DRAFT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

20th Attack Squadron (ATKS)

Operations Support Services

13 Feb 2026

1.0 MISSION:

Provide highly qualified and experienced operations support services to the 20th Attack

Squadron (ATKS). Enable execution of the 20 ATKS’s mission of “Delivering world-class combat effects to deny, disrupt, or destroy the enemy.”

2.0 SCOPE & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Whiteman AFB is located adjacent to Knob Noster, MO approximately 50 miles from Kansas

City. The primary place of performance is Whiteman AFB, MO. Whiteman AFB is currently host to the 509th Bomb Wing, the 442nd Fighter Wing, and the 131st Bomb Wing. The 20th

Attack Squadron is a geographically separated unit which is located at WAFB but is part of the

25th Attack Wing at Shaw AFB, SC. The 20 ATKS is one of the Air Force’s MQ-9 Remote Split Operations squadrons. The MQ-9 is currently being flown by pilots and sensor operators based in CONUS to provide combat intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike support for Overseas Contingency Operations.

The 20 ATKS requires ongoing support for its daily flying operations. Tasks include ensuring personnel have the proper security clearance to perform the mission. The Contractor shall be required to conduct mission research and provide aircrews with documents aiding mission accomplishment. The Contractor shall expect to perform a majority of the tasks with minimal support from squadron personnel. The Contractor shall provide a qualified, experienced subject matter expert for each requirement. This includes providing personnel, services, and management support to accomplish the objectives. Due to the classified nature of the work, all contractors shall have and maintain valid security clearances.

The Contractor shall provide flying operations support for the 20 ATKS, Whiteman AFB, MO.

Contractor shall be prepared to begin work immediately on the contract start date of 1 October

2026 at Whiteman AFB, MO. The normal work schedule shall be based upon a 40-hour week but must be flexible so as to meet the needs of the Air Force.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are or give the perception of personal services for the Government employee. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer

(CO) immediately.

2.2 Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel. The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. A designated contractor site lead is highly encouraged as a single point of contact for the 20 ATKS & Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) personnel.

2.3 Personnel Administration

The contractor shall provide the following management and support as required. Due to the

24/7 nature of operations in the 20 ATKS, the contractor shall make every effort to maintain regular work hours for employees during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions. See 2.6.

for a list of US Federal holidays when contract employees are not required. The contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training as required to meet the PWS requirements. The contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees in accordance with (IAW) the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

2.4 Subcontract Management

The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor shall manage work distribution to ensure there are no organizational conflict of interest (COI) considerations.

Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after approval by the Contracting Officer

(CO). Cross teaming may or may not be permitted.

2.5 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. The contractor shall ensure the labor categories are as defined in the wage determination and utilized as specified in the PWS.

When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone, or via electronic mail; the contractor personnel shall identify themselves as such to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees.

Contractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review. Electronic mail signatures shall identify company affiliation.

2.6 Location and Hours of Work

The contractor service provider work schedule shall be flexible as required to meet the needs of the Air Force. The primary place of performance at Whiteman AFB, MO is the 20 ATKS.

Duty hours are 0800L – 1700L. Hours may be adjusted to start earlier or later based on mission requirements but no more than a two-hour difference from the above stated times.

Normal workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays (See Below). All employees typically work eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Federal Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

2.7 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY)

Travel costs and reimbursement shall be priced and charged in accordance with Department of

Defense Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-R, Volume 11A. All travel requirements shall be pre-approved by the Government, and will be on a cost reimbursable basis with no profit. Costs for travel shall be billed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).

The contractor may be required to travel to attend meetings in support of tasks listed above to fulfill this PWS. All trips shall be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel shall be coordinated and pre-approved by the Government COR and Contracting Officer in writing. Trip schedules are subject to change. Reimbursement will be limited to actual expenses, subject to the limitations of the Joint Federal Travel Regulation. Travel projections are subject to change based on Government requirements and mission needs.

Local travel to attend meetings within the local city or base of assignment shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

3.0 TASK REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide the functional support required to fulfill this contract as described in the following tasks and subtasks. Below is a list of functions requiring support.

Flying Operations Administrative Support Specific Tasks:

The Contractor shall provide administrative support for Unit Security Specialist.

3.1: Unit Security Specialist

The contractor shall provide analytical, advisory, management; technical and functional support required for the operational execution of 20 ATKS collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) security programs. The contractor shall provide direct assistance in the form of technical and functional support to primary and alternate special security representatives (SSR) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) Special Security Representatives to establish and carry out security training activities and functions including but not limited to program management, scheduling of training events, and implementation of HHQ, Defense Security Service (DSS), Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), Joint Air Force, Army, Navy (JAFAN) Directives, Office Personnel Management (OPM) and wing security policies and edicts. Provide technical and functional support needed for management of the Information, Industrial, Physical and Personnel Security programs, activities and functions. Personnel qualifications shall include but not be limited to experience in and knowledge of security programs as it pertains to information, industrial, physical and personnel security training syllabi and directives.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall assist with updating and maintaining the unit badge roster and

Alarmed Facility Access Authorization (AFAA) as well as SCIF access roster.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall assist security incident reporting and investigations for all SCI related items. The contractor will also assist in documenting and reporting security training and alarm system tests.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall assist with training unit Special Security Representatives (SSRs).

3.1.4 The Contractor shall assist with handling Personnel Security Incident Reports and For

Cause discharge files for SCI cleared individuals.

3.1.5 The Contractor shall assist with updating and maintaining the unit’s SCIF standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency Action Procedures (EAPs).

3.1.6 The Contractor shall interface with Whiteman Air Force Base Security Offices in regards to maintaining regulation-compliant SCIF operations.

3.1.7 The Contractor shall assist with maintenance and disposal of SCI material in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Department of Defense

(DoD) security manuals, Air Force (AF) regulations and ACC/SSO guidance.

3.1.8 The Contractor shall assist with internal and external inspections for unit SCIF and any applicable subordinate SCIFs.

3.1.9 The contractor shall provide unit commander or designee a monthly compilation of program status, security violations (with investigation status). The Contractor shall also assist with annual reports to ACC/SSO.

3.1.10 The Contractor shall complete on-line computer based training as directed by SSO (In accordance with ICD, DoD, USAF, and ACC/SSO guidance) within 30 days of start date.

3.1.11 The Contractor shall attend in-residence training for ICD 704/Security Executive

Agent Directives (SEADs) for Personnel Security (at government’s expense).

3.1.12 The Contractor shall work directly with ACC/SSO and Defense Intelligence Agency

(DIA) to ensure completion of the reaccreditation of unit SCIF and any applicable subordinate SCIFs.

3.1.13 The Contractor shall ensure all aspects of physical construction of accredited SCIFs are kept current and identifies any issues that need remedy (i.e., doors breaking, weather stripping allowing light into SCIF, etc.).

3.1.14 The Contractor shall update and maintain Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and

TEMPEST addendum checklists for unit SCIF and any applicable subordinate SCIFs.

3.1.15 The Contractor shall ensure all SCIF changes or modifications are in compliance within DIA and ACC/SSO guidelines and approved by DIA Discretionary Access

Control (DAC)-2A2.

3.1.16 The Contractor shall draft Co-utilization agreements if required for Special Access

Program (SAP) access as required.

3.1.17 The Contractor shall assist with updating and maintaining the unit’s SCIF standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Procedures (EAPs).

3.1.18 The Contractor shall ensure monthly random inspections are executed and logged.

3.1.19 The Contractor shall ensure quarterly alarm tests are completed, logged, and notify

509 SFS of completion. A log of all quarterly alarms tests will be made available for

CC or delegate on request.

3.1.20 The Contractor shall interface with Whiteman Security Offices in regards to SCIF

AF11-007 Operations.

3.1.21 The Contractor shall assist with unit alarm monitoring program and any applicable subordinate SCIFs.

3.1.22 The Contractor shall assist with updating and maintaining the unit badge roster and

Alarmed Facility Access Authorization (AFAA) MFR.

3.1.23 The Contractor shall assist with maintenance and disposal of SCI material in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Department of Defense

(DoD) security manuals, Air Force (AF) regulations and ACC/SSO guidance.

3.1.24 The Contractor shall assist with internal and external inspections for the SCIF and any applicable subordinate SCIFs.

3.1.25 The Contractor shall assist with annual reports to ACC/SSO.

3.1.26 The Contractor shall complete on-line computer based training as directed by SSO (In accordance with ICD, DoD, USAF, and ACC/SSO guidance) within 30 days of start date.

3.1.27 The Contractor shall attend in-residence training for ICD 705 for Physical Security (at government’s expense).

3.2.1 Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA)

3.2.2 Clearance Level. All Security contractor personnel shall possess a valid Top

Secret/SCI security clearance. The contractor(s) shall adhere to the security requirements defined in DD Form 254 to prevent security incidents and to ensure no compromise of classified information occurs.

3.2.3 Qualifications. Contractor employees performing Security administrative tasks shall have a minimum of ten years experience working in/with the military and two years experience working in an RPA Flying Squadron security shop OR five years of experience working with DoD Security programs (SCIF access & requirements knowledge highly desired).

3.2.4 The contractor employees shall be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

4.0 DELIVERABLES:

Contractor personnel shall complete given tasks within timeframe specified; ensure work products are thorough and accurate; and work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of management and staff in completing tasks. Unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. The COR shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for resolution. This may be grounds for immediate removal of the contract employee.

4.1 The Contractor shall provide deliverable(s) in a format mutually agreed upon by the

Government and the Contractor.

Deliverables Due Date

Unit Security Specialist: Monthly program status report 1st duty day of each month

Unit Security Specialist: Squadron SCIF access roster

Unit Security Specialist: Monthly compilation of security violations report

1st duty day of each month 1st duty day of each month

4.2 Quality Control. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality program to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified and are in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and all federal, state and local rules and procedures. It should include methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

The contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of contract award.

5.0 SERVICES SUMMARY:

Services Summary

Performance Objective PWS para

Performance Standard Performance Threshold

Unit Security Specialist 3.6 AFI 31-101, Local Squadron

Guidance

a) No missed re-investigation packages for

100% of squadron.

b) No missing documentation on 100% of badge paperwork.

c) Regular status report prepared and disseminated by the first duty day of each month.

d) 95% error-free on all self- inspections and routine inspections. Discrepancy corrected within 1 day of discovery.

e) 100% of all visitors to

20 ATKS SCIF checked for proper clearance with no unauthorized access and 0 security violations. If a violation occurs, report it through the proper channels within 4 hours.

6.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and dress in a professional manner as such is reasonably expected in a professional office setting. Service providers shall wear appropriate security badges, line badges, identification and/or name tag as required by the security procedures of the squadron where performance takes place.

6.2 Contract personnel shall be a US Citizen and shall be cleared to SECRET or TOP

SECRET/SCI as listed below. The Contractor shall possess or obtain a facility security clearance at the appropriate classification level for the work prior to performing contract work.

Function Experience Requirements Security

Clearance

Requirements

Unit Security Specialist Minimum of ten years experience working in/with the military and two years experience working in an RPA

Flying Squadron security shop OR five years experience working with DoD Security programs (SCIF access/requirements knowledge highly desired).

Top Secret/SCI

6.3 SECURITY & SAFETY:

DD Forms 254: Security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the DD Form 254. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National

Agency Check (NAC).

Visitor Group Security Agreement. The contractor shall sign a Contractor Visitor Group

Security Agreement to protect classified information involved in performance under this contract. The Agreement will outline responsibilities in the following areas: Contractor security supervision; Standard Practice Procedures; access, accountability, storage, and transmission of classified material; marking requirements; security education; personnel security clearances; reports; security checks; security guidance; emergency protection;

protection of government resources; DD Forms 254; periodic security reviews; and other responsibilities, as required.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use at the level required by their classification and clearance level.

Contractor personnel shall meet established unescorted installation entry requirements pursuant to AFI 31-101 before base identification will be issued. Contractors shall submit requests for installation identification to 509 SFS no later than 72 hours following contract award, and 72 hours prior to the individual(s) requiring subsequent entry on to the installation. Personnel not meeting the minimal standards will not be issued an installation pass and will not be allowed access to the installation.

7.0 KEY PERSONNEL:

Before replacing contractor personnel assigned to this contract, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before the change can become effective. The contractor shall submit sufficient information to support the proposed action and to enable the

Contracting Officer and the Project Officer to evaluate the potential impact of the change.

8.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor personnel performance reviewed daily as systems’ functionality and interface is evaluated by users. The contractor personnel shall provide verbal or written input to the COR on task status for inclusion in weekly 20 ATKS Commander’s staff meeting.

9.0 TRAINING:

Contractor personnel are expected to be fully trained prior to the start of the contract. The 20

ATKS is not responsible for training contractor personnel.

10.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:

10.1 Custodial Service. As provided by the Government, but will not exceed those services normally provided at that Government facility. The contractor is ultimately responsible for interior cleanliness of their office environment and other areas they utilize in the performance of their duties

10.2 Security Police and Fire Protection. As provided by the Government, but will not exceed those services normally provided at that Government facility.

10.3 Telephone Services. The Government will provide secure and non-secure telephone service within the assigned facility or facilities, and access to secure voice and message communication facilities.

10.4 Government Furnished Equipment will be provided and will include a desk, phone, ID

Badge, office supplies and necessary computer access.

10.5 The contractor shall be responsible to reimburse the 20 ATKS for damages caused by the employee, including damages to Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and any of the 20

ATKS records (electronic or hard copy).

11.0 RECORDS/DATA:

All records, files, documents, regardless of media (e.g., paper, electronic, etc.), as described in this PWS, that are the responsibility of the contractor are the property of the Government and shall remain so upon termination or completion of the contract. The contractor shall keep these items current and maintain and dispose of them in accordance with the requirements established in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management Program, and the

Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which may be accessed from the AF-RIMS Link located on the Air Force Portal. Records shall be turned over the Government upon completion of the contract unless otherwise stated. All records are subject to the Freedom of

Information and Privacy Act. The Whiteman AFB Records Management Office may provide assistance and training to the contractor to ensure compliance with Federal record keeping requirements.

12.0 CONTRACT TRANSITION:

The services provided by this contract are vital to the Government's overall effort; therefore, the services must be maintained at a consistently high level with minimal disruption due to contract transition.

12.1 Phase In: The phase-in period shall not exceed 30 calendar days from the start of the period of performance established for this contract. At the end of the phase-in period, the contractor shall perform according to all the terms and conditions of the contract.

12.2 Phase Out: Upon expiration of the resultant contract for this requirement, a successor may continue these services. The successor, whether it is the Government or another contractor, will require assistance from the incumbent contractor to provide all reasonable support to ensure an orderly transition.

The Government COR and the contractor's team leads shall be the focal points for coordinating the contractor’s transition plan. The transition process must be managed to ensure no adverse impact to the mission of the 25 ATWG. The key transition personnel for both the contractor and the Government shall meet as often as necessary at the discretion of the Contracting Officer or Government COR. The exiting contractor's phase-out actions end on the last workday of the contract performance period.

13.0 Contractor Manpower Reporting

The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 20 ATKS via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using https://sam.gov/ website, in order to be paid through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application utilizing the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each

Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the federal service help desk accessed via the following link: https://sam.gov/help

Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year.

Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will the data be released to the public with the contractor name and contractor number associated with the data.

User Manuals: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input using the https://sam.gov/ link above.