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Performance Work Statement

W51EW7-25-R-A003

(Includes associated Performance Requirements Summary (PRS))

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES (MSS)

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE (WSMR)

19 March 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction:

The Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) requires the acquisition of Mission Support Services (MSS) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). This is a non-personal services requirement to provide Engineering Support Services to the White Sands Test Center (WSTC) in support of experimentation, test, research, assessment, development, and training in support of National Security.

WSMR successfully performs and sustains a wide range of capabilities, facilities, and technical expertise. WSMR is the largest open-air land test range in the Department of Defense (DoD). The large land mass and controlled airspace allow for the testing and analysis of conventional munitions, unmanned systems, distributed testing, countermeasures, space systems and sensors, directed energy, high and low altitude missile systems testing, explosives testing, ground and aerial target flights, and low observable precision strikes contribute to military readiness. Sustained capabilities include state-of-the-art environmental testing chambers, an extensive suite of data collection instrumentation, advanced data processing, and modeling and simulation facilities.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor personnel providing performance of the services herein. All Contractor personnel under this contract shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background: WSMR supports National Security interests by providing the warfighter with data collection and analysis, instrumentation development, modeling and simulation, research, assessment, and technical services. The Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) preserves the Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) infrastructure and associated workforce as national assets to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities to support DOD acquisitions. WSTC is a tenant on WSMR. The range is about 40 miles wide and 100 miles long, not including ranching communities to the west and north that accommodate call-ups for long range mission operations. WSMR is the largest overland testing facility in the DoD, stretching across the northern Chihuahuan Desert. At over 2.2 million acres, terrain consists of mountains, grasslands, shrub lands, alkali flats, gypsum dunes and lava flows.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

The Contractor shall furnish engineering, technical, maintenance, and support services necessary for and incidental to performance of the requirements set forth in accordance with (IAW) this PWS and priorities established by the Government. Subcontract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Prime Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor shall primarily support the following WSTC Directorates: Material Test Directorate; Range Operations Directorate; Information Management G6 Directorate; and Survivability and Vulnerability.

WSTC tasks include, but are not limited to:

Test Operations and Support Functions include Engineering Support; Fabrication Services;

Ammunition Supply Point; Ground Targets Operation (GTO); Field Telecommunications Support; Visual Information Documentary Photographic Support; Frequency Surveillance; and, Spectrum Management.

Open-Air Operations Support Services includes Non Day-of-Test Support; Day-of-Test Support;

and, Operation Support Commodities.

Support by Test Facility includes Aerial Cable Range; Temperature Test Facility (TTF);

Environmental Test Area – II; Environmental Test Chambers (ETCs); Mobile Field Conditioning Equipment (MFCE); Launcher Dynamics Equipment; Nondestructive Test Laboratory;

Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratories; 300K Dynamic Facility; Electromagnetic Radiation Effects (EMRE) Site; High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF); Linear Accelerator (LINAC) and Thermal Facilities; High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) Facilities; Gamma Radiation Facilities; Dosimetry Metrology Laboratory; Semiconductor Test Laboratory; Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL); Radiation Tolerance Assured Support and Supply Center (RTASSC); Nuclear, Electromagnetic, and Applied Environment Test Programs (NEAEPs); Cox Range Control Center; and, Mission Command Control IT Services.

MRTFB Test Capabilities and Facilities includes Electronic Attack Test Capability (EATC); and, Large Blast Thermal Simulator (LBTS) Mission Support.

Air Force Test Capabilities and Facilities include Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT);

HHSTT Mission Support; and, HHSTT Tasking Process.

Center for Countermeasures (CCM) Support includes Center for Countermeasures Test Commodity Areas and CCM Legacy System Sustainment.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all mission support objectives and plans in support of developmental testing for ATEC and other mission partners. The Contractor shall follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the publications in Part 6, “Applicable Publications.”

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is how it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the KO and the COR for review within 10 days after date of contract award (CDRL A001).

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within thirty working days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have ten business days to submit a final QCP.

After receipt of the final QCP, the Contractor may receive the KO’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the KO no later than 10 business days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including DoD Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items

(Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided

Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus five (5) years.

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR verbally of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within seven (7) days (CDRL A002).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.)

deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the KO. When a U.S.

holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

Federal holidays are listed in the following website https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The majority of the WSMR workforce (both Civilian and Contractor) operate under a compressed work schedule consisting of four 9-hour days with core hours between 0700 – 1630 Monday thru Thursday and one 8-hour day on either the first or second Friday of the pay period with the alternate Friday as a non-workday. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide support between the core hours, 0700 – 1530 Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility closes due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Outside the core working hours noted herein, some facilities may not be accessible and reduced Government oversight may limit Contractor access. The Contractor will not receive reimbursement when the Government closes facilities for the reasons stated herein. Exceptions shall be worked through the COR and approved by the KO.

1.5.4.1 All overtime (OT) shall be approved by the KO/COR in writing prior to any OT hours being used. As the need arises for these services, an individual Project Support Code (PSC) or modification to the existing PSC will be executed. OT hours shall be tracked by the Contractor and reported on the Cost File Report. The OT worked will not be priced into this initial contract but labor categories and hourly rates will be mutually agreed upon and approved by the KO at time of award.

1.5.4.2 MISSION SCHEDULE IMPACTS. Test mission requirements ultimately define the work schedule. In some cases, Contractors may deviate from the alternate work schedule outlined above to a standard 8-hour day, 5 day a week standard workweek to support the mission schedule. The schedule may also necessitate irregular work schedules such as Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday to accomplish the mission in a safe and effective manner. A majority of Government mission personnel are on a variable tour where regular work hours and days may vary by mission support requirements and in some cases require shifts to provide the necessary support. Although it may only be a fourteen (14) day period, the Government will communicate when a mission requires variance in workdays and hours. The Contractor shall be prepared to support regular and irregular working hours. For greatest mission effectiveness, the Contractor shall work schedules commensurate with the Government as directly coordinated by the Government test program requirement or test schedule. Mission delays, roadblocks, range travel, and operational tempo (OPTEMPO) drive OT requirements.

1.5.4.3 GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES. Occasionally, the Department of Army (DA) authorizes civilian employees to participate in activities outside of their normal duty requirements.

Examples include Commanders authorizing 59 minutes of early dismissal, Organizational Day, TEAM WSMR, Town Halls, or other team-building events. During these activities, Contractors may attend and participate provided the individual is on a paid or non-paid leave status and the Contractor does not receive reimbursement for these costs. Additionally, there may be events in which Organizational Representation Funds support entertainment or refreshment in which Contractors may not participate.

1.5.4.4 MISSION ROADBLOCKS. Access roads to and within the boundaries of WSMR are subject to closing for live missile firings or other military operations. Roadblocks are normally one to two hours in duration. This does not relieve the Contractor from performance of contractual duties. Occasional rescheduling of work requirements may result due to missile firings or other military operations. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to reschedule all work requirements due to roadblocks and evacuations. Roadblock information is available by calling

(575) 678-1178; information is prerecorded and subject to change without notice.

1.5.4.5 OPERATIONAL DELAYS. As a result of an increase in threat, disaster, inclement weather or operational testing, the Senior Mission or United States Army Garrison (USAG) Commander may require the installation curtail operations, limiting access to essential government employees only, block/restrict movement on major roads on or leading to WSMR, or close the installation. The Contractor shall not incur charges against the US Government during these operational delays or closures.

1.5.4.6 INSTALLATION (BASE/POST) CLOSURE. Throughout the period of performance, the Contractor may experience early release or late opening due to unforeseen events. Contractor personnel will not receive access into Test Center Facilities during inclement weather resulting in the closing of facilities, and other emergencies unless the KO or a duly appointed COR approve such access.

1.5.4.7 INSTALLATION CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCIES. Sample emergencies include, but are not limited to pandemics, adverse weather such as snow or flood, an act of God such as a tornado or earthquake, acts of war or terrorism, computer failures, or a Base/Post disaster such as a natural gas leak or fire. Contractor personnel are "non-essential" for purposes of any instructions regarding the emergency.

1.5.4.8 INSTALLATION CLOSURE CONTRACTOR ACTIONS. Upon notification of a Base/Post closure, the Contractor shall officially dismiss employees. The Contractor shall promptly secure all Government Furnished Property (GFP) appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner.

1.5.4.9 INSTALLATION CLOSURE GOVERNMENT ACTIONS OR NON- EMERGENCIES.

The Host Installation Commander may elect to close all or part of the Base/Post for non-emergency reasons such as time-off award, Base/Post open house, etc. In the event of a non-emergency Base/Post closure. With regard to work under the contract the COR/KO and the Contractor shall jointly choose a course of action, and the Government shall retain the following options:

Government may grant an on-site time extension in each task delayed by the closure, subject to the availability of funds.

Government may forego the work.

Government may reschedule the work on any day satisfactory to both parties.

The Government may, in its discretion, permit the Contractor to perform at an off- site location during the period of Base/Post closure if meaningful work can be accomplished.

Work completed off-site: The Contractor shall certify to the Government by letter, within five (5) business days of returning to work, the nature and scope of the work performed.

1.5.4.10 INSTALLATION CLOSURE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES. After the Installation Commander makes an official decision to close a Base/Post, local television and radio stations, the Public Affairs Office social media sites, and Department of Transportation (DOT) sites will notify the public of the closure. The Contractor shall listen or watch one of the local radio or television stations for notification of a Base/Post closure. The Contractor shall follow instructions intended for non-essential personnel. Other than the Installation AtHoc emergency mass notifications via phone or email, the Contractor may not receive any other form of notification of a Base/Post closure from the Government. The Contractor is responsible for notification to their employees. If the Installation Commander decides to close all or part of the Base/Post during the duty day, the Contractor shall follow the instructions as transmitted through official notification channels.

1.5.4.11 EMERGENCY PLANS/OPERATIONS. The Contractor shall prepare an emergency action plan for and respond immediately to mission requirements in the event of mobilization, terrorist acts, natural disasters, and labor disputes. The Contractor shall submit a draft plan (CDRL A003) (or adopt the installation plan as distributed by the G3) through the COR within the first six months of operation. Once the KO reviews and approves the plan, the Contractor shall maintain the plan for periodic inspection during an installation exercise or potential execution during emergency operations. In the event of an emergency, Contractor employees shall comply with the instructions of designated Government officials to include accountability reporting for all Contractor personnel.

1.5.4.12 RECALL OR ACCOUNTABILITY ROSTER. The Contractor shall provide to the KO, within five (5) working days after contract award, the name, address, and telephone number for key personnel that are responsible to contact employees during a recall. The Contractor shall provide to the KO, verbally (upon knowledge) and written (within 24 hours), changes to the key personnel that are responsible for contacting employees during a recall (CDRL A004). The Contractor shall provide accountability for all Contractor personnel performing services under this contract.

1.5.4.13 MISSION-ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES - TELEWORK PLAN

Telework Plan, is defined as a work arrangement in which approved Contractor personnel perform official assigned duties at an alternate duty location during an emergency situation (which may be a residence). There will be no diminishment of contract performance as a result of approved telework under this contract. The Contractor shall develop a telework plan that address’ how Contractor personnel will perform the assigned duties of this contract in an emergency situation to the COR within the first six months of operation (CDRL A003). The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Telework Plan to address the daily tasks and Mission Essential Contractor Services that can be executed remotely due an emergency situation (as defined by the KO). The plan shall address the following:

1. Identify the contract positions that are eligible for telework;

2. Explain how the performance requirements of those positions can successfully be performed in a telework status;

3. Identify Government Furnished Property (e.g. laptops, electronic devices) that will be used or required;

4. Detail any additional cost associated with the proposed telework. (Labor, ODC, materials, etc.)

5. All classified work assignments shall not be assigned or performed while an employee is in a telework status.

The following contract daily tasks could primarily be accomplished via telework in the event of an emergency situation:

Program Manager (PM) duties, Deputy duties, logistics support for maintenance connection (MC), monitor and maintain workflow in group, accounting, contract reporting, contract administration, billing, reporting, management, payroll, accounts payable, human resources, Management Information System (MIS) department, Operations coordination, purchasing section, time card administration, luxon development, NMSU liaison, Frequency support, some project leader support, software support, some security, contract reporting, maintenance documentation, user manuals, development and learning tools, documentation updates, software updates, develop checklist for operations, calibrations, and maintenance procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), training material, database updates, and research.

It should be noted that many of the above identified daily tasks areas could be considered Mission Essential depending on the test and mission schedule. The KO will make the final determination on which areas are eligible for telework.

Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan: The Contractor shall provide a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential Contractor services listed above, Mission Essential Contractor Services, during periods of crisis. The Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan shall identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed; at a minimum the plan shall address the following:

Challenges associated with maintaining essential Contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves;

The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site;

The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home;

Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified “essential Contractor service” personnel; and

The approach for communicating expectations to Contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis.

The following Mission Essential Contractor Services cannot be performed via telework. These areas include:

Services include Operations Department, Management Information System (MIS) Department, Logistics Purchasing, Human Resources (HR) Department, Business Department, PM office, Department, Security, and Radar (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Radars). When applicable, all labor categories could change to Mission Essential Contract Services per Government determination/direction or mission schedule. Social distancing can help continue mission essential Contractor services.

The KO will establish the time period for all telework emergency situations.

1.5.4.14 Contractor Work Plan: Test mission requirements ultimately define the work schedule. In some cases, Contractors may deviate from the alternate work schedule outlined above to a standard 8-hour day, 5 day a week standard workweek to support the mission schedule. The schedule may also necessitate irregular work schedules such as Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday to accomplish the mission in a safe and effective manner. A majority of Government mission personnel are on a variable tour where regular work hours and days may vary by mission support requirements and in some cases require shifts to provide the necessary support. Although it may only be a fourteen (14) day period, the

Government will communicate when a mission requires variance in workdays and hours. The Contractor shall be prepared to support regular and irregular working hours. For greatest mission effectiveness, the Contractor shall work schedules commensurate with the Government as directly coordinated by the Government test program requirement or test schedule. Mission delays, roadblocks, range travel, and operational tempo drive OT requirements.

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at WSMR and other locations to be determined on mission plan requirements Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS).

The WSTC support will be provided IAW PWS paragraph 1.5.4 on the main post or headquarters region, Stallion Range Center, Mid-Range Tularosa Gate, Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) and Fort Bliss. Additional WSMR launch areas are located in northwest NM (Ft.

Wingate just east of Gallup), ranch sites west and north of the Range (e.g., Launch Complex, LC94) and other remote CONUS and OCONUS locations (Off-Range Work or TDY Sites).

These areas provide an overland flight corridor up to 500 miles. Additional off-site support occurs in overseas locations including ships at sea. In some cases, extended travel accompanies support to these off-range and customer support locations. The Government requires overland corridors to support potential long-range air and missile operations. As these locations (e.g., Green River, UT or DPG, UT) materialize, the Test Center (TC) COR will provide notification for Contractor travel or test site preparations should testing occur along these future routes. Notification will be provided 24 hours prior to requested travel or test launch. Optical facilities and other instrumentation support vehicles are located on or staged from HAFB, near Alamogordo, NM.

1.6 Security Requirements: See Technical Exhibit A

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the QCP. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO.

1.7.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.7.3 Lock Combinations The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the KO, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the KO. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Program Manager (PM) and Alternate. The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an Alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, along with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each of these individuals, shall be provided in writing to the KO no later than 5 days after contract award or during the post-award meeting.(CDRL A005) The PM and Alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or Alternate shall be available IAW PWS paragraph 1.5.4.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

a. Program Manager (PM): The PM organizes, plans, schedules, and controls all support and engineering work. The PM shall be a responsible company official with authority to obligate the company regarding contractual and financial matters. The PM is the primary liaison with the Government and must have a technical and administrative grasp of all contractual requirements. The PM supervises all Contractor personnel engaged on this contract and is responsible for the day-to-day operations including cost control, planning, reporting and project schedules. The PM shall manage all resources to implement work requirements to their timely and successful completion. At a minimum, the PM shall maintain the following minimum qualifications:

US Citizens who possess a Top Secret level clearance IAW DOD regulations

A valid bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

advanced degrees preferable

Ten (10) years of demonstrated engineering and management experience on contracts OR projects with organizational responsibilities of a similarly complex nature and financial scope

Work experience AND demonstrated leadership responsibilities on at least three large projects or programs utilizing civil, mechanical, computer, electrical and electronics engineering disciplines

Experience reviewing and approving the work of project managers, engineers, support staff and contract administrative personnel

Two (2) years of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD contracting process

Two (2) years of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD acquisition process specifically related to the test career field

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience

Well-organized, results-oriented, energetic, team player with proven decision-making ability

b. In the circumstances when the PM is not available, the Contractor shall designate an alternate who can perform the same duties during the absence of the PM. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO at the start of the contract. The PM or alternate shall be available 24/7/365 including Federal holidays.

1.10.1 KEY PERSONNEL REPLACEMENT. If a key personnel position becomes vacant, the Contractor shall fill the vacancy with personnel of equal ability and qualifications as originally proposed and incorporated into the contract at time of award. The Government shall not accept lesser qualifications as originally proposed. Should the proposed resume exceed the minimum qualifications that were originally proposed, these qualifications shall be set as the new minimum qualifications baseline within this PWS. All key personnel positions shall be filled within 30 days from becoming vacant.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.12.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the KO via the COR for review and acceptance within 10 calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name.

Requirements for Contractor vehicles is addressed under Part 4 paragraph 4.4.

1.12.2 Contractor Identification Badges: Contractor personnel shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges IAW Contractor Identification.

1.13 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel CONUS and/or OCONUS during the performance of this contract for mission support, meetings, conferences, and training. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

All travel shall be approved by the COR or the KO prior to setting up travel arrangements.

Costs relating to transportation may be based on mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or on a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Cost incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect, at the time of travel set forth in the JTR. In special or unusual situations, actual costs in excess of the above-referenced maximum per diem rates are allowable provided that such amounts do not exceed the higher amounts authorized for contract employees as permitted in the regulations.

All COR/KO approved CONUS or OCONUS travel shall be allocated directly to individual Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) under this contract. Vouchers shall be submitted upon completion of individual trips and submitted to the COR within 5 business days of return from travel.

Travel invoices shall include copies of receipts for airfare, lodging, car rental, and other expenses as required by company policy. All costs for trips will be limited as follows:

A. Cost incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect, at the time of travel set forth in the JTR. Maximum allowable cost for transportation may be based on mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or on a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge.

Allowable automobile rental cost is limited to compact cars for individual travelers. If multiple individuals are traveling the automobile rental cost shall be evaluated based on the number of travels to keep cost at a minimum. Vehicle expenses should be cost effective and in the best interest of the government.

B. Per diem paid on travel days are ¾ per diem. The time spent in travel is not considered.

C. No fee shall be applied to the costs of trips.

1.13.1 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Travel beyond the boundaries of WSMR may be necessary during the contract for training or work at sites other than WSMR CONUS and Outside CONUS. Contractor personnel shall provide written justification for training that exceeds the Contractor’s responsibility to provide trained professionals with the skills necessary to perform the PWS requirements. The KO/COR will consider and approve training as it directly relates to the current assigned mission. The Contractor shall also notify the COR prior to expending any funds for institutionally funded training opportunities. The WSMR expanse also requires personnel conducting missions or functions at areas of the WSMR to be in temporary duty (TDY) status while still within WSMR boundaries. The individual will remain in this status for timekeeping purposes only and will not receive travel compensation for individuals within the WSMR boundaries. The Contractor shall have personnel available and ready to travel on the required date. Under the reimbursable cost category entitled Other Direct Costs (ODCs), the Contractor shall charge approved travel related costs IAW the JTR. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the KO for all travel prior to commencing travel. The Contractor shall provide justifications for any exceptions (e.g., use of privately owned vehicles and lodging exceeding standard per diem rates).

1.14 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): All ODCs need to be provided and approved by the KO/COR prior to scheduling. The Contractor shall provide quotes, IAW Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and the terms and conditions of this contract, to the KO/COR for approval and acceptance of ODC’s. This category includes travel, reproduction, and shipping expenses associated with training activities and visits to Contractor facilities. It could also entail the renting of suitable training venues.

1. Other Direct Costs (ODC) - With COR or KO authorization, the Contractor shall purchase materials/supplies, equipment, or services to support work in the PWS. Some purchases may include calibration and maintenance of equipment (when applicable per Part 3 or supporting paragraph in Part 5). The Contractor shall ensure that maximum effort is made to control costs and promote competition while purchasing parts, supplies, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. The Contractor shall follow procedures for obtaining approval to purchase materials/supplies, equipment, services, or travel through mission support contracts as outlined in the terms and conditions of this contract.

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.17 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to the Government no later than 30 days after contract award prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.19 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.20 Phase In /Phase Out Period:

1.20.1 TRANSITION PLAN. The Contractor shall submit a transition plan as part of its proposal outlining the various elements of and procedural approaches to address a smooth and seamless transition, including both phase-in and phase-out procedures.. The Contractor shall complete phase-in procedures within 90 calendar days from date of award. The phase-in shall require coordination with the incumbent Contractor for acceptance of the project. The Contractor shall address the following areas during phase-in and keep the Government fully informed of status throughout the transition period.

1.20.2 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. Transition planning shall consider and document approaches for personnel recruitment, retention, and transfer (e.g., benefits, security clearances, training records, etc.). The Contractor shall work with the phasing-out Contractor and COR(s) to ensure a smooth transition of personnel through the recruitment, hiring, and reassignment/realignment of personnel necessary to provide continuity of operations. It is essential that the Contractor minimize interruption to services or delays in work progress that would impact the overall mission. The transition period, in which high turnover has potentially devastating results on mission execution, demonstrates the effectiveness of the Contractor’s recruiting and retention plan. The Contractor shall plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks during contract phase-in or phase-out periods.

1.20.3 INITIAL REQUIREMENTS. During the transition period, the Government will provide all applicable governing directives, a technical requirements overview, a tour of facilities, and procedural review for day-to-day operations. The Government will provide a Range control orientation, roadblock information, unexploded ordnance and safety procedures, and communication requirements. At the end of the transition period, the Contractor will receive and perform supporting services under the initial or initial set of PSCs. The PWS includes PSCs in PWS 1.27.4.

1.20.4 WORKLOAD TRANSITION. The Contractor shall identify the process and communication method and frequency and transition the following critical activities and documents:

Training status and completeness records; certifications/licenses/permits; customer, test, or WSMR organizational information; SOPs; workload data (databases, logs, checklists, smart books, plans, procedures, etc.); maintenance records; work-in progress and test execution hand-off; and administrative hand-off procedures, COR signatures shall be required for handoffs of various processes and documentation.

The Contractor shall develop procedures for phasing in Contractor performance within the time allowed under and to the prescribed level IAW the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.20.5 PROCUREMENTS. In cases where on-going contracts/procurements exist, the incumbent and incoming Contractors shall address handoff to ensure continuity of services, support, or contract requirements. This includes long-lead items, service agreements, warranties, and leases or rentals. These items shall be identified and presented to the COR for concurrence of continuation and documentation of hand-off procedures.

1.20.6 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER. The Contractor shall provide the COR and new awardee, all required and necessary documentation in an orderly and logical manner to ensure a smooth phase-out process to include, but not limited to, training documents, certifications/licenses/permits, miscellaneous information, SOPs, workload data (databases, logs, checklists, smart books, plans, procedures, and related documents), work-in progress status, test hand-off, administrative hand-off. The Contractor shall permit the designated employees of the newly awarded Contractor to observe functions, procedures, and operations under this contract. The Contractor shall complete ongoing work and otherwise prepare for an orderly transition to the new awardee. During transition, the outgoing Contractor shall conduct orientation sessions with the incoming Contractor especially for highly technical, WSMR-unique, or heavily customized functions or requirements.

1.20.7 SEPARATION PROCEDURES. The incumbent Contractor shall ensure a clean and orderly departure. All Contractor occupied work areas returned to the Government in the same condition as received. This is to include but not limited to the following : labs, offices, vehicles, or instrumentation sites shall be cleaned out of paperwork, shredding shall be completed, archival documents submitted to the successor or the COR, proper destruction of media adhered to, personal items removed, and facilities returned to the conditions they were in when the incumbent arrived on station. The Contractor shall submit termination Visitor Access Requests (VARs) for prime and subcontracts at least 48 hours prior to vacating premises. The Contractor shall clear the installation by turning in keys, common access cards (CACs), access badges, and other accountable items to the COR. The Contractor shall receive KO release prior to submitting their final invoice.

1.21 Safety: The Contractor Safety and Health Plan shall address in detail the items listed within Technical Exhibit B – Safety Requirements as applicable, and shall be submitted within 30 days of contract award to the COR. (CDRL A006). Repeating the referenced standard without addressing the company’s specific processes or procedures will not suffice.