CSL Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Program Support FY26-31

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 1, Volume 2, and requires contractors to submit a "Key Personnel Statement of Intent" to the Prime Contractor. Its purpose is to ensure that individuals listed as Key Personnel are aware of and consent to their inclusion in a proposal, preventing their offering without knowledge or consent.

• Requirement: Contractors must obtain and submit a letter of intent from each individual designated as Key Personnel.
• Content of Letter: The letter should be addressed to the Contracting Officer, state the individual's intent to fulfill the requirement with the specific contractor, and acknowledge understanding of the duties and period of performance if the offer is selected.
• Format: A sample letter is provided, requiring signature(s) and title(s) of the individual(s).

This attachment is crucial for bidders preparing their Technical Volume II Proposal. It outlines a mandatory requirement for documenting the consent of key personnel. Failure to submit these statements of intent as required may impact the proposal's completeness or compliance.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W91QF026QA005 - CSL ASCC Program Support FY26-31.

• Solicitation Submission: Offerors are not required to include a copy of the solicitation with their proposal.
• Amendment Acknowledgement: Due to a system error, Amendment 0001 could not be released, and Amendment 0002 was completed. Acknowledgement of this amendment does not need to be completed on an SF Form 30.
• Pricing Submission: Offerors are not required to submit pricing on an SF 1449. Instead, they should complete and include the Quote Template attached to the solicitation.
• Attachment 1 - Volume 2 Key Personnel: This document has been attached to the solicitation.
• DD254/DD441 Submission: DD Form 441 is not required. Offerors must complete and submit relevant sections of DD Form 254 with their offer. DD Form 254 has been attached to the solicitation and will be finalized after award.

This document clarifies submission requirements for the solicitation, including the format for amendment acknowledgements and pricing, and confirms the availability of specific attachments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides security requirements for a contract, including facility clearance levels, safeguarding requirements, and information on handling classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• Contract Information: Identifies the contract number (ASCC PM 20-25), prime contract number (TBD), and relevant dates.
• Security Requirements: Details the required level of facility security clearance (Secret) and safeguarding for classified information.
• Information Handling: Outlines requirements for accessing, receiving, storing, and generating classified information, including specific guidance on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), NATO information, and Foreign Government Information (FGI).
• Personnel Security: Specifies requirements for contractor employees, including security clearances, training (DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, CUI), and compliance with various security regulations and policies.
• Performance Location: Identifies the primary performance location as USAWC CSL, Carlisle, PA.
• Points of Contact: Lists key personnel for security matters, including the USAWC Security Manager and COR.
• Additional Requirements: Notes that additional security requirements are included in the PWS (para 5.2.3 and 8.5.1 through 8.6) and a CUI Addendum.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security implications and requirements of the contract. It specifies the necessary security clearances, handling procedures for sensitive information, and training obligations. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security requirements to be eligible for and perform the contract successfully.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for CSL Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Program Support for FY26-31, located at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number is W91QF026QA005 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12.

• The specific requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is to follow.

• The associated NAICS code is 611310 with a small business size standard of $34.5M.

• Product Service Code is U009.

• The contract period of performance spans FY26-31.

• Pricing Arrangement is Firm Fixed Price for labor, with travel costs inclusive of G&A or other handling fees (DO NOT QUOTE FOR TRAVEL).

• The document outlines a Base Year and four Option Years.

• Quotes are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.

• Quotes must be emailed to the Points of Contact (POCs): Contract Specialist Ashley Arensdorf (ashley.i.arensdorf.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Bethany Flynn (bethany.l.flynn.civ@army.mil).

• All questions must be submitted via email by April 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Questions submitted after this date may not be addressed.

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

• Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

• The document references "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (FAR 52.219-6) and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" (FAR 52.219-8), indicating a potential small business set-aside.

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

• This notice incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 and DFARS.

• Full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

• Contractors are advised to register in SAM upon receipt of this solicitation due to potential registration time lags. SAM registration is free, but a notarized letter may be required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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

• Vendor Information: Fields for Vendor Name and UEI.
• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Includes CLINs for Labor and Travel for the Base Year and four Option Years (OY1-OY4).
• 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 will automatically calculate totals. Vendors are explicitly told NOT to quote for travel, and if the 52.217-8 extension is used, its price will be set at the same rate as Option Year 4.
• Totals: Includes Base Total, Option Year Totals, and a Grand Total.

This template is crucial for bidders to accurately provide their pricing for the CSL ASCC Program Support. Bidders must follow the specific instructions for filling out the template, particularly regarding labor and travel pricing, and the use of the 52.217-8 clause, to ensure their quote is compliant and correctly calculated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for CSL Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Program Support for FY26-31, to be performed at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number is W91QF026QA005.

The specific requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is to follow. The associated NAICS code is 611310 with a small business size standard of $34.5M. The Product Service Code is U009.

The contract will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. The period of performance spans from FY26-31. The document outlines a base year and four option years, with potential for a 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 and a term extension under FAR 52.217-9. The total duration, including options, shall not exceed 66 months.

Quotes are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT. All quotes must be emailed to the specified Points of Contact (POCs). Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by April 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

The document references FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, and FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, indicating potential set-aside requirements. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 and DFARS. Vendors are advised to register in SAM promptly due to potential time lags. No payment is required for SAM registration, but a notarized letter may be needed.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services to support the development and delivery of courses pertaining to the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC). The primary goal is to increase ASCC and Theater Army expertise among senior Army leaders.

• Provide administrative, academic, and intellectual support to the USAWC.

• Integrate ASCC education into the USAWC curriculum.

• Develop and deliver courses on ASCC processes, policies, and procedures, focusing on leadership through mission command.

• Research ASCC concepts and challenges, assess Army ASCC training programs, and prepare reports with recommendations.

• Develop academic materials and provide administrative support for USAWC courses and lessons, including up to ten (10) ASCC Courses (Theater Army Staff Course - TASC) and one (1) Theater Army elective.

• Support up to five (5) ASCC-related exercises.

• Develop and deliver up to ten (10) academic presentations on ASCC concepts.

• Develop and teach up to ten (10) USAWC lessons.

• Provide research support for student, faculty, and/or staff research projects.

• Review and comment on up to four (4) documents related to ASCC concepts and strategic issues monthly.

• Attend up to four (4) approved symposia focused on ASCC concepts.

• Assist with up to two (2) projects, programs, or events supporting USAWC goals.

• Services are to be performed Monday-Friday, between 0800-1700, at Carlisle Barracks and various Army locations.

• Services must be performed on required days without deviation from the standard.

• Performance will be monitored through periodic surveillance and monthly inspections as stated in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Specific deliverables and their submission timelines are detailed in Technical Exhibit B.

• The contract will be performed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and various Theater Army locations.

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

• A Secret Facility Clearance is required at the time of offer submission and must be maintained.

• Personnel must have at least an interim Secret personnel security clearance.

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is required.

• Installation access, background checks, and Common Access Cards (CAC) are required.

• Specific training requirements include Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC, Information Assurance (IA), Personnel Security Clearance, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and additional training as determined necessary.

• Contractor personnel must be identified as such and not imply Government official status.

• Telework is acceptable on occasion with specific COR permission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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

• Vendor Information: Fields for Vendor Name and UEI.
• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Includes CLINs for Labor and Travel for the Base Year, Option Years 1-4, and a 52.217-8 Extension.
• Pricing: Columns for Quantity (QNTY), Unit of Measure (UoM), Unit Price, and Extended Price. The sheet is designed to perform calculations automatically.
• Instructions: Vendors are instructed to enter their name, UEI, and monthly prices in the green-highlighted blocks. Specific instructions state not to quote for travel in the Base Year or Option Years, and not to quote for labor in the 52.217-8 Extension. For the 52.217-8 extension, if used, the price will be set at the same rate as Option Year 4.

This template is crucial for bidders to accurately provide their pricing proposal. It outlines the structure for cost submission, including labor and travel costs across the base period and option years, as well as the specific extension clause. Adhering to the instructions and format is essential for a compliant quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1, providing instructions to quoters for commercial items. It outlines the process for submitting quotes in response to a Request for Quote (RFQ).

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

• Electronic submissions via email are the only acceptable form; faxed submissions will not be accepted.

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

• Specific file naming conventions and page limits apply to each volume.

• Key Personnel resumes and a "Statement of Intent to the Prime Contractor" are required as part of Volume 2 (Technical).

• Past Performance information must demonstrate relevant experience within the last three years.

• Pricing must be provided on the provided Excel spreadsheet template, including all option years.

• The Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract.

• The contract will include a base period and four option periods.

• The Government may exercise a six (6) month extension of services.

• RFQ Deadline: April 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT.

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

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

• Technical and Past Performance factors are approximately of equal importance and are more important than cost or price when combined.

• An "Acceptable" rating in every non-price factor is required for award.

• The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct them.

• Vendors must have an active UEI from SAM.gov to be awarded a contract.

• This document is an addendum to 52.212-1 and should be followed by 52.212-2 for evaluation factors.