Combo CTE-TPE Event (20May-06Jun24).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ‘COMBO’

CTE-TPE TRAINING EVENT

ISSUE DATE: 02 May 2024

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation W91ZRU24R0006 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04, effective 01 May 2024. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DFARS Publication Notice effective 26 March 2024.

4. This requirement is solicited as a Total Small Business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 611699 with a small business size standard of $16.5M.

5. The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Offerors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo.

6. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:

CLIN 0001 – FY24 Collective Training Event (CTE) - Task Proficiency Evaluation (TPE) in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

7. Schedule.

Period of Performance: 20 May to 06 June 2024 See PWS for deliverables and schedule.

Place of Performance: Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

8. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors (SEP 2023) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

a. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quotes, the offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. If awarded the contract, the contractor is required to submit a signed copy of the contract confirming receipt of the contractual document as directed by the contracting officer.

Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

Part I – Technical Acceptability – Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative that responds to the requirements detailed in the PWS. The narrative shall include three (3) examples of the last Civil Support team (CST) exercises facilitated with the names of the CST Commanders of those exercises as reference.

Examples shall be the same or similar to the requirements in the PWS.

Part II – Price - Submit one (1) copy of price schedule (Attachment 1) and any pertinent additional information.

b. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the Best Value IAW FAR 13.106-1(a)(2). Technical acceptability and price will be considered.

9. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Technical Acceptability

(2) Price

(b) Technical acceptability: The government will evaluate based on the offeror’s submitted Part I. After the Government determines if an offeror has provided sufficient data to show technical acceptability within the parameters of the PWS, then the Government will evaluate:

(c) Price: The government will evaluate based on the offeror’s submitted Part II. Interested parties are reminded that this is a Best Value procurement and lowest price does not constitute award.

10. Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (MAY 2022) are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (FEB 2024), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (FEB 2024) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

13. The clause at FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

14. Additionally, the following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier JUN 2020

Subcontract Awards 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and NOV 2021

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications NOV 2021 and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- OCT 2020

Representation.

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and SEP 2023

Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and NOV 2023

Commercial Services 52.219-1 (Dev) Small Business Program Representations (DEVIATION FEB 2024

2024-O0002) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires MAY 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and JUN 2020

Representation 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information OCT 2016

Controls

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services DEC 2019 Representation

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense MAY 2021 Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense JAN 2023 Telecommunications Equipment or Services

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, JAN 2023 and Tungsten.

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the MAY 2022 Maduro Regime

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.239-7098 (Dev) Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites - Representation.

(Deviation 2021-O0003)

APR 2021

15. No additional contract requirements apply to this acquisition.

16. This acquisition does not require a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating.

17. NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Please forward all questions via email no later than 10:00AM Alaska Time on 07 May 2024.

The Government may provide answers to those questions received. Responses will be posted to SAM.gov.

Offers are due no later than 10:00AM Alaska Time on 10 May 2024.

18. The POC for this solicitation is:

Virginia M. Trezise-Harman at virginia.m.trezise-harman.civ@army.mil

2 Attachments:

Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule Attachment 2, PWS

Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

(LIST BRAND IF DIFFERENT THEN STATED ITEM)

QTY UI UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001:

CTE-TPE Evemt, in accordance with Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

JOB

TOTAL

PRICE:

Offers must be valid through 20 May 2024.

This offer expires on:

Business Name:

Business Size: Small, Large, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Other:

Net Terms (IF DIFFERENT THAN NET 30): CAGE/UEI:

Printed Name:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation.

Attachment 2: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

103RD WMD-CST

Alaska-based Civil Support Team (CST)

FY2024 Collective Training Event (CTE) and Task Proficiency Evaluation (TPE)

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, to facilitate and execute a 24-hour, full scale, multi-agency, all-hazards collective training exercise in Anchorage, Alaska from 20 May to 06 June 2024 as defined in this PWS.

1.1.1 Objectives. The objective of the task is to assist and execute a Collective Training Event (CTE) and a Task Proficiency Evaluation (TPE), full scale, Chemical/ Biological/ Radiological Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Field Training Exercise in FY 2024 for the 103rd CST (AK), for the following dates in Anchorage, AK:

103rd CST (AK) CTE 20-24 May 2024, Location TBD, Anchorage, AK 103rd CST (AK) TPE 03-06 June 2024, Location TBD, Anchorage, AK

These exercises will create an environment to facilitate the accurate assessment of the twelve National Guard Mission Essential Tasks outlined in the DTMS Combined Armed Training Strategy (CATS) T&EO Report Civil Support Team Mission Essential Tasks dated 15 June 2022.

(attached).

1.2 Background. CTE and TPE is the 103RD WMD-CST’s certification event overseen by PACOM IOT certify the team for their real-world mission as required by NGB 3501.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): It is estimated that the average preparation will take no less than the equivalent of seven (7) eight (8) hour workdays with appropriate staffing. Depending on the exercise script and the venue, up to 12-hour days may be necessary. The contractors will accomplish the preparation in a timely fashion and facilitate each exercise for no more than 24 continuous hours. On average, it is estimated that eleven (11) working days will be needed to complete the tasks. This includes seven (7) days for site preparation of suitable chemical, biological, radiological, and explosives labs, two (2) days for execution, and two (2) days for clean-up.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services. The contractor will be responsible for the identification of adequate target training venues to support each event. All target venues identified will be vetted through the Exercise Director prior to final selection. The contractor ensures locations/buildings meet the requirements for target location, vehicle footprint, communications equipment, egress, and functioning utilities (electricity, water supply) in accordance with the DTMS Combined Armed Training Strategy (CATS) T&EO Report Civil Support Team Mission Essential Tasks dated 15 June 22, FM 3-11.22, NGB-J39 Procedural Guidance Weapons of

Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Management and unit Standard Operating Guidelines

(SOG).

1.4.1.1 Telework. The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.1.3 Installation Regulations. The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays. The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not perform services on these days:

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is how it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s). A representative from the 196th IN BDE CST/CERFP Training and Readiness Division will oversee conduct of training and skills test to ensure effective and appropriate training is being conducted.

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy (see PWS 6.0). Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 Reserved

1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative).

1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the KO within 15 calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO.

This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the KO within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.6 Reserved

1.4.5.7 Reserved

1.4.5.8 Reserved

1.4.5.9 Reserved

1.4.5.10 Reserved

1.4.5.11 Reserved

1.4.5.12 Reserved

1.4.5.13 Reserved

1.4.5.14 Reserved

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications. The contractors must have qualifications that enable them to construct plausible, realistic WMD target site(s) and assess teams in accordance with DTMS CATS T&EO Report CST Tasks.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the KO, to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities.

1.4.10.1 The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Reserved

1.4.13 Reserved

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

1.4.15 Reserved

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

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

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

2.1.3 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4 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 PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

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

2.1.6 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

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

2.1.8 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.9 Subcontractor: One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2 Acronyms:

AEI Army Enterprise Infrastructure AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security BI Background Investigation CM Contract Manager COR Contracting Officer Representative CTE Collective Training Event/ Exercise DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification

Specification DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense DSCA Defense Support to Civil Authorities FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services HQDA Headquarters, Department of the Army HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer NGB National Guard Bureau OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SCR Service Contract Reporting SSN Social Security Number TE Technical Exhibit

TPE Training Proficiency Evaluation USD(I) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence WMD–CST Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Team

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract.

3.1 Property: None

3.2 Materials: None

3.3 Equipment: None

3.4 Services: None

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General. Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Reserved

4.3 Reserved

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment as indicated below to perform the tasks outlined:

5.1 Scenario Development: The series of exercises will not only measure the training and readiness level of the team in accordance with Digital Training Management System (DTMS) is the system the Army uses for training management.

5.1.1 DTMS Combined Armed Training Strategy (CATS) Objective-T Civil Support Team Mission Essential Tasks but will also aid in the development of standard operating guidelines (SOGs). The scenarios must include two (2) Chemical, two (2) Biological, two (2) Radiological, and two (2) Home-Made Explosives, ELABORATE clandestine laboratories or processes for each iteration (CTE and TPE are separate events). Contractors must utilize controlled Isotopes that will test radiological detection equipment beyond training check/button sources. Contractor will facilitate and coordinate US approved radiological hazards IAW NRC Regulation, Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations requirements. All scenarios must be designed to aid in the identification of possible team shortcomings and weak areas, and to re-train those areas as necessary. They must also provide an environment ready for on-the-fly injects as necessary to ensure conditions are available for all of the DTMS Combined Armed Training Strategy (CATS) Objective T Civil Support Team Mission Essential Tasks to be assessed to standard. Should any weak CST Mission Essential Task List (METL) areas be found, the scenarios should provide for immediate re-training in those areas. The scenarios must provide the complexity and technical detail to represent a realistic mission. Training facilitation must incorporate training aids, devices, and intelligence that accurately simulate current CST operational requirements and elicit employment of CST unique detection and analytical equipment. Conditions must be provided that enable the CST to exercise and be evaluated against METL tasks requiring assessments. Realism and technical exactitude are crucial for all training aids, devices, simulators, and locations. The contractor must also incorporate current emerging threats CSTs face domestically and/or from overseas into scenario design. The full scenarios should each provide for complete, continuous, and demanding training and evaluation not to exceed 72 hours.

Chemical and Biological threat agent production will incorporate realistic laboratory process consistent with applicable US Patent, Current substantiated intelligence, or verifiable production methods. Process must include all equipment, reactants, and steps to achieve the target Chemical Warfare Agent/Biological Warfare Agent CWA/BWA (WMD). Simulation of equipment, precursors, and steps to achieve the end product must be annotated in response to PWS.

Radiation sources producing alpha, beta, and gamma will be incorporated into the scenario.

Gamma sources will be of sufficient activity to produce 2mR/hr. unshielded field. Contractor will provide three progressive intelligence drops identifying threats to responders per the deliverable schedule located in Technical Exhibit 2. Simulation of equipment, precursors, and steps to achieve the end product must be annotated in response to PWS.

Home-Made Explosives (HME) threat agent production will incorporate realistic laboratory process consistent with applicable US Patent, Current substantiated intelligence, or verifiable production methods. Process must include all equipment, reactants, and steps to achieve the target HME. Simulation of equipment, precursors, and steps to achieve the product must be annotated in response to PWS.

5.1.2 Scenario Staffing: The contractor will provide experienced and certified staff to create target sites that replicate elaborate chemical and biological laboratory production, radiological and explosives manufacturing labs, and act as role players in the scenario. The minimal roles include Incident Commander (IC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or local law enforcement, Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Safety Officer, Staging Officer, Medical reach-back, and a planner to attend the mid-planning In Progress Review (IPR) and final evaluation out brief. All staff must have a full understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) and their role in WMD events. Since staff will be playing the roles of trained Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) professionals and reacting to the decisions of the CST, they must be fully trained and possess at least 10 years of experience in HAZMAT operations to the minimum level of “Technician” in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472. As these exercises are in part to assist with SOG construction and implementation, as well as reinforce Training and Evaluation Tasks enforced at a national certification level the contractor must show evidence of sufficient proficiency, as well as reinforce Training and Evaluation Tasks (OBJ-T T&EO) enforced at NGB J39. The contractor must demonstrate successful prior contactor exercise in a lead capacity in the execution in at least (5) national level CST training exercises; of which three (3) must be CST Task Proficiency Evaluations (TPE). Sufficient CST unique support experience is vital to plenary understanding of the training requirements. The contractor will provide their latest three (3) CST exercises facilitated and CST Commanders as reference to determine recent past performance to allow for accurate vetting. All staff must be well versed in CST Operations and all governing regulations to supplement the training and reinforcement of standard CST operating principals during the exercise. The contractor will provide and maintain at least three certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) on site. Contractor will establish a “Simulation Cell” of technical/subject matter experts to facilitate/adjudicate the synchronization and facilitation of all exercise intelligence support as required. Contractor staff will also possess basic skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry for target site adjustments (see 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 below).

5.1.3 Place of Performance: The contractor will be responsible for the identification of adequate target training venues to support each event. All target venues identified will be vetted through the Exercise Director prior to final selection. The contractor ensures locations/buildings meet the requirements for target location, vehicle footprint, communications equipment, egress, and functioning utilities (electricity, water supply) in accordance with the DTMS Combined Armed Training Strategy (CATS) T&EO Report Civil Support Team Mission Essential Tasks dated 15 June 22, FM 3-11.22, NGB-J39 Procedural Guidance Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Management and unit Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG).

5.1.4 Target Site: The contractor will acquire and prepare all target venues as necessary to provide realism of the scenarios that supports METL execution. Role players with the proper casualty simulation makeup may be necessary in some or all exercises. Contractor must possess the ability to transport hazardous materials which require warning placards, or contract for said service. The contractor will possess the skill set required to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, paint and finish, and electrical work (not requiring permit) to adequately prepare target buildings or, must be able to obtain such services as necessary to insure a realistic training environment.

All furniture, decorations, props, and chemical toilets/porta-potties (with servicing to support contract personnel and evaluated team) will also be provided by the contractor.

5.1.5 Site Adjustments. Any necessary adjustments to the site (to include building construction, inoperable vehicle placement, demolition, fabrications) will be made by the contractor. This may include the use of heavy and or specialized equipment that the contractor may sub-contract if unable to perform this function with onsite staff. Contractor will be required to acquire and improve/modify a minimum of (2) abandoned structures, that include multiple rooms, for each exercise. The buildings should range from approximately 500 – 2000 sq ft in size and are generally at 25%-100% disrepair. Moderate to elaborate construction within the buildings may be required such as: secret room construction, false walls, doors and windows installation, repair or removal of walls. All modifications required will be driven based on the scenario. Minor site adjustment changes not requiring monetary adjustment to the contract may be negotiated by the Contracting Officer (KO). The KO must negotiate any changes requiring increased expense to the contractor. At the conclusion of the exercise, the contractor will return the site to its previous state. All clean-up will be done by the contractor. All hazardous waste resulting from hazardous materials provided by the contractor will be removed and disposed of by the contractor at contractor expense.

5.2 Deliverables. Contractor will provide the following deliverables:

5.2.1 Refined Scenario Summary. The contractor will provide copies of refined scenario summaries for each exercise to 196th IN BDE CST/CERFP Training and Readiness Division no later than 3 days prior to each exercise site preparation.

5.2.2 Master Scenario Events List (MSEL). The contractor will provide the 196th IN BDE CST/CERFP Training and Readiness Division a draft of the MSEL no later than 3 days prior to exercises execution. As revisions are made, updated copies will be provided to the 196th IN BDE CST/CERFP Training and Readiness Division.

5.2.3 After Actions Review (AAR). The contractor will provide a detailed after actions review of the exercise to include any deficiencies noted as they pertain to the DTMS CATS T&EO Report WMD-CST Mission Essential Tasks and/or SOG within 7 days after execution. Any major deficiencies from execution day will be noted and provided immediately to the Exercise Director/ 196th IN BDE representative the day after execution.

5.3 Reserved

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

Publication (Chapter/Page)

Date of Publication

Mandatory or Advisory

Website

Federal Acquisition Regulation 2/16/2021 M https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

1/15/2021 M http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/in dex.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

DoDM 1000.13-M-V1 DoD Identification (ID) Cards (Enclosure 2, paragraph 3.b)

01/23/2014 (Change 1:

07/28/2020)

A http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors

(paragraph 9)

August 2013 M http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201 -2.pdf

DoDM 5200.2 Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program

(PSP)

04/03/2017 M https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDI 5200.46 DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Common

Access Card (CAC)

09/09/14 (Change 1:

05/04/2018)

A https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and

Contractors

08/27/2004 A https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12

DoDI 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy and

Civil Liberties Programs

01/29/2019

M https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

DoD 5400.11-R Department of Defense Privacy

Program

05/14/2007 M https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management

10/05/2020

A https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodd/

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce

Improvement Program

12/19/2005 (Change 4:

11/10/2015)

A https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

Operating Manual (NISPOM)

02/28/2006 (Change 2:

05/18/2016)

A https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/

Army Directive 2014-05 Policy and Implementation

Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Uncleared Contractors

03/07/2014 A https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubFo rm/ArmyDir.aspx

AR 25-2

Information Assurance

04/04/2019

A http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubFor m/AR.aspx

AR 530-1

Operations Security

09/26/2014 M http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubFor m/AR.aspx

AR 525-13

Antiterrorism

12/09/2019 M http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubFor m/AR.aspx

AR 381-12

Threat Awareness and Reporting

Program (TARP) (Section II, ¶ 2-4.b)

06/01/2016 M http://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubFor m/AR.aspx

6.1 Applicable Forms: Forms applicable to the PWS are listed below:

Form Date Website

DD 1172-2

Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment

Mar 2017 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/index.htm

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

10/21/2019 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf

DD 441

Department of Defense Security

Agreement

Feb 2020 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms0001- 0499.htm

DD 250

Material Inspection and Receiving

Report

Aug 2000 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_0499/

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

This PRS includes performance objectives the Government will use to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

5.1 Scenario

Development

Contractor shall perform scenario development IAW with PWS.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.1.2 Scenario Staffing

Contractor shall provide staff IAW PWS.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.1.3 Place of

Performance

Contractor will be responsible for the identification of adequate target training venues to support each event.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.1.4 Target Site

Contractor shall prepare the target sites as necessary to enhance the realism of the scenario.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.1.5 Site

Adjustments

The contractor shall perform restorative maintenance within the established timeframes.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.2.1 Deliverables

Refined Scenario Summary

Contractor shall provide copies of refined scenario summaries for each exercise to the Exercise

Director.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.2.2 Deliverables

Master Scenario

Events List

Contractor shall provide the Exercise Director a draft of all MSEL injects no later than 3 days prior to exercise execution. As revisions are made, updated copies will be provided to the Exercise

Director.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

5.2.3 Deliverables After Action

Review

The contractor will provide a detailed after actions review of the exercise to include any deficiencies noted as they pertain to the DTMS

CATS T&EO Report WMD- CST Mission Essential

Tasks and/or SOG within 7 days after execution.

Pass/Fail COR will be on site for the duration of the exercise

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

CTE Schedule

5.2.2 Deliverables

MSEL Inject Drafts

16 May 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.2.1 Deliverables

Refined Scenario

Summaries 17 May 2024 2 Email

Mr. Ray Toves/ CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop

17 May 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop #2 20 May 2024 2 Email

Mr. Ray Toves/ CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop #3

21 May 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg TPE Schedule

5.2.2 Deliverables

MSEL Inject Drafts

23 May 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.2.1 Deliverables

Refined Scenario

Summaries 28 May 2024 2 Email

Mr. Ray Toves/ CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop

30 May 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop #2 3 June 2024 2 Email

Mr. Ray Toves/ CPT Kyle Rehberg

5.1.1 Deliverables

Intelligence Drop #3

5 June 2024 2 Email Mr. Ray Toves/

CPT Kyle Rehberg