BATTLEFIELD STAFF RIDES (BSR) RENEWAL CONTRACT
ID: W912PB26RA012Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0409 AQ HQ CONTRACTAPO, AE, 09114, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Regional Contracting Office Bavaria, is soliciting proposals for the Battlefield Staff Rides (BSR) Renewal Contract, aimed at providing educational support services for U.S. Army Europe's subordinate commands. The contractor will deliver comprehensive Battlefield Staff Rides, which include leadership workshops, en-route instruction, battlefield terrain walks, and logistical support, all designed to enhance leadership development through historical military education. This Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a maximum value of $15,294,484.00 and a guaranteed minimum of $5,000.00, with a performance period from May 27, 2026, to May 26, 2031. Interested parties should contact Matthew Troyer at matthew.e.troyer.mil@army.mil or Andrea Lucas at andrea.r.lucas.ln@army.mil for further details.

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    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for Battlefield Staff Rides (BSRs) for the U.S. Army in Europe (USAREUR-AF) Institutional Training Program. The contractor will provide BSRs, including a Leadership Workshop, En-route Instruction, Battlefield Terrain Walks, and all necessary logistical support. The BSRs are designed as a leadership development tool, allowing commanders to select objectives from historical tradition, fundamental military values, and specific combat performance. The contractor is responsible for course materials, bus transportation, 3-star hotel accommodations with specific security criteria, and two out of three meals per day. Key personnel include a Contract Manager, Program Coordinator, and instructors with military history and leadership expertise. The PWS also details quality control, security requirements (including installation access and background checks), mandatory Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, and iWATCH training, and compliance with German laws for personnel performing services in Germany. Additional services for senior leadership BSRs include a Senior Mentor/Historian, pre-BSR coordination, an Overall Coordinator on the bus, and two support teams for logistics and participant comfort.
    This government file outlines an Item/Pricing Schedule for Battlefield Staff Rides to European Battlefields, including leadership workshops, instruction, terrain walks, historical analysis, transportation, hotel accommodations, and two meals per day. The schedule details various durations for these staff rides, ranging from 1-day to 5-days/4-overnights, with separate pricing items for additional students, meals, and single rooms. It also includes cancellation/re-schedule fees for different ride durations and a section for special support for senior-level staff rides. The ordering period for these services is from May 27, 2026, to May 26, 2031. This document serves as a comprehensive pricing and service catalog for federal government agencies to procure battlefield staff ride programs.
    Form W-14, issued by the Department of the Treasury (Internal Revenue Service), is a Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments. This form is essential for foreign entities receiving payments from federal procurement contracts. It requires the foreign contracting party to provide identification details, including name, country of incorporation, permanent residence, mailing address, and U.S. taxpayer identification number (if any). The form allows foreign contractors to claim exemptions from tax under Section 5000C based on international agreements or if goods/services are produced/performed in the United States. Part II addresses exemptions based on international agreements (e.g., income tax treaties), while Part III covers exemptions due to international procurement agreements or production/performance within the U.S. Detailed explanations are required for claimed exemptions in Part IV, including the specific agreement and provision relied upon, and, if applicable, the method used to allocate exempt and nonexempt amounts. Part V requires certification under penalties of perjury, confirming the accuracy of the information and agreement to abide by tax regulations. The form is submitted to the acquiring agency, not the IRS, and is crucial for compliance with federal tax obligations related to foreign procurement payments.
    This government solicitation, W912PB26RA012, is an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) for Battlefield Staff Rides services renewal for the 7th CATC in the EUCOM Theater. The contract has a maximum value of $15,294,484.00 and a guaranteed minimum of $5,000.00, with a performance period from May 27, 2026, to May 26, 2031. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Key evaluation factors include technical experience (minimum three years, with at least one contract worth $500,000 annually), Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) rating, and price, with award based on the lowest-price technically acceptable proposal. Contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit invoices via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The document also includes various FAR and DFARS clauses concerning business ethics, supply chain security, foreign purchases, and antiterrorism measures.
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