Curriculum Support PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ATTACHMENT 1

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FOR

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT

AT

EDWARDS AFB, CA

13 August 2026

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Curriculum Development Analysis and Support

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Scope

1.4 Inherently Governmental Function

1.5 Period of Performance

1.6 Place of Performance

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 Government Furnished Services

2.2 Performance Evaluation

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Equipment

3.4 Government Furnished Materials

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contractor Personnel

4.3 Safety

4.4 Security Requirement

4.5 Miscellaneous Paragraph

5.0 SECTION V: APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

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SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide curriculum development analysis and support. The Contractor shall provide services necessary to develop and execute the United States Air Force

(USAF) Test Pilot School (TPS) curriculum at Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA. Services shall include development and presentation of classroom instruction in the flight sciences phase of the TPS curriculum, simulator integration into the curriculum, guidance for development and implementation of the flying curriculum. and provide support in branch research efforts and support in flight sciences Test Management Projects (TMP). Further, the

Contractor shall provide knowledge and expertise to the Commandant, the Technical Director, and the Chief Pilot on flight sciences related issues.

1.1.1 Overview Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform curriculum development analysis and support as defined in this Performance Work

Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all taskings under the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the

Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and to immediately notify both the

CO and the COR of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract.

1.2 Background. The USAF TPS generates more than 48 new test pilots, navigators, and engineers each year for the professional flight test workforce. Each graduate receives 50 credit hours of instruction and approximately

100 flight test sorties prior to award of a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering degree and graduation from

TPS. To help counter the transient nature of the Air Force military workforce, USAF TPS has implemented a structured approach to add stability to the educational environment.

Curriculum instruction is performed in accordance with the appropriate curriculum phase syllabus. The USAF

TPS Flight Sciences Technical Expert oversees development and execution of the Flight Sciences curriculum. In-class instruction is performed for basic knowledge instruction, Mission Information Brief (MIB) briefs in preparation for flight events, ground test events, and simulator lab events. The Contractor shall provide classroom instruction and examination in areas where qualified and necessary to support the TPS curriculum in accordance with (IAW) USAF TPS Course Training Standards (CTS) and USAF TPS Operating Instruction (OI) 53-1

(USAFTPS OI 53 1), USAF Test Pilot School Instruction System.

1.3 Scope/Primary Services.

1.3.1 Development and Presentation of Classroom Instruction. Classroom instruction development and presentation by the Contractor shall support the flight sciences phase of the TPS curriculum. All curricula developed by the Contractor under this contract shall become the property of the USAF Test Pilot School.

1.3.1.1 Flight Sciences Curriculum Description. The flight sciences curriculum includes (but is not limited to) the following major course categories: Performance Fundamentals (PF 6000), Performance Systems (PF 7000), Performance Characterization (PF 8000), Flight Mechanics (FQ 6000), Flight Control Systems (PF 7000), Handling Qualities (FQ 8000), and Envelope Expansion (PF 9000). Curriculum instruction is done according to the appropriate curriculum syllabus. In-class instruction is performed for basic knowledge instruction, mission information briefs (MIBs) in preparation for flight events, ground test technique (GTT) briefs are done for ground

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TPS Flight Sciences Technical Expert manages and oversees curriculum execution for the flight sciences phase.

The Contractor shall provide classroom instruction and examination as well as laboratory instruction in areas where qualified and necessary to support the TPS curriculum in accordance with (IAW) USAF TPS CTSs and

USAF TPS OI 53-1.

1.3.1.2 Curriculum Development. The Contractor shall provide knowledge and expertise in support of current and future USAF TPS flight sciences curriculum. The Contractor shall work with the flight sciences branch to develop and revise curriculum IAW USAF TPS OI 53-1. Formal large-scale changes to the curriculum are reviewed by a Curriculum Planning Committee and approved by the Commandant. The Contractor shall have the option to sit as a non-voting member of the Curriculum Planning Committee.

1.3.2 Test Management Projects (TMPs, Student and Staff). TMPs are smaller scale, real world flight test programs that the TPS staff facilitates and the students execute. TMPs expose students to the Air Force Test

Center (AFTC) test process, to include preparation of an executable test plan, working with contractors, a safety review board, a test review board, test execution (ground and flight test), and test reporting (written and oral).

Working with the TPS staff advisor, the Contractor shall advise and facilitate TMPs associated with the flight sciences branch. Staff TMPs are similar in scale to student TMPs but are executed solely by staff members.

Further, these projects do not follow any set schedule and may be longer in duration than student projects. The

Contractor shall advise, facilitate, and execute these projects in any qualified capacity.

1.3.3 To facilitate future TMP development and to ensure the currency of the USAF TPS Flight Sciences

Curriculum, the Contractor shall aid in fundamental research done by the Flight Sciences Branch.

1.3.4 The Contractor may work remotely for all services provided except for classroom instruction, which will take place at USAF TPS.

1.4 Inherently Governmental Function. The Contractor shall not perform Inherently Governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.5 Period of Performance 1 Oct 2026– 30 Sep 2028

Base Period: 1 Oct 26- 30 Sep 27

Option 1: 1 Oct 27 - 30 Sep 28

1.6 Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform the services in the PWS at USAF TPS EAFB, CA or remotely as identified in paragraph 1.3.4.

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SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS)

2.1 General

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to the Inspection of Services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a).

Performance Objective PWS

Reference

Performance Threshold

The Contractor shall provide curriculum instruction according to the appropriate curriculum syllabus.

1.3.1.1 The Contractor shall receive a student/staff

critique rating between 90 - 92%:

Excellent: 100-96%

Good: 95-93%

Satisfactory: 92-90%

Marginal: 89-80%

Unsatisfactory: 79% and below

The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the hours of operation/the Contractor shall perform timely resource application

3.1

1.1.1

Met curriculum requirements in time for required execution

Excellent: 15 days prior

Good: 10 days prior

Satisfactory: 3-4 days prior

Marginal: 1-2 day prior

Unsatisfactory: Day of or missed timeline

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SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1. Government Furnished Services. The Government will provide facilities, materials, and services listed in this section.

3.1.1 Custodial Service. The Government shall provide custodial services for restroom facilities in base facilities

IAW the current base custodial contract. All inquiries regarding scheduling and level of custodial services will be directed to the COR.

3.1.2 Emergency Medical Services. EAFB will provide emergency medical services for Contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 41-115 Chapter 1. The

Contractor shall reimburse the Government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW Air Force Handbook (AFH) 41-114, paragraph 42. The Contractor shall provide to the

412th Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the COR.

3.1.3 Refuse Collection. The Government will provide refuse collection services. The Contractor shall take refuse to the nearest dumpster on a regular basis. The Contractor shall comply with all installation recycling programs, refuse volume reduction programs, and hazardous waste collection policies IAW base policies.

3.1.4 Security Police. The Government will provide general on-base Security Forces service. The Security

Forces phone number for emergencies is 911.

3.1.5 Fire Protection. The Government will provide fire prevention, protection, and inspection. and maintenance of Government-furnished fire extinguishers and systems, pest control, and grounds maintenance through organic or contract resources. The Fire Department telephone extension is 911 for emergencies. The Contractor shall comply with the fire prevention and protection program as outlined in AFFTCI 32-11, Fire Prevention and

Protection Program and other Air Force directives.

3.1.6 Telephone Service. The Government will provide local and DSN telephone services use at no cost to the

Contractor. Commercial long-distance calls shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.1.7 Utilities. The Government will provide all electricity, water and sewage at no additional cost to the

Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities.

3.2.1 Classrooms, briefing rooms, and multi media equipment integral to the USAF TPS shall be available to the instructors as required. This includes projection capability for PowerPoint slides, digital video projection with audio, and dry-erase white boards in the classrooms and briefing rooms. All computer support shall be PC-based.

3.2.2 The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the Contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, desk and storage for curriculum and personal reference material. The workspace will also include telephones, computers for use on the local area network (LAN), email, and the

Internet for work related to this contract, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

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3.3 Government Furnished Equipment. The Government will provide scanners, fax machines, printers, shipping crates, lighting and sound as required for work accomplishment.

3.4 Government Furnished Materials.

3.4.1 The Government will provide the following information: access to relevant Government organizations, information and documentation, manuals, texts, briefs, and associated materials as required.

3.4.2 Supplies and Support. The government will provide supplies and staff support for use in preparation and presentation of curriculum materials. A common access card will be provided for this support.

3.4.3 Specialized Personal Equipment. The government will provide specialized personal equipment for flights on military aircraft. This will include, but not be limited to flight suits, flight boots, flight gloves, flight jackets and any other equipment for safety of flight.

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SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the hours of operation required Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the

Government facility is closed for the above reasons. On occasion, an employee will be required to work on weekends and Federal Holidays. The Government will notify the Contractor within 24 hours of such occurrence. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. The Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

Normal TPS hours are considered to be between 0730 through 1630 local time, 5 days per week, except on

Federal Holidays. The Contractor will adjust the weekly schedule in order to average 3 workdays per week.

4.1.1 Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

4.2. Contract Personnel. The Contractor shall perform a maximum of 132 man-days per year (man-day is equivalent to one 8-hour workday) for a total of 1056 hours. Items that will be pre-negotiated are the TPS curriculum schedule which will provide a list of specific courses to be taught every 6 months. TPS will provide a

4-week advance notice for each course that will be taught.

4.2.1. Qualifications. The Contractor should be considered a world-recognized expert in the field of flight sciences with a minimum of 25 years of professional flight test experience in military aircraft. The Contractor shall have an earned master’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an accredited United States university. The Contractor shall have experience in performance and flying qualities/handling qualities flight test technique development, flight test execution, and flight test instruction. The Contractor shall have experience developing flight envelope expansion instruction and with envelope expansion flight instruction. The Contractor shall also have experience developing variable-stability instruction and instructing in variable-stability aircraft. The

Contractor shall have experience with AI controller integration into manned air platforms. The Contractor shall have demonstrated the ability to work with students to plan, execute, analyze, and report on flight test research and development programs. The Contractor shall have extensive experience teaching flight test academics in a formal classroom, having achieved the full academic/faculty rank of professor (or equivalent) or higher.

4.2.2 Personnel Roster. The Contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

4.2.3. Employees. All employees hired to fulfill the objectives of this PWS shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor and they must meet the above-mentioned qualification. The Government reserves the right to restrict

Page - 9 - of 15 the employment, under this contract, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. The Contractor shall perform background checks, at Contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children.

4.2.3.1. Alcohol/Drug Use. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by Contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4.2.3.2 Appearance. The Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. The Contractor’s uniform must be easily recognized.

4.2.3.3 Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by

Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the Contractor's expense.

4.2.3.4 Valid Driver's License. All Contractor employees shall have a valid state driver license and shall be required to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.2.3.5 English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to effectively communicate with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

4.2.3.6 Flight Line Access. All employees requiring flight line access shall be thoroughly familiar with flight line access and operations rules. The USAF TPS security office maintains the most current version of the regulations

(EAFBI31-101) and requirements for flight line access.

4.2.4 Contractor Certifications/Qualifications. The Contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a file containing the qualifications/ certifications of each employee. A copy of the qualification/certifications of any new employee hired after the contract start date shall likewise be maintained for review by the Contracting

Officer at any time.

4.2.5 Employee Training. The Contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The Contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Status of employee training will be provided upon Government request. The Contractor shall train, qualify, and certify personnel for all tasks identified in this contract and in all areas identified that are not specifically identified as the responsibility of the government.

Government furnished training shall be monitored by the Contractor to maintain required currency.

4.2.6 Travel. The Contractor may be requested to travel to military installations, contractor facilities, or other locations. The Contractor shall be permitted to travel in support of the services outlined in the PWS and as defined in the governing service contract. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel expenses for primary services deemed valid by the USAF TPS travel program manager.

4.2.7 Use of Government Employees. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the

U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

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4.2.8 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

4.2.9. Off-Duty Military Personnel. The Contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military

Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the Contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.2.10 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering

Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by

Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

4.2.11 Privately Owned Vehicles. Each Contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the State. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seat belts are mandatory. Any Contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

4.3. Safety

4.3.1 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements.

Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-596. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force

Installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor.

4.3.2. Safety Threats. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employees are identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.3.3 Substance Abuse Testing. Contractor employees shall be subject to substance abuse testing as a result of a mishap investigation when an individual’s actions or inactions are suspected as factors in a mishap sequence. The

CO/FC may identify the employees to be tested and the drugs and substances for which those employees must be tested. The service provider shall accomplish the specified testing using a certified (i.e., a certified lab that meets

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration (SAMHSA) certification) medical substance abuse testing facility. Results of the test(s) shall be provided to the Government solely for the purpose of completing an investigation.

4.4 Security Requirements:

4.4.1 All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW Air Force Manual

(AFMAN) 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control, as stipulated in the Installation

Commander’s memorandum to the 412th Security Forces Office dated 23 Apr 2015 (the AFMAN and memorandum are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access

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4.4.2 Base Access. For Contractor personnel who wish to obtain long-term Base access via an Air Force

Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force

Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) expiration date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

4.4.2.1 Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC

Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

4.4.2.2 The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

4.4.2.3 The Contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact Contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

4.4.2.4 Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long-term Base pass.

4.4.3 The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order basis as required.

4.4.4 The Contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

4.4.5 The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

4.4.6 Visitors/contractors with driver’s licenses must be REAL ID-compliant to obtain Base access. Please visit the Transportation Security Administration website for more information in determining REAL ID-compliance as driver’s licenses issued prior to 7 May 2025 may not be REAL ID-compliant.

4.4.7 The Contractor will be offered Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness Training by the government. This training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit Antiterrorism Representative

(ATR) after contract award. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam for non-CAC holders. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit ATR.

4.4.8 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.4.9 During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

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4.4.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

4.4.11 Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

4.4.12 Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must possess a SECRET security clearance at the time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254.

4.4.13 Computer Security (COMPUSEC).

4.4.13.1. Local Area Network (LAN). The Government will provide limited access to the existing LAN to include email capability. The Contractor shall not use the LAN for purposes other than for work required under this contract.

4.4.13.2. Required Training. All Contractors will receive documented Information Assurance (IA) training prior to receiving access to the LAN. Authorized users will receive initial IA orientation and annual (every 12 months) awareness training to ensure they know, understand, and apply the IA requirements of Air Force information and

ISs. The minimum orientation and awareness requirements for users are outlined in DoDM 8570.0M. IA

Program. The Contractor shall comply with the established C4 Systems IA program to integrate security education, training, and awareness covering the COMSEC, COMPUSEC, and Emissions Security (EMSEC) disciplines. Contractor personnel shall be required to attend initial and annual IA training at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5. Miscellaneous Requirements:

4.5.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official Government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoDM 5400.07/AFMAN 33-302). Any request received by the

Contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including Government/Contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

4.5.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor shall comply with DoDI 520048 FOIA

Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding CUI material.

4.5.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The Contractor shall provide immediate notice to the

Contracting Officer in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other Federal

Department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DOD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

4.5.4 Official Correspondence. The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project.

The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

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4.5.5 Past Performance Information (PPI) / Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). The

Government will formally assess and report on the Contractor’s performance annually. CPARS assesses a contractor’s performance, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time. The Contractor will be provided a copy of their annual assessment at the end of each performance period. The Contractor shall have 30 days to review and submit comments for the evaluation activity’s consideration before the assessment is made final. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by Government personnel as “For Official Use Only/Source Selection Information in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104”.

4.5.6 Post Award Conference. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the

Contracting Officer IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5.7 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the

Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

4.5.8 Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

4.5.9 Insurance. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

4.5.10 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be

Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the

Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. 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.

4.5.11 Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather, the Contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The Contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

4.5.12 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their Contractor-owned privately owned vehicles while on base.

4.5.13 Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to Contractor’s activities in performance of this

PWS.

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SECTION V

APPENDIX 1

DEFINITIONS

Contract Administrator (CA). The individual within the contracting office who performs the day-to-day administration of the contract. The contract administrator may also be the contracting officer.

Contracting Officer (CO). The duly appointed Government agent authorized to award or administer contracts. The contracting officer is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government.

Corrective Action Report (CAR). Used to document unacceptable performance by the Contractor.

Defect. Any non-conformance with requirements specified in the contract.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Facilities, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, or any other items furnished for the concessionaire's use by the Government.

Major discrepancy. A major finding is defined as a condition that would endanger personnel, jeopardize equipment or system reliability, affect safety of flight, or warrant discontinuing the process or equipment operation.

Minor discrepancy. A minor finding is defined as an unsatisfactory condition that requires repair or correction, but does not endanger personnel, affect safety of flight, jeopardize equipment reliability, or warrant discontinuing a process or equipment operation.

Performance Assessment. A process that measures success towards achieving defined performance objectives or goals defined within the performance thresholds in the services summary or the process of assessing progress towards achieving the objectives/goals developed in a performance plan or partnering agreement.

Performance Indicator. A measurable characteristic of an output of a work process. Generally synonymous with attribute.

Performance Management. The use of performance measurement information to effect positive change in organizational culture, systems, and processes, by helping to set agreed upon performance goals, allocating and prioritizing resources, informing managers to either confirm or change current policy or program directions to meet those goals, and sharing results of performance in pursuing those goals.

Performance Objective. The outcome associated with successful contract performance in a specific area. This is a critical success factor in achieving the organization’s mission, vision and strategy which, if not achieved, would likely result in a significant decrease in customer satisfaction or risk mission failure.

Obtaining multi-services/sub-services performed at a certain measurable standard and consistently ensures success in achieving the objectives critical to the mission.

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Performance Threshold. The minimum performance level of a performance objective required by the

Government.

Quality Assurance (QA). Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contracting Officer Representative (QA or COR). Individual who monitors a Contractor on a daily basis and who is involved in every aspect of a contract to ensure the Contractor is in compliance with that contract.

Quality Control (QC). Those actions taken by a Concessionaire to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

Services Summary (SS). A summary of the performance objective and performance threshold required by the Government in concessionaire performance. Also known as a Performance Requirements

Summary or Services Delivery Summary or Performance Requirements Document.

Standard. An exact value, a physical entity, or an abstract concept, established and defined by authority, custom, or common consent to serve as a reference, model, or rule in measuring quantities or qualities, establishing practices or procedures, or evaluating results. A fixed quantity or quality. A defined measure of comparison.

ACRONYMS

ADS Aeronautical Design Standard

AFI Air Force Instruction

AFH Air Force Handbook

AFMC Air Force Material Command

AFTC Air Force Test Center

CM Contract Manager

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer Representative

CTS Course Training Standards

EAFB Edwards Air Force Base

FAR Federal Accounting Regulation

FTT Flight Test Techniques

GFP Government-Furnished Property

GTT Ground Test Techniques

IAW In Accordance With

LAN Local Area Network

LTT Lab Test Techniques

MIL-STD Military Standard

MIB Mission Information Brief

OI Operating Instruction

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PWS Performance Work Statement

TMP Test Management Project

TPS Test Pilot School

USAF United States Air Force