Attachment 1-Initial Task Order PWS (Final).pdf

ATTACHMENT 1: Initial Task Order PWS

SD-24-0007 Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Systems Engineering and Integration Support

Contract #: W5J9CQ-24-F-00XX GRIDS IV – Task Order

PART 1. General Information

1.1. Introduction.

This requirement is to provide Army Geospatial Center (AGC), Program Manager, Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A), and Software Engineering Center (SEC) with engineering, integration, testing, and documentation of technology required to enable PM IS&A and Mission Command systems to provide a near real-time, geospatially accurate Common Operating Picture (COP) which adheres to Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) standards and guidance.

1.2 Background:

The GEOINT Support Branch system, formerly known as the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Division is a matrix organization staffed by United States (U.S.) AGC Government and Contractor personnel. Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) is defined by law in Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Section 467 (2005) as:

“The term ‘geospatial intelligence’ means the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth. Geospatial intelligence consists of imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information.”

The AGC coordinates, engineers, integrates, and synchronizes information requirements and standards for GEOINT across the Army, and it certifies Army GEOINT weapon systems and other capabilities enabled by the AGE. In addition, AGC provides direct GEOINT support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (ASA (ALT)) and provides engineering, integration, testing, and evaluation in support of GEOINT data, products, and services to Warfighters. PM IS&A is the Army acquisition program office responsible for the development, deployment, and sustainment of the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A) System of Systems. DCGS-A is the Army's primary system for processing, exploitation, dissemination of multi-discipline and multi-sensor intelligence, mapping, and weather information to weapon system platforms and Warfighters.

1.3 Objectives:

The objective of this task order (TO) is to support AGC, PM IS&A, PM Mission Command (MC) and SEC with engineering, integrating, testing, and documenting the technology required to enable PM IS&A and MC systems to provide a near real-time, geospatially accurate Common

Operating Picture (COP) which adheres to Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) standards and guidance. The COP directly supports weapon systems functions of movement and maneuver, fires, situational awareness, command and control, and force protection; and must meet all requirements for sharing and reusing GEOINT in military operations. The work completed under this TO will align to emerging Army and Army Futures Command (AFC) priorities to include Multi Domain Operations (MDO) and Mission Command Intelligence (MCI).

1.4 Scope:

The Contractor shall provide highly specialized expertise and technical services to execute the objectives specified in the PWS that directly correlate to the overarching objectives and goals of the AGC’s mission. The Contractor shall provide all personnel and supervision necessary to perform the services defined in the PWS. All tasks must be performed to the standards set forth in this document. Specifically, the Contractor shall provide highly specialized expertise and technical performance to execute the goals for the GEOINT Systems Engineering and Integration requirement. All work performed by the Contractor shall adhere to policies, processes, and standards identified in PWS Section 5, and all subparagraphs. CONUS and OCONUS travel is required during the performance of this task order.

1.5 Period and Place of Performance:

1.5.1 The period of performance is for a twenty-four (24) month base and three (3) - twelve (12) month options after date of task order award.

1.5.2 The primary place of performance, approximately 30%, shall be performed on-site within PM IS&A, and the AGC. The remaining 70% of work will be completed at Offsite Contractor offices.

The Government locations are:

PM IS&A

6580 Surveillance Loop Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1845

Army Geospatial Center 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315-3864

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this contract. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QAPP is the means by which the Contractor assures its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the

Contractor shall develop QAPP procedures that address the areas identified in Specific Tasks, Section 5, and the Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary”. The Contractor shall submit a QAPP with its proposal. The Contractor shall request in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) any proposed change to the QAPP in advance of implementation. (CDRL A023)

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor will adhere to all federal holidays established by Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103), Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

Note: When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting work in accordance with the Hours of Operation as described in the Base GRIDS IV IDIQ.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: This task order will be hybrid Firm Fixed Price/Cost Plus Fixed Fee/Cost Reimbursement term Level of Effort.

1.6.6 Security Requirements:

The contractor will be required to have access to Top Secret/ Secret Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), Secret, Unclassified, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) during the performance of this contract. The Government anticipates that access to classified data and information up to and including Top Secret (TS)//Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) will be required for personnel in the performance of this work as specified in Section 5 of this PWS. Security specifications applicable to performance of this TO are expressed on the associated DD Form 254.

1.6.6.1 Physical Security: Physical Security shall be upheld as described in the Base Geospatial Research Integration, Development & Support (GRIDS) IV Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

1.6.6.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.6.6.3 AT-OPSEC Requirements (as prescribed via the ENG FORM 6055): Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public.

1.6.6.3.1 General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements.

Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or KO (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.6.6.3.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

1.6.6.3.3 Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.6.6.3.4. Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC): Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following: (1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or network using DoD-approved remote access procedures;

or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau.

The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required. Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

1.6.6.3.5. Security requirements for contract performance outside the US: For contract performance requirements that involve services or delivery in a foreign country, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7043, as applicable. For performance requirements that involve contract personnel accompanying or supporting US Armed Forces deployed outside the US, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7040, as applicable. Contract personnel accessing DoD or other federal facilities outside the US shall comply with applicable Status of Forces Agreements and Geographic Combatant Command requirements. Prior to contract personnel traveling outside the US, the Contractor shall provide documentation of AT, OPSEC, and other required training to the COR, or other RA representative. Additionally, contract personnel shall comply with travel requirements specified in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, including country and theater clearance processes.

1.6.6.3.6. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.6.6.3.7. Contract personnel requiring access to Government information systems: All contract personnel with access to a government information system (including USACE business systems and CAC-enabled websites) shall comply with applicable DoD and Army regulations and shall use the organization’s UserID-Password Administration and Security System (U-PASS) at commencement of services to request network user accounts. Contract personnel shall complete DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to accessing information systems, and annually thereafter.

1.6.6.3.8. Contracts requiring a formal OPSEC program: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan shall be reviewed and accepted by the RA OPSEC Officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it, and why it needs to be protected. In accordance with Army and DoD regulations, the contractor shall have a certified Level II OPSEC coordinator, who shall ensure OPSEC compliance during contract performance.

(CDRL A021)

1.6.6.3.9. Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA’s OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

1.6.6.3.10. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) requirements: All contract personnel performing IA/IT services must comply with DoD training and certification requirements specified in DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. Contract personnel shall provide the Government representative with documentation of requisite certification(s) prior to performing on the contract. In accordance with applicable DoD, Army, and USACE regulations, the Contractor shall ensure that all information systems (IS) and platform information technology (PIT) systems developed and/or supported under this contract comply with cybersecurity and architectural requirements, including, but not limited to: security technical implementation guides (STIG)(e.g., the current version of the Application Security and Development STIG, and the internet access point (IAP) demilitarized zone (DMZ) STIG), and the use of security controls developed under the risk management framework documentation for the system or platform. The Contractor shall address questions regarding these provisions to the Government representative, who will coordinate between the Contractor and the USACE Chief Information Officer (CIO).

1.6.6.3.11. Contracts requiring handling or access to classified information: The prime Contractor shall have a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level prior to performance on the contract; the RA will sponsor the prime contract company in obtaining the FCL. All cleared contract personnel shall comply with the FCL requirements, as well as applicable laws and regulations regarding contractor access to national security information. For classified contracts, the RA will generate the DD Form 254, which will be attached to the contract.

1.6.6.3.12. Threat Awareness Reporting Program: All contract personnel who maintain an active security clearance shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (commonly referred to as “TARP”), provided by a Counterintelligence Agent. As determined by the servicing Counterintelligence Agent for the RA, contract personnel may complete web-based TARP training.

1.6.6.3.13. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

1.6.6.3.14. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.6.7 Identification of Contractor Employees: Identification of Contractor Employees shall be upheld as described in the Base GRIDS IV IDIQ.

1.6.8 Data Rights. All Government Data Rights shall be upheld in accordance with Data Rights described in the Base GRIDS IV IDIQ.

The Government shall not award this task order unless the corresponding commercial software license agreements are reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government shall not accept any commercial software license terms that conflict with federal procurement law or do not satisfy user needs. Commercial Software License terms that are unacceptable to the Government include (but are not limited to) indemnification provisions (and other types of provisions that include unauthorized or unbudgeted funding obligations), attorney's fees provision, state or foreign choice of law/jurisdiction provisions, binding arbitration provisions, and injunctive relief provisions.

1.6.9 Organizational Conflict of Interest: OCI shall be upheld as described in the Base GRIDS

IV IDIQ.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart

42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.8 Contracting Officer Representative

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR is the primary conduit for all matters related to this contract and the interface between the contractor and the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract and his/her authority has the authority to make changes affecting price, quality, and quantity or delivery terms. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract; assists in contract administration; ensures the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor contractor’s performance and notifies the contractor of any deficiencies The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

The COR for this contract is TBD*, US Army Corps of Engineers.

TO Points of Contact (POC’s) at Award:

Requiring Activity (RA):

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Organization: Program Executive Office (PEO) Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) and US Army Geospatial Center USAGC

US Army Geospatial Center (AGC)

Directorate: SASD Systems Acquisition and Support Directorate Office Symbol: CEAGC-GSG CEAGC-GSA Attention Line:

TBD* TBD*

Street Address:

7701 Telegraph Road 7701 Telegraph Road

City, State, Zip Alexandria, VA 22315 Alexandria, VA 22315 Phone: TBD* TBD* E-mail: TBD* TBD*

DODAAC: W5K9B4 W5K9B4

Unit Identification Code (UIC):

W6RNAA W6RNAA

*TBDs to be provided at Award

1.9 Contractor Travel

The Contractor shall be required to travel both the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) during the period of performance for Test and Evaluation/Network Integration (T&E/NIE) activities and SME support. Travel shall require up to five employees for various days dependent upon the destination as indicated in the Travel table below (only representative; may change based upon schedule and need):

DESTINATION

DURATION

(DAYS)

# TRIPS

PER YEAR

# STAFF

PER TRIP PURPOSE

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) (

3 90 5 T&E activities and SME support

Fort Cavasos, TX 3 1 2 T&E activities and SME support JBLM, WA 4 1 2 T&E activities and SME support Fort Liberty, NC 4 4 3 T&E activities and SME support Fort Eisenhower, GA 4 3 3 T&E activities and SME support Fort Leonard Wood, MO 12 2 4 T&E activities and SME support Fort Huachuca, AZ 4 3 3 T&E activities and SME support Hunter AAF, Savannah, GA

3 4 2 T&E activities and SME support

Orlando, FL 4 1 2 T&E activities and SME support Ft. Shafter, HI 5 1 2 T&E activities and SME support

1.10 Key Personnel

Certain skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this task order. These are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes are submitted for evaluation. Key personnel shall be available during AGC Core hours between 0900 and 1500 Eastern Time, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. A POC must be available for the key personnel in the event they are not available at these times (i.e. leave/sick time).

1.10.1 The Contractor shall have all Key Personnel on board within 14 days of award and the task order 90% staffed by the end of the 30 day transition period. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for designated key personnel. All proposed substitutes shall have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of any proposed substitution at least thirty (30) days, or ninety (90) days if a security clearance is to be obtained, in advance of the proposed substitution.

1.10.2 Key Personnel for this task order will be at the contractor’s discretion but will include at a minimum the following list of candidates. Contractor shall provide resumes for candidates per the minimum guidelines below:

1.10.2.1 Project/Task Order Program Manager (Government Site): Oversees the planning, approval, and implementation of specific tasks that are part of the task order.

Defines and explains the scale, cost, and timetable of the task order. Acts as the point of contact for the implementation of task order assignments. Confirms that the tasks are completed on time, in sequence, within budget, and under the terms of the task order agreement. Performs a task analysis to understand the impact and risks associated with project tasks. Evaluates project protocols and procedures to reduce costs and improve the quality of executed assignments. Writes and reviews technical documents and prepares monthly status reports. Meets and communicates with project stakeholders, including government personnel. Procures materials and labor to complete contract agreements.

Manages the activities of contractor personnel and subcontractors.

1.10.2.2 Geospatial Analyst Senior: Utilizes Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location. Solid understanding of GIS theory and applications. Extracts data from GIS software and uses varying analysis methods to arrive at results. Recommends appropriate reactionary strategies in response to GIS analysis. Provides maps and data sets to clients to supplement analysis.

Knowledgeable of GIS software and technology. Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. Expertise in performing data conversion migration, and translation activities utilizing advanced processing techniques. Design and implement efficient production tools and coordinate work flow with project personnel.

Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products.

Performs finishing of remote sensing data, producing and maintaining cartographic databases, updating cartographic data from intelligence databases and producing mission specific data sets.

1.10.2.3 GIS Developer Senior: Understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) software as well as software engineering and programming for GIS systems in large computer and minicomputer and microprocessor systems supporting broad base of applications. Develops and maintains GIS software programs, perform software coding and writes software documentation to design specifications. Designs and implements data conversion procedures and perform software and database quality control. Ensures the stability, integrity and efficient operation of systems. Perform detailed software design and detailed database conversion design, and are directly involved in the coding and implementation of the more complex and strategic portions of application software and database conversion projects. Confirms that GIS data remains at company quality standards.

Oversees quality assurance testing for GIS software programs. Proficient in ESRI product languages, programming languages, Internet markup languages, and other technologies.

1.10.2.4 GIS Developer Senior: Understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) software as well as software engineering and programming for GIS systems in large computer and minicomputer and microprocessor systems supporting broad base of applications. Develops and maintains GIS software programs, perform software coding and writes software documentation to design specifications. Designs and implements data conversion procedures and perform software and database quality control. Ensures the stability, integrity and efficient operation of systems. Perform detailed software design and detailed database conversion design, and are directly involved in the coding and implementation of the more complex and strategic portions of application software and database conversion projects. Confirms that GIS data remains at company quality standards.

Oversees quality assurance testing for GIS software programs. Proficient in ESRI product languages, programming languages, Internet markup languages, and other technologies.

1.10.2.5 Systems Engineer Senior: Develop and manage systems level requirements, develop operational systems concepts, originating design concepts or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex systems. Interacts with systems users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design.

Participates in the developments of test strategies. Solves engineering problems in the functional area to which assigned. Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications; supervises team of engineers through project completion; responsible for major technical/engineering projects of higher complexity and importance than those normally assigned to less experienced engineers; coordinates the activities of engineers assigned to specific engineering projects; and may perform other duties as assigned.

1.10.2.6 Test Engineer Journeyman 2: Responsible for software verification and validation, including test planning, development, execution, analysis and associated documentation.

Coordinates testing activities for various projects. Supports bug reporting and tracking and software test processes. Assists in the development of the test strategy in order to meet the release schedule. Adheres to established testing procedures. Works under general supervision. Responsible for defining test strategies, plans, procedures and reports.

Responsible for writing tests, executing those tests, and reporting the results. Initiates and analyzes problem reports and change proposals. Ensures that hardware/software under test implements the functionality specified in all approved requirement documents and that it performs as expected from the customers perspective. Develops strong cooperative relationships with development, project management teams and manager to achieve end-to-end product quality. Must have knowledge of Government security policies and familiarity with security-related technologies and auditing tools. Designs, constructs and implements manual and automated tests that thoroughly exercise the product from the perspective of the customer. Assesses system and software level requirement specifications, software design, interface design, test, and other development related documentation as needed. Assists with implementation of the enhancements, including documentation, instruction and hands-on-training of others.

1.10.2.7 Geospatial Analyst Journeyman 2: Utilizes Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location. Understanding of GIS theory and applications. Extracts data from GIS software and uses varying analysis methods to arrive at results. Recommends appropriate reactionary strategies in response to GIS analysis. Provides maps and data sets to clients to supplement analysis. Knowledgeable of GIS software and technology. Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. Expertise in performing data conversion migration, and translation activities utilizing advanced processing techniques.

Design and implement efficient production tools and coordinate work flow with project personnel. Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. Performs finishing of remote sensing data, producing and maintaining cartographic databases, updating cartographic data from intelligence databases and producing mission specific data sets.

1.10.2.8 Systems Engineer Journeyman 2: Develop and manage systems level requirements, develop operational systems concepts, originating design concepts or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex systems. Interacts with systems users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design. Interacts with systems users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design. Participates in the developments of test strategies. Solves engineering problems in the functional area to which assigned. Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications; supervises team of engineers through project completion; responsible for major technical/engineering projects of higher complexity and importance than those normally assigned to less experienced engineers; coordinates the activities of engineers assigned to specific engineering projects;

and may perform other duties as assigned.

1.10.2.9 Test Engineer Journeyman 2: Responsible for software verification and validation, including test planning, development, execution, analysis and associated documentation.

Coordinates testing activities for various projects. Supports bug reporting and tracking and software test processes. Assists in the development of the test strategy in order to meet the release schedule. Adheres to established testing procedures. Works under general supervision. Responsible for defining test strategies, plans, procedures and reports.

Responsible for writing tests, executing those tests, and reporting the results. Initiates and analyzes problem reports and change proposals. Ensures that hardware/software under test implements the functionality specified in all approved requirement documents and that it performs as expected from the customers perspective. Develops strong cooperative relationships with development, project management teams and manager to achieve end-to-end product quality. Must have knowledge of Government security policies and familiarity with security-related technologies and auditing tools. Designs, constructs and implements manual and automated tests that thoroughly exercise the product from the perspective of the customer. Assesses system and software level requirement specifications, software design, interface design, test, and other development related documentation as needed. Assists with implementation of the enhancements, including documentation, instruction and hands-on-training of others.

1.10.2.10 Technical Writer Journeyman 2: Assists in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables. Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures. Develops, organizes and formats information of technical user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables. Ability to conduct quality assurance/proofing of project documents. Must have a firm grasp of the written English language and the subject area around which their work centers. Ability to organize and set out in-depth information and guidelines.

1.10.3 The Contractor shall include the title of the key personnel, the qualifications to meet the Government need as well as the educational experience necessary to successfully perform as the key personnel on the task. Each key Personnel candidate’s resume should be included as an attachment to the contractor’s response. Minimal tradeoffs between education, experience or skills may be considered by the Government.

PART 2. Definitions & Acronyms

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

Acronym Full Text ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative A&AS Advisory and Assistance Services AGC Army Geospatial Center AGE Army Geospatial Enterprise APG Aberdeen Proving Ground

ASA/(ALT) Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)

BCO Basic Center of Operations CA Contract Administrator CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CO Contracting Officer COE Common Operating Environment COP Common Operating Picture COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf CPD Capabilities Production Document CTSF Central Technical Support Facility DCGS-A Distributed Common Ground System – Army DDMS Defense Discovery Metadata Specification DOD Department of Defense DODAAC Department of Defense Activity Address Code DPAP Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy DS Defense Systems DSIAC Defense Systems Information Analysis Center DTIC Defense Technical Information Center DVE DCGS-A Visualization Environment FOFH Field Office Fort Hood FTR Final Technical Report GEOINT Geospatial Intelligence GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GGDM Ground-Warfighter Geospatial Data Model

GOTS Government Off The Shelf GRT Geospatial Roadmap Team GSIF Ground Station Integration Facility IAC Information Analysis Center IAMCUE Intelligence Applications & Mission Command User Enterprise IAW In Accordance With ICD Initial Capabilities Document IC ITE Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise JTIF Joint Test and Integration Facility KLV Key Length Value KML Keyhole Markup Language MGMT Management MISB Motion Imagery Standards Board MISP Motion Imagery Standards Profiles MPAS Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group MP ICAM Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management MSR Monthly Status Report NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization NIE Network Integration Event NITF National Imagery Transmission Format NSIF NATO Secondary Imagery Format OGC Open Geospatial Consortium PMO Program Management Office POA&M Plan of Action and Milestones POC Point of Contact PSC Product Service Code PWS Performance Work Statement RA Requiring Activity RDP Requirements Definition Package SCI Sensitive Compartmented Information SIL Software Integration Laboratory SME Subject Matter Expertise SOA Service Oriented Architecture SSGF Standard and Sharable Geospatial Foundation SVD Software Version Description TAT Technical Area Task TPOC Technical Point of Contact TSIF Tactical Systems Integration Facility WCS Web Coverage Service WFS Web Feature Service WMS Web Map Service WMTS Web Map Tile Service

Part 3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

3.1 PROPERTY: The government will provide adequate physical workspace and will furnish: a desk with chair; computer equipment on required networks; an electronic mail (e-mail) account on each of the networks; use of the Government telephone; and copier usage as required by contractor personnel working on a government site.

3.1.1 UTILITIES: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility will be available for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

3.1.2 Contractor shall be responsible for any damages or loss of use due to their negligence. Any signage shall conform to standard Army/Installation signs/format and must be approved by the KO and COR in writing prior to placement and may not be permanently affixed to any Government property or structure.

3.2. EQUIPMENT: The Government will provide the items for Contractor use. Please see Attachment 1 for GFE utilized for this task order.

3.3 SERVICES

3.3.1 Common Access Cards (CAC): If necessary in the duties of the task order under the GRIDS IDIQ, the Government will provide Common Access Cards (CAC) via the Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM), to provide physical access to the Army Geospatial Center, other DoD sites, and to accomplish the tasks outlined in the PWS. The contractor and all sub-contractor employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, a CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a clear NACI review through the Office of Personnel Management. The contractor shall provide all associated background checks and Application forms, signed by the contractor’s FSO and coordinated with the COR and Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor (MPAS) to confirm clearance level of each individual CAC request.

Part 4. Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1 General

4.1.1 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

Any potential CAP shall be handled IAW FAR 52.245-1. Government acceptance of CAP shall be made by the COR. Copies of the approved forms shall be provided with the MSR (CDRL A028).

4.1.2 The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.1.3 In the event that the contractor takes possession of any government property or equipment, the contractor shall maintain adequate property control records IAW FAR Section I, Clause 52.245-1, Government-Furnished Equipment Report (CDRL A028).

4.1.4 To the extent that the contractor allows its employees to telework or requires its employee to work offsite at the Contractor’s facility, hand receipts or other documentation in support of Receipt and Issue System for Government equipment will be required.

4.1.5 Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

4.1.5.1 Computer and computer related equipment costs: The Contractor shall secure necessary computer and computer related equipment necessary for the successful execution of the deliverables defined herein.

4.1.5.2 Lease and purchase of ancillary items: For any IT hardware and/or software acquired under this order, the contractor shall purchase hardware and software in accordance with AFARS 5139.101-90 Policy or utilize any exception that applies such as the use of a Common Hardware Systems (CHS) contract. The Contracting Officer will issue the Contractor an authorization to use Government supply sources in the performance of this contract in accordance with FAR 52.251-1 - Government Supply Sources. All purchases must be approved by the KO through the COR. Purchases will not exceed $120,000.00 per year and will be stipulated as needed within the contract period of performance.

Part 5. Specific Tasks

5.0 Specific Tasks.

The contractor must be capable of providing a team of highly qualified personnel that will be able to meet the following geospatially related requirements. The Contractor shall execute all geospatial related tasks as identified in section 5.1 through 5.9. The listed contract data requirements in Exhibit 2 are required on this task order. All deliverables shall be draft documents until accepted by the COR. Deliverables (draft and final) shall be delivered to the GEOINT PM and COR with a cover letter identifying project task and executive summary describing deliverables.

5.1 Program Management (FFP)

5.1.1 Post Award Orientation (PAO). The PAO shall be held within 7 calendar days of the start of performance. The meeting shall be scheduled and conducted, in coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and KO. (CDRL A002; A003; A019)

The purpose of the PAO is to: 1) discuss any unique characteristics of the requirement(s); 2) identify stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities; 3) review the 30-day transition-in to full performance and 4) and review cost, schedule, and performance expectations.

5.1.2 Project Management Plan (PMP). The PMP is a resource-loaded baseline that outlines the steps that will be taken, provides the timeline to completion (estimated project start and stop dates), provides an expenditure plan aligned to key milestones within the project (to include any anticipated Other Direct Costs (ODCs)), identifies and quantifies the deliverables associated with each project, and identifies any associated risks and appropriate mitigation needed for execution of the TO. The completion timeline(s) of any given project shall not extend beyond the overall Period of Performance (PoP) of the TO. The contractor shall provide the initial PMP within the task order proposal with updates provided quarterly. (CDRL A022).

5.1.3 Monthly Status Report (MSR). The MSR shall provide a detailed status for each project within the PMP as well as capture an overall status of the TO. The contractor shall deliver the MSR no later than the 10th of each month during the period of performance. Specific MSR format, and any additional content not specified in this section, shall be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and COR; this format shall be established No Later Than (NLT) the PAO. The MSR reports cost, schedule, and performance against the PMP baseline and identifies planned versus actual expenditures per project; with the total monthly and cumulative ODC expenditures;

the status of known risks and risk mitigation efforts; deliverables funded, technical progress made, and schedule status per deliverable; the titles, dates, and the number(s) of each deliverables completed; and the deliverables scheduled to be delivered during the upcoming month.