CUI - PROCUREMENT SENSITIVE

Section C – Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION. This performance-based work statement (PWS) specifies the non-personal research and development (R&D) and operation and maintenance (O&M) support services, that are to be provided to the Deputy Director, Cyber and Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C5) Integration (DDC5I), Joint Staff (JS) J6, Department of War (DOW), in support of the JS Coalition Interoperability and Assurance Validation (CIAV) Team, led by the JS CIAV Chief. Support is required in two functional areas:

Research and Development (R&D)

Operation and Maintenance (O&M)

These services support the DDC5I vision, mission, guiding principles, and core competencies. Services may be required on a limited basis to support other related JS CIAV interests on the Joint Staff, such as program support and project planning services in other Joint Staff (JS) J6 DDC5I divisions or requirements assigned to JS CIAV.

2.0 BACKGROUND. CIAV was originally established to help resolve critical coalition mission interoperability issues in Afghanistan. After more than two decades of war in Afghanistan, the need to improve interoperability jointly and among coalition mission partners (MPs) has increased exponentially. The necessity for an enduring capability to improve joint and coalition interoperability became evident. Based on the Afghanistan lessons learned, the CJCS assigned the JS J6 to evolve further to a more standardized Mission Partner Environment (MPE) capability to support future coalition requirements. CIAV has transitioned from an Afghanistan Mission focus to supporting Department of War (DOW) MPE efforts to support the operationalization of mission releasable network environments across all the geographic Combatant Commands (CCMDs). CIAV’s focus has expanded to analyze warfighting functions across all echelons of the DOW, to identify capabilities and limitations and provide recommendations to improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, and joint/coalition interoperability. JS CIAV’s activities enable DOW organizations to become more effective, more efficient, and more interoperable both jointly, across the DOW CCMDs/Services/Agencies (CC/S/As), and with MPs. JS CIAV is critical to ensuring the Joint Force is prepared and ready to conduct combined joint warfare.

The JS CIAV Team capability is required to provide unbiased, third-party mission-based analysis of warfighting functions for U.S. combined/joint military operations across DOW CC/S/As. The purpose of JS CIAV Team activities are to inform offices of the DOW, JS and CC/S/As of operational and technical capabilities and limitations, identifying operational impact, and recommending actions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and interoperability.

3.0 SCOPE. The contractor shall research, develop and provide programmatic support documents, project plans, analysis, reports, procedural workflow maps, and briefings, supporting all phases of JS CIAV tasks. Work shall include project development services, workflow analysis, operations analysis, technical analysis, product development (reports, process maps, storyboards, briefings), impact assessment, and other documentation and reporting to the JS CIAV Chief government lead. The contractor shall utilize the DOW-standard Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities-Policy (DOTMLPF-P) spectrum to categorize and report project findings. The contractor shall identify capabilities and limitations, analyze associated positive/negative operational impacts, and develop smart, feasible mitigation solutions to resolve identified limitations. The contractor shall manage the JS CIAV lab-based testing environment and provide recommendations to the JS CIAV Chief on lab-based capability enhancements and joint/combined testing activities. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief Weekly Activity Reports, Biweekly activity updates, and other episodic updates on activities as requested by the JS CIAV Chief. In performing this PWS, the contractor will be required to interact with military members, government civilians, and contractors across DOW CC/S/As, coalition MPs (allies/partners) to include the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other government agencies outside the DOW.

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The following documents are applicable and provide a frame of reference for contractor work:

- CJCSI 6290.01A, “Mission Partner Environment Support Request Management Process for Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation”

- DOW Directives, Instructions, Publications, and Manuals

- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Instructions and Manuals

5.0 REQUIREMENTS. JS CIAV, in support of the President of the United States (POTUS), the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) priorities, assesses DOW CC/S/A existing and emerging combined/joint warfighting functions in terms of operational efficacy, focused on increasing efficiency, effectiveness and joint/coalition/interagency interoperability across the DOW. The contractor shall provide research and development, and operation and maintenance services to the government lead—the JS CIAV Chief—as described in the following tasks.

5.1 Research & Development (R&D) Requirements:

5.1.1 Program Management. The contractor shall provide Program Managers to conduct oversight of all activities and tasks required by this PWS, employing productivity and management methods such as Quality Assurance, Work Breakdown Structure, and Human Engineering at the Contract level. Requires Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret, Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs), SCI, and Special Access Programs (SAPs).

5.1.1.1 Program Manager (PM). The contractor PM shall oversee the execution of the JS CIAV contract, ensuring it aligns with both the contract terms and program objectives; PM duties include strategic planning and execution, stakeholder management, resource management, risk management, contract compliance, financial management, performance monitoring and reporting, quality assurance, team leadership, technical management, process improvement, conflict resolution, and adaptability. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.1.2 PM Assistant. The contractor PM Assistant shall support the PM with the tasks and requirements dictated in section 5.1.1.1 of this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2 Program Management Analyst Support. The contractor shall provide Program Management Analyst Support to the JS CIAV Chief, assisting with planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects effectively.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2.3. JS CIAV Support Requests. The contractor shall coordinate, develop, update, and maintain JS CIAV Support Requests (SRs) from DOW and DOW-sponsored organizations in the JS J6 Net-Enabled Requirements Identification Database (NRID), in accordance with (IAW) CJCSI 6290.01A. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2.4 JS CIAV Tasks, Activities, Meetings, and Scheduling. The contractor shall facilitate and track all JS CIAV tasks, activities, events, and meetings for awareness and scheduling oversight; the contractor shall provide logistical support to plan and schedule attendance, topics/products, times, rooms/locations, following guidance and direction from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.3 Standardized Procedures. The contractor shall follow and/or utilize all government-provided and approved JS CIAV Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), product templates, functional checklists, analytical questionnaires, methodologies, and any other guidance or direction provided by the JS CIAV Chief to deliver consistent, efficient, and effective support to the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and

5.1.3.1 SOPs. The contractor shall follow the JS CIAV SOP to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective performance on all JS CIAV-assigned projects and tasks; the JS CIAV SOP acts as a guide, outlining how to complete tasks in a specific, standardized way, to mitigate errors and oversights, achieve quality and efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.2 Templates. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV templates to streamline the creation of new products, save time, reduce errors, and maintain consistency and quality of product format and information.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.3 Checklists. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV checklists to ensure all necessary tasks, procedures, and steps are completed consistently and correctly within a specific project. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.4 Questionnaires. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV questionnaires to facilitate the collection of information for analytical purposes, in a structured and consistent way, promoting efficiency in corresponding reporting and product development activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4 Training. The contractor shall conduct and receive JS CIAV-specific and warfighting function-specific training to build a strong workforce and enhance productivity and efficiency. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.1 Initial Training. The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Initial Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced JS CIAV team members, to set the foundation for success within JS CIAV.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.1.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Initial Training for new JS CIAV team members. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.2 Continuous Training. The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Continuous Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced JS CIAV team members, to ensure contractors stay updated with the latest skills, knowledge and guidance, and improve performance and productivity. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.2.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Continuous Training for JS CIAV team members, as directed and under oversight from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.3 Additional Training. The contractor may be required to attend external DOW-provided training courses/events to maintain subject matter expertise and currency, to ensure knowledge and skills remain up-to-date and relevant for their role within JS CIAV. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.3.1 Additional/External Training will be facilitated by the JS CIAV Chief, or other DOW government officials, in close coordination with the contractor Program Management Support team and all required managers, following all applicable legal directions and regulations. Requires TS/SCI clearance

5.1.5 Task Management. The contractor shall plan, organize, and manage resources effectively to achieve JS CIAV specific tasks within defined goals and constraints, providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support necessary planning, preparation, research, execution, analysis, development, and delivery of JS CIAV tasks.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.1 Planning. The contractor shall develop Task Plans for all tasks assigned by the JS CIAV Chief, and the contractor will present Task Plans to the JS CIAV Chief for approval; Task Plans should establish a roadmap for achieving task goals by defining scope, timelines, resources, and responsibilities, to minimize risks, reduce uncertainty, and ensure efficient execution by providing a clear structure for task execution, covering all phases of preparation/research, coordination, travel and logistics, security considerations, execution, progress reporting, and product development and delivery. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2 Preparation and Research. The contractor shall conduct preparation and research for all assigned tasks. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2.1 Preparation ensures a task is well-defined, feasible, and ready for execution; task preparation builds off the planning process and should include creation of materials, such as questionnaires, to be utilized during execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2.1 Research provides the knowledge and understanding needed to address task needs and challenges effectively; research prepares the contractor to perform analysis and/or other execution tasks by understanding the focus and subject of the task effort. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.3 Coordination. The contractor shall conduct coordination with all required JS CIAV customers and stakeholders, with support from the JS CIAV Chief as required, to ensure smooth and successful task execution; coordination is necessary to create clear communication and transparency, managing expectations, fostering collaboration, ensuring customer satisfaction, and planning travel and security logistics, ultimately ensuring smooth task accomplishment and delivery of product(s) to the customer.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.3.1 The contractor shall work with the JS CIAV Chief to obtain and maintain approvals from customers and necessary higher-echelon DOW personnel for all JS CIAV tasks and activities. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.4 Travel and Logistics. The contractor shall incorporate travel and logistics into planning, preparation, and coordination activities, building on overall task management; travel and logistics planning will organize and arrange the details of a trip to maximize efficient use of time and resources, help keep the contractor organized and on track to perform travel, manage potential travel-related risks, and identify necessary domestic and/or foreign travel requirements, such as visas or other approvals or requirements, to gain access to the locations needed to achieve specific task goals. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.5.4.1 The contractor shall utilize the JS CIAV Travel Tracker to request government approval to conduct official travel from the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.5.5 Security Considerations. The contractor shall ensure all applicable security considerations are accounted for in JS CIAV tasks, in accordance with section 5.1.9 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6 Execution: Operational and Technical Analysis. The contractor shall provide analytical, operational, and technical/engineering services necessary to successfully satisfy the requirements and performance objectives for JS CIAV task execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.1 The contractor will provide expertise in support of demonstrations, trials, events, exercises, operational/technical analysis, and engineering. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.2 The contractor shall review and provide comments and/or recommend changes related to DOW, JS, CC/S/A, NATO, and combined (U.S.-MPs) standards, directives, manuals, instructions, doctrine, plans, publications, agreements, specifications and policies. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.5.6.2 The contractor shall execute operational and technical analysis in accordance with the Task Plan, JS CIAV SOP(s), and guidance from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.3 The contractor, conducting operational and technical analysis, shall identify capabilities and limitations, categorize findings utilizing the DOW-standard DOTMLPF-P spectrum, assess operational impact, and provide recommendations for all discovered limitations. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.7 Execution: Testing Activities. The contractor shall develop and execute operational and technical scenarios, vignettes, test cases and use cases to support JS CIAV testing and analysis activities; JS CIAV Testing Activities will support exercises, trials, demonstrations, experiments, or other events.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.7.1 Testing Activity results—findings—will be analyzed in accordance with section 5.1.5.6 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.8 Task Progress Reporting. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief updates on Task Progress; Task Progress reporting should be clear, regular, and focus on highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps, while aligning with task goals and timelines to obtain government feedback.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.8.1 The contractor shall present Task Progress reporting schedule, format(s), and frequency to the JS CIAV Chief for approval. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.9 Product Development and Delivery. The contractor shall develop and deliver required products/deliverables such as plans, storyboards, briefings/presentations, reports, inputs to reviewed documents, templates, guides, summaries, and any other products/deliverables, in accordance with DOW standards/regulations, the JS CIAV SOP(s), JS CIAV product templates, and section 5.1.9 of this PWS.

5.1.6 Engineering. The contractor shall provide engineering services to support JS CIAV activities and supporting mission systems and networks, and will support analysis, exercises, trials, demonstrations, and any other events in support of the JS CIAV mission. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.6.1 Lab Coordination. The contractor shall coordinate with JS J6 DDC5I engineers for support to the JS CIAV Lab environment in Suffolk, Virginia; coordination includes any supporting/related computer and data (analog and digital) networks, information technology assets, physical facilities, peripheral equipment, and associated systems and software, operating at multiple levels of classification (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret). Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.6.2 Lab Testing Events. The contractor shall provide planning and configuration support for hardware and software to support JS CIAV task execution and will conduct the operation of all data collection events using appropriate tools and methodology. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7 Information Knowledge Management (IKM). The contractor shall provide IKM services to support JS CIAV activities, to facilitate the flow, management, and utilization of JS CIAV analysis; IKM services capture, structure, disseminate and store analysis, enhancing productivity and ensuring product quality is achieved. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.1 Internal File Plans. The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized internal file structures for the JS CIAV team on multiple unclassified and classified networks, utilizing Microsoft Teams folder structure, and/or other file structures as determined by the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.1.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV related work is stored in an organized fashion in this file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.2 External File Plans. The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized external file structure on a classified network, allowing stakeholders and customers to access JS CIAV final products.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.2.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV final products are stored in an organized fashion in this external file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.3 Product Reviews. The contractor IKM shall conduct reviews of draft final products, to ensure quality, accuracy, formatting, spelling, grammar, and clarity is achieved prior to submitting to the JS CIAV Chief for final review and publishing. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret,

5.1.8 Reporting. The contractor shall provide clear, concise, and regular updates on the progress of JS CIAV tasks, activities, and availability status, to the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and

5.1.8.1 Weekly Activity Reports (WAR). The contractor Program Management Analyst Support team shall provide an email of consolidated unclassified activity summary bullets to the JS CIAV Chief every Tuesday. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.2 Biweekly JS CIAV Meetings. The contractor shall update and maintain an operationally focused slide deck highlighting activities, task progress, travel, non-availabilities, and any issues to report the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.2.1 The contractor shall present Biweekly slide decks to the JS CIAV Chief every two weeks as dictated by CIAV schedule. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.8.3 Significant Activities. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief unsolicited and solicited verbal or written reports on any significant activities or issues, to provide timely and accurate information for informed decision-making and strategic alignment. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.4 JS CIAV Outlook Calendar. The contractor shall update and maintain the JS CIAV Microsoft Outlook calendar with key events, activities, travel, meetings, and individual non-availabilities to enable to JS CIAV Chief to plan, track, and coordinate official JS CIAV activities. Requires Secret clearance with

5.1.9 Security Procedures. The contractor shall follow all below physical security, information security, operations security, and visit-related requirements to safeguard access to sensitive and classified US government information and locations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall follow all physical security rules, requirements, regulations, and procedures for their government-hosted locations, including obtaining and maintaining physical access to government facilities through swipe/proximity badges, door lock/safe combinations, alarm codes, and any other relevant physical security items pertinent to performing the requirements in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2 Information Security. The contractor shall follow all DOW Regulations, Directions, Instructions, and Manuals for safeguarding and marking CUI and classified information. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2.1 The contractor shall obtain appropriate Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and/or other appropriate classification sources through preparation, research, and/or coordination, to perform task requirements as outlined in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2.2 The contractor shall always protect sensitive and classified information and ensure appropriate classification markings/designations are utilized on all JS CIAV-developed plans, working papers, briefings, conversations, correspondence, reports, and products. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.3 Operations Security. The contractor shall safeguard DOW and JS CIAV operations information that may be individually unclassified or CUI, but in compilation could divulge classified information to an adversary or threat of the US government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.3.1 The contractor shall refrain from discussing JS CIAV activities in public locations and over unsecure phones and computers. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.4 Visit Requests. When travel is required to other DOW locations, the contractor shall coordinate with the Joint Staff Security Office (JSSO) and/or Joint Staff Suffolk Special Programs Office to send JS CIAV contractor security clearances to the appropriate Security Management Office. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.5 Hosting Visitors. When JS CIAV activities include hosting visitors to JS CIAV locations, contractors shall coordinate and facilitate visitor approvals and access with the JS CIAV Chief and JSSO.

5.1.10 Sustainment. The contractor shall provide sustainment services to ensure organizational investments and changes are maintained, momentum and value are sustained, regression is prevented, and government return on investment is maximized. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.1 Standards Maintenance. The contractor shall maintain JS CIAV SOPs, templates, questionnaires, checklists, and any other performance-related standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all JS CIAV activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.1.1 The contractor shall review and provide recommendations to develop and/or refine JS CIAV processes, products, and methodologies to the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.2 Training Maintenance. The contractor shall build and maintain JS CIAV training materials to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective contractor training in accordance with section 5.1.4 of this PWS.

5.1.10.3 Lab Oversight. The contractor providing engineering services shall provide oversight of the JS CIAV lab environment, coordinating with JS J6 engineers and the JS CIAV Chief to ensure the lab is appropriately equipped and operational to perform JS CIAV lab-based activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.4 Travel Tracker. The contractor shall maintain the JS CIAV Travel Tracker functionality to submit and gain government approval for official travel from the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2 Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements:

5.2.1 Program Management. The contractor shall provide Program Managers to conduct oversight of all activities and tasks required by this PWS, employing productivity and management methods such as Quality Assurance, Work Breakdown Structure, and Human Engineering at the Contract level. Requires Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret, Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs), SCI, and Special Access Programs (SAPs).

5.2.1.1 Program Manager (PM). The contractor PM shall oversee the execution of the JS CIAV contract, ensuring it aligns with both the contract terms and program objectives; PM duties include strategic planning and execution, stakeholder management, resource management, risk management, contract compliance, financial management, performance monitoring and reporting, quality assurance, team leadership, technical management, process improvement, conflict resolution, and adaptability. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.1.2 PM Assistant. The contractor PM Assistant shall support the PM with the tasks and requirements dictated in section 5.2.1.1 of this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and

5.2.2 Program Management Analyst Support. The contractor shall provide Program Management Analyst Support to the JS CIAV Chief, assisting with planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects effectively.

5.2.2.3. JS CIAV Support Requests. The contractor shall coordinate, develop, update, and maintain JS CIAV Support Requests (SRs) from DOW and DOW-sponsored organizations in the JS J6 Net-Enabled Requirements Identification Database (NRID), in accordance with (IAW) CJCSI 6290.01A. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.2.4 JS CIAV Tasks, Activities, Meetings, and Scheduling. The contractor shall facilitate and track all JS CIAV tasks, activities, events, and meetings for awareness and scheduling oversight; the contractor shall provide logistical support to plan and schedule attendance, topics/products, times, rooms/locations, following guidance and direction from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance

5.2.3 Standardized Procedures. The contractor shall follow and/or utilize all government-provided and approved JS CIAV Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), product templates, functional checklists, analytical questionnaires, methodologies, and any other guidance or direction provided by the JS CIAV Chief to deliver consistent, efficient, and effective support to the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and

5.2.3.1 SOPs. The contractor shall follow the JS CIAV SOP to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective performance on all JS CIAV-assigned projects and tasks; the JS CIAV SOP acts as a guide, outlining how to complete tasks in a specific, standardized way, to mitigate errors and oversights, achieve quality and efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.3.2 Templates. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV templates to streamline the creation of new products, save time, reduce errors, and maintain consistency and quality of product format and information.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.3.3 Checklists. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV checklists to ensure all necessary tasks, procedures, and steps are completed consistently and correctly within a specific project. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.3.4 Questionnaires. The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV questionnaires to facilitate the collection of information for analytical purposes, in a structured and consistent way, promoting efficiency in corresponding reporting and product development activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4 Training. The contractor shall conduct and receive JS CIAV-specific and warfighting function-specific training to build a strong workforce and enhance productivity and efficiency. Requires Secret clearance with

5.2.4.1 Initial Training. The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Initial Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced JS CIAV team members, to set the foundation for success within JS CIAV.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4.1.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Initial Training for new JS CIAV team members. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4.2 Continuous Training. The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Continuous Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced JS CIAV team members, to ensure contractors stay updated with the latest skills, knowledge and guidance, and improve performance and productivity. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4.2.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Continuous Training for JS CIAV team members, as directed and under oversight from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4.3 Additional Training. The contractor may be required to attend external DOW-provided training courses/events to maintain subject matter expertise and currency, to ensure knowledge and skills remain up-to-date and relevant for their role within JS CIAV. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.4.3.1 Additional/External Training will be facilitated by the JS CIAV Chief, or other DOW government officials, in close coordination with the contractor Program Management Support team and all required managers, following all applicable legal directions and regulations. Requires TS/SCI clearance

5.2.5 Task Management. The contractor shall plan, organize, and manage resources effectively to achieve JS CIAV specific tasks within defined goals and constraints, providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support necessary planning, preparation, research, execution, analysis, development, and delivery of JS CIAV tasks.

5.2.5.1 Planning. The contractor shall develop Task Plans for all tasks assigned by the JS CIAV Chief, and the contractor will present Task Plans to the JS CIAV Chief for approval; Task Plans should establish a roadmap for achieving task goals by defining scope, timelines, resources, and responsibilities, to minimize risks, reduce uncertainty, and ensure efficient execution by providing a clear structure for task execution, covering all phases of preparation/research, coordination, travel and logistics, security considerations, execution, progress reporting, and product development and delivery. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.2 Preparation and Research. The contractor shall conduct preparation and research for all assigned tasks. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.2.1 Preparation ensures a task is well-defined, feasible, and ready for execution; task preparation builds off the planning process and should include creation of materials, such as questionnaires, to be utilized during execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.2.1 Research provides the knowledge and understanding needed to address task needs and challenges effectively; research prepares the contractor to perform analysis and/or other execution tasks by understanding the focus and subject of the task effort. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.3 Coordination. The contractor shall conduct coordination with all required JS CIAV customers and stakeholders, with support from the JS CIAV Chief as required, to ensure smooth and successful task execution; coordination is necessary to create clear communication and transparency, managing expectations, fostering collaboration, ensuring customer satisfaction, and planning travel and security logistics, ultimately ensuring smooth task accomplishment and delivery of product(s) to the customer.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.3.1 The contractor shall work with the JS CIAV Chief to obtain and maintain approvals from customers and necessary higher-echelon DOW personnel for all JS CIAV tasks and activities. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.4 Travel and Logistics. The contractor shall incorporate travel and logistics into planning, preparation, and coordination activities, building on overall task management; travel and logistics planning will organize and arrange the details of a trip to maximize efficient use of time and resources, help keep the contractor organized and on track to perform travel, manage potential travel-related risks, and identify necessary domestic and/or foreign travel requirements, such as visas or other approvals or requirements, to gain access to the locations needed to achieve specific task goals. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.5.4.1 The contractor shall utilize the JS CIAV Travel Tracker to request government approval to conduct official travel from the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.5.5 Security Considerations. The contractor shall ensure all applicable security considerations are accounted for in JS CIAV tasks, in accordance with section 5.2.9 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.6 Execution: Operational and Technical Analysis. The contractor shall provide analytical, operational, and technical/engineering services necessary to successfully satisfy the requirements and performance objectives for JS CIAV task execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.6.1 The contractor will provide expertise in support of demonstrations, trials, events, exercises, operational/technical analysis, and engineering. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.6.2 The contractor shall review and provide comments and/or recommend changes related to DOW, JS, CC/S/A, NATO, and combined (U.S.-MPs) standards, directives, manuals, instructions, doctrine, plans, publications, agreements, specifications and policies. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.5.6.2 The contractor shall execute operational and technical analysis in accordance with the Task Plan, JS CIAV SOP(s), and guidance from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to

5.2.5.6.3 The contractor, conducting operational and technical analysis, shall identify capabilities and limitations, categorize findings utilizing the DOW-standard DOTMLPF-P spectrum, assess operational impact, and provide recommendations for all discovered limitations. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.7 Execution: Testing Activities. The contractor shall develop and execute operational and technical scenarios, vignettes, test cases and use cases to support JS CIAV testing and analysis activities; JS CIAV Testing Activities will support exercises, trials, demonstrations, experiments, or other events.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.7.1 Testing Activity results—findings—will be analyzed in accordance with section 5.2.5.6 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.8 Task Progress Reporting. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief updates on Task Progress; Task Progress reporting should be clear, regular, and focus on highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps, while aligning with task goals and timelines to obtain government feedback.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.8.1 The contractor shall present Task Progress reporting schedule, format(s), and frequency to the JS CIAV Chief for approval. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.5.9 Product Development and Delivery. The contractor shall develop and deliver required products/deliverables such as plans, storyboards, briefings/presentations, reports, inputs to reviewed documents, templates, guides, summaries, and any other products/deliverables, in accordance with DOW standards/regulations, the JS CIAV SOP(s), JS CIAV product templates, and section 5.2.9 of this PWS.

5.2.6 Engineering. The contractor shall provide engineering services to support JS CIAV activities and supporting mission systems and networks, and will support analysis, exercises, trials, demonstrations, and any other events in support of the JS CIAV mission. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret,

5.2.6.1 Lab Coordination. The contractor shall coordinate with JS J6 DDC5I engineers for support to the JS CIAV Lab environment in Suffolk, Virginia; coordination includes any supporting/related computer and data (analog and digital) networks, information technology assets, physical facilities, peripheral equipment, and associated systems and software, operating at multiple levels of classification (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret). Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.6.2 Lab Testing Events. The contractor shall provide planning and configuration support for hardware and software to support JS CIAV task execution and will conduct the operation of all data collection events using appropriate tools and methodology. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to

5.2.7 Information Knowledge Management (IKM). The contractor shall provide IKM services to support JS CIAV activities, to facilitate the flow, management, and utilization of JS CIAV analysis; IKM services capture, structure, disseminate and store analysis, enhancing productivity and ensuring product quality is achieved. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.7.1 Internal File Plans. The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized internal file structures for the JS CIAV team on multiple unclassified and classified networks, utilizing Microsoft Teams folder structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.7.1.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV related work is stored in an organized fashion in this file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.7.2 External File Plans. The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized external file structure on a classified network, allowing stakeholders and customers to access JS CIAV final products.

Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.7.2.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV final products are stored in an organized fashion in this external file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.7.3 Product Reviews. The contractor IKM shall conduct reviews of draft final products, to ensure quality, accuracy, formatting, spelling, grammar, and clarity is achieved prior to submitting to the JS CIAV Chief for final review and publishing. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret,

5.2.8 Reporting. The contractor shall provide clear, concise, and regular updates on the progress of JS CIAV tasks, activities, and availability status, to the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and

5.2.8.1 Weekly Activity Reports (WAR). The contractor Program Management Analyst Support team shall provide an email of consolidated unclassified activity summary bullets to the JS CIAV Chief every Tuesday. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.8.2 Biweekly JS CIAV Meetings. The contractor shall update and maintain an operationally focused slide deck highlighting activities, task progress, travel, non-availabilities, and any issues to report the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.8.2.1 The contractor shall present Biweekly slide decks to the JS CIAV Chief every two weeks as dictated by CIAV schedule. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.2.8.3 Significant Activities. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief unsolicited and solicited verbal or written reports on any significant activities or issues, to provide timely and accurate information for informed decision-making and strategic alignment. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.8.4 JS CIAV Outlook Calendar. The contractor shall update and maintain the JS CIAV Microsoft Outlook calendar with key events, activities, travel, meetings, and individual non-availabilities to enable to JS CIAV Chief to plan, track, and coordinate official JS CIAV activities. Requires Secret clearance with

5.2.9 Security Procedures. The contractor shall follow all below physical security, information security, operations security, and visit-related requirements to safeguard access to sensitive and classified US government information and locations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall follow all physical security rules, requirements, regulations, and procedures for their government-hosted locations, including obtaining and maintaining physical access to government facilities through swipe/proximity badges, door lock/safe combinations, alarm codes, and any other relevant physical security items pertinent to performing the requirements in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.2 Information Security. The contractor shall follow all DOW Regulations, Directions, Instructions, and Manuals for safeguarding and marking CUI and classified information. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.2.1 The contractor shall obtain appropriate Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and/or other appropriate classification sources through preparation, research, and/or coordination, to perform task requirements as outlined in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.2.2 The contractor shall always protect sensitive and classified information and ensure appropriate classification markings/designations are utilized on all JS CIAV-developed plans, working papers, briefings, conversations, correspondence, reports, and products. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.3 Operations Security. The contractor shall safeguard DOW and JS CIAV operations information that may be individually unclassified or CUI, but in compilation could divulge classified information to an adversary or threat of the US government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.3.1 The contractor shall refrain from discussing JS CIAV activities in public locations and over unsecure phones and computers. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.4 Visit Requests. When travel is required to other DOW locations, the contractor shall coordinate with the Joint Staff Security Office (JSSO) and/or Joint Staff Suffolk Special Programs Office to send JS CIAV contractor security clearances to the appropriate Security Management Office. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.9.5 Hosting Visitors. When JS CIAV activities include hosting visitors to JS CIAV locations, contractors shall coordinate and facilitate visitor approvals and access with the JS CIAV Chief and JSSO.

5.2.10 Sustainment. The contractor shall provide sustainment services to ensure organizational investments and changes are maintained, momentum and value are sustained, regression is prevented, and government return on investment is maximized. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.10.1 Standards Maintenance. The contractor shall maintain JS CIAV SOPs, templates, questionnaires, checklists, and any other performance-related standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all JS CIAV activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.10.1.1 The contractor shall review and provide recommendations to develop and/or refine JS CIAV processes, products, and methodologies to the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.10.2 Training Maintenance. The contractor shall build and maintain JS CIAV training materials to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective contractor training in accordance with section 5.2.4 of this PWS.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.10.3 Lab Oversight. The contractor providing engineering services shall provide oversight of the JS CIAV lab environment, coordinating with JS J6 engineers and the JS CIAV Chief to ensure the lab is appropriately equipped and operational to perform JS CIAV lab-based activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.2.10.4 Travel Tracker. The contractor shall maintain the JS CIAV Travel Tracker functionality to submit and gain government approval for official travel from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.3 LEVEL OF EFFORT. (Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract). See section 5.4 for Labor Category Descriptions.

Labor Categories Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Program Manager [Suffolk, VA] 720 720 720 720 720 Program Manager Assistant [Suffolk, VA] 960 960 960 960 960 Senior Program Mgmt Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 2280 2280 2280 2280 2280 Program Management Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 Information Knowledge Mgr (IKM) [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 Senior Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Senior Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Senior ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Senior C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 Senior C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160…