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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Dollars, 

U.S.

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ChalleNGe Program Training - Labor

FFP

Base Period Labor - This is a FFP CLIN for non-personal services to perform 

Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in 

accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

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MILSTRIP: W81MNB70382000

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB70382000

 

NET AMT $2,559,490.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB70382000

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Travel and Other Direct Costs

COST

Travel and Other Direct Costs in support of the Training and Technical 

Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in accordance with the 

attached Performance Work Statement.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Delivery Order #0001

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS:

Please provide a firm-fixed price proposal for labor and cost-reimburseable for travel and other 

direct costs for this order. Please provide complete detail showing labor categories, rates, hours, 

totals and detail on cost reimburseable items.

2.0 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance 

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to equip 

ChalleNGe program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene in and 

reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the values, skills, education 

and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the TTAP 

contractor.) 

2.1 Foundations 

The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for and/or 

support all other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these settings are 

foundational to the mission of the program. 

2.1.a. Basic Course. A minimum of fourteen (14) five-day Basic Courses shall be 

provided for all staff members that work directly with youth. Each course shall 

accommodate up to 50 participants. All new staff members shall have the opportunity to 

attend a Basic Course within twelve months of hire. The course objectives are to execute 

strategies to enhance staff integration and demonstrate an increased understanding of the 

NGYCP and at-risk youth in general. Course content is IACET accredited and designed 

to positively impact overall program outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and 

networks that staff may use to improve the cadet experience and enhance the 

organizational climate. Participants successfully completing the thirty-hour course shall 

earn 3 CEUs. The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within proximity of a 

ChalleNGe Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) and level 

2 (testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant 

to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.1.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will provide a 

minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of ChalleNGe staff 

leaders to work effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. This will be 

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accomplished through and a minimum of four (4) one-hour distance learning modules as 

well as practical application and observation. ChalleNGe staff leaders who are selected to 

serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC at least one month prior to assisting in a 

course. Participants successfully completing the ITC shall earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.1.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force supports 

new ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical assistance that facilitates 

successful program launch and integration in the national ChalleNGe community. The 

New Program Task Force shall be able to accommodate up to two new programs a year. 

It shall consist of:

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a national training 

center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of programs preparing to start 

their first class within the following 6 months;

• An onsite Basic Course (see 2.2.a); 

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit;

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length 

• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors assigned as 

mentors to new directors 

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs through a 

cost-effective front-loaded investment. 

2.1.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. A minimum of two CPI instructor training 

courses shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each year thereafter for 

instructor certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Each course shall be a four-day, 

twenty-four-hour training experience with a certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) 

instructor and accommodate up to thirty participants in a facility meeting CPI 

requirements. Contractor will be expected to coordinate with CPI on the marketing and 

logistics of this training opportunity.

2.2 Functional Area Specific Training

Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific functional areas 

of expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, 

Recruiters, and Website Administrators. 

2.2.a. Cadre Course. Six (6) five-day classroom based Cadre Courses will be conducted 

annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an 

opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and 

level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this 

course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

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2.2.b. Counselors Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Counselors Course will be 

conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum 

and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), 

and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.2.c. Educators Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Educators Course will be 

conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum 

and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), 

and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.2.d. Post-Residential Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Post-Residential 

Course will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 

(reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be 

conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.2.e. Recruiters Course. One (1) three-day classroom based Recruiters Course will be 

conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum 

and an opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), 

and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1. 

2.2.f. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) two-day classroom based workshop 

will be provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen hours of training 

in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for 

each course will not exceed 25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge research, and 

best practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. Participants successfully 

completing each course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for every 10 hours of training. All 

functional-specific courses will be held in a traditional classroom setting within a state of the art 

training center and be limited to 26 participants per course to ensure an optimal learning 

experience.

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Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead staff 

members to develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and share 

innovations to improve the performance of all programs. 

2.3.a. Summer Program Directors Workshop. The Fall ChalleNGe Program Director’s 

Workshop is a three-day workshop for Program Directors held in the fall each year. This 

workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other 

representatives from within the federal government. This workshop is designed to address 

important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to 

Directors. In addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known master trainer for 

each workshop. The fall workshop is held in a hotel or retreat setting selected annually 

by NGB. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this 

workshop 

2.3.b. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Spring ChalleNGe Program 

Director’s Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the Washington, 

DC area for Program Directors. Event logistics for the spring workshop require five days 

of support as it must be coordinated with an annual USO Awards ceremony, NGYF 

banquet, and other events of interest to the ChalleNGe program. This workshop must 

accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other representatives 

from within the federal government. Hotel accommodations need to be available for up 

to 50 cadets and chaperones participating in the events of the week. This workshop is 

designed to address important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of 

particular interest to Directors. In addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known 

master trainer for each workshop. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after 

each occurrence of this workshop 

2.3.c. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event for 

senior ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 participants. This 

event is held each year in early January during the program cycle break. The purpose of 

the workshop is to convene key ChalleNGe staff from around the country, expose 

participants to new ideas and facilitate networking opportunities with program 

counterparts from other states. The contractor shall design, develop, and execute an event 

that will include no fewer than: 

• Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 training tracks) 

led by qualified subject matter experts selected by the contractor and approved by 

NGB, 

• A minimum of two (2) functional networking opportunities of at least one (1) hour in 

length, providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas and practices, 

learn from each other, and become inspired and equipped to make improvements to 

their programs.

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• A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in length with at 

least 2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected based on their ability to 

inspire conference participants in areas that align with the conference theme. 

• Awards Banquet designed to be the capstone feature of this event, including a sitdown dinner, complete staging, an emcee with VIP speakers, and awards for highperforming programs and individual contributors. 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue will be 

suitable to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and training 

technology. All event planning, management, and logistics shall be provided by the 

contractor. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this 

workshop. 

2.3.d. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership Workshop 

is a two-day workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to impact overall 

program outcomes by providing new ChalleNGe Program Directors with the fundamental 

skills, knowledge, and networks to ensure program leadership success. Each workshop 

shall incorporate peer-to-peer learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 

26 participants. This workshop will be offered once a year and held in a classroom 

setting at a state of the art national training center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be 

conducted after each occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 2:1. 

2.3.e. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for ChalleNGe 

staff members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The course is designed to 

equip supervisors to effectively manage teams and programs while creating an 

environment that fosters staff development and operational success. This course shall be 

offered twice each year and held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national 

training center. Each course shall accommodate 25 participants. Participants 

successfully completing the course shall earn 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 

(testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each 

occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 

25:1. 

2.4 Products 

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve to expand 

the skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.4.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for 

applicants, parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin accessing 

information about ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a public and private 

website for the ChalleNGe program that includes: 

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• Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program 

description, photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the program, 

news about the program, and statistics about results of the program, accessible to the 

public. A minimum of 5 news stories posted monthly and statistics updated annually.

• State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program websites, 

including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, and contact 

information. State websites must be launched a minimum of three months prior to 

the start of a new program. 

• Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo galleries, news 

stories, resources, and bulletin boards to support nationwide communities of practice. 

A minimum of five news stories, one event-related photo gallery, and one resource 

knowledge object added each month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users 

serves as a digest of all monthly additions. 

The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and manage 

a website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% uptime. 

Contractor shall maintain domain registration as well as all templates, architecture, 

and design of website. The website must be operational within sixty (60) days of 

contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure environment 

and secured by restricted access and must be redundant in power and Internet access, 

ensuring uptime across major power outages and periods of heavy Internet 

congestion. 

2.4.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual analysis to 

identify organizational training needs and publish findings and recommendations in a 

four-color document that is a minimum of twenty pages. Four briefings will be 

conducted for directors and COR each year to seek input, inform directors and NGB 

regarding findings and trends, and finally to distribute the document. 

2.4.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 months of 

the start of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing training opportunities 

available to all ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document shall be a minimum of thirtyfive pages. The production timeline for this product will include NGB review. It will 

include sufficient information for potential students to determine the suitability of a 

course for them; at minimum descriptions, dates, and locations for all training 

opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September through August of the training year. A 

minimum of six copies of the catalog will be distributed to each program, with additional 

copies available for stakeholders. It will also be made available online through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal.

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2.4.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and maintain 

an inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, including manuals and 

training kits for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe staff, and for mentors and 

mentees. One new print product of at least twenty pages in length shall be produced each 

year. All operational and training tools in print form shall also be made available online 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal. Production timelines for any 

operational and training tools will include NGB review. 

2.4.e. Distance learning modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, one-hour in 

length, per year shall be created and made available through the ChalleNGe website staff 

only portal to further extend the learning available to staff. Distance learning modules 

will be capable of supporting synchronous and asynchronous learning, and self-directed 

or instructor-led training opportunities. They will be launched to meet market demands 

based on the annual training needs assessment findings. 

2.4.f. Benchmarking Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a comprehensive 

benchmarking program to drive the development of training curriculum. The products 

developed through the benchmarking program include a minimum of two (2) white 

papers and description of ten promising practices per year (a minimum of five practices 

per study). The benchmarking study process includes two (2) summits per study, a twoday Summit Part I for subject matter experts and a half-day Summit Part II for program 

directors.

2.5 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful delivery of 

foundations, courses, seminars, and products. 

2.5.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe staff to register for 

courses. The registration system must be capable of producing CEU transcripts as well as 

participation reports as needed, including but not limited to: participant name, program, 

email address, courses attended, dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational 

within thirty (30) days of contract award. 

2.5.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art 

national training facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility will 

have multimedia capabilities, including DVD, overhead projector, internet connection, 

and videoconferencing, and the capacity to train up to 30 students per class. Capacity to 

cater in hot meals required.

2.5.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACET-authorized 

provider of CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

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2.5.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. No fewer than five (5) ChalleNGe 

programs will receive an onsite visit of two days each year for customized one-on-one or 

small-group coaching on specific programmatic or technical issues. Post-trip reports shall 

provide details of onsite TA diagnosis and after action plans. 

2.5.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be provided 

via phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a response within one 

business day, with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues per week. Asynchronous 

support shall be provided through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal. A ninetyminute web-facilitated conference call for Website Administrators will be provided 

monthly as a proactive group TA opportunity. All issues will be recorded in a TA 

database, which must be operational within thirty (30) days of contract award. 

2.5.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written reports 

of performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than the 6th business 

day of the month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

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3.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Various locations. 

4.0 TRAVEL AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS as outlined in your technical proposal. 

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. 

 1 September 2007 – 31 August 2008 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contractor POC:

Name:

Title: Director of Contracts

Address: 1000 Market Street, Building One, Suite 102, Portsmouth, NH 

03801

Voice: (703)752-4331

Fax: (603)431-4332 

Email:

TIN: 02-0449966

CAGE: 1HHM9

DUNS: 78-720-8305

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

– Phone 703-607-2664. 

Contracting Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO for this order is listed below: 

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer, Joint Staff

Address: 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 

22202-3231

Voice: (703) 607-1127

Fax: (703) 607-1742

Email:

1. Any questions on allowability of charges are to be directed to the Contracting Officer 

prior to commmitment. 

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2. Any requirement which would increase the amount of the contract must be accomplished by 

the Contracting Officer through an issuance of a modification. 

3. Invoices will be submitted to: The Air National Guard Payment Office is DFASINDIANAPOLIS, Customer Service 1-888-332-7366. Send invoices to address in Block 18A. 

Send additional invoice to: 

NGB-AY

ATTN: 

1411 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202-3231

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 

0002 Destination Government Destination Government 

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

0001 POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

0002 POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AA: 97701003601718105504WH059E0002512379NPYW81MNB703820009NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $4,190,356.00 

CIN W81MNB70382000: $2,559,490.00 

CIN W81MNB703820001: $1,630,866.00 

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 323,472 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1.00 $323,472.00 

ChalleNGe Program Training - Labor

FFP

Base Period Labor - This is a FFP CLIN for non-personal services to perform 

Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in 

accordance with the Performance Work Statement and the Contractor offer dated 

26 September 2007.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81MNB72572000

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB72572000

NET AMT $323,472.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB725720000001

$323,472.00

 

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Dollars, 

U.S.

Travel and Other Direct Costs

COST

Base Period Travel. This is a cost reimbursable CLIN for Travel and Other Direct 

Costs for Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe 

Program and the Contractor offer dated 26 September 2007.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81MNB72572000

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB72572000

ESTIMATED COST $392,565.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB725720000002

$392,565.00

 

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) TRAINING 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a training 

program that provides participating ChalleNGe staff with basic First Aid Training in the areas of 

Bleed Control, Rescue Breathing, Abdominal Thrust and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation 

(CPR). 

2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress appropriated the necessary funds in the FY2007 Defense Appropriation Act 

specifically for CPR training within the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. 

2.1 NGYCP CPR TRAINING PROGRAM

 

The objective of the NGYCP CPR Training Program is to train ChalleNGe program staff 

with the skills, knowledge, and license necessary to provide First Aid Training in the areas of 

Bleed Control, Rescue Breathing, Abdominal Thrust and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation 

(CPR). 

2.1a TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

A minimum of four (4) CPR instructor certification courses shall be provided during the 

period of work of one year, to train 3 ChalleNGe staff per program, for a total student load of 

100. Each course shall accommodate no less than 25 students and be a two-day, twelve-hour 

training session that will certify ChalleNGe staff members as instructors to train ChalleNGe 

cadets in the areas of Bleed Control, Rescue Breathing, Abdominal Thrust and CPR. Contractor 

will provide Expenses for travel, rental car, hotel, per diem and other related expenses associated 

with the training of the 100 Instructors. 

Course content is national recognized accredited curriculum, such as Red Cross, 

American Heart Association or Save A Life Foundation. Course examinations show participant 

success in gaining the necessary course knowledge. 

Instructor Quality

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 Course examinations show participant scores of 80% or better (for 90% of the 

participants).

 Evaluation survey of the course show 90% of the participants rate the instructor as 

Excellent on a scale from Unacceptable- Marginal- Satisfactory -Excellent. 

Report to NGB the names and numbers of certified trainers. 

2.1b CHALLENGE CADET TRAINING 

 Trained Instructor certified ChalleNGe staff members are to train ChalleNGe 

cadets in the areas of Bleed Control, Rescue Breathing, Abdominal Thrust and Cardio 

Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with the outcome of full opportunity for approximately 

7000 cadets annually qualified in CPR. Supply each of 33 programs with associated 

government owned instructional materials and supplies, including mannequins sufficient 

to teach a quantity of cadets up to the ChalleNGe Program Target Graduation number and 

CPR qualification cards for cadets satisfactorily completing the training. 

 Report to NGB the names and numbers of trained and certified Youth ChalleNGe 

cadets. 

2.2 PURPOSE OF NGYCP CPR CONTRACT

 The purpose of this contract is to equip selected ChalleNGe staff members with the skills, 

knowledge, and license necessary to provide effective First Aid Training in the areas of Bleed 

Control, Rescue Breathing, Abdominal Thrust and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to 

ChalleNGe cadets who are at-risk youth and to produce a trained cadet. If the Cadet qualifies, 

provide them with a CPR Certification. This contract shall be awarded to a single prime 

contractor that shall be responsible for ensuring that all requirements of this Performance-Based 

Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.3 ROLE OF THE CONTRACTOR

 The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and technical 

assistance opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to assess, design, develop, 

deliver and evaluate high-quality First Aid and CPR classroom-based training will be vital to the 

success of the training initiative.

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1. The Contractor POC is at 703-752-4331 or . 

2. The Contracting Officer is at 703-607-1127, 

3. The COR is at , (703)607-0784. 

4. The Contractor shall submit an original copy of all invoices to the address listed in Block 15 

of the DD Form 1155 and provide an additional copy to the COR at the address listed below: 

NGB-ZC-AY

ATTN: 

 1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 

 Arlington, VA 22202

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 

0002 Destination Government Destination Government 

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

0001 POP 28-SEP-2007 TO

30-JUN-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

0002 POP 28-SEP-2007 TO

30-JUN-2008 

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AA: 97701003607718105504WHO59E0002512379NPYW81MNB725720009NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $716,037.00 

CIN W81MNB725720000001: $323,472.00 

CIN W81MNB725720000002: $392,565.00 

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 

The following have been modified: 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contractor POC:

Name:

Title: Director of Contracts

Address: 1000 Market Street, Building One, Suite 102, Portsmouth, NH 

03801 

Voice: (703)752-4331

Fax: (603)431-4332

Email:

TIN: 02-0449966

CAGE: 1HHM9

DUNS: 78-720-8305

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

, – Phone 703-607-2664. 

Contracting Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO for this order is listed below: 

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer, Joint Staff

Address: 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 

22202-3231

Voice: (703) 607-1127

Fax: (703) 607-1742

Email:

1. Any questions on allowability of charges are to be directed to the Contracting Officer 

prior to commmitment. 

2. Any requirement which would increase the amount of the contract must be accomplished by 

the Contracting Officer through an issuance of a modification. 

(b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6)

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3. Payment Instructions:

Invoices should be process in accordance with to DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of 

Payment Requests. Information regarding WAWF-RA is available on the Internet at 

https://wawf.eb.mil. 

When inputting your invoicing in WAWF, use the following DODACC codes: 

INSPECTOR DODACC: W81MNB

SERVICE ACCEPTOR: W81MNB

PAY OFFICE: HQ0105

 

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 

The following have been added by full text: 

 

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (MAR 2007)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

(1) Contract financing payment and invoice payment have the meanings given in section 32.001 of the Federal 

Acquisition Regulation.

(2) Electronic form means any automated system that transmits information electronically from the initiating system 

to all affected systems. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission 

of payment requests. However, scanned documents are acceptable when they are part of a submission of a payment 

request made using one of the electronic forms provided for in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(3) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the 

Contractor under this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests using one of the 

following electronic forms:

(1) Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA). Information regarding WAWF-RA is available on 

the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil.

(2) Web Invoicing System (WInS). Information regarding WInS is available on the Internet at 

https://ecweb.dfas.mil.

(3) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats.

(i) Information regarding EDI formats is available on the Internet at http://www.X12.org.

(ii) EDI implementation guides are available on the Internet at 

http:// www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/electroniccommerce.html.

(4) Another electronic form authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor may submit a payment request in non-electronic form only when--

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(1) DoD is unable to receive a payment request in electronic form; or

(2) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic 

submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. In such cases, the Contractor shall include a copy of the 

Contracting Officer's determination with each request for payment.

(d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in 

Section G of the contract.

(e) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate 

payment clauses in this contract when submitting payments requests.

(End of clause)

 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 

The following have been added by full text: 

 

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (MAR 2007)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

(1) Contract financing payment and invoice payment have the meanings given in section 32.001 of the Federal 

Acquisition Regulation.

(2) Electronic form means any automated system that transmits information electronically from the initiating system 

to all affected systems. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission 

of payment requests. However, scanned documents are acceptable when they are part of a submission of a payment 

request made using one of the electronic forms provided for in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(3) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the 

Contractor under this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests using one of the 

following electronic forms:

(1) Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA). Information regarding WAWF-RA is available on 

the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil.

(2) Web Invoicing System (WInS). Information regarding WInS is available on the Internet at 

https://ecweb.dfas.mil.

(3) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats.

(i) Information regarding EDI formats is available on the Internet at http://www.X12.org.

(ii) EDI implementation guides are available on the Internet at 

http:// www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/electroniccommerce.html.

(4) Another electronic form authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor may submit a payment request in non-electronic form only when--

(1) DoD is unable to receive a payment request in electronic form; or

(2) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic 

submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. In such cases, the Contractor shall include a copy of the 

Contracting Officer's determination with each request for payment.

(d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in 

Section G of the contract.

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(e) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate 

payment clauses in this contract when submitting payments requests. 

(End of clause)

 

The following have been modified: 

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Contractor POC:

Name:

Title: Director of Contracts

Address: 1000 Market Street, Building One, Suite 102, Portsmouth, NH 

03801 

Voice: (703)752-4331

Fax: (603)431-4332

Email:

TIN: 02-0449966

CAGE: 1HHM9

DUNS: 78-720-8305

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

at , (703)607-0784. 

Contracting Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO for this order is listed below: 

Name:

Title: Contracting Officer, Joint Staff

Address: 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 

22202-3231

Voice: (703) 607-1127

Fax: (703) 607-1742

Email:

1. Any questions on allowability of charges are to be directed to the Contracting Officer 

prior to commmitment. 

2. Any requirement which would increase the amount of the contract must be accomplished by 

the Contracting Officer through an issuance of a modification. 

(b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6)

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3. Payment Instructions:

Invoices should be process in accordance with to DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of 

Payment Requests. Information regarding WAWF-RA is available on the Internet at 

https://wawf.eb.mil. 

When inputting your invoicing in WAWF, use the following DODACC codes: 

INSPECTOR DODACC: W81MNB

SERVICE ACCEPTOR: W81MNB

PAY OFFICE: HQ0105

 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 

 CLIN 0001 

 The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 323,472.00 from 323,472.00 to 0.00. 

 The total cost of this line item has decreased by $323,472.00 from $323,472.00 to $0.00. 

 CLIN 0002 

 The estimated/max cost has increased by $323,472.00 from $392,565.00 to $716,037.00. 

 The total cost of this line item has increased by $323,472.00 from $392,565.00 to $716,037.00. 

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 28-SEP-2007 TO

30-JUN-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 28-SEP-2007 TO

30-JUN-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 

Accounting and Appropriation 

Summary for the Payment Office 

 

CLIN 0001: 

 

 AA: 97701003607718105504WHO59E0002512379NPYW81MNB725720009NPY37044220 (CIN 

W81MNB725720000001) was decreased by $323,472.00 from $323,472.00 to $0.00 

 

CLIN 0002: 

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 AA: 97701003607718105504WHO59E0002512379NPYW81MNB725720009NPY37044220 (CIN 

W81MNB725720000002) was increased by $323,472.00 from $392,565.00 to $716,037.00 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 

 CLIN 0001 

 The unit price amount has decreased by $2,559,490.00 from $2,559,490.00 to $0.00. 

 The total cost of this line item has decreased by $2,559,490.00 from $2,559,490.00 to $0.00. 

 CLIN 0003 is added as follows: 

 

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 2,559,490 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1.00 $2,559,490.00 

ChalleNGe Program Training - Labor

FFP

Base Period Labor - This is a FFP CLIN for non-personal services to perform 

Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in 

accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB70382000

NET AMT $2,559,490.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB7038200010003

$2,559,490.00

 

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 

 

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0003:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

Destination Government Destination Government 

 

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 0003:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 

Accounting and Appropriation 

Summary for the Payment Office 

 

CLIN 0001: 

 

 AA: 97701003601718105504WH059E0002512379NPYW81MNB703820009NPY37044220 (CIN 

W81MNB70382000) was decreased by $2,559,490.00 from $2,559,490.00 to $0.00 

 

CLIN 0003:

Funding on CLIN 0003 is initiated as follows: 

 

 ACRN: AA 

 

 CIN: W81MNB7038200010003 

 

 Acctng Data: 97701003601718105504WH059E0002512379NPYW81MNB703820009NPY37044220 

 

 Increase: $2,559,490.00 

 

 Total: $2,559,490.00 

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 

Global Changes

 CLIN 0001 -- CLIN 9002 

 The CLIN type priced has been deleted. 

 CLIN 1001 

 The option status has changed from Option to Option Exercised. 

 CLIN 1002 

 The option status has changed from Option to Option Exercised. 

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination 

 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2008 TO

31-AUG-2009 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

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 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2008 TO

31-AUG-2009 

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination 

 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2008 TO

31-AUG-2009 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2008 TO

31-AUG-2009 

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination 

 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

31-AUG-2010 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

31-AUG-2010 

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination 

 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2002 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

31-AUG-2010 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

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POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

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N/A N/A

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 2,580,199 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1.00 $2,580,199.00 

ChalleNGe Program Training - Labor

FFP

Base Period Labor - This is a FFP CLIN for non-personal services to perform 

Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in 

accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB82412000

NET AMT $2,580,199.00

ACRN AB

CIN: W81MNB82412000

$2,580,199.00

 

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1002 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1,553,957.00

Travel and Other Direct Costs

COST

Base Period Travel. This is a cost reimbursable CLIN for Travel and Other Direct 

Costs for Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe 

Program.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB82412000

ESTIMATED COST $1,553,957.00

ACRN AC

CIN: W81MNB824120001002

$1,553,957.00

 

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

1001 Destination Government Destination Government 

1002 Destination Government Destination Government 

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

1001 POP 01-SEP-2008 TO

31-AUG-2009 

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N/A

N/A AA N/A

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AB: 97801003607818105504WHO59E0002512379NPYW81MNB824120009NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $2,580,199.00 

CIN W81MNB82412000: $2,580,199.00 

AC: 97801003607818105504WHO59E0002512397NPYW81MNB824120009NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $1,553,957.00 

CIN W81MNB824120001002: $1,553,957.00 

 

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS 

(MAR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

(1) Contract financing payment and invoice payment have the meanings given in section 32.001 of the Federal 

Acquisition Regulation.

(2) Electronic form means any automated system that transmits information electronically from the initiating system 

to all affected systems. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission 

of payment requests. However, scanned documents are acceptable when they are part of a submission of a payment 

request made using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) or another electronic form authorized by the Contracting 

Officer.

(3) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the 

Contractor under this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving 

reports using WAWF, in one of the following electronic formats that WAWF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, 

Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet 

at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(c) The Contractor may submit a payment request and receiving report using other than WAWF only when--

(1) The Contracting Officer authorizes use of another electronic form. With such an authorization, the Contractor 

and the Contracting Officer shall agree to a plan, which shall include a timeline, specifying when the Contractor will 

transfer to WAWF;

(2) DoD is unable to receive a payment request or provide acceptance in electronic form;

(3) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic 

submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. In such cases, the Contractor shall include a copy of the 

Contracting Officer's determination with each request for payment; or

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(4) DoD makes payment for commercial transportation services provided under a Government rate tender or a 

contract for transportation services using a DoD-approved electronic third party payment system or other exempted 

vendor payment/invoicing system (e.g., PowerTrack, Transportation Financial Management System, and Cargo and 

Billing System).

(d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in 

Section G of the contract.

(e) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate 

payment clauses in this contract when submitting payments requests.

(End of clause)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. The Contractor POC is at 703-752-4331 or . 

2. The Contracting Officer is at 703-607-1260, 

3. The COR is at , (703)607-0784. 

4. The Contractor shall submit all invoices in Wide Area Work Flow, to the address listed in 

Block 15 of the DD Form 1155 and may provide an additional copy to the COR at the address 

listed below:

NGB-ZC-AY

ATTN: 

 1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy,

 Arlington, VA 22202

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 214,412 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1.00 $214,412.00 

EXERCISED 

OPTION

ChalleNGe Program Training - Labor

FFP

Base Period Labor - This is a FFP CLIN for non-personal services to perform 

Training and Technical Assistance for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in 

accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB83652000

NET AMT $214,412.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB836520001001

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

1001 Destination Government Destination Government 

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

1001 POP 22-JAN-2009 TO

31-AUG-2009 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

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ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AA: 97901003607918105504WHO59E0002512379NPYW81MNB836520009NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $214,412.00 

CIN W81MNB836520001001: $214,412.00 

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving 

Reports 

MAR 2008 

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Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a program that 

provides participating ChalleNGe staff with technical assistance and high quality 

learning opportunities and experiences from an International Association for Continuing 

Education and Training (IACET) accredited provider. The program must be studentcentric, student-friendly, and appropriate to the distinctive circumstances of the 

ChalleNGe staff member. Access to high-quality learning shall be classroom-based as 

well as via the Internet. This program will continue to build skills, knowledge, and 

networks of ChalleNGe staff utilizing standardized national curriculum, as ChalleNGe 

programs across the country seek to meet the particular needs of high school age atrisk youth.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress initially authorized the NGYCP in Section 1091 of the National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993. The Act provides for the Secretary of Defense 

acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to conduct a National Guard 

Civilian Youth Opportunities Program (known as the NGYCP). The Act authorizes the 

Secretary to use the National Guard to provide military based training, including 

supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects, to civilian 

youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life 

skills and employment potential of such youth. 

To carry out the ChalleNGe program in a state, the Chief, National Guard Bureau 

enters into an agreement with the Governor of the State under which the Governor 

establishes, organizes, and administers the Program in the State. Currently, there are 

32 programs in 26 States and Puerto Rico. 

The first four years of the ChalleNGe program were 100% federally funded. In Fiscal 

Year 1998, Congress adopted legislation (US Code: Title 32, Section 509) mandating 

state – federal cost sharing for the ChalleNGe program. Currently the percentage of 

federal dollars allocated to each state program will not exceed 60% of the cost of 

operating the state ChalleNGe program site during that year. 

The mission of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in the lives of 

at risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 years and produce program graduates with 

the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults. The program 

consists of eight core component areas that are used to foster the holistic growth of 

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participants. The component areas are: academic excellence, service to community, 

health and hygiene, job skills, leadership/followership, life coping skills, physical fitness, 

and responsible citizenship. 

States agree to select program participants from applicants who meet the following 

eligibility standards: 

• 16 –18 years of age at the time of entry into the program

• A high school dropout

• A volunteer

• A citizen or legal resident of the United States and the State in which the 

program is operated

• Unemployed.

• Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status 

offenses, not awaiting sentencing, and not under indictment, charged, or

convicted of a felony.

• Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.

• Physically and mentally capable to participate in the program with

reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities

The ChalleNGe program is co-educational and consists of a five-month Residential 

Phase and a one-year Post –Residential Phase. The Residential Phase, which 

includes a two week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, is conducted in a quasi-military structured 

and disciplined environment. During this phase, the participants focus on the rigorous 

formal education and training program embodied in the eight core components with 

emphasis on development of the mind, body and personal values. Career opportunities 

are explored and personal goals and objectives are developed in action plans.

Each ChalleNGe program annually identifies the maximum number of participants 

targeted for graduation. Federal and State resources are then allocated to the program 

based on that number. Current ChalleNGe program states are listed below along with 

class graduation target numbers.

1. ALABAMA 200 17. MICHIGAN 200

2. ALASKA 250 18. MISSISSIPPI 400

3. ARIZONA 224 19. MONTANA 200 

4. ARKANSAS 132 20. NEW JERSEY 200

5. CALIFORNIA 300 21. NEW MEXICO 200

6. FLORIDA 250 22. NORTH CAROLINA 220

7. GEORGIA (FG) 211 23. OKLAHOMA 250

8. GEORGIA (FS) 400 24. OREGON 200

9. HAWAII 200 25. PUERTO RICO 200

10. INDIANA 200 26. SOUTH CAROLINA (CO) 250

11. ILLINOIS 800 27. SOUTH CAROLINA (CL) 200

12. KENTUCKY 220 28.TEXAS 200

13. LOUISIANA (CB) 400 29.VIRGINIA 258 

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14. LOUISIANA (GL) 400 30. WISCONSIN 220 

15. LOUISIANA (CM 250 31. WEST VIRGINIA 200 

16. MARYLAND 200 32. WYOMING 200

 

The Post-Residential Phase is designed to provide graduates of the Residential Phase 

with on-going support from a mentor during the succeeding 12 months. The mentoring 

process actually begins during the Residential phase when cadets and prospective 

mentors undergo mentor training. Following the required training, each cadet is 

matched with a caring, responsible adult by the middle of the Residential Phase. The 

mentoring relationship begins at that point and continues for a period of one year 

following graduation. 

During the Post-Residential Phase, cadets are required to become involved in 

placement activities that support achievement of their goals. These activities are 

identified as being placed in either a job, in school or college, in a training program, in 

military service, or participating in full-time volunteer service such as caring for an 

elderly or incapacitated family member. Key to program success is suitable, stable 

placement complimenting the cadets’ attributes and goals.

2.1 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to 

equip ChalleNGe program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to 

intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the 

values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the 

TTAP contractor.)

2.2 Foundations

The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for 

and/or support all other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these 

settings are foundational to the mission of the program.

2.2.a. Basic Course. A minimum of fourteen (14) five-day Basic Courses shall 

be provided for all staff members that work directly with youth. Each course shall 

accommodate up to 50 participants. All new staff members shall have the 

opportunity to attend a Basic Course within twelve months of hire. The course 

objectives are to execute strategies to enhance staff integration and demonstrate 

an increased understanding of the NGYCP and at-risk youth in general. Course 

content is IACET accredited and designed to positively impact overall program 

outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and networks that staff may use to 

improve the cadet experience and enhance the organizational climate. 

Participants successfully completing the thirty-hour course shall earn 3 CEUs. 

The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within proximity of a ChalleNGe 

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Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) and level 2

(testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will 

provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of 

ChalleNGe staff leaders to work effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. 

This will be accomplished through and a minimum of four (4) one-hour distance 

learning modules as well as practical application and observation. ChalleNGe 

staff leaders who are selected to serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC 

at least one month prior to assisting in a course. Participants successfully 

completing the ITC shall earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force 

supports new ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical 

assistance that facilitates successful program launch and integration in the 

national ChalleNGe community. The New Program Task Force shall be able to 

accommodate up to two new programs a year. It shall consist of:

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a 

national training center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of 

programs preparing to start their first class within the following 6 months;

• An onsite Basic Course (see 2.2.a);

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit;

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length

• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors 

assigned as mentors to new directors

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs 

through a cost-effective front-loaded investment.

2.2.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. A minimum of two CPI instructor 

training courses shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each 

year thereafter for instructor certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Each 

course shall be a four-day, twenty-four-hour training experience with a certified 

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) instructor and accommodate up to thirty 

participants in a facility meeting CPI requirements. Contractor will be expected 

to coordinate with CPI on the marketing and logistics of this training opportunity.

2.3 Functional Area Specific Training

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Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific 

functional areas of expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, 

Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, Recruiters, and Website Administrators. 

2.3.a. Cadre Course. Six (6) five-day classroom based Cadre Courses will be 

conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited 

curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 

(reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio 

for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.b. Counselors Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Counselors 

Course will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.c. Educators Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Educators Course 

will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited 

curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 

(reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio 

for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Post-Residential Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based PostResidential Course will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of 

training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to 

obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Recruiters Course. One (1) three-day classroom based Recruiters 

Course will be conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

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2.3.e. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) two-day classroom based 

workshop will be provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen 

hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for 

participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 

25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge 

research, and best practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. 

Participants successfully completing each course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for 

every 10 hours of training. All functional-specific courses will be held in a traditional 

classroom setting within a state of the art training center and be limited to 26 

participants per course to ensure an optimal learning experience.

2.4 Leadership Training

Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead 

staff members to develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and 

share innovations to improve the performance of all programs. 

2.4.a. Summer Program Directors Workshop. The Fall ChalleNGe Program 

Director’s Workshop is a three-day workshop for Program Directors held in the 

fall each year. This workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program 

Directors as well as other representatives from within the federal government. 

This workshop is designed to address important policy matters and highlight 

innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In addition, the contractor 

shall secure a nationally known master trainer for each workshop. The fall 

workshop is held in a hotel or retreat setting selected annually by NGB. A level 1 

(reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.b. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Spring ChalleNGe Program 

Director’s Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the 

Washington, DC area for Program Directors. Event logistics for the spring 

workshop require five days of support as it must be coordinated with an annual 

USO Awards ceremony, NGYF banquet, and other events of interest to the 

ChalleNGe program. This workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe 

Program Directors as well as other representatives from within the federal 

government. Hotel accommodations need to be available for up to 50 cadets 

and chaperones participating in the events of the week. This workshop is 

designed to address important policy matters and highlight innovative practices 

of particular interest to Directors. In addition, the contractor shall secure a 

nationally known master trainer for each workshop. A level 1 (reaction) 

evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

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2.4.c. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event 

for senior ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 

participants. This event is held each year in early January during the program 

cycle break. The purpose of the workshop is to convene key ChalleNGe staff 

from around the country, expose participants to new ideas and facilitate 

networking opportunities with program counterparts from other states. The 

contractor shall design, develop, and execute an event that will include no fewer 

than:

 Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 

training tracks) led by qualified subject matter experts selected by the 

contractor and approved by NGB, 

 A minimum of two (2) functional planning opportunities of at least one (1) 

hour in length, providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas and 

practices, learn from each other, and become inspired and equipped to make 

improvements to their programs. Food will be provided. 

 A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in 

length with at least 2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected based 

on their ability to inspire conference participants in areas that align with the 

conference theme. 

 Awards Banquet designed to be the capstone feature of this event, 

including a sit-down dinner, complete staging, an emcee with VIP 

speakers, and awards for high-performing programs and individual 

contributors. 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue 

will be suitable to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and 

training technology. All event planning, management, and logistics shall be 

provided by the contractor. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after 

each occurrence of this workshop

2.4.d. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership 

Workshop is a two-day workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to 

impact overall program outcomes by providing new ChalleNGe Program 

Directors with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and networks to ensure 

program leadership success. Each workshop shall incorporate peer-to-peer 

learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 26 participants. This 

workshop will be offered once a year and held in a classroom setting at a state of 

the art national training center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted 

after each occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 2:1.

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2.4.e. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for 

ChalleNGe staff members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The 

course is designed to equip supervisors to effectively manage teams and 

programs while creating an environment that fosters staff development and 

operational success. This course shall be offered twice each year and held in a 

classroom setting at a state of the art national training center. Each course shall 

accommodate 25 participants. Participants successfully completing the course 

shall earn 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.5 Products

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve 

to expand the skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.5.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for 

applicants, parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin 

accessing information about ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a 

public and private website for the ChalleNGe program that includes:

 Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program 

description, photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the 

program, news about the program, and statistics about results of the 

program, accessible to the public. A minimum of 5 news stories posted 

monthly and statistics updated annually.

 State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program 

websites, including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, 

and contact information. State websites must be launched a minimum of 

three months prior to the start of a new program. 

 Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo 

galleries, news stories, resources, and bulletin boards to support 

nationwide communities of practice. A minimum of five news stories, one 

event-related photo gallery, and one resource knowledge object added 

each month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users serves as a digest 

of all monthly additions. 

The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and 

manage a website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% 

uptime. Contractor shall maintain domain registration as well as all 

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templates, architecture, and design of website. The website must be 

operational within sixty (60) days of contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure 

environment and secured by restricted access and must be redundant in 

power and Internet access, ensuring uptime across major power outages and 

periods of heavy Internet congestion.

2.5.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual 

analysis to identify organizational training needs and publish findings and 

recommendations in a four-color document that is a minimum of twenty pages. 

Four briefings will be conducted for directors and COR each year to seek input, 

inform directors and NGB regarding findings and trends, and finally to distribute 

the document. 

2.5.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 

months of the start of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing 

training opportunities available to all ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document 

shall be a minimum of thirty-five pages. The production timeline for this product 

will include NGB review. It will include sufficient information for potential students 

to determine the suitability of a course for them; at minimum descriptions, dates, 

and locations for all training opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September 

through August of the training year. A minimum of six copies of the catalog will 

be distributed to each program, with additional copies available for stakeholders. 

It will also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website staff only 

portal.

2.5.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and 

maintain an inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, 

including manuals and training kits for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe 

staff, and for mentors and mentees. One new print product of at least twenty 

pages in length shall be produced each year. All operational and training tools in 

print form shall also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website 

staff only portal. Production timelines for any operational and training tools will 

include NGB review.

2.5.e. Distance learning modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, onehour in length, per year shall be created and made available through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal to further extend the learning available to 

staff. Distance learning modules will be capable of supporting synchronous and 

asynchronous learning, and self-directed or instructor-led training opportunities. 

They will be launched to meet market demands based on the annual training 

needs assessment findings.

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2.5.f. Benchmarking Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a 

comprehensive benchmarking program to drive the development of training 

curriculum. The products developed through the benchmarking program include 

a minimum of two (2) white papers and description of ten promising practices per 

year (a minimum of five practices per study). The benchmarking study process 

includes two (2) summits per study, a two-day Summit Part I for subject matter 

experts and a half-day Summit Part II for program directors.

 

2.6 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful 

delivery of foundations, courses, seminars, and products. 

2.6.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe 

staff to register for courses. The registration system must be capable of 

producing CEU transcripts as well as participation reports as needed, including 

but not limited to: participant name, program, email address, courses attended, 

dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational within thirty (30) days 

of contract award.

2.6.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art 

national training facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility 

will have multimedia capabilities, including DVD, overhead projector, internet 

connection, and videoconferencing, and the capacity to train up to 30 students 

per class. Capacity to cater in hot meals required.

2.6.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACETauthorized provider of CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

2.6.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. No fewer than five (5) ChalleNGe 

programs will receive an onsite visit of two days each year for customized oneon-one or small-group coaching on specific programmatic or technical issues. 

Post-trip reports shall provide details of onsite TA diagnosis and after action 

plans.

2.6.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be 

provided via phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a 

response within one business day, with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues 

per week. Asynchronous support shall be provided through the ChalleNGe 

website staff only portal. A ninety-minute web-facilitated conference call for 

Website Administrators will be provided monthly as a proactive group TA 

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opportunity. All issues will be recorded in a TA database, which must be 

operational within thirty (30) days of contract award.

2.6.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written 

reports of performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than 

the 6th business day of the month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

2.7 Purpose of NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance Contract

The purpose of this contract is to equip ChalleNGe leaders and staff with the skills, 

knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene effectively in the lives of at-risk youth 

and to produce responsible and productive citizens. This contract shall be awarded to a 

single prime contractor that shall be responsible for ensuring that all requirements of 

this Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.8 Role of the Contractor

The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and 

technical assistance opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to 

assess, design, develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality training, whether classroombased on online, will be vital to the success of the TTAP initiative.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. The Contractor POC is at 703-752-4331, and at 

2. The Contracting Officer is at 703-607-1258, and at 

3. The COR is at (703) 607-0784, and at 

4. Any questions on allow ability of charges are to be directed to the Contracting Officer prior to commitment. Any 

requirement which would increase the amount of the contract must be accomplished by the Contracting Officer 

through an issuance of a modification.

5. Invoices will be submitted and processed through Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) in 

accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Information regarding 

WAWF-RA is available on the internet at https://wawf.eb.mil. 

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractor shall submit payment request using the following method(s) as mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the 

Contracting Officer, the contract administration office, and the payment office.

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) (see instructions below)

Web Invoicing System (WInS)(https://ecweb.dfas.mil) 

(b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6)

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats 

(http://www.X12.org and http://www.dfas.mil/ecedi) 

Other (please specify)____________________________________

DFAS POC and Phone: DFAS INDIANAPOLIS, 888-332-7366

WAWF is the preferred method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows 

DOD vendors to submit and track Invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. Contractors electing 

to use WAWF shall (i) register to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of 

contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) 

calendar days after award of this contract/order. 

Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) 

Indianapolis at 888-332-7366. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about 

payments.

You can easily access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at 

http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay.html . Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be 

required to inquire about the status of your payment.

The following codes and information will be required to assure successful flow of WAWF documents.

TYPE OF DOCUMENT [Check the appropriate block] 

Commercial Item Financing

Construction Invoice (Contractor Only)

Invoice (Contractor Only)

Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) or Supply

Invoice as 2-in-1 (Services Only) Service

Performance Based Payment (Government Only)

Progress Payment (Government Only)

Cost Voucher (Government Only)

Receiving Report (Government Only)

 

ISSUE BY DODAAC: W9133L

ADMIN BY DODAAC: W9133L

ACCEPT BY DODAAC: W81MNB

SHIP TO DODAAC: W9133L

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LOCAL PROCESSING OFFICE DODDAC: N/A

PAYMENT OFFICE FISCAL STATION CODE: HQ0105

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 

The following have been modified: 

 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a program that provides 

participating ChalleNGe staff with technical assistance and high quality learning opportunities and 

experiences from an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accredited 

provider. The program must be student-centric, student-friendly, and appropriate to the distinctive 

circumstances of the ChalleNGe staff member. Access to high-quality learning shall be classroom-based 

as well as via the Internet. This program will continue to build skills, knowledge, and networks of 

ChalleNGe staff utilizing standardized national curriculum, as ChalleNGe programs across the country 

seek to meet the particular needs of high school age at-risk youth.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress initially authorized the NGYCP in Section 1091 of the National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993. The Act provides for the Secretary of Defense 

acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to conduct a National Guard 

Civilian Youth Opportunities Program (known as the NGYCP). The Act authorizes the 

Secretary to use the National Guard to provide military based training, including 

supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects, to civilian 

youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life 

skills and employment potential of such youth. 

To carry out the ChalleNGe program in a state, the Chief, National Guard Bureau enters 

into an agreement with the Governor of the State under which the Governor establishes, 

organizes, and administers the Program in the State. Currently, there are 32 programs 

in 26 States and Puerto Rico. 

The first four years of the ChalleNGe program were 100% federally funded. In Fiscal Year 1998, 

Congress adopted legislation (US Code: Title 32, Section 509) mandating state – federal cost sharing for 

the ChalleNGe program. Currently the percentage of federal dollars allocated to each state program will 

not exceed 60% of the cost of operating the state ChalleNGe program site during that year. 

The mission of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in the lives of 

at risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 years and produce program graduates with 

the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults. The program 

consists of eight core component areas that are used to foster the holistic growth of 

participants. The component areas are: academic excellence, service to community, 

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health and hygiene, job skills, leadership/followership, life coping skills, physical fitness, 

and responsible citizenship. 

States agree to select program participants from applicants who meet the following eligibility standards: 

• 16 –18 years of age at the time of entry into the program

• A high school dropout

• A volunteer

• A citizen or legal resident of the United States and the State in which the program is 

operated

• Unemployed.

• Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status offenses, not 

awaiting sentencing, and not under indictment, charged, or

convicted of a felony.

• Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.

• Physically and mentally capable to participate in the program with

reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities

The ChalleNGe program is co-educational and consists of a five-month Residential 

Phase and a one-year Post –Residential Phase. The Residential Phase, which includes 

a two week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, is conducted in a quasi-military structured and 

disciplined environment. During this phase, the participants focus on the rigorous 

formal education and training program embodied in the eight core components with 

emphasis on development of the mind, body and personal values. Career opportunities 

are explored and personal goals and objectives are developed in action plans.

Each ChalleNGe program annually identifies the maximum number of participants 

targeted for graduation. Federal and State resources are then allocated to the program 

based on that number. Current ChalleNGe program states are listed below along with 

class graduation target numbers.

1. ALABAMA 200 17. MICHIGAN 200

2. ALASKA 250 18. MISSISSIPPI 400

3. ARIZONA 224 19. MONTANA 200 

4. ARKANSAS 132 20. NEW JERSEY 200

5. CALIFORNIA 300 21. NEW MEXICO 200

6. FLORIDA 250 22. NORTH CAROLINA 220

7. GEORGIA (FG) 211 23. OKLAHOMA 250

8. GEORGIA (FS) 400 24. OREGON 200

9. HAWAII 200 25. PUERTO RICO 200

10. INDIANA 200 26. SOUTH CAROLINA (CO) 250 

11. ILLINOIS 800 27. SOUTH CAROLINA (CL) 200

12. KENTUCKY 220 28.TEXAS 200

13. LOUISIANA (CB) 400 29.VIRGINIA 258

14. LOUISIANA (GL) 400 30. WISCONSIN 220 

15. LOUISIANA (CM 250 31. WEST VIRGINIA 200 

16. MARYLAND 200 32. WYOMING 200

 

The Post-Residential Phase is designed to provide graduates of the Residential Phase with on-going 

support from a mentor during the succeeding 12 months. The mentoring process actually begins during 

the Residential phase when cadets and prospective mentors undergo mentor training. Following the 

required training, each cadet is matched with a caring, responsible adult by the middle of the Residential 

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Phase. The mentoring relationship begins at that point and continues for a period of one year following 

graduation. 

During the Post-Residential Phase, cadets are required to become involved in placement activities that 

support achievement of their goals. These activities are identified as being placed in either a job, in 

school or college, in a training program, in military service, or participating in full-time volunteer service 

such as caring for an elderly or incapacitated family member. Key to program success is suitable, stable 

placement complimenting the cadets’ attributes and goals.

2.1 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to equip ChalleNGe 

program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene in and reclaim the lives of 

at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary 

to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the TTAP contractor.)

2.2 Foundations

The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for and/or support all 

other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these settings are foundational to the mission of 

the program.

2.2.a. Basic Course. A minimum of fourteen (10) five-day Basic Courses shall be provided for all 

staff members that work directly with youth. Each course shall accommodate up to 50 

participants. All new staff members shall have the opportunity to attend a Basic Course within 

twelve months of hire. The course objectives are to execute strategies to enhance staff 

integration and demonstrate an increased understanding of the NGYCP and at-risk youth in 

general. Course content is IACET accredited and designed to positively impact overall program 

outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and networks that staff may use to improve the cadet 

experience and enhance the organizational climate. Participants successfully completing the 

thirty-hour course shall earn 3 CEUs. The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within 

proximity of a ChalleNGe Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) 

and level 2 (testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant 

to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will provide a minimum 

of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of ChalleNGe staff leaders to work 

effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. This will be accomplished through and a minimum 

of four (4) one-hour distance learning modules as well as practical application and observation. 

ChalleNGe staff leaders who are selected to serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC at 

least one month prior to assisting in a course. Participants successfully completing the ITC shall 

earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force supports new 

ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical assistance that facilitates successful 

program launch and integration in the national ChalleNGe community. The New Program Task 

Force shall be able to accommodate up to two new programs a year. It shall consist of: 

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a national training 

center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of programs preparing to start their 

first class within the following 6 months;

• An onsite Basic Course (see 2.2.a);

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit; 

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length

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• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors assigned as mentors 

to new directors

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs through a costeffective front-loaded investment.

2.2.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. A minimum of two CPI instructor training courses 

shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each year thereafter for instructor 

certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Each course shall be a four-day, twenty-four-hour 

training experience with a certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) instructor and accommodate 

up to thirty participants in a facility meeting CPI requirements. Contractor will be expected to 

coordinate with CPI on the marketing and logistics of this training opportunity.

2.3 Functional Area Specific Training

Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific functional areas of 

expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, Recruiters, 

and Website Administrators. 

2.3.a. Cadre Course. Six (6) 3 day/2 day mix of in class and eLearning based Cadre Courses will 

be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and 

an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.b. Counselors Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Counselors Course will be 

conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an 

opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.c. Educators Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Educators Course will be conducted 

annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for 

participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Post-Residential Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Post-Residential Course will 

be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and 

an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Recruiters Course. One (1) three-day classroom based Recruiters Course will be 

conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an 

opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

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2.3.e. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) two-day classroom based workshop will be 

provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), 

level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each 

occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge research, and best 

practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. Participants successfully completing each 

course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for every 10 hours of training. All functional-specific courses will 

be held in a traditional classroom setting within a state of the art training center and be limited to 26 

participants per course to ensure an optimal learning experience.

2.4 Leadership Training

Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead staff members to 

develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and share innovations to improve the 

performance of all programs. 

2.4.a. Summer Program Directors Workshop. The Fall ChalleNGe Program Director’s 

Workshop is a three-day workshop for Program Directors held in the fall each year. This 

workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other 

representatives from within the federal government. This workshop is designed to address 

important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In 

addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known master trainer for each workshop. The 

fall workshop is held in a hotel or retreat setting selected annually by NGB. A level 1 (reaction) 

evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.b. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Spring ChalleNGe Program Director’s 

Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the Washington, DC area for 

Program Directors. Event logistics for the spring workshop require five days of support as it must 

be coordinated with an annual USO Awards ceremony, NGYF banquet, and other events of 

interest to the ChalleNGe program. This workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe 

Program Directors as well as other representatives from within the federal government. Hotel 

accommodations need to be available for up to 50 cadets and chaperones participating in the 

events of the week. This workshop is designed to address important policy matters and highlight 

innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In addition, the contractor shall secure a 

nationally known master trainer for each workshop. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be 

conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.c. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event for senior 

ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 participants. This event is held each 

year in early January during the program cycle break. The purpose of the workshop is to convene 

key ChalleNGe staff from around the country, expose participants to new ideas and facilitate 

networking opportunities with program counterparts from other states. The contractor shall 

design, develop, and execute an event that will include no fewer than: 

 Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 training tracks) led 

by qualified subject matter experts selected by the contractor and approved by NGB, 

 A minimum of two (2) functional planning opportunities of at least one (1) hour in length,

providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas and practices, learn from each other, 

and become inspired and equipped to make improvements to their programs. Food will be 

provided.

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 A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in length with at least 

2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected based on their ability to inspire conference 

participants in areas that align with the conference theme. 

 Awards Banquet designed to be the capstone feature of this event, including a sit-down 

dinner, complete staging, an emcee with VIP speakers, and awards for high-performing 

programs and individual contributors. 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue will be suitable 

to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and training technology. All event 

planning, management, and logistics shall be provided by the contractor. A level 1 (reaction) 

evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop

2.4.d. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership Workshop is a twoday workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to impact overall program outcomes by 

providing new ChalleNGe Program Directors with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and 

networks to ensure program leadership success. Each workshop shall incorporate peer-to-peer 

learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 26 participants. This workshop will 

be offered once a year and held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training 

center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 2:1.

2.4.e. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for ChalleNGe staff 

members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The course is designed to equip 

supervisors to effectively manage teams and programs while creating an environment that fosters 

staff development and operational success. This course shall be offered twice each year and 

held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training center. Each course shall 

accommodate 25 participants. Participants successfully completing the course shall earn 3 

CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will 

not exceed 25:1.

2.5 Products

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve to expand the 

skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.5.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for applicants, 

parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin accessing information about 

ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a public and private website for the ChalleNGe 

program that includes:

 Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program description, 

photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the program, news about the 

program, and statistics about results of the program, accessible to the public. A minimum 

of 5 news stories posted monthly and statistics updated annually.

 State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program websites, 

including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, and contact information. 

State websites must be launched a minimum of three months prior to the start of a new 

program. 

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 Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo galleries, news stories, 

resources, and bulletin boards to support nationwide communities of practice. A 

minimum of five news stories, one event-related photo gallery, and one resource 

knowledge object added each month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users serves 

as a digest of all monthly additions. 

The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and manage a 

website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% uptime. Contractor shall 

maintain domain registration as well as all templates, architecture, and design of website. 

The website must be operational within sixty (60) days of contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure environment and 

secured by restricted access and must be redundant in power and Internet access, ensuring 

uptime across major power outages and periods of heavy Internet congestion.

2.5.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual analysis to identify 

organizational training needs and publish findings and recommendations in a four-color document 

that is a minimum of twenty pages. Four briefings will be conducted for directors and COR each 

year to seek input, inform directors and NGB regarding findings and trends, and finally to 

distribute the document. 

2.5.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 months of the start 

of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing training opportunities available to all 

ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document shall be a minimum of thirty-five pages. The 

production timeline for this product will include NGB review. It will include sufficient information for 

potential students to determine the suitability of a course for them; at minimum descriptions, 

dates, and locations for all training opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September through 

August of the training year. A minimum of six copies of the catalog will be distributed to each 

program, with additional copies available for stakeholders. It will also be made available online 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal.

2.5.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and maintain an 

inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, including manuals and training kits 

for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe staff, and for mentors and mentees. One new print 

product of at least twenty pages in length shall be produced each year. All operational and 

training tools in print form shall also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website 

staff only portal. Production timelines for any operational and training tools will include NGB 

review.

2.5.e. Distance learning modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, one-hour in length, per 

year shall be created and made available through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal to 

further extend the learning available to staff. Distance learning modules will be capable of 

supporting synchronous and asynchronous learning, and self-directed or instructor-led training 

opportunities. They will be launched to meet market demands based on the annual training 

needs assessment findings.

2.5.f. Benchmarking Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a comprehensive 

benchmarking program to drive the development of training curriculum. The products developed 

through the benchmarking program include a minimum of two (2) white papers and description of 

ten promising practices per year (a minimum of five practices per study). The benchmarking study 

process includes two (2) summits per study, a two-day Summit Part I for subject matter experts 

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2.6 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful delivery of foundations, 

courses, seminars, and products. 

2.6.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe staff to register for courses. 

The registration system must be capable of producing CEU transcripts as well as participation 

reports as needed, including but not limited to: participant name, program, email address, 

courses attended, dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational within thirty (30) 

days of contract award.

2.6.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art national training 

facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility will have multimedia capabilities, 

including DVD, overhead projector, internet connection, and videoconferencing, and the capacity 

to train up to 30 students per class. Capacity to cater in hot meals required.

2.6.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACET-authorized provider of 

CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

2.6.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. No fewer than five (5) ChalleNGe programs will 

receive an onsite visit of two days each year for customized one-on-one or small-group coaching 

on specific programmatic or technical issues. Post-trip reports shall provide details of onsite TA 

diagnosis and after action plans.

2.6.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be provided via 

phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a response within one business day, 

with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues per week. Asynchronous support shall be provided 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal. A ninety-minute web-facilitated conference call 

for Website Administrators will be provided monthly as a proactive group TA opportunity. All 

issues will be recorded in a TA database, which must be operational within thirty (30) days of 

contract award.

2.6.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written reports of 

performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than the 6th business day of the 

month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

2.7 Purpose of NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance Contract

The purpose of this contract is to equip ChalleNGe leaders and staff with the skills, knowledge, and 

networks necessary to intervene effectively in the lives of at-risk youth and to produce responsible and 

productive citizens. This contract shall be awarded to a single prime contractor that shall be responsible 

for ensuring that all requirements of this Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.8 Role of the Contractor

The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and technical assistance 

opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to assess, design, develop, deliver and 

evaluate high-quality training, whether classroom-based on online, will be vital to the success of the TTAP 

initiative.

 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 

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 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a program that provides 

participating ChalleNGe staff with technical assistance and high quality learning opportunities and 

experiences from an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accredited 

provider. The program must be student-centric, student-friendly, and appropriate to the distinctive 

circumstances of the ChalleNGe staff member. Access to high-quality learning shall be classroom-based 

as well as via the Internet. This program will continue to build skills, knowledge, and networks of 

ChalleNGe staff utilizing standardized national curriculum, as ChalleNGe programs across the country 

seek to meet the particular needs of high school age at-risk youth.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress initially authorized the NGYCP in Section 1091 of the National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993. The Act provides for the Secretary of Defense 

acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to conduct a National Guard 

Civilian Youth Opportunities Program (known as the NGYCP). The Act authorizes the 

Secretary to use the National Guard to provide military based training, including 

supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects, to civilian 

youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life 

skills and employment potential of such youth. 

To carry out the ChalleNGe program in a state, the Chief, National Guard Bureau enters 

into an agreement with the Governor of the State under which the Governor establishes, 

organizes, and administers the Program in the State. Currently, there are 32 programs 

in 26 States and Puerto Rico. 

The first four years of the ChalleNGe program were 100% federally funded. In Fiscal Year 1998, 

Congress adopted legislation (US Code: Title 32, Section 509) mandating state – federal cost sharing for 

the ChalleNGe program. Currently the percentage of federal dollars allocated to each state program will 

not exceed 60% of the cost of operating the state ChalleNGe program site during that year. 

The mission of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in the lives of 

at risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 years and produce program graduates with 

the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults. The program 

consists of eight core component areas that are used to foster the holistic growth of 

participants. The component areas are: academic excellence, service to community, 

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health and hygiene, job skills, leadership/followership, life coping skills, physical fitness, 

and responsible citizenship. 

States agree to select program participants from applicants who meet the following eligibility standards: 

• 16 –18 years of age at the time of entry into the program

• A high school dropout

• A volunteer

• A citizen or legal resident of the United States and the State in which the program is 

operated

• Unemployed.

• Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status offenses, not 

awaiting sentencing, and not under indictment, charged, or

convicted of a felony.

• Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.

• Physically and mentally capable to participate in the program with

reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities

The ChalleNGe program is co-educational and consists of a five-month Residential 

Phase and a one-year Post –Residential Phase. The Residential Phase, which includes 

a two week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, is conducted in a quasi-military structured and 

disciplined environment. During this phase, the participants focus on the rigorous 

formal education and training program embodied in the eight core components with 

emphasis on development of the mind, body and personal values. Career opportunities 

are explored and personal goals and objectives are developed in action plans.

Each ChalleNGe program annually identifies the maximum number of participants 

targeted for graduation. Federal and State resources are then allocated to the program 

based on that number. Current ChalleNGe program states are listed below along with 

class graduation target numbers.

1. ALABAMA 200 17. MICHIGAN 200

2. ALASKA 250 18. MISSISSIPPI 400

3. ARIZONA 224 19. MONTANA 200 

4. ARKANSAS 132 20. NEW JERSEY 200

5. CALIFORNIA 300 21. NEW MEXICO 200

6. FLORIDA 250 22. NORTH CAROLINA 220

7. GEORGIA (FG) 211 23. OKLAHOMA 250

8. GEORGIA (FS) 400 24. OREGON 200

9. HAWAII 200 25. PUERTO RICO 200

10. INDIANA 200 26. SOUTH CAROLINA (CO) 250 

11. ILLINOIS 800 27. SOUTH CAROLINA (CL) 200

12. KENTUCKY 220 28.TEXAS 200

13. LOUISIANA (CB) 400 29.VIRGINIA 258

14. LOUISIANA (GL) 400 30. WISCONSIN 220 

15. LOUISIANA (CM 250 31. WEST VIRGINIA 200 

16. MARYLAND 200 32. WYOMING 200

 

The Post-Residential Phase is designed to provide graduates of the Residential Phase with on-going 

support from a mentor during the succeeding 12 months. The mentoring process actually begins during 

the Residential phase when cadets and prospective mentors undergo mentor training. Following the 

required training, each cadet is matched with a caring, responsible adult by the middle of the Residential 

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Phase. The mentoring relationship begins at that point and continues for a period of one year following 

graduation. 

During the Post-Residential Phase, cadets are required to become involved in placement activities that 

support achievement of their goals. These activities are identified as being placed in either a job, in 

school or college, in a training program, in military service, or participating in full-time volunteer service 

such as caring for an elderly or incapacitated family member. Key to program success is suitable, stable 

placement complimenting the cadets’ attributes and goals.

2.1 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to equip ChalleNGe 

program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene in and reclaim the lives of 

at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary 

to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the TTAP contractor.)

2.2 Foundations

The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for and/or support all 

other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these settings are foundational to the mission of 

the program. Training will be redesigned periodically to meet needs of NGB.

2.2.a. Basic Course. A minimum of ten (10) five-day classroom Basic Courses shall be provided 

for all staff members that work directly with youth. Each course shall accommodate up to 50 

participants. All new staff members shall have the opportunity to attend a Basic Course within 

twelve months of hire. The course objectives are to execute strategies to enhance staff 

integration and demonstrate an increased understanding of the NGYCP and at-risk youth in 

general. Course content is IACET accredited and designed to positively impact overall program 

outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and networks that staff may use to improve the cadet 

experience and enhance the organizational climate. Participants successfully completing the 

thirty-hour course shall earn 3 CEUs. The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within 

proximity of a ChalleNGe Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) 

and level 2 (testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant 

to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will provide a minimum 

of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of ChalleNGe staff leaders to work 

effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. This will be accomplished through and a minimum 

of four (4) one-hour distance learning modules as well as practical application and observation. 

ChalleNGe staff leaders who are selected to serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC at 

least one month prior to assisting in a course. Participants successfully completing the ITC shall 

earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force supports new 

ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical assistance that facilitates successful 

program launch and integration in the national ChalleNGe community. The New Program Task 

Force shall be able to accommodate up to two new programs a year. It shall consist of: 

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a national training 

center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of programs preparing to start their 

first class within the following 6 months;

• An onsite Basic Course (see 2.2.a);

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit; 

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length

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• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors assigned as mentors 

to new directors

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs through a costeffective front-loaded investment.

2.2.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. A minimum of two CPI instructor training courses 

shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each year thereafter for instructor 

certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Each course shall be a four-day, twenty-four-hour 

training experience with a certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) instructor and accommodate 

up to thirty participants in a facility meeting CPI requirements. Contractor will be expected to 

coordinate with CPI on the marketing and logistics of this training opportunity.

2.3 Functional Area Specific Training

Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific functional areas of 

expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, Recruiters, 

and Website Administrators. Training will be redesigned periodically to meet needs of NGB. 

2.3.a. Cadre Course. Six (6) 3 day/2 day mix of in class and eLearning based Cadre Courses will 

be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and 

an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.b. Counselors Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Counselors Course will be 

conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an 

opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.c. Educators Course. One (1) five-day classroom based Educators Course will be conducted 

annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for 

participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Post-Residential Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Post-Residential Course will 

be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and 

an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Recruiters Course. One (1) three-day classroom based Recruiters Course will be 

conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an 

opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

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2.3.e. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) two-day classroom based workshop will be 

provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), 

level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each 

occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge research, and best 

practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. Participants successfully completing each 

course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for every 10 hours of training. All functional-specific courses will 

be held in a traditional classroom setting within a state of the art training center and be limited to 26 

participants per course to ensure an optimal learning experience.

2.4 Leadership Training

Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead staff members to 

develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and share innovations to improve the 

performance of all programs. 

2.4.a. Summer Program Directors Workshop. The Fall ChalleNGe Program Director’s 

Workshop is a three-day workshop for Program Directors held in the fall each year. This 

workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other 

representatives from within the federal government. This workshop is designed to address 

important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In 

addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known master trainer for each workshop. The 

fall workshop is held in a hotel or retreat setting selected annually by NGB. A level 1 (reaction) 

evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.b. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Spring ChalleNGe Program Director’s 

Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the Washington, DC area for 

Program Directors. Event logistics for the spring workshop require five days of support as it must 

be coordinated with an annual USO Awards ceremony, NGYF banquet, and other events of 

interest to the ChalleNGe program. This workshop must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe 

Program Directors as well as other representatives from within the federal government. Hotel 

accommodations need to be available for up to 50 cadets and chaperones participating in the 

events of the week. This workshop is designed to address important policy matters and highlight 

innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In addition, the contractor shall secure a 

nationally known master trainer for each workshop. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be 

conducted after each occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.c. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event for senior 

ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 participants. This event is held each 

year in early January during the program cycle break. The purpose of the workshop is to convene 

key ChalleNGe staff from around the country, expose participants to new ideas and facilitate 

networking opportunities with program counterparts from other states. The contractor shall 

design, develop, and execute an event that will include no fewer than: 

 Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 training tracks) led 

by qualified subject matter experts selected by the contractor and approved by NGB, 

 A minimum of two (2) functional planning opportunities of at least one (1) hour in length,

providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas and practices, learn from each other, 

and become inspired and equipped to make improvements to their programs. Food will be 

provided.

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 A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in length with at least 

2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected based on their ability to inspire conference 

participants in areas that align with the conference theme. 

 Awards Banquet designed to be the capstone feature of this event, including a sit-down 

dinner, complete staging, an emcee with VIP speakers, and awards for high-performing 

programs and individual contributors. 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue will be suitable 

to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and training technology. All event 

planning, management, and logistics shall be provided by the contractor. A level 1 (reaction) 

evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop

2.4.d. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership Workshop is a twoday workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to impact overall program outcomes by 

providing new ChalleNGe Program Directors with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and 

networks to ensure program leadership success. Each workshop shall incorporate peer-to-peer 

learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 26 participants. This workshop will 

be offered once a year and held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training 

center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each occurrence of this workshop. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 2:1.

2.4.e. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for ChalleNGe staff 

members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The course is designed to equip 

supervisors to effectively manage teams and programs while creating an environment that fosters 

staff development and operational success. This course shall be offered twice each year and 

held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training center. Each course shall 

accommodate 25 participants. Participants successfully completing the course shall earn 3 

CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will 

not exceed 25:1.

2.5 Products

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve to expand the 

skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.5.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for applicants, 

parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin accessing information about 

ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a public and private website for the ChalleNGe 

program that includes:

 Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program description, 

photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the program, news about the 

program, and statistics about results of the program, accessible to the public. A minimum 

of 5 news stories posted monthly and statistics updated annually.

 State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program websites, 

including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, and contact information. 

State websites must be launched a minimum of three months prior to the start of a new 

program. 

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 Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo galleries, news stories, 

resources, and bulletin boards to support nationwide communities of practice. A 

minimum of five news stories, one event-related photo gallery, and one resource 

knowledge object added each month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users serves 

as a digest of all monthly additions. 

The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and manage a 

website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% uptime. Contractor shall 

maintain domain registration as well as all templates, architecture, and design of website. 

The website must be operational within sixty (60) days of contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure environment and 

secured by restricted access and must be redundant in power and Internet access, ensuring 

uptime across major power outages and periods of heavy Internet congestion.

2.5.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual analysis to identify 

organizational training needs and publish findings and recommendations in a four-color document 

that is a minimum of twenty pages. Four briefings will be conducted for directors and COR each 

year to seek input, inform directors and NGB regarding findings and trends, and finally to 

distribute the document. 

2.5.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 months of the start 

of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing training opportunities available to all 

ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document shall be a minimum of thirty-five pages. The 

production timeline for this product will include NGB review. It will include sufficient information for 

potential students to determine the suitability of a course for them; at minimum descriptions, 

dates, and locations for all training opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September through 

August of the training year. A minimum of six copies of the catalog will be distributed to each 

program, with additional copies available for stakeholders. It will also be made available online 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal.

2.5.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and maintain an 

inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, including manuals and training kits 

for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe staff, and for mentors and mentees. One new print 

product of at least twenty pages in length shall be produced each year. All operational and 

training tools in print form shall also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website 

staff only portal. Production timelines for any operational and training tools will include NGB 

review.

2.5.e. Distance learning modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, one-hour in length, per 

year shall be created and made available through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal to 

further extend the learning available to staff. Distance learning modules will be capable of 

supporting synchronous and asynchronous learning, and self-directed or instructor-led training 

opportunities. They will be launched to meet market demands based on the annual training 

needs assessment findings.

2.5.f. Benchmarking Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a comprehensive 

benchmarking program to drive the development of training curriculum. The products developed 

through the benchmarking program include a minimum of two (2) white papers and description of 

ten promising practices per year (a minimum of five practices per study). The benchmarking study 

process includes two (2) summits per study, a two-day Summit Part I for subject matter experts 

and a half-day Summit Part II for program directors.

 

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2.6 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful delivery of foundations, 

courses, seminars, and products. 

2.6.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe staff to register for courses. 

The registration system must be capable of producing CEU transcripts as well as participation 

reports as needed, including but not limited to: participant name, program, email address, 

courses attended, dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational within thirty (30) 

days of contract award.

2.6.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art national training 

facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility will have multimedia capabilities, 

including DVD, overhead projector, internet connection, and videoconferencing, and the capacity 

to train up to 30 students per class. Capacity to cater in hot meals required.

2.6.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACET-authorized provider of 

CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

2.6.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. No fewer than five (5) ChalleNGe programs will 

receive an onsite visit of two days each year for customized one-on-one or small-group coaching 

on specific programmatic or technical issues. Post-trip reports shall provide details of onsite TA 

diagnosis and after action plans.

2.6.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be provided via 

phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a response within one business day, 

with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues per week. Asynchronous support shall be provided 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal. A ninety-minute web-facilitated conference call 

for Website Administrators will be provided monthly as a proactive group TA opportunity. All 

issues will be recorded in a TA database, which must be operational within thirty (30) days of 

contract award.

2.6.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written reports of 

performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than the 6th business day of the 

month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

2.7 Purpose of NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance Contract

The purpose of this contract is to equip ChalleNGe leaders and staff with the skills, knowledge, and 

networks necessary to intervene effectively in the lives of at-risk youth and to produce responsible and 

productive citizens. This contract shall be awarded to a single prime contractor that shall be responsible 

for ensuring that all requirements of this Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.8 Role of the Contractor

The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and technical assistance 

opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to assess, design, develop, deliver and 

evaluate high-quality training, whether classroom-based on online, will be vital to the success of the TTAP 

initiative.

 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES 

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 

 CLIN 2001 

 The option status has changed from Option to Option Exercised. 

 CLIN 2002 

 The option status has changed from Option to Option Exercised. 

The following have been added by full text: 

 RATES

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

 

To:

 

 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

POP 01-SEP-2007 TO

31-AUG-2008 

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination 

 

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 2,883,723 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1.00 $2,883,723.00 

EXERCISED 

OPTION

Labor - ChalleNGe Program Training

FFP

Contractor shall provide non-personal services, training and technical assistance in 

support of the National Guard ChalleNGe Program in accordance with the enclosed 

Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB92102002

NET AMT $2,883,723.00

ACRN AA

CIN: W81MNB921020022001

$2,883,723.00

 

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2002 Dollars, 

U.S.

$1,327,838.97

EXERCISED 

OPTION

Travel and Other Direct Costs

COST

This is a not to exceed, cost reimbursable line item for travel and other direct costs 

to perform the discrete elements of the PWS tasks. Travel shall be conducted in 

accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81MNB92102002

ESTIMATED COST $1,327,838.97

ACRN AB

CIN: W81MNB921020022002

$1,327,838.97

 

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 

2001 Destination Government Destination Government 

2002 Destination Government Destination Government 

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 

2001 POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

31-AUG-2010 

N/A SEE SCHEDULE

N/A

N/A AA N/A

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

2002 POP 01-SEP-2009 TO

31-AUG-2010 

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination 

SCHED1 

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AA: 97901003601018105504WH05000002512379NPYW81MNB921020029NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $2,883,723.00 

CIN W81MNB921020022001: $2,883,723.00 

AB: 97901003601018105504WH050000021T2379NPYW81MNB921020029NPY37044220 

AMOUNT: $1,327,838.97 

CIN W81MNB921020022002: $1,327,838.97 

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a program that 

provides participating ChalleNGe staff with technical assistance and high quality 

learning opportunities and experiences from an International Association for Continuing 

Education and Training (IACET) accredited provider. The program must be studentcentric, student-friendly, and appropriate to the distinctive circumstances of the 

ChalleNGe staff member. Access to high-quality learning shall be classroom-based as 

well as via the Internet. This program will continue to build skills, knowledge, and 

networks of ChalleNGe staff utilizing standardized national curriculum, as ChalleNGe 

programs across the country seek to meet the particular needs of high school age atrisk youth.

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2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress initially authorized the NGYCP in Section 1091 of the National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993. The Act provides for the Secretary of Defense 

acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to conduct a National Guard 

Civilian Youth Opportunities Program (known as the NGYCP). The Act authorizes the 

Secretary to use the National Guard to provide military based training, including 

supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects, to civilian 

youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life 

skills and employment potential of such youth. 

To carry out the ChalleNGe program in a state, the Chief, National Guard Bureau 

enters into an agreement with the Governor of the State under which the Governor 

establishes, organizes, and administers the Program in the State. Currently, there are 

32 programs in 26 States and Puerto Rico. 

The first four years of the ChalleNGe program were 100% federally funded. In Fiscal 

Year 1998, Congress adopted legislation (US Code: Title 32, Section 509) mandating 

state – federal cost sharing for the ChalleNGe program. Currently the percentage of 

federal dollars allocated to each state program will not exceed 60% of the cost of 

operating the state ChalleNGe program site during that year. 

The mission of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in the lives of 

at risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 years and produce program graduates with 

the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults. The program 

consists of eight core component areas that are used to foster the holistic growth of 

participants. The component areas are: academic excellence, service to community, 

health and hygiene, job skills, leadership/followership, life coping skills, physical fitness, 

and responsible citizenship. 

States agree to select program participants from applicants who meet the following 

eligibility standards: 

• 16 –18 years of age at the time of entry into the program

• A high school dropout

• A volunteer

• A citizen or legal resident of the United States and the State in which the 

program is operated

• Unemployed.

• Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status 

offenses, not awaiting sentencing, and not under indictment, charged, or

convicted of a felony.

• Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.

• Physically and mentally capable to participate in the program with

reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities

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The ChalleNGe program is co-educational and consists of a five-month Residential 

Phase and a one-year Post –Residential Phase. The Residential Phase, which 

includes a two week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, is conducted in a quasi-military structured 

and disciplined environment. During this phase, the participants focus on the rigorous 

formal education and training program embodied in the eight core components with 

emphasis on development of the mind, body and personal values. Career opportunities 

are explored and personal goals and objectives are developed in action plans. 

Each ChalleNGe program annually identifies the maximum number of participants 

targeted for graduation. Federal and State resources are then allocated to the program 

based on that number. Current ChalleNGe program states are listed below along with 

class graduation target numbers.

1. ALABAMA 200 17. MICHIGAN 200

2. ALASKA 250 18. MISSISSIPPI 400

3. ARIZONA 224 19. MONTANA 200 

4. ARKANSAS 132 20. NEW JERSEY 200

5. CALIFORNIA 300 21. NEW MEXICO 200

6. FLORIDA 250 22. NORTH CAROLINA 220

7. GEORGIA (FG) 211 23. OKLAHOMA 250

8. GEORGIA (FS) 400 24. OREGON 200

9. HAWAII 200 25. PUERTO RICO 200

10. INDIANA 200 26. SOUTH CAROLINA (CO) 250

11. ILLINOIS 800 27. SOUTH CAROLINA (CL) 200

12. KENTUCKY 220 28.TEXAS 200

13. LOUISIANA (CB) 400 29.VIRGINIA 258

14. LOUISIANA (GL) 400 30. WISCONSIN 220 

15. LOUISIANA (CM 250 31. WEST VIRGINIA 200 

16. MARYLAND 200 32. WYOMING 200

 

The Post-Residential Phase is designed to provide graduates of the Residential Phase 

with on-going support from a mentor during the succeeding 12 months. The mentoring 

process actually begins during the Residential phase when cadets and prospective 

mentors undergo mentor training. Following the required training, each cadet is 

matched with a caring, responsible adult by the middle of the Residential Phase. The 

mentoring relationship begins at that point and continues for a period of one year 

following graduation. 

During the Post-Residential Phase, cadets are required to become involved in 

placement activities that support achievement of their goals. These activities are 

identified as being placed in either a job, in school or college, in a training program, in

military service, or participating in full-time volunteer service such as caring for an 

elderly or incapacitated family member. Key to program success is suitable, stable 

placement complimenting the cadets’ attributes and goals.

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2.1 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to 

equip ChalleNGe program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to 

intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the 

values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the 

TTAP contractor.)

2.2 Foundations

The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for 

and/or support all other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these 

settings are foundational to the mission of the program. Training will be redesigned 

periodically to meet needs of NGB.

2.2.a. Basic Course. A minimum of ten (10) five-day classroom Basic Courses 

shall be provided for all staff members that work directly with youth. Each course 

shall accommodate up to 50 participants. All new staff members shall have the 

opportunity to attend a Basic Course within twelve months of hire. The course 

objectives are to execute strategies to enhance staff integration and demonstrate 

an increased understanding of the NGYCP and at-risk youth in general. Course 

content is IACET accredited and designed to positively impact overall program 

outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and networks that staff may use to 

improve the cadet experience and enhance the organizational climate. 

Participants successfully completing the thirty-hour course shall earn 3 CEUs. 

The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within proximity of a ChalleNGe 

Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) and level 2 

(testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will 

provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of 

ChalleNGe staff leaders to work effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. 

This will be accomplished through and a minimum of four (4) one-hour distance 

learning modules as well as practical application and observation. ChalleNGe 

staff leaders who are selected to serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC 

at least one month prior to assisting in a course. Participants successfully 

completing the ITC shall earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force 

supports new ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical 

assistance that facilitates successful program launch and integration in the 

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national ChalleNGe community. The New Program Task Force shall be able to

accommodate up to two new programs a year. It shall consist of:

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a 

national training center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of 

programs preparing to start their first class within the following 6 months;

• Two onsite Basic Courses (see 2.2.a);

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit;

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length

• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors 

assigned as mentors to new directors

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs 

through a cost-effective front-loaded investment.

2.2.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. One CPI instructor training course 

shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each year thereafter for 

instructor certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. The course shall be a 

four-day, twenty-four-hour training experience with a certified Crisis Prevention 

Institute (CPI) instructor and accommodate up to thirty participants in a facility 

meeting CPI requirements. Contractor will be expected to coordinate with CPI 

on the marketing and logistics of this training opportunity.

2.3 Functional Area Specific Training

Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific 

functional areas of expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, 

Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, Recruiters, and Website Administrators. Training 

will be redesigned periodically to meet needs of NGB. 

2.3.a. Cadre Course. Ten (10) 3 day/2 day mix of in class and eLearning based 

Cadre Courses will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training 

in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 

CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.b. Counselors Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Counselors 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

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evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.c. Educators Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Educators 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.d. Post-Residential Course. Three (3) five-day classroom based PostResidential Courses will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of 

training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to 

obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.e. Recruiters Course. Two (2) three-day classroom based Recruiters 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. 

Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.f. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) four -day classroom based 

workshop will be provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen 

hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for 

participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 

25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge 

research, and best practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. 

Participants successfully completing each course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for 

every 10 hours of training. All functional-specific courses will be held in a traditional 

classroom setting within a state of the art training center and be limited to 26 

participants per course to ensure an optimal learning experience.

2.4 Leadership Training

Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead 

staff members to develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and 

share innovations to improve the performance of all programs. 

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2.4.a. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Winter ChalleNGe Program 

Director’s Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the 

Washington, DC area for Program Directors. Event logistics for the Winter 

workshop require five days of support as it must be coordinated with a NGYF 

banquet, and other events of interest to the ChalleNGe program. This workshop 

must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other 

representatives from within the federal government. Hotel accommodations 

need to be available for up to 50 cadets and chaperones participating in the 

events of the week. This workshop is designed to address important policy 

matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In 

addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known master trainer for each 

workshop. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each 

occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.b. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event 

for senior ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 

participants. This event is held each year in June during the program cycle 

break. The purpose of the workshop is to convene key ChalleNGe staff from 

around the country, expose participants to new ideas and facilitate planning 

opportunities with program counterparts from other states. It is also designed to 

address important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of particular 

interest to Directors. The contractor shall design, develop, and execute an event 

that will include no fewer than:

 Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 

training tracks) led by qualified subject matter experts selected by the 

contractor and approved by NGB, 

 A minimum of two (2) functional planning opportunities of at least one (1) 

hour in length, providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas 

and practices, learn from each other, and become inspired and equipped 

to make improvements to their programs. Food will be provided.

 A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in 

length with at least 2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected 

based on their ability to inspire conference participants in areas that align 

with the conference theme. 

 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue 

will be suitable to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and 

training technology. All event planning, management, and logistics shall be 

provided by the contractor. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after 

each occurrence of this workshop

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2.4.c. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership 

Workshop is a two-day workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to 

impact overall program outcomes by providing new ChalleNGe Program 

Directors with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and networks to ensure 

program leadership success. Each workshop shall incorporate peer-to-peer 

learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 26 participants. This 

workshop will be offered once a year and held in a classroom setting at a state of 

the art national training center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted 

after each occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 2:1.

2.4.d. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for 

ChalleNGe staff members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The 

course is designed to equip supervisors to effectively manage teams and 

programs while creating an environment that fosters staff development and 

operational success. This course shall be offered three times each year and 

held in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training center. Each 

course shall accommodate 25 participants. Participants successfully completing 

the course shall earn 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.5 Products

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve 

to expand the skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.5.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for 

applicants, parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin 

accessing information about ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a 

public and private website for the ChalleNGe program that includes:

 Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program 

description, photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the 

program, news about the program, and statistics about results of the 

program, accessible to the public. A minimum of 5 news stories posted 

monthly and statistics updated annually.

 State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program 

websites, including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, 

and contact information. State websites must be launched a minimum of 

three months prior to the start of a new program. 

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 Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo 

galleries, news stories, resources, and bulletin boards to support 

nationwide communities of practice. A minimum of five news stories, one 

event-related photo gallery, and one resource knowledge object added 

each month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users serves as a digest 

of all monthly additions. 

The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and 

manage a website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% 

uptime. Contractor shall maintain domain registration as well as all 

templates, architecture, and design of website. The website must be 

operational within sixty (60) days of contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure 

environment and secured by restricted access and must be redundant in 

power and Internet access, ensuring uptime across major power outages and 

periods of heavy Internet congestion.

2.5.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual 

analysis to identify organizational training needs and publish findings and 

recommendations in a four-color document that is a minimum of twenty pages. 

Four briefings will be conducted for directors and COR each year to seek input, 

inform directors and NGB regarding findings and trends, and finally to distribute 

the document. 

2.5.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 

months of the start of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing 

training opportunities available to all ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document 

shall be a minimum of thirty-five pages. The production timeline for this product 

will include NGB review. It will include sufficient information for potential students 

to determine the suitability of a course for them; at minimum descriptions, dates, 

and locations for all training opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September 

through August of the training year. A minimum of six copies of the catalog will 

be distributed to each program, with additional copies available for stakeholders. 

It will also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website staff only 

portal.

2.5.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and 

maintain an inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, 

including manuals and training kits for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe 

staff, mentors and mentees, and for orientation efforts. One new print product of 

at least twenty pages in length shall be produced each year. All operational and 

training tools in print form shall also be made available online through the 

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ChalleNGe website staff only portal. Production timelines for any operational 

and training tools will include NGB review.

2.5.e. Distance Learning Modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, onehour in length, per year shall be created and made available through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal to further extend the learning available to 

staff. Distance learning modules will be capable of supporting synchronous and 

asynchronous learning, and self-directed or instructor-led training opportunities. 

They will be launched to meet market demands based on the annual training 

needs assessment findings and be incorporated in Post-Residential and 

Supervisors Redesign..

2.5.f. Doctrine Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a comprehensive 

doctrine program to drive the development of training curriculum. The products 

developed through the doctrine program will include at a minimum three (3) 

doctrinal manuals. The doctrine study process includes two (2) summits per 

study, a two-day Summit Part I for subject matter experts and a half-day Summit 

Part II for program directors.

 

2.6 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful 

delivery of foundations, courses, seminars, and products. 

2.6.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe 

staff to register for courses. The registration system must be capable of 

producing CEU transcripts as well as participation reports as needed, including 

but not limited to: participant name, program, email address, courses attended, 

dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational within thirty (30) days 

of contract award.

2.6.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art 

national training facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility 

will have multimedia capabilities, including DVD, overhead projector, internet 

connection, and videoconferencing, and the capacity to train up to 30 students 

per class. Capacity to cater in hot meals required.

2.6.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACETauthorized provider of CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

2.6.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. Five (5) ChalleNGe programs will 

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group coaching on specific programmatic or technical issues. Post-trip reports 

shall provide details of onsite TA diagnosis and after action plans.

2.6.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be 

provided via phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a 

response within one business day, with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues 

per week. Asynchronous support shall be provided through the ChalleNGe 

website staff only portal. A ninety-minute web-facilitated conference call for 

Website Administrators will be provided monthly as a proactive group TA 

opportunity. All issues will be recorded in a TA database, which must be 

operational within thirty (30) days of contract award.

2.6.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written 

reports of performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than 

the 6th business day of the month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

2.7 Purpose of NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance Contract

The purpose of this contract is to equip ChalleNGe leaders and staff with the skills, 

knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene effectively in the lives of at-risk youth 

and to produce responsible and productive citizens. This contract shall be awarded to a 

single prime contractor that shall be responsible for ensuring that all requirements of 

this Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.8 Role of the Contractor

The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and 

technical assistance opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to 

assess, design, develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality training, whether classroombased or online, will be vital to the success of the TTAP initiative. One Senior Analyst 

or Consultant from the Dare Mighty Things full time staff will be working on-site and full 

time at the National Guard Bureau, JP1, Arlington, VA. This individual will be working 

solely on Youth Challenge issues. 

Additional Information

Key personnel are those employees considered to be full time staff. 

Section I - Contract Clauses 

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving 

Reports 

MAR 2008 

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. The Contractor POC is at ( 703) 752-4331, & at 

2. The Contracting Officer is at (703) 607-1127 & at 

3. The COR is at (703) 607-2754, & at 

Any questions on allow ability of charges are to be directed to the Contracting Officer prior to commitment. Any 

requirement which would increase the amount of the contract must be accomplished by the Contracting Officer 

through an issuance of a modification.

Invoices will be submitted and processed through Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) in 

accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Information regarding 

WAWF-RA is available on the internet at https://wawf.eb.mil. 

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractor shall submit payment request using the following method(s) as mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the 

Contracting Officer, the contract administration office, and the payment office.

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) (see instructions below)

Web Invoicing System (WInS)(https://ecweb.dfas.mil) 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats 

(http://www.X12.org and http://www.dfas.mil/ecedi) 

Other (please specify)____________________________________

DFAS POC and Phone: DFAS INDIANAPOLIS, 888-332-7366

WAWF is the preferred method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows 

DOD vendors to submit and track Invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. Contractors electing 

to use WAWF shall (i) register to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of 

contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) 

calendar days after award of this contract/order. 

Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) 

Indianapolis at 888-332-7366. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about 

payments.

You can easily access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at 

http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay.html . Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be 

required to inquire about the status of your payment.

The following codes and information will be required to assure successful flow of WAWF documents.

TYPE OF DOCUMENT [Check the appropriate block] 

Commercial Item Financing

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Invoice as 2-in-1 (Services Only) Service

Performance Based Payment (Government Only)

Progress Payment (Government Only)

Cost Voucher (Government Only)

Receiving Report (Government Only)

 

ISSUE BY DODAAC: W9133L

ADMIN BY DODAAC: W9133L

ACCEPT BY DODAAC: W81MNB

SHIP TO DODAAC: W9133L

LOCAL PROCESSING OFFICE DODDAC: N/A

PAYMENT OFFICE FISCAL STATION CODE: HQ0105

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 

The following have been modified: 

 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) has a need for a program that 

provides participating ChalleNGe staff with technical assistance and high quality 

learning opportunities and experiences from an International Association for Continuing 

Education and Training (IACET) accredited provider. The program must be studentcentric, student-friendly, and appropriate to the distinctive circumstances of the 

ChalleNGe staff member. Access to high-quality learning shall be classroom-based as 

well as via the Internet. This program will continue to build skills, knowledge, and 

networks of ChalleNGe staff utilizing standardized national curriculum, as ChalleNGe 

programs across the country seek to meet the particular needs of high school age atrisk youth.

2.0 BACKGROUND

Congress initially authorized the NGYCP in Section 1091 of the National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993. The Act provides for the Secretary of Defense 

acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to conduct a National Guard 

Civilian Youth Opportunities Program (known as the NGYCP). The Act authorizes the 

Secretary to use the National Guard to provide military based training, including 

supervised work experience in community service and conservation projects, to civilian 

youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life 

skills and employment potential of such youth. 

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To carry out the ChalleNGe program in a state, the Chief, National Guard Bureau enters 

into an agreement with the Governor of the State under which the Governor establishes, 

organizes, and administers the Program in the State. Currently, there are 32 programs 

in 26 States and Puerto Rico. 

The first four years of the ChalleNGe program were 100% federally funded. In Fiscal 

Year 1998, Congress adopted legislation (US Code: Title 32, Section 509) mandating 

state – federal cost sharing for the ChalleNGe program. Currently the percentage of 

federal dollars allocated to each state program will not exceed 60% of the cost of 

operating the state ChalleNGe program site during that year. 

The mission of National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in the lives of 

at risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 years and produce program graduates with 

the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults. The program 

consists of eight core component areas that are used to foster the holistic growth of 

participants. The component areas are: academic excellence, service to community, 

health and hygiene, job skills, leadership/followership, life coping skills, physical fitness, 

and responsible citizenship. 

States agree to select program participants from applicants who meet the following 

eligibility standards: 

• 16 –18 years of age at the time of entry into the program

• A high school dropout

• A volunteer

• A citizen or legal resident of the United States and the State in which the 

program is operated

• Unemployed.

• Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status 

offenses, not awaiting sentencing, and not under indictment, charged, or

convicted of a felony.

• Free from use of illegal drugs or substances.

• Physically and mentally capable to participate in the program with

reasonable accommodation for physical and other disabilities

The ChalleNGe program is co-educational and consists of a five-month Residential 

Phase and a one-year Post –Residential Phase. The Residential Phase, which includes 

a two week Pre-ChalleNGe Phase, is conducted in a quasi-military structured and 

disciplined environment. During this phase, the participants focus on the rigorous 

formal education and training program embodied in the eight core components with 

emphasis on development of the mind, body and personal values. Career opportunities 

are explored and personal goals and objectives are developed in action plans.

Each ChalleNGe program annually identifies the maximum number of participants 

targeted for graduation. Federal and State resources are then allocated to the program 

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based on that number. Current ChalleNGe program states are listed below along with 

class graduation target numbers.

1. ALABAMA 200 17. MICHIGAN 200

2. ALASKA 250 18. MISSISSIPPI 400

3. ARIZONA 224 19. MONTANA 200 

4. ARKANSAS 132 20. NEW JERSEY 200

5. CALIFORNIA 300 21. NEW MEXICO 200

6. FLORIDA 250 22. NORTH CAROLINA 220

7. GEORGIA (FG) 211 23. OKLAHOMA 250

8. GEORGIA (FS) 400 24. OREGON 200

9. HAWAII 200 25. PUERTO RICO 200

10. INDIANA 200 26. SOUTH CAROLINA (CO) 250

11. ILLINOIS 800 27. SOUTH CAROLINA (CL) 200

12. KENTUCKY 220 28.TEXAS 200

13. LOUISIANA (CB) 400 29.VIRGINIA 258

14. LOUISIANA (GL) 400 30. WISCONSIN 220 

15. LOUISIANA (CM 250 31. WEST VIRGINIA 200 

16. MARYLAND 200 32. WYOMING 200

 

The Post-Residential Phase is designed to provide graduates of the Residential Phase 

with on-going support from a mentor during the succeeding 12 months. The mentoring 

process actually begins during the Residential phase when cadets and prospective 

mentors undergo mentor training. Following the required training, each cadet is 

matched with a caring, responsible adult by the middle of the Residential Phase. The 

mentoring relationship begins at that point and continues for a period of one year 

following graduation. 

During the Post-Residential Phase, cadets are required to become involved in 

placement activities that support achievement of their goals. These activities are 

identified as being placed in either a job, in school or college, in a training program, in 

military service, or participating in full-time volunteer service such as caring for an 

elderly or incapacitated family member. Key to program success is suitable, stable 

placement complimenting the cadets’ attributes and goals.

2.1 NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance

The objective of the NGYCP Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) is to 

equip ChalleNGe program staff with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to 

intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the 

values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

(Note: Participant’s travel to and from training events is not the responsibility of the 

TTAP contractor.)

2.2 Foundations

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The foundations of the TTAP are those learning opportunities that provide a basis for 

and/or support all other trainings. The skills and knowledge transferred in these settings 

are foundational to the mission of the program. Training will be redesigned periodically 

to meet needs of NGB.

2.2.a. Basic Course. A minimum of ten (10) five-day classroom Basic Courses 

shall be provided for all staff members that work directly with youth. Each course 

shall accommodate up to 50 participants. All new staff members shall have the 

opportunity to attend a Basic Course within twelve months of hire. The course 

objectives are to execute strategies to enhance staff integration and demonstrate 

an increased understanding of the NGYCP and at-risk youth in general. Course 

content is IACET accredited and designed to positively impact overall program 

outcomes by providing skills, knowledge, and networks that staff may use to 

improve the cadet experience and enhance the organizational climate. 

Participants successfully completing the thirty-hour course shall earn 3 CEUs. 

The Basic Course will be delivered onsite of or within proximity of a ChalleNGe 

Program during scheduled program cycle breaks. Level 1 (reaction) and level 2 

(testing) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.b. Instructor Training Course. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will 

provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training for a select group of 

ChalleNGe staff leaders to work effectively as adjunct instructors for the TTAP. 

This will be accomplished through and a minimum of four (4) one-hour distance 

learning modules as well as practical application and observation. ChalleNGe 

staff leaders who are selected to serve as adjunct faculty shall complete the ITC 

at least one month prior to assisting in a course. Participants successfully 

completing the ITC shall earn 2.4 CEUs. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 25:1.

2.2.c. New Program Task Force. The ChalleNGe New Program Task Force 

supports new ChalleNGe programs with targeted training and technical 

assistance that facilitates successful program launch and integration in the 

national ChalleNGe community. The New Program Task Force shall be able to 

accommodate up to two new programs a year. It shall consist of:

• A two-day program start up workshop for up to 26 participants at a 

national training center, providing operational guidance for lead staff of 

programs preparing to start their first class within the following 6 months;

• Two onsite Basic Courses (see 2.2.a);

• A two-day post-graduation staff debrief summit;

• Four (4) distance learning components of one hour in length

• Six (6) program site visits, two days each

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• A peer mentoring handbook providing guidance to senior directors 

assigned as mentors to new directors

This eighteen-month task force seeks to accelerate the maturation of programs 

through a cost-effective front-loaded investment.

2.2.d. CPI Instructor Certification Course. One CPI instructor training course 

shall be provided in the first year of the contract and one each year thereafter for 

instructor certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. The course shall be a 

four-day, twenty-four-hour training experience with a certified Crisis Prevention 

Institute (CPI) instructor and accommodate up to thirty participants in a facility 

meeting CPI requirements. Contractor will be expected to coordinate with CPI on 

the marketing and logistics of this training opportunity.

2.3 Functional Area Specific Training

Functional-specific courses are those learning opportunities designed for specific 

functional areas of expertise within ChalleNGe, including Cadre, Counselors, 

Instructors, Post-Residential Staff, Recruiters, and Website Administrators. Training will 

be redesigned periodically to meet needs of NGB. 

2.3.a. Cadre Course. Ten (10) 3 day/2 day mix of in class and eLearning based 

Cadre Courses will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of training 

in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 

CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) 

evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to 

instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.b. Counselors Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Counselors 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 

1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio 

for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.c. Educators Course. Two (2) five-day classroom based Educators 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing thirty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 3 CEUs. Level 

1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio 

for each course will not exceed 25:1. The subtask for the redesign of the 

Educator’s course will be eliminated in exchange for providing NGB-AY with an 

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on-site data analyst at no additional cost. Individual shall begin work on-site no 

later than 11 December 2009.

2.3.d. Post-Residential Course. Three (3) five-day classroom based PostResidential Courses will be conducted annually, each providing thirty hours of 

training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to 

obtain 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral 

assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of this course. 

Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.e. Recruiters Course. Two (2) three-day classroom based Recruiters 

Courses will be conducted annually, providing twenty hours of training in IACETaccredited curriculum and an opportunity for participants to obtain 2 CEUs. Level 

1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 (behavioral assessment) evaluations will 

be conducted for each occurrence of this course. Participant to instructor ratio 

for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.3.f. Website Administrators Workshop. One (1) four -day classroom based 

workshop will be provided for Website Administrators annually, providing fifteen 

hours of training in IACET-accredited curriculum and an opportunity for 

participants to obtain 1.5 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 

25:1.

Each functional specific training opportunity shall feature speakers, cutting edge 

research, and best practices unearthed through internal benchmarking studies. 

Participants successfully completing each course or workshop shall receive 1 CEU for 

every 10 hours of training. All functional-specific courses will be held in a traditional 

classroom setting within a state of the art training center and be limited to 26 

participants per course to ensure an optimal learning experience.

2.4 Leadership Training

Leadership Training provides opportunities for Directors, Supervisors, and other lead 

staff members to develop policy and strategy, network, enhance leadership skills, and 

share innovations to improve the performance of all programs. 

2.4.a. Winter Program Directors Workshop. The Winter ChalleNGe Program 

Director’s Workshop is a two-day workshop held annually in a hotel in the 

Washington, DC area for Program Directors. Event logistics for the Winter 

workshop require five days of support as it must be coordinated with a NGYF 

banquet, and other events of interest to the ChalleNGe program. This workshop 

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must accommodate up to 50 ChalleNGe Program Directors as well as other 

representatives from within the federal government. Hotel accommodations 

need to be available for up to 50 cadets and chaperones participating in the 

events of the week. This workshop is designed to address important policy 

matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to Directors. In 

addition, the contractor shall secure a nationally known master trainer for each 

workshop. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after each 

occurrence of this workshop 

2.4.b. Annual Workshop. The ChalleNGe Annual Workshop is a four-day event 

for senior ChalleNGe program staff, and must accommodate up to 400 

participants. This event is held each year in June during the program cycle break. 

The purpose of the workshop is to convene key ChalleNGe staff from around the 

country, expose participants to new ideas and facilitate planning opportunities 

with program counterparts from other states. It is also designed to address 

important policy matters and highlight innovative practices of particular interest to 

Directors. The contractor shall design, develop, and execute an event that will 

include no fewer than:

 Thirty-six (36) discrete 90-minute seminars (6 concurrent sessions, 6 

training tracks) led by qualified subject matter experts selected by the 

contractor and approved by NGB, 

 A minimum of two (2) functional planning opportunities of at least one (1) 

hour in length, providing a venue for participants to share innovative ideas 

and practices, learn from each other, and become inspired and equipped 

to make improvements to their programs. Food will be provided.

 A minimum of two (2) general/plenary sessions of at least one hour in 

length with at least 2 nationally recognized keynote speakers selected 

based on their ability to inspire conference participants in areas that align 

with the conference theme. 

 

The location for this event will be in a region designated by the COR. The venue 

will be suitable to support the workshop design, including state of the art A/V and

training technology. All event planning, management, and logistics shall be 

provided by the contractor. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted after 

each occurrence of this workshop

2.4.c. New Directors Leadership Workshop. The New Directors Leadership 

Workshop is a two-day workshop providing twelve hours of training designed to 

impact overall program outcomes by providing new ChalleNGe Program 

Directors with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and networks to ensure 

program leadership success. Each workshop shall incorporate peer-to-peer 

learning in the instructional design and accommodate up to 26 participants. This 

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workshop will be offered once a year and held in a classroom setting at a state of 

the art national training center. A level 1 (reaction) evaluation will be conducted 

after each occurrence of this workshop. Participant to instructor ratio for each 

course will not exceed 2:1.

2.4.d. Supervisors Course. The Supervisors Course is a five-day course for 

ChalleNGe staff members who hold or may move into supervisory roles. The 

course is designed to equip supervisors to effectively manage teams and 

programs while creating an environment that fosters staff development and 

operational success. This course shall be offered three times each year and held 

in a classroom setting at a state of the art national training center. Each course 

shall accommodate 25 participants. Participants successfully completing the 

course shall earn 3 CEUs. Level 1 (reaction), level 2 (testing), and level 3 

(behavioral assessment) evaluations will be conducted for each occurrence of 

this course. Participant to instructor ratio for each course will not exceed 25:1.

2.5 Products

The TTAP will be required to develop and maintain stand-alone deliverables that serve 

to expand the skills, knowledge, and/or networks of ChalleNGe staff. 

2.5.a. Web-based Clearinghouse. The NGYCP website provides a gateway for 

applicants, parents, mentors, staff, stake-holders and the public to begin 

accessing information about ChalleNGe. The contractor is required to maintain a 

public and private website for the ChalleNGe program that includes:

 Public site. The top level of the website will include the national program 

description, photo galleries illustrating the components and phases of the 

program, news about the program, and statistics about results of the 

program, accessible to the public. A minimum of 5 news stories posted 

monthly and statistics updated annually.

 State websites. The contractors shall host all 32 ChalleNGe program 

websites, including online applications, photo galleries, bulletin boards, 

and contact information. State websites must be launched a minimum of 

three months prior to the start of a new program. 

 Staff only portal. A staff-only portal for event registration, photo galleries, 

news stories, resources, and bulletin boards to support nationwide 

communities of practice. A minimum of five news stories, one eventrelated photo gallery, and one resource knowledge object added each 

month. A monthly e-newsletter to all portal users serves as a digest of all 

monthly additions. 

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The contractor shall ensure that sufficient resources are provided to build and 

manage a website capable of handling 500,000 visits per month with a 99.5% 

uptime. Contractor shall maintain domain registration as well as all 

templates, architecture, and design of website. The website must be 

operational within sixty (60) days of contract award.

The website must be hosted on a server located in a physically secure 

environment and secured by restricted access and must be redundant in 

power and Internet access, ensuring uptime across major power outages and 

periods of heavy Internet congestion.

2.5.b. Training Needs Assessment. The TTAP shall conduct an annual 

analysis to identify organizational training needs and publish findings and 

recommendations in a four-color document that is a minimum of twenty pages. 

Four briefings will be conducted for directors and COR each year to seek input, 

inform directors and NGB regarding findings and trends, and finally to distribute 

the document. 

2.5.c. Course Catalog. A course catalog will be published annually within 3 

months of the start of the new training year, no later than 1 June, detailing 

training opportunities available to all ChalleNGe staff. This four-color document 

shall be a minimum of thirty-five pages. The production timeline for this product 

will include NGB review. It will include sufficient information for potential students 

to determine the suitability of a course for them; at minimum descriptions, dates, 

and locations for all training opportunities for ChalleNGe staff from September 

through August of the training year. A minimum of six copies of the catalog will 

be distributed to each program, with additional copies available for stakeholders. 

It will also be made available online through the ChalleNGe website staff only 

portal.

2.5.d. Operational and Training Tools. The TTAP will develop, produce, and 

maintain an inventory of operational and training tools for ChalleNGe staff, 

including manuals and training kits for residential and post-residential ChalleNGe 

staff, mentors and mentees, and for orientation efforts. One new print product of 

at least twenty pages in length shall be produced each year. All operational and 

training tools in print form shall also be made available online through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal. Production timelines for any operational and 

training tools will include NGB review.

2.5.e. Distance Learning Modules. Four (4) distance learning modules, onehour in length, per year shall be created and made available through the 

ChalleNGe website staff only portal to further extend the learning available to 

staff. Distance learning modules will be capable of supporting synchronous and 

asynchronous learning, and self-directed or instructor-led training opportunities. 

They will be launched to meet market demands based on the annual training 

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needs assessment findings and be incorporated in Post-Residential and 

Supervisors Redesign..

2.5.f. Doctrine Studies. The TTAP will design and deliver a comprehensive 

doctrine program to drive the development of training curriculum. The products 

developed through the doctrine program will include at a minimum three (3) 

doctrinal manuals. The doctrine study process includes two (2) summits per 

study, a two-day Summit Part I for subject matter experts and a half-day Summit 

Part II for program directors.

 

2.6 Support

The TTAP support includes back-office logistical services that ensure successful 

delivery of foundations, courses, seminars, and products. 

2.6.a. Event Registration System. An online registration system accessible 

through the ChalleNGe website staff only portal will be maintained for ChalleNGe 

staff to register for courses. The registration system must be capable of 

producing CEU transcripts as well as participation reports as needed, including 

but not limited to: participant name, program, email address, courses attended, 

dates of attendance, CEUs acquired. must be operational within thirty (30) days 

of contract award.

2.6.b. Training Facility. The TTAP will maintain a fully-equipped state of the art 

national training facility within 1 hour drive of a major airport. The training facility 

will have multimedia capabilities, including DVD, overhead projector, internet 

connection, and videoconferencing, and the capacity to train up to 30 students 

per class. Capacity to cater in hot meals required.

2.6.c. IACET accreditation. Contractor shall maintain status as an IACETauthorized provider of CEUs, with the ability to comply with all audit requests.

2.6.d. Technical Assistance – Onsite Visits. Five (5) ChalleNGe programs will 

receive an onsite visit of two days each year for customized one-on-one or smallgroup coaching on specific programmatic or technical issues. Post-trip reports 

shall provide details of onsite TA diagnosis and after action plans.

2.6.e. Technical Assistance – Call/Email Center. Technical assistance shall be 

provided via phone and email. All requests for information shall receive a 

response within one business day, with a capacity to respond to up to fifty issues 

per week. Asynchronous support shall be provided through the ChalleNGe 

website staff only portal. A ninety-minute web-facilitated conference call for 

Website Administrators will be provided monthly as a proactive group TA 

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opportunity. All issues will be recorded in a TA database, which must be 

operational within thirty (30) days of contract award.

2.6.f. Contractor Briefings. Contractor shall prepare and deliver monthly written 

reports of performance toward contract requirements to the COR no later than 

the 6th business day of the month. Face-to-face briefings will occur quarterly. 

2.7 Purpose of NGYCP Training & Technical Assistance Contract

The purpose of this contract is to equip ChalleNGe leaders and staff with the skills, 

knowledge, and networks necessary to intervene effectively in the lives of at-risk youth 

and to produce responsible and productive citizens. This contract shall be awarded to a 

single prime contractor that shall be responsible for ensuring that all requirements of 

this Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) are satisfied.

2.8 Role of the Contractor

The Contractor shall serve as the overall provider and integrator of training and 

technical assistance opportunities and resources. The ability of the Contractor to 

assess, design, develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality training, whether classroombased or online, will be vital to the success of the TTAP initiative. One Senior Analyst 

or Consultant from the Dare Mighty Things full time staff will be working on-site and full 

time at the National Guard Bureau, JP1, Arlington, VA. This individual will be working 

solely on Youth Challenge issues. 

Additional Information

Key personnel are those employees considered to be full time staff. 

 

 

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