis

· Protection of human rights

· Equal application of the rule of law

· Incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security efforts

1.6. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one year of 12 months.

1.7. General Information

1.7.1. Quality Control: Quality Control is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services/supplies to the Government (see FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed-Price).

The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control System that includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractor’s QCP must contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered nonconformance; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The QCP shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) and contract specialist via e-mail within 10 business days of the performance start date (PSD). The Government will accept, or return the QCP for revision within 10 business days. Any change to the QCP after initial acceptance requires the review and acceptance by the KO.

1.7.2. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

This plan is a Government only document primarily focused on what the Government must do to assure that the contractor has performed IAW the requirements of the contract.

1.7.3. Federal Government Holidays:

1.7.4. Hours of Operation/Work Schedule: The contractor is responsible for performing tasks and being available at the workplace while the facility is open, between the hours of 0730 - 1630 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.

1.7.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Government site, U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), 22 Ashburn Drive, Fort Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013. A regular telework arrangement will be considered. Due to COVID-19, telework is permissible in accordance with local command and Mission and Installation Contracting Command policies.

1.7.6. Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all appropriate Government security directives and regulations when performing work in support of this contract. Ability to obtain a secret clearance is desired, but must be backed by a secret (or greater) facility clearance. In addition, access to the Carlisle Barracks NIPRNET and SIPRNET is limited to United States citizens.

1.7.6.1. 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.

1.7.6.2. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the 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.

1.7.6.2.1. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, 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.

1.7.6.2.2. 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 Contracting Officer.

1.7.7. Special Qualifications: See PWS 6.0

1.7.8. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. In-progress reviews (IPR) will be held at least quarterly. At a minimum, the Contracting Officer, COR, and Contractor Lead shall attend these IPRs. At these meetings, the Government 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.

1.7.9. 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: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, 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.

1.7.10. Key Personnel: Candidate will be approved by the government, and will become key personnel. Any replacement in key personnel shall be submitted to the government for approval prior to any change.

1.7.11. Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor shall provide each employee an Identification (ID) Badge, which includes at a minimum, the Company Name, Employee Name and a color photo of the employee. ID Badges for Key Personnel shall also indicate their job title. ID Badges shall be worn at all times during which the employee is performing work at the government facility under this contract. Each Contractor (to include subcontractors) employees shall wear the ID Badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall be responsible for collection of ID Badges upon completion of the contract or termination of employee. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

1.7.12. Supervision of Contractor Employees: The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor and/or subcontractor employees.

1.7.13. Contractor Travel: The 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, prior to making travel arrangements.

The Contractor shall provide the following information with their WAWF invoice to substantiate any Cost Reimbursable Travel Expense payment claim:

a. A brief description of the travel to include traveler(s) name(s), dates of travel, destination, and purpose of travel.

b. Copies of receipts for all airfare, lodging, and any expense in excess of $75.00.

c. Claims for payment of per diem shall be accompanied by a corporate worksheet or copy of the employee’s per diem voucher listing the location, dates, and per diem rate applied to the claim.

d. Acceptable submissions include paid receipts from airlines and hotels or copies of corporate credit / purchase card statements providing that the statement lists the date, vendor name, and amount of purchase.

e. All backup documentation shall clearly indicate the actual date that the contractor incurred the claimed expense.

f. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in rejection of the contractor’s invoice as not being a proper invoice as described in FAR 32.905(b)(2).

g. Travel invoices shall be submitted separately from labor invoices.

h. Travel invoices shall be submitted within 60 calendar days of completion of the travel event. Failure to do so will be noted in the performance assessment.

NOTE: Travel shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the COR prior to the contractor incurring any billable expenses. Unapproved travel expenses are not a billable expense.

1.7.14. Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.7.15. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): The contracting officer has not identified any OCIs inherent to this requirement. It is the offeror’s responsibility to notify the contracting officer, prior to submission of proposals, if a potential OCI is identified.

1.7.16. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees requiring access Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days of the performance start date (PSD) 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 to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.7.17. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and 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.

1.7.17.1. Contractors Requiring a Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. 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.

1.7.18. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. The contractor shall receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13, and provide this training to each of its US based employees required to travel overseas. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the requiring activity’s Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

1.7.19. iWATCH Training. The contractor shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity’s ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of the PSD and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.7.20. Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a Government info system shall be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness prior to gaining access to the IS and annually thereafter. DOD IA training is available at https://ia.signal.army.mil/DODIAA/default.asp.

1.7.21. Operations Security (OPSEC) Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 calendar days of the PSD, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan shall 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 protected. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor shall ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.7.22. OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, all contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees shall complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees. This training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html.

1.7.23. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (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. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DOD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.7.24. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP). Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees who possess a security clearance must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in paragraph 2-4b. The COR will coordinate for the next available TARP class for each period of performance.

1.7.25 Additional Training Requirements: Contractor shall accomplish any additional training that the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or the Commandant of the USAWC may determine necessary for personnel working on military installations or working with military personnel (not to exceed 10 hours of instruction). Contractor shall accomplish any additional training that PKSOI may determine necessary to access doctrine/training/education systems and databases (not to exceed 10 hours).

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

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

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

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

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

2.1.6. Government Furnished Property (GFP) or Government Property (GP): Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor.

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

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

2.1.9. Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are acceptable IAW established standards and requirements of this contract.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.11. Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.2. Acronyms:

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: N/A

3.2. Facilities: The Government will provide the necessary workspace for one contractor employee to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.3. Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities associated with paragraph 3.2 for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor (to include subcontractors) shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.4. Equipment: IAW FAR Part 45.000(b)(5): This equipment is not considered true Government property because it is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Items considered incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines. The Contractor shall use Government property only for performing this contract, unless otherwise provided for in this contract or approved by the contracting Officer. Modifications or alterations of Government property are prohibited. Contractor personnel may be required to sign for electronics equipment provided herein. If travel is required, the contractor assumes responsibility for the Government equipment when not located at the primary place of performance.

3.5. Materials: N/A

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General N/A

4.2. Materials N/A

4.3. Equipment N/A

SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Task 1: Professional Military Education (PME) Analysis. The contractor will coordinate with various training centers and schools including (but not limited to) U.S. Army Colleges, Army Schools, and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s ‘Centers of Excellence’ to review provided curricula, lesson plans, programs of instruction, and slide presentations to identify where WPS principles (see section 1.5) need to be appropriately reflected. The contractor will develop and submit a summary of assessment and specific recommendations for the inclusion of WPS principles. The criteria of 'appropriately reflected' will be evolving and addressed at the Post Award Orientation Conference.

5.1.1. Deliverable: Within five (5) days of assignment: line in/line out, or additions, (with comment boxes, if necessary) of document, whether curricula, lesson plans, programs of instruction, and slide presentations. The summary shall be: 1-5 page(s), 12 pt. ft., in MS Word .docx format, and delivered electronically to points of contact specified at the beginning of assignment. The COR shall always receive a copy.

5.1.2 Standard: The Government will have five (5) business days to review the deliverables and provide comments back to the contractor on major considerations to further develop and improve the document (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction, but not needed for further development). The contractor shall submit the final deliverable within five (5) business days of receiving the Government’s comments. A lack of response from the Government within the time specified above constitutes acceptance.

5.2. Task 2: Training Analysis. The contractor will coordinate with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s “Centers of Excellence”, training centers and schools, and U.S. Army Training Centers to review provided curricula, training plans, programs of instruction, and slide presentations and identify where WPS principles (see section 1.5) are not appropriately reflected. The contractor will develop and submit a summary of assessment and specific recommendations for the inclusion WPS principles. The criteria of 'appropriately reflected' will be evolving and addressed at the Post Award Orientation Conference.

5.2.1. Deliverable. Within five (5) days of assignment: line in/line out, or additions (with comment boxes if necessary) of document, whether curriculum, training plan, program of instruction, or slide presentation. The summary shall be: 1-5 page(s), 12 pt. ft., in MS Word .docx format, and delivered electronically to points of contact specified at the beginning of assignment. The COR shall always receive a copy.

5.2.2. Standard: The Government will have five (5) business days to review the deliverables and provide comments back to the contractor on major considerations to further develop and improve the document (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction, but not needed for further development). The contractor shall submit the final deliverable within five (5) business days of receiving the Government’s comments. A lack of response from the Government within the time specified above constitutes acceptance.

5.3. Task 3: Doctrine Analysis: The contractor will review Joint, Allied, and Army doctrine that are currently under revision and identify where in the doctrine WPS principles are not appropriately reflected. The contractor will develop and submit a summary of assessment and specific revision recommendations. The criteria for 'appropriately reflected' will be evolving and addressed at the Post Award Orientation Conference.

5.3.1. Deliverable: Within five (5) days of assignment: line in/line out (with comment boxes if necessary) draft of document (for Joint Doctrine, recommended revisions using the Joint Doctrine Development Tool (JDDT) may be required). The summary shall be: 1-5 page(s), 12 pt. ft., in MS Word .docx format, and delivered electronically to points of contact specified at the beginning of assignment. The COR shall always receive a copy.

5.3.2. Standard: The Government will have five (5) business days to review the deliverables and provide comments back to the contractor on major considerations to further develop and improve the document (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction, but not needed for further development). The contractor shall submit the final deliverable within five (5) business days of receiving the Government’s comments. A lack of response from the Government within the time specified above constitutes acceptance.

5.4. Task 4: Research, and Technical Support. The contractor shall provide research and technical support related to WPS as directed by PKSOI leadership and Contracting Officer Representative. Provide advice to PKSOI and CAC leadership on UN, NATO, international, and USG developments and efforts in WPS.

5.4.1. Deliverable: Upon receipt of the assignment, the contractor will 1) acknowledge receipt of the request within 24 hours, 2) answer the request within 48 hours, 3) if more time is needed to provide the advice, then request an extension within three (3) days with a plan to address/ answer the assignment with a deliverable.

5.4.2. Standard: The Government will have five (5) business days to review the deliverables and provide comments back to the contractor on major considerations to further develop and improve the document (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction, but not needed for further development). The contractor shall submit the final deliverable within five (5) business days of receiving the Government’s comments. A lack of response from the Government within the time specified above constitutes acceptance.

5.5. Task 5: Conference/Workgroup Support: The contractor, in support of the Government, shall help develop, support, and participate in workshops, conferences, and meetings involving the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.

5.5.1. Deliverable: As required by conference/workshop and may include the following: develop meeting minutes; develop information papers, develop white papers; facilitate meetings, write executive summaries, and provide logistical and audio-visual support.

5.5.2. Standard: The Government will have five (5) business days to review the deliverables and provide comments back to the contractor on major considerations to further develop and improve the document (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction, but not needed for further development). The contractor shall submit the final deliverable within five (5) business days of receiving the Government’s comments. A lack of response from the Government within the time specified above constitutes acceptance.

5.6. Task 6, Monthly Report: Provide a monthly status report to the COR, which includes:

· Contract/Task Order Number and Title

· Period covered by the report

· Date and Name of preparer

· Milestones/Date Due/Government Due/Comments

· Task Title(s) and Number(s)

· Status of deliverables

· Highlight any Deviation from the PWS

· Efforts this Reporting Period

· Efforts Projected for Next Reporting Period

· Problem Areas

· Travel completed this reporting period

· Travel projected next reporting period

· General Comments

5.6.1. Deliverable: Monthly Status Report completed by the 5th working day of the following month. This report shall be submitted electronically to the COR, in an MS-Word format.

5.6.2. Standard: No more than two (2) reports submitted late. 100% accuracy of the content presented, (minor clerical mistakes that are merely a matter of form and not of substance will be noted for correction).

6. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

6.1 General: The WPS Analyst shall meet the Contractor Qualification defined in paragraph 6.2 of this PWS.

6.2. Acceptability Threshold of a Proposal: For minimum qualification for this solicitation, the contractor must possess the qualities listed below.

6.2.1. An acceptable candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited bachelor degree granting institution. A highly qualified candidate will possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited degree granting institution in a discipline related to a major field of study listed below.

(1) Education

(2) Training Development

(3) Leadership

6.2.2. A qualified candidate will have completed any education or training course offered by a federal agency. A highly qualified candidate will have completed any professional military education course.

6.2.3. A qualified candidate understands the Women, Peace and Security principles listed in Paragraph 1.5.

6.2.4. A qualified candidate will possess a minimum of 2+ years of experience working with a US Armed Service or the Department of Defense. A highly qualified candidate will possess a minimum of 7+ years of experience working with a US Armed Service or the Department of Defense. The highest qualified candidate will possess a minimum of 7+ years of experience working with a US Armed Service or the Department of Defense with 2+ years of experience instructing/ training at an education/training institution.

6.2.5 A qualified candidate will have demonstrated an ability to research information. A highly qualified candidate will have a demonstrated experience of working independently in researching information for the development of studies, reports, or training support materials.

6.2.6. A qualified candidate will have demonstrated the ability to communicate verbally through professional presentations. A highly qualified candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate verbally to senior personnel through professional presentations.

6.2.7. A qualified candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing. A highly qualified candidate will have authored, co-authored, or contributed significantly to the development of military doctrine, or to the development of training or educational course materials.

6.2.8. A qualified candidate will be familiar with training and education. A highly qualified candidate will possess a demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. military’s doctrine, training, or education development process.

6.2.9. A qualified candidate will demonstrate trustworthiness and allegiance to the United States. A highly qualified candidate will demonstrate the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

6.2.10. Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office® (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

1. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: (not necessarily all-inclusive)

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 United States Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security 2019 DOD WPS Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan 2020 ADP 3-0 Operations ADP 3-07 Stability ATP 3-07.5 Stability Techniques ATP 3-55.4 Techniques for Information Collection During Operations Among Populations ATP 3-57.60 Civil Affairs Planning ATP 3-57.80 Civil Affairs Engagement FM 3-0 Operations FM 3-07 Stability FM 3-55 Information Collection FM 3-57 Civil Affairs Operations United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 NATO/EAPC Women, Peace and Security Policy and Action Plan 2018