20250415_MA PWS.pdf

HTC711-25-Q-D051

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

MISSION ASSURANCE (MA) SUPPORT

Version: 11 April 2025

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. Background

In accordance with (IAW) the Department of Defense (DOD) Directive (DODD) 3020.40, MA, and DOD Instruction (DODI) 3020.45, MA Construct, the Commander United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) shall designate a MA Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) to synchronize MA through an integrated risk management methodology across missions, policies, plans, and programs mitigating mission risk from the full spectrum of threats and hazards to essential capabilities, functions, and supporting assets. The policy further requires DOD Components to decompose assigned strategic missions based upon specified or implied tasks to define and provide mission-essential capabilities, standards, and conditions to appropriate DOD Components for task critical asset (TCA) identification. The MA OPR will also assist other DOD Components’ efforts with transportation-related analysis IAW the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3105.01B Joint Risk Analysis Methodology.

MA is processed to protect or ensure the continued function and resilience of capabilities and assets, including personnel, equipment, facilities, networks, information and information systems, infrastructure, and supply chains, critical to the execution of DOD USTRANSCOM mission-essential functions in any operating environment (all-domains) or condition.

The Commander USTRANSCOM assigned MA responsibilities to the TCJ3 Director, Operations Directorate, and further assigned responsibility to TCJ3-4 Chief, MA Division as the Command MA OPR responsible for synchronizing actions, and information from relevant MA-Related Programs and Activities (MARPA).

MA is an operational element of the TCJ3 and supports current and future operations. The primary customers of the USTRANSCOM MA OPR are the USTRANSCOM Commander, the Director of Operations, TCJ3 Global Operations Center (GOC) Chief, other Combatant Command’s (CCMDs), Services, Joint Staff J3-6, and Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs (HD&HA).

1.2. Scope

This PWS addresses support requirements necessary for the TCJ3-4 Chief, MA Division as the USTRANSCOM MA OPR. The Contractor shall support assigned responsibilities for:

Defense Critical Infrastructure – Line of Effort (DCI-LOE), Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM) program, Counter – Small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS), Counter Unmanned Systems (CUXS), MA risk assessments, and MA-related policy requirements.

Support shall be accomplished as defined in the CJCSM Joint Risk Assessment Methodology, DODI 3020.45 MA Construct, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCSI) 3209.01A MA Construct Implementation, VTM and C-sUAS/CUXS policy, and relevant MARPA related directives and/or instructions.

The Contractor shall interact with the MA OPR, personnel involved in relevant MARPAs, including OASD HD&HA, Joint Staff J3-6, CCMDs, Military Services, DOD Agencies, USTRANSCOM staff, Transportation Component Commands (TCC), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Bureau of Investigations, other National Agencies, Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s, private industry, and foreign / commercial / civil asset owner staff as applicable. The Contractor shall provide support during real-world operations and exercises.

The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in synchronizing efforts across relevant MARPAs to identify risk, mitigation measures, offer analysis results, and recommendations to the MA OPR for senior leader consideration in the form of Risk to Mission / Risk to Force Assessments and recommended risk management courses of action.

Accomplishing the scope of work, the Contractor shall collaborate frequently with the Command Staff and TCCs: Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Military Sealift Command and Air Mobility Command (AMC).

The term “MA OPR” referred throughout this document primarily includes the TCJ3-4 Chief, MA Division; TCJ3-4A Chief, MA Programs Branch; TCJ3-4O Chief, MA Operations Branch, and as approved and assigned by the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or other government representatives as determined by the primary MA OPR.

MA actions are conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level on the Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), SECRET level on the SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and TOP SECRET (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level on the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). The Contractor shall be responsible for all administrative oversight of contractor personnel performing tasks outlined in this PWS.

References are listed in Appendix A, Acronyms are listed in Appendix B, and Non-Disclosure Agreement at Appendix C.

1.3. Specific Tasks

The Contractor shall provide technical assistance, analysis, and recommendations in accomplishment of tasks supporting the MA OPR.

This support shall include frequent short and no-notice preparation of memos, papers, letters, presentations / briefings, and other correspondence. In addition to participating in activities addressed in the noted task areas, the Contractor shall also attend MARPA related meetings and other collaboration events not listed at the request of the MA OPR to evaluate the benefits and potential synchronization with assigned MA OPR responsibilities.

MA roles and responsibilities are often complex, time sensitive, and demanding; MA Analysts assigned to support Task Area 1.3.3. are considered Mission Essential Services and shall comply with established USTRANSCOM requirements.

1.3.1. Task Area 1 - MA Functional Activities

This task area consists of the functional activities relating to the administration and management of the MA responsibilities not addressed in other Task Areas.

1.3.1.1. Subtask 1 - Task Order Management Plan (TOMP)

The Contractor shall develop and provide a TOMP (Data Item Number (DIN) A001) describing the Contractor’s functional approach, resources, and management controls to support functional management consistent with the tasks and deliverables herein.

The Contractor shall submit the plan within ten (10) business days from the start of the base period of performance (PoP). The Contractor shall offer recommended updates to the TOMP within a suspense established by the MA OPR when the current TOMP no longer represents the Contractor’s approach, controls and or resources, such as in response to a contract modification, or change in program policy. Delivering an updated TOMP is not required when exercising option periods unless there is a change in the requirements, change in staffing plan, or contractor’s method of managing the requirements.

1.3.1.2. Subtask 2 – Performance Metrics

1.3.1.2.1. MA Report

The Contractor shall collect performance data throughout the PoP, draft the MA Report (DIN A002), and deliver to the MA OPR quarterly, not later than (NLT) ten (10) business days into the following quarter, with the final quarterly report of the performance period no less than five (5) business days before the end of the PoP. The report shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) format and include tasks / subtasks assigned in the Contract PWS displaying accomplishments / recommendations required to include baseline assigned tasks, deliverables, meeting summaries, and quarterly accomplishments.

1.3.1.2.2. In-Progress Reviews (IPRs)

Government / Contractor IPRs shall be held quarterly to assess performance under this task.

The MA OPR shall establish and schedule the date, time, and location of all IPRs. Unless otherwise determined and stated by the MA OPR, the IPRs for a given quarter shall be conducted NLT ten (10) business days into the following quarter, with the final quarterly IPR of the performance period no less than five (5) business days before the end of the PoP.

1.3.1.3. Subtask 3 – Project Assessment Report (PAR)

The Contractor shall develop and provide a PAR (DIN A003) NLT ten (10) business days prior to the end of the base PoP and subsequent exercised PoP options. The PAR shall address the following:

• Description of progress in meeting deliverables

• List of meetings supported

• List and description of documents reviewed

• Summary of invoices submitted (labor, other direct costs (ODC) and travel)

• Recommendations / courses of action for enhancing the MA Program

1.3.1.4. Subtask 4 – Meeting Support

The Contractor shall participate with, or in place of the MA OPR at appropriate meetings.

1.3.1.4.1. Local Meeting Summaries

For meetings not requiring travel or not identified in other task areas requiring an After Action Report (AAR), the Contractor shall provide meeting summaries within one (1) business day of the meeting. Meeting summaries shall be submitted in Microsoft (MS) Outlook (e-mail), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel format, or in some cases due to content or urgency, verbally to the MA OPR. The MA OPR may request an AAR for specified activities in lieu of a meeting summary.

Due to the high frequency of meetings and similar forums, meeting summaries shall not be monitored as deliverables but instead evaluated by exception, i.e., evaluated for meeting the required timeframe, format, and acceptance by MA OPR.

1.3.1.4.2. Meetings Requiring Travel

When meeting participation requires travel and the event is not assigned a DIN requiring an AAR, the Contractor shall submit a Trip Report (DIN A004) completed and delivered to the MA OPR within five (5) business days of the Contractor’s return.

1.3.1.5. Subtask 5 – Documentation Reviews

The Contractor shall review documents originating or developed within, and external to the Command, DOD, or other Federal Agency. The Contractor shall submit proposed responses / comments / recommendations requirements within established suspense and format set by the originating organization and or MA OPR. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.1.6. Subtask 6 – Presentations

The Contractor shall develop presentations, point papers, executive summaries, and talking points when required to satisfy action officer through general officer-level events not already addressed by Task Area.

The Contractor shall prepare presentations in the format specified by the MA OPR and deliver to the MA OPR by their established suspense.

The contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.1.7. Subtask 7 - MA Routine Reoccurring Functions

1.3.1.7.1. The Contractor shall monitor the TCJ3-4 organizational electronic accounts, Knowledge Management (KM) sites on both NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS notifying MA OPR of actions required, and recommendations.

1.3.1.7.2. The Contractor shall monitor DOD, MA, DCI, exercise portals or databases and internet sites supporting operations, regardless of Task Area notifying MA OPR of actions required.

1.3.1.7.3. The Contractor shall ensure individuals assigned to the contract provide daily self-reporting of their status in Combatant Command Personnel Accountability and Assessment System by the suspense established by the TCJ3 Directorate, strictly for accountability of Contractor personnel working in and outside USTRANSCOM facilities such as Temporary Duty, Teleworking, off-site training, and or time off. The Contractor shall monitor and complete actions assigned in the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) on both NIPRNET and SIPRNET as well as actions required in the Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS) or other Joint Staff directed system, Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS), Enterprise Protection Risk Management (EPRM), Global Mission Assurance Portal (GMAP), Operational Orders, Task Orders, and/or validated requests via NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS MS Outlook.

1.3.1.7.4. The Contractor shall monitor and provide recommendations to the MA OPR regarding requests for information related to requirements within this PWS.

1.3.1.7.5. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.1.8. Subtask 8 - KM

KM consists of efforts to create information sharing opportunities, leverage sharing opportunities with other USTRANSCOM Directorates, Divisions, Branches, TCCs, and MARPAs, as well as other Federal Agencies and transportation partners. It also includes activities to make data more secure, resilient, relevant, timely and discoverable.

1.3.1.8.1. KM Program Activities

The Contractor shall participate in and comply with USTRANSCOM and DOD-level KM requirements and activities in support of Task Areas 1-4. The Contractor shall leverage existing Command-level KM practices, applications, and processes when accomplishing the tasks described in the PWS in all environments (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS).

The Contractor shall support MA OPR KM requirements providing recommendations to the MA OPR with the suspense assigned to the MA OPR in and/or from authoritative tasking’s (Joint Staff Action Package (JSAP), ETMS2, Command KM OPR, etc.) as they relate to MA OPR requirements. Recommendations may include updates to: KM Plan, KM Governance Plan, KM Training, KM Content Management, KM applications and resources.

The Contractor shall have working understanding of Command staffing processes to include building tasks in ETMS2, understanding the Senior Leader Approval Process, and other related staffing requirements at the action officer level.

The Contractor shall support but not be assigned or appointed roles or responsibilities (specific positions) within or outside the TCJ3-4 deemed inherent governmental (i.e. Knowledge Manager Representative, etc.).

1.3.1.8.2. Alternate Business Practices (ABPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

The Contractor shall review current ABPs and SOPs resident in the supported Task Areas within the first forty (40) business days of the PoP, providing recommended updates to the

MA OPR in the current format for MARPAs assigned to the MA OPR. The ABPs and SOPs are complimentary and shall serve to define processes to meet established DOD and USTRANSCOM MA responsibilities.

The Contractor shall be prepared to support ABPs when necessary or during network outages and scheduled exercises providing an AAR (DIN A005) to the MA OPR within five (5) business days of executing the ABP.

1.3.1.8.3. MA Database Support

The Contractor serves as the primary technical advisor to the MA OPR with regard to other databases and information tools to be named by the Joint Staff, MA OPR, or USTRANSCOM policy and processes.

Contractor shall comply with all database Security and Information Assurance policies and guidance when executing actions in support of this requirement.

1.3.1.8.4. The contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1., when a DIN is not assigned.

1.3.1.9. Subtask 9 - USTRANSCOM Battle Rhythm Event (BRE)

The Contractor shall develop, review, update, and provide recommendations to the MA OPR regarding BRE’s when policy, procedures, or missions change. Additional reviews may be required to update BRE’s TCJ3-4 is assigned as OPR as deemed necessary by the MA OPR or USTRANSCOM policy within the established suspense set by the MA OPR. The Contractor shall assist the MA OPR in coordinating the new or updated document with the USTRANSCOM Staff when required. Potential activities include the MA; DCI-LOE; VTM;

MAWG, and C-sUAS/CUXS established working groups, and others as requested by the MA

OPR.

The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.1.10. Subtask 10 - Process Improvement

The Contractor shall identify and offer recommendations to the MA OPR on process improvement actions for consideration across all Task Areas. Recommendations shall be provided in the format described in paragraph 1.3.1.4.1., when participating in actions in support of this subtask.

1.3.1.11. Subtask 11 - Exercise Support

The Contractor shall support USTRANSCOM Tier 1 level exercises, and DHS/Federal Agency led Transportation Infrastructure dependent exercise annually as directed by the MA OPR. One of the aforementioned may be substituted with an appropriate Command-level recognized exercise as determined by the MA OPR. The Contractor shall assign adequate support to serve as trusted agent (TA), exercise planner, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development, white cell, training audience, observer / evaluator, and/or subject matter experts (SME) supporting the MA OPR responsibilities.

1.3.1.11.1. The Contractor shall participate in all exercise planning activities supporting the MA OPR (Military/Civilian) representative and serve as a MA Division Level Trusted Agent, with remaining MA Analysts supporting this PWS, participating as members of the training audience. Trusted Agents shall be required to obtain and maintain Joint Training Platform/Joint Training Tool, Defense Readiness Reporting System, and other related accounts. Appropriate members shall attend scheduled command exercise planning activities.

An AAR summarizing the highlights of these exercise planning activities shall be submitted to the MA OPR within five (5) business days of completion of the meeting. (DIN A006)

1.3.1.11.2. The Contractor shall identify, develop, and recommend training objectives that address the desired training outcomes for the MA OPR during exercise events. Training objectives shall be prepared and submitted to the MA OPR for review and approval five (5) business days prior to their suspense to the command OPR based on requirements for Joint Mission Essential Tasks the MA OPR is designated OPR. (DIN A007)

1.3.1.11.3. The Contractor shall identify and recommend MA related MSEL events for inclusion in scheduled exercises, such as, USTRANSCOM’s annual Exercise TURBO CHALLENGE. MSEL event recommendations shall be submitted to the MA OPR within five (5) business days of the USTRANSCOM command OPR suspense. (DIN A008). When approved by the MA OPR, the MA Analyst shall work with exercise planners to include the MSELs in exercise planning activities.

1.3.1.11.4. The Contractor shall attend with and/or support the MA OPR at various exercise related academic sessions, pre-exercise scenario setting meetings, and other meetings in support of exercises not specified in paragraphs above.

1.3.1.11.5. The Contractor shall provide manning during select exercise events to assist the MA OPR on a schedule most conducive to the TCJ3, TCJ3 GOC, and TCJ3-4. This manning shall be in the role of Blue Cell “training audience”, White Cell “TA”, and Subject Matter Experts as observer/evaluators.

1.3.1.11.6. The Contractor shall prepare and submit recommended post-exercise hot wash feedback, and lessons learned in the format required by the Command Exercise Director, by the MA OPR designated suspense. The Contractor shall deliver a Post Exercise AAR (DIN A009) to the MA OPR IAW the specified suspense and format.

1.3.1.11.7. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain an account for the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) and attend training on the use and requirements of the system. When required, the Contractor shall offer recommended entries into JLLIS, and when approved by the MA OPR shall make the approved data entries in JLLIS.

1.3.1.11.8. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries as defined in paragraph 1.3.1.4.1., when participating in actions in support of this subtask not assigned a DIN.

1.3.2. Task Area 2 – MA Programs Support

Requirements include, but not limited to, participation in numerous and often concurrent meetings and related forums (in-person or virtual) that support USTRANSCOM operations, exercises and MA processes. MA processes include identification, assessment, risk management, and monitoring and reporting of threats/hazards, risk, and operational status of

USTRANSCOM global missions and supporting capabilities.

This task area is in support of the MA OPR responsibilities, at the action officer, planner, general officer, and principal level. The Contractor shall support the MA processes, and DCI- LOE requirements through synchronization of other MARPA activities IAW the current OASD HD&HA MA Strategy, DODD 3020.40 MA; and DODI 3020.45 MA Construct, CJCSI 3209.01A MA Construct Implementation, and relevant instructions. The Contractor shall provide recommended draft USTRANSCOM instructions, plans, point papers, response to Task Management Tools (TMT), and briefs to implement MA at USTRANSCOM.

Executing this task area requires robust collaboration with the USTRANSCOM and TCC staff, as well as program SMEs at the TCCs, JECC, other CCMDs, Service Headquarters, and other Federal Agencies.

1.3.2.1. Subtask 1 – MA Process

The goal of the MA Process is synchronizing the MARPAs to identify mission essential functions and capabilities necessary to identify DCI and understand holistically the criticality to mission execution of assets and capabilities. This also provides a baseline for risk assessments and risk management. Executing Mission Decomposition is a core activity under the MA Construct and if not executed, documented, and maintained, other MA requirements and activities may not be sufficiently supported.

The Contractor shall develop, recommend, and support execution of MA processes to execute mission owner responsibilities identified in DODD 3020.40, and DODI 3020.45. The Contractor shall execute support to MA OPR to satisfy taskings by the Joint Staff as well as in support of Command plans, DCI-LOE, commercial partner requirements, and other related efforts, and or requirements that may be communicated from appropriate DOD organizations.

Responsibilities are enduring, requiring continual monitoring and updates.

1.3.2.1.1 Mission Decomposition

Mission Decomposition is an iterative process and is not a one-and-done task. Executing mission decomposition requires engagement and collaboration across a wide range of staff and organizations due to changes in requirements, environmental changes, changes in infrastructure, and changes in mission priorities. Executing and maintaining awareness of requirements to execute CCMD level tasks requires near constant actions with extensive planning, transportation function, and sector dependency knowledge; as well as the ability to execute operational planning collaboration with multiple entities.

The Mission Decomposition Process is imperative to synchronizing other MA processes across the Command. The Contractor shall execute and document Mission Decomposition and share this analysis across other MA related activities to ensure all risk management activities are executing actions based on the same mission data. The Contractor shall enter information in the DOD, Joint Staff, or Command-directed repositories when designated and available to execute and complete this task within suspense dates set by the MA OPR. When applicable, the Contractor shall offer recommendations on process improvement in support of USTRANSCOM MA responsibilities.

1.3.2.1.2 Identification of DCI

DCI includes Task Assets, Task Critical Assets (TCAs) level 1 and 2, and Defense Critical Assets (DCAs) and are identified through the Mission Decomposition Process. The Contractor shall develop an SOP for executing and documenting Mission Decomposition.

The Contractor shall complete Mission Decomposition within suspense dates established by MA policy and the MA OPR.

Identification of DCI is a complex action requiring extensive transportation mission knowledge and collaboration across multiple entities. Operational understanding of cross-sector dependencies, e.g., cyberspace, defense security enterprise, commercial power, communications, etc.…is also necessary.

The Contractor shall document mission decomposition actions and results to identify required capabilities, dependencies, and task assets.

Collaboration with key stakeholders and populating dependency data in the DOD or Joint Staff-recognized repository is a complex task that requires detailed analysis and data collection. The Contractor shall execute criticality assessments of task assets identified and documented and offer criticality level recommendations to the MA OPR in a format to be specified based on suspense’s established by the Joint Staff and MA OPR during strategic planning and review activities.

The Contractor shall provide recommended USTRANSCOM DCI equities to the MA OPR in response to Higher Headquarters taskers and / or when required by the MA OPR. All collaboration with other MA OPRs, USTRANSCOM staff, TCCs, Mission Owners, and asset owners shall be documented and available upon request. This support entails extensive and recurring interaction with key stakeholders for the analysis of USTRANSCOM missions to result in accurate and complete identification and validation of Mission Mapping and DCI recommendations. DCI identification, validation, and recommendations shall be accomplished IAW applicable MA policies and USTRANSCOM strategic plans. To obtain key stakeholder collaboration, the Contractor shall prepare official staff coordination documents and submit to the USTRANSCOM MA OPR. The Contractor shall also participate in other CCMD, Service, and military department efforts at the AO level to characterize infrastructure and assets that apply to their missions and provide recommendations to the USTRANSCOM MA OPR for formal submissions.

1.3.2.1.3. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.2.2. Subtask 2 – MA Assessment (MAA)

The MAA process focuses on defining the risk to DOD, and DOD Component Missions (Risk to Mission). The MAA shall include identifying risk to infrastructure, forces, and information (to include DCI) through an all-threats, all-hazards assessment approach. MAAs may be executed at DOD and non-DOD locations.

Assessment activities are executed in an integrated manner across appropriate MA disciplines by SMEs. MAAs identify probability for threats, natural disasters and accidents at the asset level based on unique conditions of infrastructure relied upon to satisfy mission requirements. Executing and supporting MAAs is a very complex process requiring an extensive level of collaboration among participants. Relationship building is paramount.

1.3.2.2.1. MAA Planning

MAAs include DOD, Service, Agency, and CCMD-led assessment teams. The Contractor shall interact with the Joint Staff MA OPR, asset owners, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DHS, USCG, DOT, as well as State and other Federal Agencies to research existing vulnerability and risk assessment reports to determine USTRANSCOM mission relationships. The Contractor shall provide recommendations to partner with other organizations on assessments to the USTRANSCOM MA OPR.

The Contractor shall identify, develop / update, and provide a recommended MAA Plan (DIN A010) to include collecting and tracking other MA-related scheduled assessments e.g., Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAAs), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) MAAs, and Integrated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Survivability and Endurability Certification and Assessment Program (ICSECAP) assessments for the current PoP within twenty (20) business days from the start of the PoP, and update when new information is made available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall update the MAA Plan when required by the MA OPR or Higher Headquarters tasking.

When tasked by the Joint Staff MA OPR for MAAs, other CCMDs or Services, the Contractor shall provide a recommended response to the MA OPR in a format and suspense established by the MA OPR.

1.3.2.2.2. MAA Support

Support to MAAs may be in-person or virtual depending on the level of involvement established by the MA OPR. MAAs requiring in-person participation, the Contractor shall support the MA OPR with Transportation MA SME when travel funds are available.

Personnel supporting MAAs shall leverage the DOD MAA Benchmarks and DTRA MAA Guidelines which provide the basis for conducting MAAs throughout the DOD. DOD MAA support may include JMAAs, Service or Agency-led MAAs, and Cyberspace related assessments. In addition, the Contractor may USTRANSCOM-led Ports for National Defense Program studies.

Regardless of the assessment supported, the Contractor shall provide analysis, pre-assessment research (and in-person support when required) to the assessment, and offer recommended inputs to the assessment report when supporting this subtask. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a recommended MA AAR (DIN A011) to address findings and recommendations discovered during the assessment to the MA OPR for submission to the lead assessment agency based on their required timeline, template and content of the supported assessment agency or asset/mission owner. The Contractor shall input assessment data into the Joint Staff directed system of record, USTRANSCOM KM repository, and/or common operating picture when applicable. When the lead assessment agency does not require input to the assessment, the Contractor shall provide the AAR to the MA OPR by suspense to be determined by the MA OPR.

1.3.2.2.3. The Contractor shall provide summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR in the form of a meeting summary IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1. when a DIN is not required.

1.3.2.3. Subtask 3 – Synchronize MA with Command Planning Activities

The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in meeting DOD policy requiring Combatant Commanders to synchronize MA through an integrated risk-management methodology. A key activity under MA is synchronizing requirements through planning. The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in synchronizing and integrating MA actions with Command risk management programs/activities, and planning activities conducted across the Command directorates.

1.3.2.3.1. The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in planning activities to include Command Strategy Planning, Global Campaign Plan (GCP), subsequent annexes, Geographic CCMD OPLANs, and related DOD-level planning activities. The Contractor shall participate in and support the MA OPR in Line of Effort (LOE) actions when assigned to TCJ3-4. The requirement is not to replicate efforts executed by planning staff but serve as a TCJ3-4 point of contact (POC) to synchronize MA activities with USTRANSCOM planning staff to consider MA requirements and processes.

The Contractor shall participate in planning activities to include Sustainment, Campaign Plans, En-route Infrastructure Master Plan, analysis efforts on key transportation nodes, and input to the Annual Joint Assessment. The Contractor shall provide recommended written inputs IAW the MA OPR-established format and suspense.

1.3.2.3.2. A significant portion of planning and coordination of USTRANSCOM mobility operations are conducted via unclassified networks and with commercial providers. This open collaborative environment increases opportunities for exploiting vulnerabilities in and through the cyberspace domain that could result in mission impacts. The Contractor shall assist the MA OPR in understanding, monitoring, and responding to risks to capabilities, assets, and dependencies across physical and/or cyberspace domains and not replicate efforts executed by Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate and/or Cyber Division but serve as a TCJ3-4 POC to synchronize cybersecurity operational risks within MA processes.

When required by the MA OPR, the Contractor shall participate in Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C), and Key Terrain in Cyberspace identification and planning efforts, providing recommended written inputs IAW the MA OPR established format and suspense established by the lead POC or MA OPR.

1.3.2.3.3. The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in providing input to the Command submission to the Annual Joint Assessment process identifying Risk to Mission and Risk to Force data in addition to other routine MA OPR requirements in the format and suspense established by the lead POC or MA OPR.

1.3.2.3.4. The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in providing input to the Command Integrated Priority List, and/or Issue Nomination process identifying relevant identified risk management options when applicable in the format and suspense established by the lead POC or MA OPR.

1.3.2.3.5. The Contractor shall provide summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR in the form of a meeting summary IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.2.4. Subtask 4 – Risk Management

Deputy Secretary of Defense has risk decision authority for DCAs supporting Defense Critical Missions, and Combatant Commanders have the risk decision authority for Tiers I and II TCAs supporting CCMD missions. Risk Management actions at USTRANSCOM include all Transportation Infrastructure, not just DCI, and under MA all dependencies are included across MARPAs. Remediation planning is a primary function of asset owners at the Component and Service Level. Mitigation planning is a primary function of Mission Owners.

The Contractor shall assist the MA OPR in performing the functions associated with developing, collaborating, staffing and submitting remediation and mitigation plans when required at the planner, general officer, and principal level. The Contractor shall synchronize risk management activities resulting in Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessments for briefing to the USTRANSCOM Mission Assurance Working Group (MAWG) BRE, and subsequent presentation to appropriate command leadership.

1.3.2.4.1. Develop Mitigation Plans for Identified DCI

The Contractor shall interact with TCJ3-4 Division SMEs, Command planners and infrastructure SME’s within USTRANSCOM Directorates and component command SMEs to develop mitigation plans for Transportation DCI supporting USTRANSCOM Missions.

The Contractor shall submit mitigation plan recommendations in the Joint Staff MA OPR directed format. DCA Mitigation Plans are the priority followed by Tier 1 TCAs. The Contractor shall interact directly with the MA OPR to determine the priority, number of, and suspense for completion of these plans.

The Contractor shall assist the MA OPR with staffing mitigation plans for approval at the General Officer/Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES)-level and maintain them in DOD databases up to, and at the TS/SCI level. The Contractor shall support coordination to incorporate DCI mitigation plans incorporated into applicable appendixes and annexes for USTRANSCOM plans. When developing mitigation plans the Contractor shall also provide recommended residual risks incurred when implementing the plan.

1.3.2.4.2. Manage MA and DCI Information

The Contractor shall monitor current transportation related Defense Critical Infrastructure entered in SMADS, GMAP, MADSS, EPRM, or other DOD or USTRANSCOM repository as applicable providing recommendations to the MA OPR when changes are made by other asset and mission owners. When approved by the MA OPR, the Contractor shall enter and update DCI BEI into the MA program of record as necessary ensuring all BEI is current and complete IAW MA requirements.

1.3.2.4.3. The Contractor shall provide summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR in the form of a meeting summary IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.2.5. Subtask 5 - MA Information Sharing

The Contractor shall assist the MA OPR to establish the necessary lines of communication, and procedures for sharing relevant MA information with DOD and non-DOD (National, Foreign, and commercial owned) agencies and transportation service providers, promoting opportunities for information sharing IAW MA policy.

1.3.2.5.1. Coordination with Infrastructure Databases

The Joint Staff MA OPR has determined that SMADS, EPRM, and MADSS on SIPRNET, and GMAP on JWICS are the repositories of record used for entry of USTRANSCOM MA-related data until such time that the Joint Staff MA OPR directs other applications for use.

The Contractor shall continue to improve data visibility and sharing, offering recommendations to improve the process of MA related information sharing and storage.

The Contractor shall maintain awareness of enterprise architecture initiatives undertaken by the Joint Staff, OASD HD&HA, DOD Chief Information Officer, USTRANSCOM, Component Staff, and other MA community members to ensure USTRANSCOM retains the capability to exchange MA data.

1.3.2.5.2. The Contractor shall participate as a participant of the Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) working group and other DOD, and Non-DOD led enterprise-related meetings as determined by the MA OPR.

1.3.2.5.3. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.3. Task Area 3 – MA Operations Support

The Contractor shall support the MA Operations Branch in direct support to the MA OPR, GOC Chief and TCJ3 Director priorities. The Contractor must be prepared to support changes as global operations fluctuate with increased operational tempo in support of this Task Area and as driven by the GOC Chief, TCJ3, and or Commander USTRANSCOM.

The MA Analysts assigned to support this Task Area are considered Mission Essential Services and must comply with established USTRANSCOM requirements. Support to this Task Area is quite demanding and time sensitive, as such, the contractors supporting this Task Area may be trained and capable of supporting other task areas; however, support to operations is priority.

1.3.3.1. Subtask 1 – MA Operations

Support to this Subtask includes providing MA Risk Analysts to work within the GOC during adjusted duty hours Monday through Friday and serve as a focal point for identification and analysis of activities supporting the MA OPR and GOC. This support often requires participation in multiple simultaneous BREs.

1.3.3.1.1. Requirements include, but not limited to, participation in numerous and often concurrent meetings and related forums (in-person or virtual) that support USTRANSCOM operations, exercises and MA processes. Efforts require an operational understanding of transportation modes, ports of embarkation and debarkation, supporting infrastructure and threats and hazards associated with transportation operations. DOD MA Risk Analyst’s shall have an understanding of the missions of other directorates and TCCs in order to incorporate their requirements into MA processes and products.

1.3.3.1.2. MA Risk Analysts shall participate in TCC and other organization Threat Working Groups, MAWGs, Cyberspace-related working groups, TCJ2 forums, and other BREs or equivalent to effectively provide Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessment results and recommended courses of action to the MA OPR, GOC Chief and other leadership as required.

The Contractor shall review and monitor Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), Directors Information Requirements (DIR), Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR), and offer recommended updates and or new PIRs when relevant to MA.

1.3.3.1.3. The Contractor shall collaborate with appropriate TCJ3 Staff, TCCs, and supported CCMD staff, to obtain and validate current mission priorities. The Contractor shall support MA activities through synchronization and integration with other Directorates and stakeholders responsible for the programs and activities within the MA construct.

Identifying and cultivating relationships with action officers outside of the Command is paramount to success.

1.3.3.1.4. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.3.2. Subtask 2 –Risk to Mission / Risk to Force Assessment

The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in requirements to submit Risk to Mission and Risk to Force assessment results into USTRANSCOM readiness efforts, Annual Joint Assessment questionnaires, and other Command efforts when required. MA Analysts supporting this subtask must have experience and knowledge of USTRANSCOM operations and readiness reporting. In addition, they must understand Joint Risk Analysis Methodology as described in CJCSM 3105.01B.

1.3.3.2.1. Executing Risk to Mission and Risk to Force Assessments is complex and may be time sensitive. Analysts must collect information from a multitude of sources, synchronize collected data; identify data gaps; and ensure that risk management recommendations satisfy GOC Chief, Director or Commanders intent.

1.3.3.2.2. MA Risk Analysts execute actions based on MA OPR approved processes and suspense’s. Suspense’s change with requirements, and events. The Contractor shall provide timely analysis of threats, hazards, and associated risk to USTRANSCOM Missions and Forces as defined in CJCSM 3105.01B and update the USTRANSCOM Common Operating Picture (COP) with relevant risk data when approved by the MA OPR.

1.3.3.2.3. Risk assessment data shall be displayed on the USTRANSCOM COP, when relevant, or other Command-directed repository and follow KM guidelines.

1.3.3.2.4. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.3.3. Subtask 3 – COP

The Contractor shall support MA OPR requirements in USTRANSCOM COP utilization.

Briefings and other forms of communication and information sharing continue to evolve using more dynamic and automated capabilities driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Analysts shall maintain situational awareness of evolving capabilities and provide continued support to communicate MA equities in those forums. The Contractor shall provide written recommendations to the MA OPR regarding MA data that shall be used by the MA OPR for briefing the highlights posted on the USTRANSCOM COP by a suspense established by the MA OPR.

1.3.3.3.1. Support to this Subtask includes participating in USTRANSCOM led BRE’s and other working groups outside USTRANSCOM.

The MA OPR shall rely on contractor recommendations to make informed decisions to increase the ability to monitor and report on USTRANSCOM MA activities in a collaborative environment. The Contractor shall provide written recommendations to the MA OPR to improve the process, expand and/or update the COP process and products to ensure that senior leadership goals are met in a form and suspense agreed on by the MA OPR.

1.3.3.3.2. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.3.4. Subtask 4 – MAWG

The MAWG is a core capability supporting USTRANSCOM operations and other MA responsibilities executed by the MA OPR. The USTRANSCOM MAWG is chaired by the MA OPR in compliance with the appropriate BRE and 7-Minute Drill requirements.

1.3.3.4.1. The Contractor shall identify and offer recommendations to the MA OPR for synchronizing MAWG activities with other BREs, and other DOD MAWG activities when applicable. The purpose the MAWG is to determine operational risk to USTRANSCOM operations; determine potential courses of action, to mitigate to an acceptable level, high risk missions and synchronize efforts across the staff and components to analyze all threats and hazards to USTRANSCOM missions.

1.3.3.4.2. The MAWG is scheduled weekly but may be convened at any time in response to changing threats, hazards and operational requirements. The Contractor shall; assist the MA OPR with planning, scheduling and supporting the MAWG. This includes, but not limited to, developing the agenda and presentation in the format and suspense established by the MA OPR, identifying and maintaining MAWG membership POCs while offering recommendations for process improvement.

1.3.3.4.3. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.3.5. Subtask 5 – Monitoring and Reporting

When DCI is involved in MAWG topics or risk assessments, the Contractor shall monitor and report the status of DCI and other mission critical infrastructure supporting USTRANSCOM missions IAW MA OPR guidance. This effort shall include identifying sources and other capabilities to identify infrastructure status through collaboration and or information system access. This is a joint effort across Task Area 2 and 3.

The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of this subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.3.6. Subtask 6 – VTM Program Support

The Contractor shall support the MA OPR in executing assigned responsibilities to the command VTM Program to identify and manage mission risk discovered through the VTM process. The program assesses and validates contractor suitability, as well as identify illicit activities of foreign vendors performing as a prime contractor or subcontractor under a USTRANSCOM contract. Contractor support is in direct support of responsibilities outlined in USTRANSCOM Instruction 5200.05. VTM activities occur bi-weekly on a scheduled basis with potential for on-call meetings. As the VTM program continues to evolve, scheduled working group times may change.

The Contractor shall support, when determined by the MA OPR, VTM program activities in a secretariat role including the following tasks:

1.3.3.6.1. Review and provide recommendations to update VTM program policy, instructions, and procedures when requested by the MA OPR, JSAP, TMT, or other valid request.

1.3.3.6.2. Maintain a current POC list for VTM activities within and outside the command.

1.3.3.6.3. When requested by the MA OPR the Contractor shall execute the administrative functions to schedule VTM Working Group (WG) meetings to include reserving a conference room, sending meeting invitations, drafting an agenda, recommendations, and recording meeting minutes.

1.3.3.6.4. When required the Contractor shall support the MA OPR in drafting a formal memorandum following the VTM WG recommendations.

1.3.3.6.5. When the formal memorandum is approved the Contractor shall support the MA OPR in drafting the suitability determination recommendation to the Commander USTRANSCOM for signature.

1.3.3.6.6. The Contractor shall maintain all correspondence in the command recognized KM site ensuring VTM WG members have access to the relevant information to include an update suitability determination list of contractors.

1.3.3.6.7. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of

1.3.4. Task Area 4 – Homeland Defense and DCI Protection Support

The National Defense Strategy and Homeland Defense Policy Guidance emphasizes that today’s security environment requires the Department to think differently about deterrence in the face of interconnected and compounding strategic challenges. Although Homeland Defense Policy Guidance is centered around the Homeland, this task area expands activities to include the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise. The Contractor shall support activities linked to Homeland Defense and the Protection of Defense Critical Infrastructure.

General responsibilities include those associated with C-sUAS, CUXS, missile defense, and other evolving capabilities when linked to critical infrastructure or other MA related programs and activities. This task area also links roles and responsibilities between the MA Programs and MA Operations Branch.

1.3.4.1 Subtask 1 –CsUAS/ CUXS

1.3.4.1.1. The Contractor shall have a working understanding of UAS/UXS threats against DCI, supporting dependencies, and USTRANSCOM equities. They shall maintain access and situational awareness of related websites such as the Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) on SIPRNET and supporting like websites from other CCMDs and Services. They shall also have situational awareness of supporting policies, guidance and working groups, e.g., DOD Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems; Implementation Plans; National Defense Strategy; Homeland Defense Policy Guidance; Joint C-sUAS Working Group (JCW); Joint C-sUAS General Office Steering Committee (JCG); Joint C-sUAS Executive Steering Committee (JCE); Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) decision chain; Functional Capabilities Boards (FCB); and Joint Capabilities Board (JCB); and related groups and processes.

1.3.4.1.2. The Contractor shall support the drafting and maintenance of a C-sUAS/CUXS workbook or similar in a format determined by the MA OPR consisting of USTRANSCOM linkages to CsUAS/CUXS initiatives, USTRANSCOM Staff, TCCs, and other CCMD and Service POCs, C-sUAS/CUXS capabilities, installations, transportation nodes and DCI with associated C-sUAS/CUXS capabilities; and shall offer recommendations for information sharing, content inclusion, and overall improvement for continuity.

1.3.4.1.3. The Contractor shall support the MA-OPR in related meetings, working groups or other forums at the AO, planner, and GO/FO/SES levels. They shall obtain read-ahead briefings and supporting documentation when available and support conference room requirements when requested by the MA OPR. The Contractor shall support pre-briefings to senior leaders, executive summary development, and related support requirements.

1.3.4.1.4. The Contactor shall provide recommendations on how USTRANSCOM can be more integrated into these forums in a support or advocacy role. They shall also ensure TCCs are included in USTRANSCOM-assigned tasks, RFIs, and other activities for input, action or decision. These tasks often originate from OSD(P) and/or Joint Staff.

1.3.4.1.5. The Contractor shall provide meeting summaries of actions taken in support of the subtask to the MA OPR IAW paragraph 1.3.1.4.1.

1.3.4.2. Subtask 2 – Defense Capabilities

1.3.4.2.1. DOD must focus its homeland Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capabilities on the protection of the DCI most critical for national defense, including continuity of government, nuclear command and control…