Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL) Academic and Analytical Wargame Development FY26-30

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote template for the ASCC Program Support FY26-31 opportunity. It is intended for vendors to input their pricing information.

• Vendor Information: Fields for Vendor Name and UEI.
• CLIN Structure: Breakdown by CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) for Labor and Travel for the Base Year and four Option Years, plus a 52.217-8 Extension.
• Pricing Fields: Columns for Quantity (QNTY), Unit of Measure (UoM), Unit Price, and Extended Price.
• Instructions: Vendors are instructed to enter their name, UEI, and monthly prices in the green-highlighted blocks. The sheet is designed to perform calculations automatically. Pricing for the 52.217-8 extension should be set at the same rate as Option Year 4 if used, as per policy.
• Travel: Vendors are explicitly instructed NOT to quote for travel under any CLIN.

This template is crucial for bidders to understand the structure of pricing required for the ASCC Program Support opportunity. It outlines the contract's potential duration (Base Year + 4 Option Years + 52.217-8 Extension) and specifies that pricing should be provided monthly for labor. The explicit instruction not to quote for travel is a key requirement.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W91QF026QA006 for CSL Academic and Analytical Wargame Development FY26-30. It clarifies requirements, expectations, and processes related to the solicitation.

• Personnel: The government anticipates the effort will require two (2) Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), with 1920 hours allocated for Graphic Design Services and 1920 hours for Educational Support Services. These services are full-time and not optional.
• Wargaming Tools: CSL primarily uses standard office productivity tools. While the PWS allows for physical or digital components, the government does not allow contractor-provided digital tools on government networks. Any contractor-provided tools used must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for security.
• Game Types: The work will primarily involve analog games with limited hybrid games. When hybrid games are used, the government will provide the digital assets.
• Data Collection and Analysis Plans (DCAPs): The government will lead DCAP requirements, with the contractor providing advice. The government uses general office productivity software and AI tools for analysis. Not every wargame will require a full DCAP; academic wargames are less likely to require one than analytic wargames.
• Security: Offerors must have a Secret Facility Clearance at the time of offer submission. Personnel performing work must have at least an interim personnel security clearance at Secret level.
• Deliverables: Deliverable timelines in the work statement are for planning purposes and may be adjusted based on effort complexity. Not all wargames require a full DCAP, playtests, or formal analysis.
• Labor Mapping: Graphic Design Services include rules writing, scenario development, component creation, map and board production, and prototype preparation. Educational Support Services include briefing development, facilitation support, and adjudication support.
• Travel: Travel is excluded from price evaluation and will be authorized and funded separately if required.

This document clarifies key aspects of the solicitation, including personnel requirements, tool usage, security clearances, and the scope of work for different services. It also provides guidance on deliverable timelines and labor mapping, which will impact how bidders prepare their proposals and technical approaches.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, for "Academic and Analytical Wargame Development for USAWC CSL." It outlines the security requirements for potential contractors involved in this procurement.

• The primary focus is on the security classification and safeguarding of information related to the wargame development effort.

• Contractors may require access to classified information, including potentially Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Specific security guidance is provided, including facility security clearance requirements, personnel security, and adherence to various security regulations and manuals (e.g., NISPOM, DoDI 5200.48).

• Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements are detailed, emphasizing the protection of sensitive and critical information.

• Contractors must comply with CUI training requirements and may need access to specific government IT systems (NIPRNet and SIPRNet).

• The specification is for an "ORIGINAL" document, dated 20260115.

• The solicitation or other number is "AA WG Dev."

• The Contracting Activity is MICC ICO CARLISLE BARRACKS.

• This document does not contain proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. It focuses solely on security requirements.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document details requirements for both prime contractors and subcontractors.

• Contractors are prohibited from using reference to the contract in advertisements or promotional efforts.

• Additional security requirements are referenced in the PWS (Performance Work Statement).

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to the solicitation for "Academic and Analytical Wargame Development." It provides detailed procedures for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which includes legacy For Official Use Only (FOUO) information.

Key aspects covered include:

• Definition and purpose of CUI.
• Handling of other non-security markings.
• Procedures for determining public release of unclassified information.
• Specific requirements for CUI identification markings on documents.
• Rules for decontrol or removal of CUI markings.
• Guidelines for dissemination of CUI, including restrictions on release to foreign nationals.
• Requirements for secure storage of CUI during and after working hours.
• Approved methods for transmission of CUI (mail, facsimile, digital encryption).
• Mandated destruction methods for CUI to ensure it is unreadable and irrecoverable.
• Procedures for reporting unauthorized disclosures of CUI.
• Requirement for contractors to complete OPSEC and CUI training.

This addendum provides specific guidance that will likely affect sections of the solicitation related to security, data handling, and contractor responsibilities.

Contractors must adhere to these CUI safeguarding procedures. This may impact how proposals are prepared, how data is handled during contract performance, and the training required for personnel.

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

To provide additional wargame design and development capacity to meet the growing demand for academic and analytical wargames for the Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL).

• Provide non-personal services including personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision.

• Perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, excluding items specified in Part 3 (Government Property and Services).

• Deliverables include design briefs, prototypes, rulesets, analysis plans, and other documentation.

• Specific tasks include:

  • Wargame Design and Planning (Requirement Analysis, Concept Development, Research, Rules/Mechanics Design, Scenario Development, Documentation).
  • Wargame Development and Testing (Component Creation, Prototyping, Playtesting and Refinement, Quality Control, Data Collection Plan).
  • Wargame Execution and Analysis (Facilitation/Moderations, Data Collection Oversight, Observation and Feedback, Analysis and Reporting).
  • Analytical Wargame Designer/Developer Tasks, including Government/Military-Specific Coordination and Compliance.

• Performance is measured by deliverables such as design briefs, prototypes, and rulesets.

• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are defined for each performance objective, including 95% compliance for documentation and mechanics, zero deviation for research and scenario inputs, and 100% compliance for various testing and reporting tasks.

• Surveillance methods include periodic inspection, random sampling, and 100% inspection by the COR.

• Period of Performance: FY26-30.

• Place of Performance: Carlisle Barracks, Collins Hall Building 650, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

• Travel to and from Carlisle Barracks is at the contractor's expense.

• Security:

  • Must possess a SECRET Facility Clearance at the time of offer submission and maintain it.
  • Personnel must have at least an interim personnel security clearance at Secret level.
  • Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is required.

• Personnel:

  • Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager are essential.
  • Key Personnel must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in game design, computer software design, or related field, and three years of experience in designing, developing, and facilitating strategic level wargames.

• Training:

  • Required training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC Level I, Information Assurance (IA) awareness, IA/IT certifications, TARP, PII, and potentially additional training as determined by DoD.

• Government Furnished Property: Facilities, network, wargame development materials, equipment (laptops, printers, etc.), and common access cards (CAC) will be provided.

• Contractor Furnished Items: Contractor shall furnish all other personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items not specified as Government-furnished.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote template for the W91QF026QA006 CSL Academic-Analytic Wargame Developer FY26-30 opportunity. It is designed for vendors to enter their pricing information.

• Vendor Information: Fields for Vendor Name and UEI.
• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Includes CLINs for Graphic Design Services, Educational Support Services, and Travel for the Base Year, Option Year 1 (OY1), OY2, and OY3.
• Pricing Fields: Columns for Quantity (QNTY), Unit of Measure (UoM), Unit Price, and Extended Price.
• Instructions: Vendors are instructed to enter their name, UEI, and monthly prices in the green blocks. The sheet is designed to perform calculations automatically. Vendors should not enter a price for the 52.217-8 extension; if used, the price will be set at the same rate as OY4.
• Travel: Vendors are explicitly instructed "DO NOT QUOTE FOR TRAVEL" for all CLINs related to travel.

This template is essential for bidders to provide their pricing proposal. Bidders must accurately fill in the required fields, adhering to the specific instructions regarding pricing entry and the exclusion of travel costs, to ensure their quote is compliant and correctly processed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions to quoters for a Request for Quote (RFQ) concerning commercial items. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• The solicitation is for commercial items and will be evaluated using FAR Part 12 procedures.

• Quotes must conform to the solicitation requirements.

• An "Acceptable" rating in all non-price factors is required for award.

• The contract type will be firm-fixed-price.

• The period of performance is not explicitly detailed in this addendum but will be evaluated based on base and option periods, including a potential six-month extension.

• RFQ Deadline: April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

• Questions Deadline: April 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• The quote must consist of four separate volumes: General, Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated on three factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are of approximately equal importance and, combined, are more important than cost or price.

  • Technical: Assesses the offeror's capability to meet minimum requirements, including experience, scope, time constraints, complexity, size, and ability to manage the contract. Key personnel qualifications are also assessed.
  • Past Performance: Evaluates the offeror's recent and relevant past performance, focusing on recency, relevancy, and quality.
  • Price: Will be evaluated for reasonableness using price analysis techniques. Price will not be evaluated for technically unacceptable quotes.

• Offerors must have an active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to be eligible for award.

• Offerors must possess a minimum SECRET facility clearance at the time of offer submission.

• Key personnel must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, three years of experience in designing, developing, and facilitating strategic level wargames, and a SECRET facility clearance.

• This document is an addendum to FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• Non-concurrence with any portion of the terms and conditions, PWS, or contract type must be clearly stated in the submission.

• The government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should present the best terms.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for an Academic and Analytical Wargame Development contract (FY26-30) for the Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL) at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC). The contract will provide wargame designer and developer services for experiential learning mechanisms and analytical wargames to assist ASCC in defining complex problems and deriving insights for potential solutions.

• Graphic Design Services

• Educational Support Services

• Travel (Note: Bidders are instructed NOT to quote for travel in the base year or option years.)

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with multiple option years extending through April 30, 2030.

• NAICS Code: 541430 (Professional and Commercial Graphic Design Services)

• Small Business Size Standard: $9M

• Product Service Code: U008 (Education/Training—Training Development)

• Quotes Due: April 28, 2026, by 8:00 AM EDT.

• Questions Due: April 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT. Questions should be submitted via email.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be emailed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Award will be issued on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

• The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12.

• All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-05 and DFARS.

• Full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed online.

• Any award will be issued on SF 1449.