ACO-P Cyber School

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide instructional training and range development services for the U.S. Army Cyber School's Advanced Cyber Operations – Procedures (ACO-P) functional course.

• Develop and deliver training for the ACO-P course, which is a requirement for Senior skill-level qualification of Title 10 Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Operator work-role personnel.

• Foster self-development, provide platform instruction, and assess student performance.

• Maintain training resources, develop training schedules, and manage exams.

• Manage range network accounts and provide course updates.

• Administer virtual cyber ranges on the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) network.

• Update range components and administer exercises.

• Conduct student assessments and assist students with presentation development.

• Develop Government-owned Cyberspace Operations (CO) curriculum.

• Configure, manage, and implement network and host systems within a virtual cyber range environment.

• Contractor personnel must maintain model behavior and professionalism.

• Contractor must hire and maintain the proper mix of certified instructors and range developers.

• Quality Control System and Plan are required, including standardized procedures for monitoring and documenting performance.

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, and 2 (two) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  • Option Year I: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
  • Option Year II: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029

• Place of Performance: Fort Gordon, Georgia. Contractors may be authorized to work from an Alternate duty/remote location with approval.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Security Requirements: Personnel must possess a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. TS/SCI clearance must be maintained throughout the task order.

• Cybersecurity training is mandatory for all contractor employees.

• Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) certification is required.

• Personnel must complete Information Security Program Training.

• Physical security measures must be followed.

• Key control procedures must be established and implemented.

• Lock combination procedures must be established.

• Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training is required.

• iWATCH training is required.

• Operation Security (OPSEC) Training is required.

• Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training is required.

• Compliance with installation access security policies and procedures is mandatory.

• Contractor employees must identify themselves as contractors.

• ID badges are required for all contractor employees.

• Common Access Cards (CACs) are required for employees meeting specific criteria.

• Contractor employees must be U.S. citizens.

• Contractor employees must be hired legally residing in the United States of America.

• Contractor shall provide qualified and certified staff, maintaining 100% staffing throughout the contract.

• Instructor/Writers require specific experience, certifications, and degrees.

• Range Developers require specific experience, certifications, and degrees.

• Government-furnished property, equipment, and services will be provided.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation W9124926RA017, originally dated 28 APR 2026, makes the following changes:

• Provides Questions & Answers (Q&A).

• Includes a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Provides a revised addendum.

• Extends the response due date to June 2nd, 2026.

• The response due date has been changed from 28 May 2026 to 02 June 2026.

• The PWS and an addendum have been revised.

• Q&A has been provided.

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to June 2nd, 2026. Bidders should ensure they are referencing the revised PWS and addendum, and consider the provided Q&A when preparing their submissions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation, including clarifications on the Performance Work Statement (PWS), submission requirements, and contract details.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) Submission: The initial QCP must be included within Volume II (Technical Experience) of the proposal, not as a separate attachment. (Q1, Q31)
• Staffing Data: Government-provided historical staffing data (Technical Exhibit 3) is for estimation purposes only and does not prescribe a mandatory staffing mix or level of effort. (Q2)
• Key Personnel: The Government does not require specific Key Personnel for this effort but requires a Point of Contact (POC) to interface with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). (Q3)
• Phase-In/Phase-Out: Phase-in/phase-out activities are not applicable. The vendor is responsible for all onboarding activities starting from the Period of Performance (PoP) start date. (Q4)
• Security Clearances: All contractor employees must have TS/SCI adjudication at the start of work performance. The Government will not sponsor contractor employees for these clearances. (Q5, Q6)
• Travel Costs: Travel costs for Mobile Training Team (MTT) events are reimbursable on a cost basis according to Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). A Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount is provided for Surge/MTT travel, and vendors will invoice under a travel sub-CLIN. (Q11, Q27)
• Surge/MTT Events: The length of MTTs will be approximately 7 weeks. Surge/MTT requirements (staffing, class info, travel) will be provided when known by the Government. The NTE amount is a yearly ceiling. (Q12)
• Past Performance: Past performance references should not go back further than three years. Required consent and authorization letters are excluded from the three-page limit per reference. (Q18, Q19)
• Total Compensation Plan: The requirement for a Total Compensation Plan has been removed from the solicitation. (Q30)

Several PWS paragraphs and solicitation instructions have been updated or clarified based on these questions, including those related to QCP submission, security clearance requirements, travel, and past performance documentation. Offerors should ensure their proposals reflect these clarifications.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to the solicitation, providing "Instructions to Offerors" related to Proposal Submittal and Inquiries, and General Instructions for the solicitation.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time to the specified address (Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Gordon). Electronic submissions via facsimile are not accepted; offers must be emailed. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt. Proposals are valid for 180 days.
• Questions and Inquiries: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist (Mr. Joseph Guss) and Contracting Officer (Mrs. Tia Harris) by 2:00 PM EST on May 5, 2026. The subject line for questions must follow a specific format.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be held.
• Source Selection: Award will be conducted using source selection (negotiated) procedures per FAR Part 15.3, with evaluation based on criteria in Addendum 52.212-2.
• No Discussions: The government intends to award without discussions, encouraging offerors to present their best proposals initially. However, discussions may be held if necessary.
• Proposal Format: Proposals must be organized into four volumes: General, Technical Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Specific formatting, page limits, and content requirements are detailed for each volume.
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: A plan is required in accordance with FAR Part 19.7.
• Exceptions: Offerors must clearly identify and explain any exceptions taken to solicitation requirements.
• Referenced Documents: All referenced documents are available on SAM.gov.
• Debriefings: Procedures for requesting debriefings are outlined for excluded offerors and those not selected for award.

This addendum provides critical instructions for proposal preparation, submission, and inquiry processes. Offerors must adhere to these guidelines to ensure their proposals are considered for award.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing instructional support for the U.S. Army Cyber School's (USACYS) Advanced Cyber Operations - Procedures (ACO-P) functional course at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The objective is to support the Cyber School in conducting training for the Army's ACO-P course, which is a critical requirement for Senior skill-level qualification of Title 10 Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Operator personnel.

The contractor shall provide instructional training and range development services for the ACO-P course. This includes:

• Developing and delivering adult learning instruction and facilitation using modern training techniques.

• Assisting in the development of Government-owned Cyberspace Operations (CO) curriculum.

• Configuring, managing, and implementing virtual cyber range environments.

• Supporting the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) network.

• Updating range components and administering exercises.

• Conducting student assessments and assisting students with presentations.

• Providing technical instructor/writer and range developer support.

• Contractor personnel must demonstrate model behavior and professionalism.

• Maintain currency of courseware and materials.

• Obtain and record information regarding modification requirements from meetings and conferences.

• All course content must be created, edited, updated, and stored in the official Cyber School version control system.

• Provide daily student attendance and academic reports.

• Maintain classroom security requirements.

• Develop tests associated with new curriculum (performance-based or criterion-referenced).

• Create and deconflict the 30-week training schedule.

• Maintain current training network, hosts, servers, and services.

• Implement new technologies, tools, or procedures.

• Assess and troubleshoot training network issues.

• Prepare and back up the training network.

• Assist in the development of additional training networks within PCTE.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, and two (2) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: July 6, 2026 - July 5, 2027
  • Option Year I: July 6, 2027 - July 5, 2028
  • Option Year II: July 6, 2028 - July 5, 2029

• Place of Performance: U.S. Army Cyber School, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Gordon, Georgia.

• Security Clearance: Personnel must possess a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.

• Training: Employees must complete various DoD and Army training requirements, including Cyber Awareness Challenge, Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) certification, Information Security Program Training, Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training, iWATCH, Operation Security (OPSEC) Training, and Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training.

• Personnel Qualifications: Specific qualifications are required for Instructor/Writers and Range Developers, including years of experience, relevant certifications, and educational degrees.

• Government Furnished Property: The Government will provide workspace, office supplies, telephones, computer access, and other necessary equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATTACHMENT 5 - EMPLOYEE TOTAL COMPENSATION PLAN SAMPLE.xlsx", provides a template for bidders to detail their proposed employee total compensation plan. It is intended to guide vendors in calculating and presenting labor rates, fringe benefits, and associated costs over a five-year ordering period.

• Labor Category: Placeholder for specific job roles.
• Base Labor Rate: Calculation for annual total base labor based on hours and base rate.
• Fringe Benefits: Breakdown of estimated costs for sick leave, health insurance, social security, Medicare, FUTA, SUTA, workman's compensation, holidays, and vacation.
• Total Employee Compensation: Sum of base labor and fringe benefits on an hourly basis.
• General and Administrative (G&A) Costs: Placeholder for overhead costs.
• Profit Rate: Placeholder for profit margin.
• Billable Rate (HOURLY): The final calculated hourly rate for services.
• 5 Year Ordering Period: Columns are provided for each of the five years, with initial values set to 0.0, indicating that bidders must populate these fields.

Bidders must use this template to develop and submit their detailed pricing structure. It is crucial for understanding how labor, benefits, G&A, and profit contribute to the final billable rates. The zeroed-out fields indicate that bidders are expected to provide all specific cost data relevant to their proposed labor categories and benefit structures for each year of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet intended for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity. It includes sections for the Base Period and multiple Option Periods (Option Period 1, Option Period 2, Option Period 3, Option Period 4).

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): The worksheet outlines CLINs for each period, with placeholders for costs.
• Cost Breakdown: It includes columns for Base Wage Rate, Fringe, Overhead, Subtotal, G&A, Profit/Fee, and Total Cost for each labor category.
• Periods of Performance: Costs are to be detailed for a Base Period and four Option Periods.
• Note on SCR CLINS: Bidders are instructed to show $0 for SCR CLINS if they will not be separately priced.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to structure and submit their pricing proposal. It requires detailed cost breakdowns across different labor categories and contract periods. All cost-related fields must be completed accurately as per the instructions provided within the document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124926RA017) is for Instructional Support Services for the U.S. Army. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611430.

• Instructional Support Services: The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, and labor to perform these services.

• Service Contract Reporting (SCR): In accordance with PWS paragraph 5.6, reports will include labor hours or rates, and their value. Reporting is for labor executed during each Government Fiscal Year (FY) and must be submitted by October 31st of each calendar year.

• Travel: All approved travel in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be reimbursed according to Joint Travel Regulations, FAR 31.205-46.

• Surge Requirement: The contractor shall provide Mobile Training Team (MTT) capability for additional support services for AOCP functional courses at locations other than Ft. Gordon, GA. This is an unforeseen need, requires prior approval, and will be provided with 30 days' notice.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all CLINs.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year (CLIN 0001-0004): 06 July 2026 to 05 July 2027
  • Option Year 1 (CLIN 1001-1004): 06 July 2027 to 05 July 2028
  • Option Year 2 (CLIN 2001-2004): 06 July 2028 to 05 July 2029

• Total Contract Duration: Shall not exceed 42 months, including exercised options.

• Offer Due Date: 28 May 2026, 02:00 PM.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated with a 10 percent factor added to the price for non-HUBZone small businesses, unless the HUBZone small business waives the preference.

• Payment: Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific routing data is provided.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• HUBZone Small Business: A 10 percent evaluation preference applies unless waived.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business concerns, and various other compliance requirements.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Options to extend services (52.217-8) and the term of the contract (52.217-9) are included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet serving as a sample staffing matrix for the TE 4 position. It is intended to provide bidders with a template or example of the expected staffing structure.

The spreadsheet contains columns for:

• Employee #
• Labor Category
• Education/Equivalent
• Certs
• Clearance
• Experience/Duties

Bidders should use this sample staffing matrix to understand the types of labor categories, qualifications, and experience the government anticipates for this requirement. It can inform staffing decisions and proposal development related to personnel qualifications and structure.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security requirements for a contract, including facility clearance levels, safeguarding of classified information, and personnel security requirements. It is used to communicate security requirements to contractors and subcontractors.

• Facility Clearance: Specifies the required level of facility security clearance (Top Secret required for this effort).
• Safeguarding: Details the level of safeguarding for classified information/material.
• Contract Information: Includes prime contract number (TBD), solicitation number, and revision details.
• Contractor and Subcontractor Information: Fields for contractor name, address, CAGE code, and Cognizant Security Office (CSO).
• Performance Location: Specifies the actual performance location (U.S. ARMY CYBER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, Fort Eisenhower, GA).
• Procurement Description: States the contractor shall provide Instructional Support for the U.S. Army Cyber School.
• Access to Information: Details the types of information contractors will require access to (e.g., classified information, CUI) and the conditions for access.
• Security Guidance: Provides specific guidance on handling classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including marking, dissemination, storage, transmission, disposition, and unauthorized disclosure.
• Additional Security Requirements: Indicates if there are requirements beyond NISPOM.
• Inspections: Clarifies CSO responsibility for inspections.
• Points of Contact: Lists Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and points of contact.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security obligations and requirements associated with the contract. It details the necessary security clearances for personnel, the handling and safeguarding of classified and controlled unclassified information, and the locations where performance will occur. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security requirements to be eligible for award and to successfully perform the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for a specific contract. It is designed to be completed by a customer or agency that has received services from the contractor.

• Section 1: Contract Identification: Details about the contract, including contractor name, contract number, type, period of performance, initial and final costs, and a description of services provided.
• Section 2: Customer or Agency Identification: Information about the entity that received the services and the geographic scope of those services.
• Section 3: Evaluator Identification: Details about the individual completing the questionnaire, including their name, title, contact information, and duration of work on the contract.
• Section 4: Evaluation: A structured rating system (Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) for various aspects of performance, categorized under Technical Performance, Program Management, Transition/Phase-in, Employee Retention/Attraction, Small Business Participation, and Cost Performance. It also includes space for detailed explanations of marginal or unsatisfactory ratings and information on contract terminations.
• Section 5: Narrative Summary: Open-ended fields for a qualitative assessment of the contractor's performance, including overall reservations about future solicitations and additional comments.

This questionnaire is a tool used by the government to evaluate past performance. Bidders may encounter this document as part of a solicitation package. Understanding its structure and the types of questions asked can help bidders anticipate the kind of feedback government evaluators might be seeking and how past performance is assessed. While bidders do not complete this form themselves, it informs them about the evaluation criteria related to performance history.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet," is an attachment for bidders to provide documentation of their past performance on contracts that are similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this Solicitation. It requires bidders to justify the relevance of their past contracts and explain how the work performed aligns with the requirements of the current solicitation.

Bidders must provide the following details for each relevant contract:

• Contract Identification: Contract Number, Award Date, and Contract Type.
• Pricing: Original awarded price and final (or projected final) price/cost.
• Delivery Schedule: Original and final (or projected final) delivery dates, including any revisions and reasons for changes.
• Contact Information: Details for the Government procuring contracting activity, contract administrative activity, Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), and Government technical representative or COR.
• Relevancy Rationale: Specific details explaining why the past effort is considered relevant, considering factors like product/service similarity, size, complexity, contract type, contract environment, company division, and subcontractor interaction.
• Narrative Explanation: Description of objectives achieved, cost growth, schedule delays, reasons for shortcomings (if any), and demonstrated corrective actions taken.
• Negative Performance Documentation: Copies of any cure notices, show cause letters, or contract discrepancy reports, along with descriptions of corrective actions.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their capability and experience. The information provided will be used to assess past performance, which is a key factor in the evaluation of proposals. Bidders must clearly articulate the similarities between their past work and the requirements of this solicitation, and address any performance issues with explanations and evidence of corrective actions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Form for the Release of Past Performance Information to the Prime Contractor." It is required to allow the government to discuss a subcontractor's or teaming partner's past performance information with the prime contractor during the source selection process. This consent is necessary because prime contractors are considered private parties, and the government needs explicit consent before disclosing such information.

• The form requires the subcontractor/teaming partner to consent to the discussion of their past performance.
• It needs to be completed by major subcontractors/teaming partners identified in the prime contractor's proposal.
• The completed form should be submitted as part of the Past Performance Volume III Proposal.
• It includes fields for the signature and title of an authorized representative, company name, and address.

Prime contractors must ensure that their major subcontractors and teaming partners complete and submit this consent form as part of their proposal. Failure to do so may prevent the government from discussing the subcontractor's past performance with the prime, potentially impacting the assessment of past performance relevancy and confidence, which is a key factor in source selection.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the basis for contract award for a solicitation, indicating a best-value source selection process conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.3. The award will be made to a single responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer. Trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are not permitted. The government intends to award one contract for all items listed in the Bid Schedule.

Not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, but the evaluation focuses on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Contract type: Not specified in this excerpt.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this excerpt.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this excerpt.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on three factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Capability is comprised of two subfactors: Technical Ability and Management Approach & Staffing Approach. It will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Past Performance will be assessed based on recency, relevancy, and quality, resulting in a performance confidence assessment rating (Acceptable or Unacceptable).

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and balance using FAR 15.404-1(b) techniques. The Price factor will not be scored or rated, but an unreasonably high, unbalanced, inaccurate, or incomplete proposal may lead to elimination from competition or rejection.

• Total compensation plans for proposed professional employees will be evaluated per FAR Clause 52.222-46.

• Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement price.

• Key deadlines or milestones are not detailed in this excerpt.

• Not specified in this excerpt.

• Offerors are advised that the government may request substantiating information for price reasonableness and the evaluation of the Professional Employees Compensation Plan.

• The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary, potentially leading to a competitive range determination.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to the solicitation, providing "Addendum 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors." It details proposal submittal and inquiry procedures, general instructions for offerors, and proposal preparation instructions.

Key points include:

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time to the specified address (Fort Gordon, GA) via email. Facsimile submissions are not accepted. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt. Proposals are valid for 180 days.
• Questions and Concerns: Questions must be submitted in writing via email by 2:00 PM EST on May 5, 2026, to the Contracting Officer (Mrs. Tia Harris) and Contract Specialist (Mr. Joseph Guss). The subject line must include the solicitation number.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be held.
• Source Selection: Source selection will use negotiated procedures (FAR Part 15.3) and evaluation criteria under Addendum 52.212-2.
• Award Without Discussions: The government intends to award without discussions, encouraging offerors to submit their best proposals initially.
• Proposal Format: Proposals must be organized into four volumes: General, Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Specific formatting, page limits, and content requirements are detailed for each volume.
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: A plan is required in accordance with FAR Part 19.7.

This addendum provides detailed instructions for proposal preparation, superseding or clarifying information in the original solicitation regarding submission, inquiries, and proposal structure.

Offerors must adhere to the detailed proposal preparation instructions, including the four-volume structure, specific content for each volume, and submission deadlines for both proposals and questions. Failure to comply may result in ineligibility for award.