ATSS IDIQ-R DRAFT Performance Work Statement_03192020.pdf

19 MARCH 2020

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DRAFT ANALYTIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES INDEFINITE

DELIVERY / INDEFINITE QUANTITY RECOMPETE (ATSS IDIQ-R)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-1.0 INTRODUCTION

Under the authority, direction and control of the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) is the principal staff assistant and advisor to the SECDEF and Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF), for matters relating to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition system, production, logistics, installation management, military construction, defense procurement, acquisition policy, environmental and nuclear security, chemical and biological matters, operational energy plans and programs, corrosion policy and oversight, human capital initiatives, small and disadvantaged business management and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) program oversight. Details on the OUSD(A&S) mission, role, and responsibilities are available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/index.html.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (OASD(A)) serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the OUSD(A&S), DEPSECDEF, and SECDEF on matters relating to DoD’s acquisition system and programs utilizing the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).

In this capacity, the OASD(A) provides the following services:

Advises and assists the SECDEF, and DEPSECDEF in providing guidance to the Secretaries of the Military Departments with respect to acquisition in the DoD

Serves as an advisor in the preparation of major defense acquisition program (MDAP) analysis of alternatives study guidance

Serves as the MDA for the Materiel Development Decision, Milestone A, the Request for Proposal Release Decision Point for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase, Milestone B, and Milestone C for acquisition category (ACAT) ID programs

Issues and maintains requirements for the content, and the review and approval process for ACAT ID acquisition strategies, and approves the acquisition strategies for ACAT ID programs

Publishes all middle tier of acquisition (MTA) policy, to include MTA rapid prototyping policy and MTA rapid fielding policy

Prescribes policies and procedures for the conduct of Acquisition in the DoD, to include activities spanning from technical conceptualization to oversight of development projects and acquisition Programs of Record

Monitors and reviews programs and portfolios within the DoD Participates in the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System with respect to assigned areas of responsibilities Performs other duties that may be prescribed by the DEPSECDEF or SECDEF

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment OASD(S) serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the OUSD(A&S), DEPSECDEF, and SECDEF on logistics and materiel readiness in the DoD and is the principal logistics official within the senior management of the DoD.

In this capacity, the OASD(S):

Prescribes policies and procedures for the conduct of logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, strategic mobility, and sustainment support in the DoD, to include, supply, maintenance, and transportation

Advises and assists the OUSD(A&S), SECDEF, and DEPSECDEF in providing guidance to the Secretaries of the Military Departments with respect to logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, strategic mobility, and sustainment support in the DoD

Monitors and reviews all logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, strategic mobility, and sustainment support programs within the DoD

Ensure strategic alignment of infrastructure capabilities and capacity with the training, readiness, and support requirements of Military Departments and Combatant Commanders in the joint operational environment

Implements environmental practices to facilitate and improve the capabilities of our forces while safeguarding the long term sustainability of our Nation's priceless resources

Central policy advocate on facilities for the Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, and U.S. Special Operations Command, as these DoD Components do not report through a Military Department. FM's installation portfolio includes over 555,000 facilities worldwide (including buildings and linear and vertical structures); located at over 5,000 sites; and covering more than 28 million acres

Sustain warfighting readiness and lethality by providing all energy-related policy and governance for programs and activities that enable resilient, efficient, and cyber-secure energy for Joint forces, weapon systems and installations

Participates in the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System with respect to assigned areas of responsibilities

Performs other duties that may be prescribed by the OUSD(A&S), DEPSECDEF or

SECDEF

This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is for the acquisition of a full-spectrum of technical support for OUSD(A&S) and other associated DoD sponsored mission requirements from other organizations under the Fourth Estate. The requirements contained herein specify the tasks required to support OUSD(A&S) in specific areas and may also be beneficial to other Fourth Estate agencies/organizations.

C-1.1 SCOPE

The scope of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) are to fulfill the requirements within Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), OUSD(A&S), OUSD Research & Engineering (R&E) and other DoD sponsored mission requirements, specifically in the following areas: acquisition and sustainment oversight support, capability portfolio management, engineering and agile methodologies, acquisition intelligence, policy analysis and support, business and financial, international programs and security, legislative analysis and support, data science, data analytics, data governance, and technical support. The task areas in this PWS require the contractor to provide a breadth and depth of mission and analytic technical support service. To meet these requirements, the contractor shall provide the specialized knowledge and skill sets described in the specific task orders.

The contractor shall provide both on-site support and off-site support for routine and unforeseen events and requirements as directed by the contracting authority via task order or a modification to an existing tasking order. The number of personnel, security clearances, and essential qualifications and skills shall be dictated by the nature of the tasks in each task order. The contractor shall provide personnel during normal operations and during surge or special situations to accomplish the requirements specified in the IDIQ/task order PWS. The contractor shall efficiently and effectively manage the performance under this contract to ensure all the necessary technical, business planning, organizing, managing, coordinating and tracking (e.g., cost, schedule, and deliverables), performance management, resource management, data management, and subcontract management required to perform all activities is accomplished, as required by the IDIQ/task order PWS.

C-2.0 OFFICES

The following represent offices that may require support under this contract:

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (OASD(A)):

o Platform and Weapon Portfolio Management (PWPM) o Information and Integration Portfolio Management (I&IPM) o Chief Information Security Office for Acquisition (CISO(A)) o Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) o Acquisition Enablers (AE) o Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC)

Director, International Cooperation DUSD Industrial Policy OUSD(A&S) Chief of Staff

RPDS

Other offices supporting OUSD(A&S) OUSD Research & Engineering (R&E)

Other agencies/organizations under the Fourth Estate may require support under this contract.

Exceptions may apply at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and based on evolving mission needs of the DoD.

C-3.0 ACRONYMS

AAF: Adaptive Acquisition Framework AE: Acquisition Enablers ASD(A): Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition ASD(S): Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment ATSS: Analytic & Technical Support Services CATMS: Correspondence and Task Management System CCMD: Combatant Command CISO(A): Chief Information Security Officer for Acquisition CO: Contracting Officer COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative CPFF: Cost Plus Fixed Fee DARPA: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DAS: Defense Acquisition System DASD I&IPM: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Information and Integration Portfolio Management DASD PWPM: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapon Portfolio Management DEPSECDEF: Deputy Secretary of Defense DHS: Department of Homeland Security DoD: Department of Defense DoD FMR: Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation DPC: Defense Pricing and Contracting EVM-CR: Earned Value Management - Central Repository FFP: Firm Fixed Price GAO: Government Accountability Office GTR: Government Technical Representative IDIQ: Indefinite-Delivery / Indefinite-Quantity IT: Information Technology JCIDS: Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System JRAC: Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell MDA: Milestone Decision Authority MDAP: Major Defense Acquisition Program NCR: National Capital Region

NRO: National Reconnaissance Office OASD(A): Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition OASD(S): Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment ODNI: Office of the Director of National Intelligence OSD: Office of the Secretary of Defense OUSD(A&S): Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment PDASD(AE): Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Enablers PPBE: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution PWS: Performance Work Statement (QA): Quality Assurance (QASP): Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QC): Quality Control QPP: Quality Program Plan S&T: Science and Technology SECDEF: Secretary of Defense TIM: Technical Interchange Meeting TO: Task Order USD(A&S): Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

C-4.0 PWS TASKS AREAS

The OUSD(A&S) task portfolio encompasses two major functional capability areas:

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

C-4.1.1 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Provide operating advice and assistance on administrative management issues, such as financial planning and budgeting, equity and asset management, records management, office planning, strategic and organizational planning, and business process improvement.

C-4.1.2 Program Acquisition Oversight Analyses

Provide support to OUSD(A&S) in its DoD Acquisition Oversight role. Support planning, development, coordination and implementation of initiatives for programs within the AAF from traditional acquisition processes to mid-tier acquisition approaches. Provide expertise in developing performance assessments and analyses of acquisition programs and portfolios to increase efficiency across the defense acquisition system, determine policy effectiveness, and support the integration of efforts across military needs, acquisition, and technology development.

Provide expertise in developing earned value management evaluations, standards, policies and best practices. Ensure validated and approved requirements are implemented through design, development, integration, and testing within the established baseline schedule and budget.

Ensure project tasks, status reports, and cost and schedule performance reports are consistent with program milestone documentation. Investigate references to new strategy, policy, and provide assessments of program execution against Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approved baselines for cost, schedule, and or performance. Prepare and coordinate technical program reviews and analysis of programmatic and fiscal changes. Assist in presenting briefings to Government and prime system contractors in support of acquisition program management.

C-4.1.3 Preparation of Documentation

Review, conduct analyses, provide technical comments, and develop staffing packages on acquisition and policy level documents, congressional reports and responses, and other correspondence or requests for programs and activities. Prepare formal official program documents, and correspondence as required. Ensure read ahead material, talking points, and staff packages are prepared, coordinated, and consolidated for executive level review.

C-4.1.4 Preparation and Participation in Meetings, Reviews and Briefings

Participate in scheduled and unscheduled reviews, teleconferences, briefings, working groups, steering groups, executive committees, and any other periodic meetings and briefings, as required by the Government and provide meeting minutes, summaries and complete quick response assignments. Organize meetings (including Under Secretary-level meetings), issue invitations, track attendance (including classified meetings), and develop meeting minutes and summaries. Deliver technical recommendations, consolidate working group deliberations, and track and evaluate action item resolutions.

C-4.1.5 Financial Management (FM)

Conduct financial analyses throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle. Forecast and provide budget information including execution status and funds reconciliation. Track and report the status of budget execution to ensure proper use of all funds (active, expired, and cancelled). Input and maintain entries to Governmental financial systems.

Design, implement, and work with advanced data collection methods, utilizing computer-based applications and analytics tools for qualitative evaluation and development of quantitative analysis supported by the data collection/evaluation effort. Assist in tabulation, graphical plotting and other visual presentations of data and analytic results. Maintain proficiency and understanding of current fiscal and appropriations conventions and law. Conduct analyses throughout the Program and Budget Review (PBR) process. Contribute in development of program submissions to include issue nomination papers, Unfunded Requirements (UFR) papers, reclamas, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs. Provide inputs for OUSD(A&S) positions on reports and studies which highlight budget irregularities or potential program issues.

Support POM issue team meetings, issue development, drafting of documents, recommendations, position papers, white papers and comments related to the PBR process. Assist in the development of budget submissions to include Operations and Maintenance Documents [O- Docs], Research Development, Test and Evaluation Documents [R-Docs], and Procurement Documents [P-Docs].

C-4.1.6 Congressional Affairs

Assist in the development and coordination of legislative inquiries and legal requirements.

Support the legislative process and provide draft testimony appeal and impact statements.

Review DoD posture hearing materials and draft responses to Congressional, Commission, General Accountability Office (GAO), and Inspectors General inquiries. Provide analysis and evaluation of Congressional legislation and report language to include the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations Acts and any relevant legislation or provision or funding initiatives that affect OUSD(A&S) equities and acquisition programs.

C-4.1.7 International Affairs

Assist in the development and execution of strategies and plans for potential international engagement in acquisition programs and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Evaluate international programs based on performance metrics and agreed upon goals and objectives. Develop read aheads and white papers for key OUSD(A&S) engagements with the international acquisition and policy communities. Understand provisions for Foreign Export Requirements (FER).

C-4.1.8 Strategic Communications

Develop and recommend communications plans and strategies that include the development of primary, secondary and tertiary messages, multiple communication channels and techniques, and associated communications support. Lead or support communication and change management strategy development and implementation. Identify critical audience perspectives and tailor messages to the audience. Prepare presentations, communications, meeting agendas, talking points, and speaking materials. Route draft communications documents through public affairs to obtain public release authority. Identify and recommend outreach activities and support outreach efforts. Support mission, vision, and end state analyses, development, refinement, and promulgation. Provide content for inclusion in websites and digital media. Develop and implement methods to measure message success and recommend course corrections to increase impact/effectiveness. Develop media, web, and social media engagement plans and manage digital media platforms.

C-4.1.9 Policy Analysis

Provide policy support for creation and maintenance of Acquisition- and Sustainment-related regulations, guides, standards, policies, directives, instructions, memoranda, manuals, and associated policy documents (referred to collectively herein as “policies”). Review the National Defense Authorization and Appropriation Acts in order to identify potential Acquisition and Sustainment policy impacts. Draft updates to OUSD(A&S) policies based on government guidance, objectives, and direction. Review external policies (draft or published) for impacts to OUSD(A&S) responsibilities or OUSD(A&S) policies and provide analysis on the impacts, propose alternatives, draft comments, request exceptions, and otherwise support OUSD(A&S) policy requirements. Support policy management by monitoring policy validity periods and ensuring timely updates. Comply with the requirements of DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Issuances Program,” in reviews and recommendations of external policies and when drafting, staffing, coordinating on OSD policies.

C-4.2 PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

C-4.2.1 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Studies

Perform professional, scientific, and technical analytic study efforts covering a wide range of OASD(A) Acquisition disciplines relevant to OASD(A) technical requirements and mission that produce defined deliverables for specific problem statements that have sufficient research, data analysis, findings, and recommendations. Support topics may include but are not limited to the following:

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Category Management

Communications and Network Systems

Command and Control Cyberspace Operations

Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base

Supply Chain Risk Management

Defense Business Systems

Space Systems

Satellite Communications

Space Control

Acquisition Intelligence

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications

Nuclear Modernization

Missile Defense

Hypersonics

Air Warfare

Land Warfare and Munitions

Naval Warfare

Strategic Warfare

Electronic Warfare

Missile Defense

Unmanned Systems

Treaty Compliance

Homeland Defense

Technology Research and Development

Military Capabilities Portfolio Assessment

Military Requirements

Operations Research

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Operational Contract Support Policy (Contingency Contracting)

Earned Value Analysis

Work Breakdown Structures

Root Cause Analyses

Acquisition Program and Portfolio Performance Assessments

Acquisition Policy

Mission Engineering

Portfolio Management

Data Science, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Data Governance

Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, and Organizational Planning

Intellectual Property

Joint Rapid Acquisitions

Within these performance segments, the contractor is expected to perform specialized technical studies and analyses, participate in meetings and reviews that support the development of specific studies and analyses being performed, and develop the required technical reports and presentation briefings to provide the results of the study/analyses to the DoD community.

Types of technical subject matter expert studies and analytical services may include but are not limited to, technical design reviews, technical portfolio data/statistical analysis, Modeling and Simulation (M&S) analysis, cost analysis, assessments of systems acquisition and programs, risk assessments, development analyses and assessments, Earned Value Management (EVM), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), architecture assessments, technology readiness assessments, compliance with DoD guidance, mandates and standards, technology insertion, performance and scalability and interoperability, information management, management and administration, joint experimentation, policy development and improvement, efficiency studies, opportunities for future technical or non-technical solutions, Supply Chain Management (SCM) evaluations, cybersecurity compliance, Acquisition performance assessments, Special Access Program (SAP) analysis studies and initiatives, or other technical support study efforts required by the Government and specified in individual task orders. It is expected that technical expertise in developing detailed performance assessments and earned value management policy, guidance and tools will be required.

Perform specialized technical studies of defense acquisition products, while coordinating with stakeholder offices to provide actionable recommendations. Identify technical opportunities and make recommendations on plans, programs, policies, procedures for defense acquisition programs and those associated with the cyber portfolio. Provide technical and program management services and prepare program management plans describing the technical approach, organizational resources and management controls to be employed to meet the cost, performance and schedule requirements throughout the execution of each study task area.

Provide technical support to guide and facilitate cyberspace capabilities development through the JCIDS, PPBE and Defense Acquisition System (DAS) processes for all cyberspace programs.

Support technical direction and integration efforts across DoD Components and for synchronizing critical DoD cyberspace capabilities, assist in conducting cyberspace program assessments, reviews and evaluations to ensure effective Department wide implementation and provide assessments which support leading the development and implementation of Department-wide Cyberspace architecture, technical framework, standards, and strategic approaches. Provide support for Command and Control (C2) activities that develops and integrates the Department’s overall C2 strategy, structure and policies and ensures the C2 architecture is compliant with net-centric precepts, information strategy, and joint needs. Provide expertise and support to Communications and Networks activities that develops and implements network-centric policies, architectures, practices, and processes with emphasis on communications and information networks to enable Defense transformation.

C-4.2.2 Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Automation

Provide data science, data analytics, and automation support using commercial- and government-provided tools and environments. Develop and recommend plans to use data analytics to automate analyses. Enable enhanced, timely decision-making, trend analysis, and forecasting through data. Employ expertise in data mining, big data analysis, data extraction, data engineering, statistics, programming, data warehousing, machine learning, and natural language processing to facilitate the review, analysis, and extraction of valid, actionable information from data. Develop and deploy predictive analytics capabilities that enable A&S leaders to identify and mitigate acquisition challenges before problems develop. Use data analytics and automation to identify and document potential areas of emerging risk of interest to senior officials.

Communicate analysis results through metrics, visualizations, and briefing materials. Monitor emerging technologies, trends in data science in academic, commercial, federal, and the defense industry to identify innovations and best practices that can be leveraged to support A&S analysis efforts. Support the deconstruction of law, regulation, policy, and guidance into use cases, data definitions, data elements, and business rules.

C-4.2.3 Joint Rapid Acquisitions

Support responsibilities of the JRAC Director/Executive Secretary of the W-SIG. The contractor shall identify, analyze, and assess JRAC capability portfolios (for example, electronic warfare, battlespace awareness, unmanned systems, air defense, etc.) and their alignment with the National Defense Strategy and provide comprehensive technical, management, and acquisition recommendations to the JRAC Executive Director. Evaluate, assess, and address Combatant Command urgent operational needs including reviewing and executing service execution plans.

Actively participate in Joint Staff Capability Working Groups, Functional Capability Boards, Joint Capability Boards, and Joint Requirement Oversight Council reviews of Combatant Command urgent operational needs. Form and/or support OSD, Service, Joint Staff, and Combatant Command Working Groups to objectively analyze and evaluate Combatant Command Assessments of Operational Utility, culminating in detailed technical written recommendations to the JRAC Executive Director, and collaboratively ensure timely and accurate cost, schedule, and performance inputs into JRAC information management tools.

Track the status of needs and support the preparation of reports for the Director, JRAC and those from the Director, JRAC to DoD executive leadership and JRAC members. Support the JRAC at senior executive-level, cross-functional meetings. Prepare and coordinate professional written products, including project plans, white papers, briefings, and staff actions. Provide effective oral communication skills, including delivery of briefings and formal presentations. Identify innovative ways and means to increase the overall performance and efficiency of the JRAC and the Urgent Operational Needs process, including developing and/or recommending available information management tools. Assist in reviewing Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documents and data to ensure that transition planning and programming for capabilities acquired as Joint Urgent Operational Needs is accomplished. Ensure the protection of PPBE documents and data. Conduct studies or assessments regarding UONs and future or emerging technology. Assist in the preparation for and execution of W-SIG meetings.

C-5.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND QUALITY MEASUREMENT

C-5.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government will use a quality-assurance review process to monitor contractor performance under this IDIQ and its associated task orders. All task orders shall include a QASP and will be considered in the evaluation of contractor performance. To the maximum extent possible, each task order QASP will provide measurable performance metrics within the below outlined performance thresholds in order to provide objective feedback on contractor performance.

C-5.2 Quality Control (QC)

The contractor shall institute a complete QC program to ensure that the requirements of this contract are fulfilled as specified. At a minimum, the Contractor shall include the following elements in the program:

A comprehensive inspection system of all the scheduled and unscheduled services required by each task order.

The name and contact information of the designated QC inspector and their backup who will be performing the inspections.

A proactive methodology to identify and correct problems before the Government identifies these problems. Contractor shall notify the Government of any problems.

An organized, current file of all contractor conducted inspections, corrective actions taken, and follow-up inspections.

C-5.3 Performance Thresholds

The contractor service requirements are summarized in each task order 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. General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product received from the contractor under this PWS. Unless otherwise specified in a task order, the following performance standards apply to deliverables:

Accuracy – Work products must be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style. Analysis must be sound, supported by research, well documented, and reflect the best practices and standards.

Recommendations – Must be sound, compliant with policy and regulation, practical and actionable, and reflect the best practices and standards. A recommendation must meet, as applicable, the following quality criteria:

o Suitable – Does it solve the problem, and is it legal and ethical?

o Feasible – Does it fit within available resources?

o Acceptable – Is it worth the cost or risk?

o Distinguishable – Does it differ significantly from other recommendations?

o Complete – Does it solve all critical aspects of the problem from start to finish?

Documents for Government Signature – Must be formatted as specified by the

Government, to include the DoD Manual for Written Material (DOD 5110.4-M) and must be 100% error free in format, style, grammar, and spelling. Other documents must be generally free of grammar and spelling errors.

Appearance – All work products must be neat and attractive, reflecting the role that OUSD(A&S) fulfills.

Clarity – Work products must be clear and concise, and easily understood in a single, rapid reading. Diagrams must be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

File Editing – All text and diagrammatic files will be editable by the Government using standard DoD-licensed software.

Electronic Format – Work products shall be submitted electronically. Submit in hard copy by exception only, as mutually agreed upon prior to submission. Store a digital copy of all deliverables (other than proprietary contract performance reports) on drives or other locations universally accessible to Government and contractor staff (common drives, SharePoint™).

Timeliness – Work products shall be submitted on or before the due date specified by the

Government. If a work product will miss a suspense date, the contractor must notify the COR prior to the due date and advise when the work product will be completed. Short extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Government.