Attach 1 - A4LR PWS FINAL_17DEC23.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

HEADQUARTERS, US AIR FORCE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, LOGISTICS, ENGINEERING & FORCE PROTECTION, DIRECTORATE OF LOGISITICS, LOGISTICS READINESS DIVISION

(HAF/A4LR) EFFORT

AT

PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, D.C.

17 December 2023

FA7014‐24-R-0011

Table of Contents

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General

The Air Force A4 Logistic Readiness (LR) is tasked with developing and facilitating logistics readiness, policy and program management of supply chain management, support equipment, ground transportation, and distribution management. While the AF pursues implementation of an integrated enterprise solution for life cycle management of all materiel, the AF requires information technology support services to develop and deliver integrated policy, training and management of support equipment, materiel, ground transportation, and distribution across all theaters of operations.

1.2 Scope

The Contractor shall participate in meetings such as integrated product teams and working groups; providing draft documentation such as policy/guidance publications, plans, briefings, and staffing papers that are consistent with AF procedures/processes; and planning and coordination of activities within and external to A4L: Contractor shall have a dedicated point of contact (i.e. Program Manager, Team Lead, etc.) to coordinate all tasks, sub-tasks, and issues.

1.3 Background

AF/A4LR is tasked with developing and facilitating logistics readiness, policy and program management of supply chain management, support equipment, ground transportation, and distribution management. While the AF pursues implementation of an integrated enterprise solution for life cycle management of all materiel, the AF requires information technology support services to develop and deliver integrated policy, training and management of support equipment, materiel, ground transportation, and distribution across all theaters of operations.

SECTION II

2.1 TASK DESCRIPTIONS

The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, equipment, and project supervision, as required in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The program shall provide business process and policy support services for Air Force support equipment, ground transportation, and distribution operations through enhanced information technology management efforts. The contractor shall assist in planning, reviewing, analyzing, developing and delivering a wide spectrum of life cycle policy and training using legacy and future AF logistics information technology systems for support equipment, materiel, ground transportation, and distribution. The contractor shall collaborate with most if not all AF Major Commands (MAJCOMS) to include participation in several Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings/working groups in order to research, discuss, analyze and document current policy, business processes, training materials and IT requirements for support equipment, materiel, and ground transportation. In addition, the program requires application of best practices from both government and private industry to provide efficient, effective and compliant logistics support. The support provided will be integral to improving management, standardization, accountability and support for support equipment, materiel, and ground transportation operations in order to more effectively and efficiently meet Air Force requirements. The service support will include providing input for information technology business process reengineering, data analysis, training material assessment, development and delivery through existing training platforms. The service support may require expert input and in-depth analysis and development of sound business case analyses to support the expenditure of Air Force resources (property, financial, and equipment).

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks under this performance work statement:

2.1 Task 1: Support Equipment Management Policy Development (Secret Security Clearance)

2.1.1 The contractor shall support A4L activities such as Air Force Logistics policy/procedures, General Equipment policy support, Provides Command-level logistics policy/procedures, support and guidance to Air Force Elements and selected Field Operating Agency (FOA)/Direct Report Units (DRUs), provides (Major Command) MAJCOM oversight, coordination, and direction for Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF), and Finance Management (FM) directed A4 Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) efforts, and provides Air Force Forces (AFFOR) support to the Joint Equipment Working Groups (e.g., Joint Small Arms/Light Weapons Working Group, General Equipment Working Group and Equipment Policy Working Group). The contractor shall support General Equipment and supply chain policy requirements, in accordance with DODI 5000.64, Accountability and Management of DOD Equipment and Other Accountable Property, DODM 4140.01, DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Policy, DoD 7000.14-R, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations, DLM 4000.25, Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS), DOD Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidance, 23-Material Management. Requirements include.

The contractor shall provide SME direction, policy guidance, functional, technical, and administrative support services to enable Air Force reengineering of the business processes, policy development, and related IT system process changes associated with accountability, supply chain management of support equipment and materiel, and ensure compliance with FIAR requirements. The contractor shall identify/compare functionality/capability and gaps of logistics systems and Supply Chain Management-Information Technology (SCM-IT) interfaces (e.g., Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), Integrated Logistics System – Supply (ILS-S), Item Manager Wholesale Requisition Process (IMWRP) (D035A), Air Force Interchangeability and Substitutability Data File (D043), Web Federal Logistics Information System (Web FLIS) Pentagon Basing & Logistics Analytics Data Environment (BLADE), Advancing Analytics (Advana) etc.). The contractor will provide SME support on all aspects of equipment management including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), assisting DPAS configuration data, and Equipment Authorization management.

The contractor shall attend working sessions to identify/validate materiel management requirements and capture AF transformation questions and support resolution. The contractor shall support coordination efforts to ensure appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SME) are represented in working group sessions. The contractor shall document relevant AF decision points, and action items resulting from working sessions. The contractor will track action item status through resolution. The contractor shall develop training plans/agendas, lead small and large meetings/discussions/training either in-person or remotely while conducting strategic messaging, hosting meetings and/or conducting staff assistance visits, taking minutes, and develop/present senior leader briefings. It is expected that travel will be required to support working sessions.

The contractor shall assist AF/A4LR with process improvements that will ensure all required data elements are accurately reflected in the Air Force’s General Equipment and Supply accountable property systems of record and are accurately reported to the general ledger. This includes ensuring the Air Force Logistics meets DoD milestones existence, completeness, rights and obligations, presentation and disclosure, and valuation as articulated in DoD and Air Force FIAR policy documents.

The contractor shall attend FIAR working sessions to monitor AF Logistics interest items, document key decisions and action items. The contractor shall coordinate to ensure appropriate SME representation is available for working sessions. It is expected that some travel may be required to support working sessions. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel for the key position/team manager under this task.

The Contractor shall have comprehensive knowledge and experience with the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), DPAS Force System Module (FSM), DPAS Inventory Control Point (ICP), DPAS Warehouse, DPAS Property Accountability (PA) and Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S).

The Contractor shall have Air Force Staff level experience in support of the

Subject Matter Expert (SME) to mil/civ action officers in development of electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSS), emails ready to Send (eMRS), Task Management Tool (TMT) senior leader briefings, and correspondences.

The Contractor will provide as needed/requested recommendations and draft text for new/revised policy, implementation, direction, guidance, and processes for materiel management.

The Contractor will provide as needed/requested staff package documentation for coordination on new/revised DoD, Joint Staff, Inter-Service/Agency, DAF, and Major Command publications associated with DoD Supply Chain Management.

The Contractor will attend working groups or participate in projects teams lead by the government SME to facilitate development of agendas, guides, and templates associated with DoD Supply Chain Management.

The Contractor will prepare clear and concise assessments to management of trends and associated impacts along with revised/new guidance and/or process improvement recommendations.

Contractor must have expert experience and knowledge of existing accountable property systems and Supply Chain Management-Information Technology (SCM-IT) interfaces.

Contractor is required to develop training plans and perform on-demand training to organizations and personnel on materiel and property management.

Contractor is required to provide Project/Task Lead in this task. The contractor Project Task Lead is responsible for assigning work to contractor personnel, technical or quality control oversight. This individual will serve as the focal point for the COR providing the monthly status report and reconciling travel vouchers.

2.2 Task 2: Ground Vehicle Training Development and Delivery Support (Secret Security Clearance)

2.2.1 The contractor shall develop, author, centralize, standardize and update the government vehicle related Qualification Training Packages (2 per month) to address disparity in local training programs, mitigate associated ground/traffic safety risk and base-level workload. Qualification training packages will include certification criteria and examination guidance for examiners and examinees based on Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator criteria.

2.2.2 The contractor shall serve as a strategic-level program manager working with installations and operating locations for implementation of the new criteria as required by AF/A4LR. The contractor will assist in developing a schedule for criteria adoption, an auditing methodology (remote and in-person) for reviewing adoption of the criteria, conduct audits and report on progress of installations in adopting the new criteria as required by AF/A4LR. The contractor will provide policy and training support services to facilitate adoption of the criteria to ensure uniform adoption of the curriculum across the enterprise. The contractor shall lead small and large meetings/discussions either in-person or remotely while conducting strategic messaging, hosting meetings and/or conducting staff assistance visits. The contractor shall provide constructive feedback to installations as needed/required that supports compliance with the standardized policy and practices. Contractor may be required to travel occasionally. The government will notify no later than 30-days of required travel.

2.2.3 The contractor shall assist installations with implementation of test control and fraud- protection to safeguard proprietary test materials. The contractor will work with the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to ensure the policy, standardized curriculum and testing methods meet respective accreditation requirements. The contractor shall develop a continuing education program that addresses the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle requirements. The contractor will provide ground transportation SME direction, policy guidance functional, technical, and administrative support services as necessary.

2.3 Task 3: Air Force Distribution (Secret Security Clearance)

The Contractor will review, formulate, and provide SME direction and policy guidance concerning distribution operations. Contractor provides technical advice in support of responses to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), the Military Services, other Department of Defense (DOD) organizations and non-DoD entities on all aspects of distribution operations. The distribution operations normally consist of Travel, Personal Property (Household Goods), Cargo (both deployment and sustainment), Packaging, Ground Transportation and Air Transportation. The contractor shall attend and provide AF distribution SME support at working groups, boards and panels composed of OSD, JCS, COCOM, USTRANSCOM, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security and/or commercial industry representatives. These groups cover a wide range of transportation and transportation related topics, including time- definite delivery, establishing secure accounts, transportation data and metrics, assuring commercial transportation service providers have access to DoD installations.

The contractor will provide SME support in developing and implementing strategies for use of AIS and automatic identification technology (AIT) in support of Defense Travel System operations and supports the functional authority for deployment and distribution information systems and related tools. The contractor shall participate on committees developing transportation related electronic transactions and integrating AIT into transportation business processes. Provides SME support to functional requirement/configuration management boards for transportation and ITV systems.

The contractor will assist in reviewing and analyzing Executive Orders, Public Law, the Code of Federal Regulations, and existing implementing regulations affecting transportation rates, charges and standards of service furnished to the Air Force by transportation and logistics agencies. Participates in planning, arranging, and conducting freight traffic and transportation system seminars both CONUS and overseas and makes presentations on specific distribution functions and system areas, (i.e., customs, time definite delivery, payment processing, system development) and moderates group discussion.

Task 4: Air Force Equipment Data Integrity Management (Secret Security)

2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide Senior Air Force Equipment Data Integrity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to lead and oversee the data integrity management program for the property records maintained within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) accountable property system of record (APSR). This Senior SME will be expected to analyze data, develop metrics, coordinate strategic-level data cleansing efforts, and support initiatives to obtain and enforce Financial Integrity and Audit Remediation compliance for accountable property. The Senior SME will play a key role in system implementations and the clean-up and transfer of all data from existing management systems to the equipment APSR or authoritative system of record. First-hand experience with core Air Force logistics systems, organizations, policies, and processes is a must. Participates in the development of supply chain management solutions contributing to the modernization of policies, processes and supporting technologies applied to the planning, management, and disposition of DAF property.

2.4.2 The Contractor shall provide supportive (Junior) Air Force Equipment Data Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to monitor and assist the data integrity management program for the property records maintained within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) accountable property system of record (APSR). This Junior SME will be expected to analyze data, develop metrics, coordinate strategic-level data cleansing efforts, and support initiatives to obtain and enforce Financial Integrity and Audit Readiness/Remediation compliance for accountable property. The Junior SME will play a supporting role in system implementations and the clean- up and transfer of all data from existing management systems to the equipment APSR or authoritative system of record. First-hand experience with core Air Force logistics systems, organizations, policies, and processes is a must. Participates in the development of supply chain management solutions contributing to the modernization of policies, processes and supporting technologies applied to the planning, management, and disposition of DAF property.

2.4.3 The Contractor shall have comprehensive understanding of SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence and the ability to develop analysis tools.

2.4.4 The Contractor shall develop Basing & Logistics Analytics Data Environment (BLADE), Advancing Analytics (Advana) adhoc scripts.

2.4.5 The Contractor shall identify and quantify problems within the Accountable property systems of record (APSR) preventing complete and accurate documentation.

2.4.6 The Contractor shall identify and provide solutions to root causes for poor data integrity.

2.4.7 The Contractor shall identify and resolve Financial Integrity and Audit Readiness/Remediation (FIAR)-related policy and execution gaps and limitations.

SECTION III

3.1 SERVICE SUMMARY

The Services Summary is a list of critical tasks that must be performed by the Contractor, the performance threshold, and the method of surveillance the COR will use to validate/inspect these tasks. Inspection of each task will be documented in the COR folder.

SS – 1

Task 1

SS – 2

Task 2

SS – 3

Task 3

SS – 4

Task 4

SECTION IV

4.1 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide deliverable(s) in a format mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor. The following enumerated deliverables are not expected to change. Due Date intervals are not expected to change but actual dates may need to be revised depending on actual contract start date.

SECTION V

5.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL,

INFORMATION, OR SERVICES

5.1.1 Government Equipment.

The government will furnish or make available to the contractor office space, equipment, regulatory documentation, software, and data to perform the tasks specified in this PWS. These items include, but are not limited to personal computers, office supplies, facilities, telephones, etc. to be used for government business only IAW this PWS.

5.1.2 The contractor shall have access to government computers, Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and possibly Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), to be used in support of this task order.

5.1.3 The contractor shall use government telephones, including the Defense Switched Network (DSN), in the performance of this contract. The use of Microsoft Teams, Government Zoom and approved government video/telecommunications are acceptable for communication in the performance of this contract.

5.1.4 Contractor Acquired Property.

The contractor will not be required to acquire any property.

SECTION VI

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1.1 Government Point of Contact.

The assigned Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is Gregory McCoy, located at 1030 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 4C1088, Washington, DC 20330. Phone number is (757)570-2479 and email address is gregory.mccoy.6@us.af.mil.

6.2 Duty Hours.

The Contractor shall have access to Government facility five days per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, unless otherwise approved. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to customer agency normal operating hours; however the Contractor may be required access to Government facility outside of duty hours based on the customer agency’s needs. As a baseline, Contractor personnel shall work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Compensatory time arrangements are permissible for temporary spikes in worktime; but overtime pay is prohibited without COR and CO approval.

Federal Holidays shall be observed in accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy.

6.3 Core Duty Hours and Base Shutdown/Inclement Weather.

Core duty hours are 0800 - 1600, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). The Contractor shall follow guidance of the installation containing their place of performance to determine reporting schedules whether due to a base closure or inclement weather. The website for guidance regarding status of performance for work to be performed in the National Capital Region (NCR) is http://www.opm.gov/status/.

6.4 Place of Performance.

The contractor shall perform the tasks defined in this PWS primarily at AF Pentagon (Washington, DC). Work shall be accomplished at a mix of Contractor’s Facility, other locations within the National Capitol Region, Joint Base Langley/Eustis, VA, and other government sites as necessary approved by the COR. When a Contractor is required by the Government to be at the Government work site, the Government will provide Government workspace. Performance of the requirements under this contract may require contractor personnel to travel away from their home station. The government can request contractors to travel to the National Capital Region, and Joint Base Langley Eustis for government requirements (this travel will not be funded by government).

6.5 Telework.

The Contractor may be allowed telework/remote work if approved by the COR on a case-by- case basis and when authorized by OPM.Gov due to inclement weather/government emergencies.

6.6 Federal Holidays.

Federal Holidays will be observed in accordance with those listed on OPM.gov. The company’s Program Manager or designated representative shall inform the COR of all absences that will occur that day no later than 0900 that duty day.

6.7 Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).

Contractor shall provide a monthly status report to the COR identifying hours worked, both on site and off, any personnel changes or future personnel changes, tasks performed during the last reporting period, and status of tasks to be performed. Reports are due five (5) business days after the end of each month.

6.8 Management Plan.

Contractor shall provide a management plan providing the method(s) used by Contractor to support the duties identified in the contract within five business days after contract award. When changes occur due to the Contractor's change in management policy or method in which support will be provided, Contractor shall provide an update to the COR no later than 30 days prior to its implementation.

6.9 Human Resource Management.

6.9.1 Key Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel for the key positions under this contract. All the positions are key positions. The Contractor shall ensure that the personnel selected to fill the key positions possesses the skills, knowledge, training, and certification(s) required to satisfactorily perform all services required by the contract. All personnel are required to have and maintain an active secret clearance level. The Contractor shall complete a DD Form 254 that should identify all personnel who will need access to Government controlled areas and documents. At a minimum, all personnel should have five years of experience in their respective field. The following is a list of all key personnel to include the necessary qualifications:

a. Equipment Policy – Program Manager: Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and/or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. This individual will serve as the focal point for the COR providing the monthly status report and reconciling travel vouchers.

Qualifications: May require a master’s degree; at least 10-15 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others.

b. Equipment Policy – Sr. Analyst: Provide SME direction, policy guidance, functional, technical, and administrative support services to enable Air Force reengineering of the business processes, policy development, and related IT system process changes associated with accountability, supply chain management of support equipment and materiel, and ensure compliance with FIAR requirements. Provides administrative support to include scheduling meetings, answering emails, scheduling appointments, developing policy, representing at working groups, attend FIAR working sessions to monitor AF Logistics interest items, document key decisions and action items. May be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials. Will provide as needed/requested staff package documentation for coordination on new/revised DoD, Joint Staff, Inter-Service/Agency, DAF, and Major Command publications associated with DoD Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications: Requires a BA/BS and 5-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising independent judgment. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

c. AF Distribution - Sr Analyst: Will review, formulate, and provide SME direction and policy guidance concerning distribution operations. provides technical advice in support of responses to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), the Military Services, other Department of Defense (DOD) organizations and non-DoD entities on all aspects of distribution operations. The distribution operations normally consist of Travel, Personal Property (Household Goods), Cargo (both deployment and sustainment), Packaging, Ground Transportation and Air Transportation. attend and provide AF distribution SME support at working groups, boards and panels composed of OSD, JCS, COCOM, USTRANSCOM, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security and/or commercial industry representatives. provide SME support in developing and implementing strategies for use of AIS and automatic identification technology (AIT) in support of Defense Travel System operations and supports the functional authority for deployment and distribution information systems and related tools. Participate on committees developing transportation related electronic transactions and integrating AIT into transportation business processes. Provides SME support to functional requirement/configuration management boards for transportation and ITV systems. reviewing and analyzing Executive Orders, Public Law, the Code of Federal Regulations, and existing implementing regulations affecting transportation rates, charges and standards of service furnished to the Air Force by transportation and logistics agencies. Participates in planning, arranging, and conducting freight traffic and transportation system seminars both CONUS and overseas and makes presentations on specific distribution functions and system areas, (i.e., customs, time definite delivery, payment processing, system development) and moderates group discussion.

Qualifications: Requires a BA/BS and 5-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising independent judgment. Works under general supervision; Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

d. AF Ground Transportation – Sr Analyst: Serve as a strategic-level program manager working with installations and operating locations for implementation of the new criteria as required by AF/A4LR. The contractor will assist in developing a schedule for criteria adoption, an auditing methodology (remote and in-person) for reviewing adoption of the criteria, conduct audits and report on progress of installations in adopting the new criteria as required by AF/A4LR. The contractor will provide policy and training support services to facilitate adoption of the criteria to ensure uniform adoption of the curriculum across the enterprise. Lead small and large meetings/discussions either in-person or remotely while conducting strategic messaging, hosting meetings and/or conducting staff assistance visits. Provide constructive feedback to installations as needed/required that supports compliance with the standardized policy and practices. Contractor may be required to travel occasionally. Work with the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to ensure the policy, standardized curriculum and testing methods meet respective accreditation requirements. Develop a continuing education program that addresses the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle requirements. Provide ground transportation SME direction, policy guidance functional, technical, and administrative support services as necessary.

Qualifications: Requires a BA/BS and 10-12 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising independent judgement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

e. Data Integrity Management – Sr: Lead and oversee the data integrity management program for the property records maintained within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) accountable property system of record (APSR). This Senior SME will be expected to analyze data, develop metrics, coordinate strategic-level data cleansing efforts, and support initiatives to obtain and enforce Financial Integrity and Audit Remediation compliance for accountable property. The Senior SME will play a key role in system implementations and the clean-up and transfer of all data from existing management systems to the equipment APSR or authoritative system of record. First-hand experience with core Air Force logistics systems, organizations, policies, and processes is a must. Participates in the development of supply chain management solutions contributing to the modernization of policies, processes and supporting technologies applied to the planning, management, and disposition of DAF property. Develop Basing & Logistics Analytics Data Environment (BLADE), Advancing Analytics (Advana) adhoc scripts. comprehensive understanding of SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence and the ability to develop analysis tools. Identify and resolve Financial Integrity and Audit Readiness/Remediation (FIAR)-related policy and execution gaps and limitations.

Qualifications: Requires a BA/BS and 10-12 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising independent judgement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

f. Data Integrity Management – Jr: Monitor and assist the data integrity management program for the property records maintained within the Department of the Air Force (DAF) accountable property system of record (APSR). Analyze data, develop metrics, coordinate strategic-level data cleansing efforts, and support initiatives to obtain and enforce Financial Integrity and Audit Readiness/Remediation compliance for accountable property. A supporting role in system implementations and the clean-up and transfer of all data from existing management systems to the equipment APSR or authoritative system of record. First-hand experience with core Air Force logistics systems, organizations, policies, and processes is a must. Participates in the development of supply chain management solutions contributing to the modernization of policies, processes and supporting technologies applied to the planning, management, and disposition of DAF property. Understanding of SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence and the ability to develop analysis tools.

Qualifications: :Requires a BA/BS and 1-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising Senior level judgement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

6.9.2 During the first 90 calendar days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel without the approval of the Contracting Officer, unless illness, death, or termination of employment necessitates the substitution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible after the occurrence of any of these events.

6.9.3 After the initial 90 calendar day period, the Contractor may propose a substitution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed substitution at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed substitution. The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, a resume for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall prior to making any substitution permanent, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), that the qualifications of the proposed substitute personnel are equal to the qualifications of the personnel originally identified for the position. The COR will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on proposed substitutions.

6.10 Removal of Personnel at Government Request.

The Government may request removal (permanent or temporary) of personnel on a Task for security, safety, lack of performance, failure to provide required deliverables or health reasons, upon discovery of fraudulent resume documentation, or when Contractor personnel behave in an unprofessional manner that would be considered unacceptable by a reasonable person.

6.11 CPARS.

In accordance with FAR 8.406-7, Contractor Performance Evaluation and FAR 42.15, Contractor Performance Information, interim and final past performance information will be submitted by the COR through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for archive in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The CPARS process allows the Contractor to view and comment on the Government’s evaluation of the Contractor’s performance. To that end, Contractors shall register in CPARS at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ and the registration shall be completed within 45 days after award.

6.12 Contractor Inventory of Labor Hours.

In accordance with Section 8108 of Public Law 112-10 of the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Action, 2011, the contractor shall report all labor hours required for performance of services provided under this task order via sam.gov.

6.13 System for Award Management. (formerly eCMRA.)

Prime Contractors are responsible to ensure all subcontractor data is reported. Subcontractors will not be able to enter any data into SAM, but will enter their information into a Bulk Loader spread sheet available from the SAM helpdesk. Subcontractor shall fill in columns A-C then return it to the SAM helpdesk after its completed and a technician team will enter the information into SAM.

6.13.1 The Contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the System for Award Management (SAM) data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.SAM.gov. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. The UIC for AFDW is FF16M0. While inputs may be reported anytime during the FY, all data shall be reported not later than 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor may direct questions to the System for Award Management help desk.

6.14 Subcontractor Input in SAM. Prime Contractors are responsible to ensure all subcontractor data is reported. Subcontractors will not be able to enter any data into SAM, but will enter their information into a Bulk Loader spreadsheet available from the SAM helpdesk. Subcontractor shall fill in columns A-C then return it to the SAM helpdesk after it's completed and a technician team will enter the information into SAM.

6.15 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting

The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate a Project kick-off Meeting no later than (NLT) ten (10) calendar days after contract award at the location approved by the Government. The meeting will provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, and logistic issues; travel authorization; communication process between Government and Contractor; and reporting procedures. At a minimum, the attendees shall include key Contractor personnel, AF/A4LR key Government representatives, and the COR. The Contractor shall provide a Kick-Off Meeting Agenda that will include, but not be limited to, the following.

a. Introduction of personnel

b. Overview of project tasks

c. Review of organization (complexity)

d. Schedule (shows major tasks, milestones, and deliverables; planned and actual start and completion dates for each)

e. Communication Plan/lines of communication overview (between both Contractor and Government)

f. Travel notification and processes

g. Government-furnished information (GFI) (Items that may not be included in Section V)

h. Security requirements (Building access, badges, Common Access Cards (CAC))

i. Invoice procedures

j. Monthly meeting dates

k. Reporting Requirements, e.g. Monthly Status Report (MSR)

l. Employee List

m. Roles and Responsibilities

n. Overview of incoming Transition Plan to include process, timeframes, and status

o. Prioritization of Contractor activities

p. Any initial deliverables

q. Other logistic issues

r. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

s. Sensitivity and protection of information

t. Additional issues of concern (Leave/back-up support)

6.15.1 The Contractor shall provide a draft copy of the agenda NLT five (5) days after contract award for review and approval by the COR prior to finalizing. The Government will provide the Contractor with the number of participants for the kick-off meeting and the Contractor shall provide sufficient copies of the presentation for all present.

6.15.2 The location will be held at the Government’s facility or another designated location and the date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

6.16 Quality Control.

6.16.1 Quality Assurance. The Government shall rely on the Contractors’ existing quality assurance system as the method to ensure that the requirements of the contract and performance thresholds are met; however, the Government reserves the right to monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided and compliance with the contract terms and conditions at any time.

6.16.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations, and best commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services with special emphasis placed on those services listed in this PWS. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that the work complies with the requirement of the contract.

6.17 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel.

6.17.1 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services During Crisis.

All services in this PWS HAVE NOT been defined or designated as essential services for performance during crisis IAW DFARs 252.237-7023, “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.”

6.18 Security Instructions

6.18.1 Physical Security.

The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property, documents and controlled forms provided for Contractor use and adhere to the Government property requirements contained in this contract. Contractor employees shall comply with base operations plans/instructions for Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) procedures, Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Levels, and Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMS) and local search/identification requirements. At the end of each work day, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured by a Government POC. Contractors are not allowed to secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials.

6.19 Access Control.

The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no building access instruments issued by the Government are lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. Access codes shall not be shared with any person(s) outside the organization. The Contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The Contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the Government COR. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

6.20 Controlled/Restricted Areas:

The Contractor shall implement local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where Contractor personnel will work. An AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued. Contractor employees must have a favorably completed National Agency Check plus written Inquiries (NACI) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge.

6.21 Pass and Identification Items.

The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government owned vehicles.

6.22 Retrieving Identification Media.

The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes, from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires.

6.23 Traffic Laws.

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

6.24 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on Pentagon property or any other DOD facility.

6.25 Communications Security (COMSEC).

Contractors may require access to COMSEC information on Air Force installations. The Contractor shall not require a COMSEC account. Access shall be controlled by the sponsoring agency. Access to COMSEC material by personnel is restricted to US citizens holding final US Government clearances. Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. If it is determined the Contractor is required to access COMSEC information, the necessary training information and courses shall be provided by the COR. The DD Form 254 shall give further instructions on safeguarding and managing COMSEC material.

6.26 Contractor Identification.

All Contractor personnel shall wear the Air Force issued Common Access Card at all times when away from their immediate work area so as to distinguish themselves from Government employees as required by facility regulations. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees. Contractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review. Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practicable, contractors occupying collocated space with their government program customer should identify their workspace area with their name and company affiliation or as a minimum “Contractor” after name.

6.27 Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol Use Policy.

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

6.28 Travel

6.28.1 Local Travel.

Local travel to attend meetings or events may be required at no cost to the Government. Travel within the National Capital Region commuting vicinity is considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

6.28.2 CONUS Travel.

Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with,…