Attachment 1 - MQ9_ISR Draft PWS 15Nov22.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

MQ-9 CONTRACT AIRCREW TRAINING,

AIR AND GROUND INTELLIGENCE,

SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR)

TRAINING SUPPORT AND

COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation No. FA4890-23-R-XXXX Version 1.0 1 Oct 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS Page

Section 1 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

1.0 Scope of Work 3

1.1 Goals 3

1.2 Tasks 3

1.3 Contractor Required Plans 22

1.4 Employee Training 26

1.5 Quality Assurance 27

Section 2 - SERVICES SUMMARY 29

2.0 Service Summary Performance Objectives 29

Section 3 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY 30

3.0 General Information 30

3.1 Government Furnished Property 30

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities, Government Maintained 30

3.3 Government Furnished Equipment, Government Maintained 30

3.4 Government Furnished Services 31

3.5 Contractor Furnished Equipment, Contractor Maintained 31

Section 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION 33

4.0 Contractor Personnel 33

4.1 Site Manager 33

4.2 Contractor Personnel 34

4.3 Government Directed Contractor Travel 40

4.4 Communication 40

4.5 Contractor Security Requirements 40

4.6 Physical Requirements 43

4.7 Government Rights to Deliverables 44

4.8 Hours of Operation 44

4.9 General Definitions 46

4.10 Technical Definitions 47

4.11 Small Computer Equipment Configuration 50

4.12 Government/Contractor Lines of Communication 51

4.13 Contractor Manpower Report 51

4.14 List of Acronyms 51

Appendix 1-Workload Estimates 55 Appendix 2-Training Syllabus Inventory 83 Appendix 3-Applicable Publications and Forms 84 Appendix 4-Deliverables 88 Appendix 5-Government Furnished Eqiuptment 90 Appendix 6-Range Charts 91 Appendix 7-JTAC Lead Upgrade Training Plan 92

Attachment 1-Lesson Strategy Report 93 Attachment 2-Examination Package 94 Attachment 3-Lesson Plan 95 Attachment 4-Lesson Presentation Package 96 Attachment 5-Instructional Media Package 97 Attachment 6-Training Manual 99 Attachment 7-Electronic Grade Sheet 101 Attachment 8-Conference Minutes 102

Attachment 9-Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report 103 Attachment 10-Service Contracts Reporting 104 Attachment 11-PWS Changes Pages 105

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.0. SCOPE OF WORK. Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in Section 3 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD), and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) training support. This includes Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) for personnel in support of operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB NV, March ARB CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB and Creech AFB. The contractor will also provide realistic training exercises for the war-fighter to include Opposing Forces (OPFOR), Friendly Forces (BLUFOR) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) support. In addition, this PWS provides for Air and Ground Testing support.

1.01. The work identified in this PWS supports training at Holloman AFB, Creech AFB, March ARB, Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES). Additional CONUS locations may be required to support training, in the future, which may include Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training capability. If required, a modification to the contract will be accomplished.

1.02. Estimated workload for CAT/CWD and ISR is specified in Appendix 1. This PWS will use optional Contract Line Item (CLINS) at each performance site.

1.03. The contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract’s period of performance. It’s scheduled for one base year (FY24), followed by 6 option years (FY25-30).

1.1. GOALS. The goals of this contract are to maximize operational effectiveness and combat capability, and to preserve Air Force personnel and material resources.

1.2. TASKS. The following sections contain those tasks required to accomplish CAT/CWD, and Air and Ground ISR Test and Training Support in accordance with the requirements of this PWS. The specific tasks for this contract are divided into three categories:

(1) CAT to include IRC

(2) CWD

(3) ISR

1.2.1. Contract Aircrew Training. The contractor shall conduct academic, training device, and live flying instruction in support of formal course syllabi, training plans, event instructor guides and Continuation Training (CT). Training shall be given to formal course students, permanent party aircrew and operational support personnel to accomplish required event objectives and specific event tasks. Academic instruction shall be accomplished during the hours of operation as specified in paragraph 4.8.1. Academic instruction shall include platform academic instruction, remedial training, and monitoring of computer-based and self-paced instruction periods. Likewise, the training device, shall be used during the hours of operation as specified in this PWS. In addition to the specific tasks outlined below, instructor duties shall consist of revision and development of student training instructor guides as syllabus or aircraft procedures change due to mission/event or safety requirements. This includes providing Air Force or contract maintenance personnel with event data to transform training device events into software format for entry into the training device. The required mix of academic, training device, and flying instructor contract personnel shall be based on meeting the training syllabi. This will be managed by the contractor, with input from the appropriate Government representative.

1.2.1.1. Standard of Performance for Instructors. The standards of performance for instructors shall be equivalent to completion standards of the applicable Instructor Upgrade Training Course, Classroom Instructor Course (CIC) and or Principles of Instruction (POI) course. The contractor shall provide academic and training device instruction to allow students to achieve the learning objectives associated with applicable syllabi or training plans. In general, accomplishment of learning objectives shall be evaluated by written tests, training device events and in-flight instruction. Deficiencies in student academic objective achievement identified by test trend analysis shall be presented at the Curriculum Reviews (refer to Section 1, paragraph 1.2.2.6). The contractor shall provide measures to correct identified trends. Contract instructors shall have a working knowledge of all applicable publications listed in Appendix 3 of this PWS and use these publications, as required, while providing instruction. Contract instructors shall review any changes or updates to applicable publications through any means, i.e. review of Stan/Evaluations provided Flight Crew Information Files (FCIFs). Air Traffic Control (ATC) service and radio calls used shall be in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Handbook 7110.65 and local directives. The Government shall provide controlled access to all required classified manuals.

1.2.1.2. Academic Instruction. The contractor shall perform academic instruction using Instructor/Lesson Guides to accomplish required lesson tasks. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

(1) Prepare classroom for instruction.

(2) Issue any lesson-related student materials. This does not include individual student publications distributed by Government personnel, such as, any operational Technical Order (T.O.), Air Force Handbook (AFH), Air Force Instruction (AFI), Air Force Manual (AFMAN), and/or local instructions.

(3) Perform academic instruction as required by the applicable syllabi or training plans.

(4) Monitor self-paced and computer-based instruction (CBI) to provide academic instruction as required. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of the equipment in the Learning Center and shall report any equipment problems to the Government Training Subject Matter Expert (TSME).

(5) Provide make-up instruction of academic lessons to students who have missed class or have failed an examination.

(6) Provide remedial student training. Remedial training shall be in accordance with the appropriate syllabus or training plan. Remediation shall be scheduled by the contractor and coordinated with the TSME. Remedial training shall be scheduled to allow continued normal progression in the syllabus or training plan.

(7) Coordinate and conduct aircraft preflight training required to support the syllabi. Review desired learning objectives with students in preparation for examinations/evaluations.

(8) Administer and score examinations. The minimum passing score shall be as directed by the syllabi and local directives. All examinations shall be debriefed to one hundred percent (100%).

(9) Accomplish trend analysis and evaluation as described in applicable Air Force regulations and guidance. Analyze all examination results for trends toward faulty questions and deficient instruction. Analysis results shall be documented and submitted to the local SME, Courseware Development Subject Matter Expert (CWSME) or TSME prior to any CWD work being completed on examinations.

(10) Develop, review, and provide comparative analysis (based on available data) for end-of-phase and end-of-course critiques of academic instruction. Provide critiques to Air Force representative for review and approval. Provide analysis, in desired format, to Air Force representative. Provide Critique for each class and deliver to the designated Air Force/Government Representative.

(11) When required, serve as a flight evaluation board or mishap (i.e., safety and/or accident) investigation board witness. In addition, contractor employees involved in a mishap shall cooperate with regulatory guidance in DAFI 91- 204 and other applicable ACC, AETC or ANG guidance during mishap investigations.

(12) Manage academic programs (i.e., configuration control) to comply with AFIs, AFH’s and other publications listed in Appendix 3 of this PWS.

(13) Maintain continuity folders for each area of responsibility such as Site Manager, Courseware Manager, Instructors/Subject Matter Experts (ISMEs), Simulation, Training, Scheduling and Administration etc., which may be periodically inspected by the Government SME.

(14) Maintain production folders for each course taught, which may be periodically inspected by the Government SME.

(15) Maintain audiovisual library, of electronic video and audio files, films, tapes and lesson courseware. This includes as a minimum, posting changes and maintaining the master lesson courseware (approved contractor produced courseware only) for all syllabus and CT required lessons (including Air Force taught lessons). The library of electronic media shall be maintained on a unit file server and files shall be accessible, searchable and organized via a web browser interface.

(16) Manage, maintain, configure and control academic equipment (i.e., projectors, televisions, computer learning stations). If applicable, this includes uploading of Computer-Based Training (CBT). It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain positive control of the equipment and ensure that the equipment remains in the assigned locations.

Academic equipment shall be designated in writing by the squadron.

(17) Maintain reference material used in support of academic courseware. This includes any T.O., reference notes, publications, etc. The library of electronic reference material shall be maintained on a unit file server and files shall be accessible, searchable and organized via a web browser interface.

(18) Provide all student deliverables including all courseware related material and tactical publications.

(19) Provide IRC instruction as required in Appendix 1.

1.2.1.3. Training Device Instruction. The contractor shall perform training device missions/events using event instructor guides to accomplish required event tasks and objectives. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

(1) Review each applicable student's grade book prior to brief.

(2) Thoroughly prepare students to perform the scheduled event.

(3) In accordance with the approved simulator instructor/mission pre-briefing guide, conduct a thorough event pre-brief for all training device events. All syllabi required items shall be covered.

(4) Address 100% of all required items in the simulator instructor/mission briefing guide within the allotted briefing time period to include the Operational Risk Management (ORM) worksheet IAW AFPAM 90-803, ACC, AETC or ANG supplement.

(5) Accomplish 100% of the specified event tasks during the training device period, unless lack of student progress or maintenance problems shall not allow completion. Non-effective training device events shall be rescheduled.

(6) Instruct students in such a manner that with normal student progression the end-of-course level of proficiency shall be met by the end of the academic phase.

(7) Critique students verbally on all errors committed during the course of the training.

(8) Instruct students in accordance with squadron standards and offer techniques and corrective procedures to help students avoid repetition of errors.

(9) Fill out log to document any problems with the MQ-9 Simulator.

(10) Complete all appropriate administrative paperwork (781), Training Accomplishment Report (TAR), etc.

(11) IAW the approved debriefing guide, conduct a thorough event debrief for all training device events. All syllabi required items shall be covered.

(12) Record student performance on written individual event grade sheets or in an electronic Training Management System (TMS) database IAW AETCI 36-2621 or ACCI 11-464. End-of-course minimum standards are listed in the applicable formal course syllabi. Tasks that are not accomplished shall be annotated on the student's "not accomplished" task logs.

(13) Develop, review and provide comparative analysis (based on available data) for end-of-phase and end-of-course critiques of training device instruction. Provide critiques to Air Force representative for review and approval. Provide analysis, in desired format, to Air Force representative.

(14) Provide Air Force and contract maintenance personnel with event data required to transform training device events into software format for entry into the training device.

1.2.1.4. Flight Training Instruction. The contractor shall perform flight training missions/events using event instructor guides to accomplish required event tasks and objectives. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

(1) Review each applicable student's grade book prior to brief.

(2) Thoroughly prepare students to perform the scheduled event.

(3) In accordance with the approved instructor/mission pre-briefing guide, conduct a thorough event pre-brief for all flight training events. All syllabi required items shall be covered.

(4) Address 100% of all required items in the simulator instructor/mission briefing guide within the allotted briefing time period to include the ORM worksheet IAW AFPAM 90-803, and ACC, AETC or ANG supplements

(5) Accomplish 100% of the specified event tasks during the flight training period, unless lack of student progress or maintenance problems shall not allow completion. Non-effective flight training events shall be rescheduled.

(6) Critique students verbally on all errors committed during the course of the training.

(7) Instruct students in accordance with squadron standards and offer techniques and corrective procedures to help students avoid repetition of errors.

(8) Complete all appropriate administrative paperwork (781, TAR, etc.).

(9) IAW the approved debriefing guide, conduct a thorough event debrief for all flight training events. All syllabi required items shall be covered.

(10) Record student performance on written individual event grade sheets or in an electronic TMS database IAW ACCI 11-464. Tasks that are not accomplished shall be annotated on the student's "not accomplished" task logs.

(11) Develop, review and provide comparative analysis (based on available data) for end-of-phase and end-of-course critiques of training device instruction. Provide critiques to Air Force representative for review and approval. Provide analysis, in desired format, to Air Force representative.

1.2.2. Courseware Development. Contractor personnel shall produce, update and revise MQ-9 aircrew and operational support personnel courseware to support academic and training device instruction, and flight phases of the training system covered under this contract. The contractor shall develop all courseware using the current, updated model of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) as defined in applicable Air Force regulations and guidance and AFH 36-2235 Volumes 1-13.

Courseware materials shall support formal course programs, CT programs and MQ-9 operational support programs, and may be used for resident and non-resident training. Courseware includes but is not limited to the following: objectives hierarchy, Media Selection and Syllabus report, lesson format guides, student training materials and ICW lessons. Aircraft hardware, software, tactics, local course rules, flight information publications and safety publications affect courseware materials.

Products submitted to the government as new, revised or reviewed shall be submitted in a hard copy with electronic media files. Products with errors shall be corrected and the entire product resubmitted for acceptance by the Government. After the Government has accepted a lesson, report or other product as specified in the contract, the contractor shall deliver the final corrected product both in electronic format and hard copy not later than five working days after the acceptance date. The contractor shall provide the required number of SMEs for CWD in accordance with the applicable ACC or AETC syllabi.

1.2.2.1. Instructional Systems Development (ISD). The contractor shall build training programs IAW with ISD regulations set forth in ACCI 11-251, and AETCI 36-2621. ISD shall encompass the total training system. Contractor personnel shall have a working knowledge of the ISD model commensurate with his or her level of involvement in the ISD process.

Contractor personnel shall also have a working knowledge of all applicable regulations, instructions, procedures, technical orders, and other publications listed in Appendix 3 of this PWS.

1.2.2.2. Existing Courseware. Existing courseware is Air Force property and shall be transferred to the contractor in its current condition. Courseware shall not be destroyed or disposed of without knowledge and consent of the CWSME. On a non-interference basis, courseware shall be made available to the contractor during the phase-in period.

1.2.2.3. Courseware Materials. The contractor shall develop and produce the following courseware materials described in Appendix 4, Deliverables. Refer to Appendix 1 for workload estimates applicable to CWD.

1.2.2.4. Courseware Development Tasks. The contractor shall perform the following:

(1) Develop new, review and revise all scheduled courseware and related materials.

(2) Analyze test items and cumulative data for trends for all courseware as defined in applicable Air Force regulations and guidance. Maintain analysis results in the corresponding lesson’s production folder.

(3) Pursue the use of current technology, teaching tools and techniques that are compatible with Government media systems.

(4) Contractors shall build courseware training materials IAW Instructional Systems Development (ISD) guidance set forth in DAFI36-2670, and AFH 36-2235 Volumes 1-13. Contractor shall use DoDI 1322.26, Development and Management of Interactive Courseware (ICW) for Military Training as a guide for developing ICW as noted in AFH 36- 2235.

(5) Employ metadata characteristics including a listing of commonly defined fields for each learning object. These fields shall adhere to an accepted set of rules. Creating, handling, and storing the data and electronically transferring the information shall use common standards of operability.

(6) The contractor shall develop and adhere to development standards outlined in PWS attachments.

1.2.2.5. Courseware Review and/or Revision and Development. Courseware materials are reviewed and/or revised on scheduled, out-of-cycle and urgent requirements. The contractor shall review and/or revise courseware materials as stated in Appendix 1.

(1) Scheduled Review and/or Revision and Development. Scheduled courseware reviews and/or revisions occur during the normal 2-year revision cycle and are scheduled on the Courseware Development Schedule (CDS) as new, revision or review. A Review is assigned a workload of .1 (1.0 is equal to the amount of work required to develop the lesson from the beginning) and is intended to evaluate the courseware for further revision and to incorporate minor courseware changes. A Revision involves a substantial work effort and is assigned a higher revision in this PWS of 0.5. A New lesson equivalent involves complete development work and is assigned a full workload rate of 1.0.

(2) Out-of-Cycle Changes. These revisions are minor in nature and occur outside the normal review and/or revision cycle. The contractor shall update existing academic, training device and in-flight courseware in response to formal syllabus, T.O., equipment modification, AFR or AFI changes which affect the content of the lesson. The local SME or T/CWSME shall notify the contractor of the requirement for the change and shall furnish all required event details. The changed courseware shall be completed by the contractor within 14 calendar days of notification or completed and approved by the CWSME and/or TSME prior to instruction (whichever is later). No workload credit is given for these small and rare occurrences.

(3) Urgent Action Directive (UAD). The contractor shall update existing courseware in response to each UAD issued by HQ ACC, AETC, or ANG on an as-required basis. The local SME or T/CWSME shall furnish all required event details.

The changed courseware shall be completed within 48 hours after notification or completed and approved by the CWSME and/or TSME prior to instruction (whichever is later). No workload credit is given for these small are rare occurrences.

(4) Major Block or System Changes. The contractor shall develop new courseware or revise existing courseware/syllabi in response to major block or system changes to the MQ-9 aircraft. The government shall furnish all required event details, timelines, and all required technical data to the contractor as soon as it is available. The CDS shall then be updated to reflect the change as agreed to by both the Government and the contractor.

1.2.2.6. Joint Curriculum/Courseware Review Meetings. Joint curriculum review meetings shall be conducted as required, after training services have begun and shall be on dates recommended by the contractor and approved by the local Government SME, TSME or CWSME. These meetings shall be held at the place of performance in a facility designated by the Government. The purpose of these meetings is to develop class schedules and to review course updates, plan deliverable revision schedules and access the impact of MQ-9 software/hardware upgrades. Training problem areas, scheduling and open training issues shall be discussed and resolved. If resolution of problem areas or training issues requires action outside the scope of this contract, then the contracting officer (CO) must approve required actions. Minutes of these meetings shall be prepared and submitted by the contractor IAW Attachment 9 and be signed by both the local Government SME and or local CWSME and the Site Manager.

1.2.2.7. Courseware Development Schedule. The contractor shall develop, coordinate, and produce a definitive Courseware Development schedule (CDS) that shall identify the milestones and time phasing of CWD that shall occur during the next fiscal year. Special emphasis shall be given to milestones at which key ISD tasks or events produce deliverable data (Lesson Plans (attachment 3), Lesson Presentation (attachment 4), Instructional Media Package (attachment 5), Training manual (attachment 6), and Electronic Grade Sheets (attachment 7) or intermediate products of the CWD process. The contractor shall provide the initial CWD schedule to the CWSME no later than 45 days after contract award. For subsequent option years, the contractor shall provide the CWD schedule to the CWSME annually no later than 30 calendar days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year in which it is to be effective. The CWSME shall have 15 calendar days to notify the contractor of acceptance of, or the required modifications to, the CWD schedule and updated as necessary throughout the contract. The CDS shall be updated and coordinated at intervals determined by the Government to meet FTU requirements

1.2.2.8. Courseware Development Standards. Contractors shall build courseware training materials IAW ISD guidance set forth in DAFI36-2670, and AFH 36-2235 Volumes 1-13. Contractor shall use DoDI 1322.26, Development and Management of Interactive Courseware (ICW) for Military Training as a guide for developing ICW as noted in AFH 36-2235. The contractor shall use the following standards and objectives to develop courseware:

(1) Aviation Industry CBT or Interactive courseware ICW Committee.

(2) Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Network, Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM).

Courseware interchange and run time requirements (such as SCORM) shall allow flexibility of content use and deployment of the courseware.

(3) Employ metadata characteristics including a listing of commonly defined fields for each learning object.

These fields shall adhere to an accepted set of rules. Creating, handling, and storing the data electronically transferring the information shall use common standards of operability.

(4) For this contract, all ICW shall be produced in, or converted to, HTML and shall be developed to the standards listed in ACCI 11-251, and AETCI 36-2621. All non-ICW academic courseware shall be produced with a PowerPoint or better system to industry standards for high fidelity graphics presentations. ICW/CBT lessons are considered Level II lesson and as instructor led lessons are considered Level I lessons. The Menu and Cross-Check Trainers are considered Level III, or Level IV.

(5) All training materials must be developed using the current Air Force Enterprise System.

1.2.2.9. Training Task Lists (TTL). The contractor shall be required to assist with TTLs. TTL development and revision shall be accomplished IAW ACCI 11-252 and will also include monitoring and analyzing training performance of students in existing syllabi with the goal of continually improving instructional standards. The contractor's ISD duties will include monitoring of academic training, device training, and flight training to ensure accurate assessment and revision of training programs on a continual basis. The objective of all syllabi will be quality training conducted efficiently using available resources. The TTL development team shall be at minimum a SME and a CWD person familiar with the ISD process. SMEs shall have operational and/or training experience similar to an Instructor/SME (I/SME). See para A1.7.5.9 and A1.7.5.10. for estimated CWD workload.

1.2.2.10. Syllabus. The contractor shall be required to assist with syllabi development. Syllabus and revisions shall be accomplished IAW ACCI 11-252, and duties will include providing constructive feedback/input to the training development process as well as drafting the actual documents. SMEs shall have operational and/or training experience similar to an I/SME.

See para A1.7.5.9 and A1.7.5.10. for estimated CWD workload.

1.2.2.11. Additional Hancock Instructor Duties: Weapons, Training, and Stan/Eval Shop Integration

1.2.2.11.1. Contract Instructor staff may be assigned to the Weapons (DOW), Training (DOT), and/or Standards and Evaluations (CCV) shops to perform duties as assigned by the Director of Operations (DO) or Commander (CC) and guided by the respective Shop Chief.

1.2.2.11.1.1. DOW duties may include identifying and integrating emerging Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) into the Training Manual, conducting mission planning, phase management of the Advanced Kill Chain (AKC), or follow on, phase of training, ensuring the standardization of training across the instructor staff, as well as other tasks as assigned by the DO or Shop Chief.

1.2.2.11.1.2. DOT duties may include the development and review of Training Manuals (TMs), Syllabi [see para 1.2.2.10.], and Training Event Dance Cards, as well as phase management of the Transition (TR), Basic Surface Attack (BSA), and Kill Chain (KC), or follow on, phases of training, maintaining student and instructor gradebooks and grade sheets, as well as other tasks as assigned by the DO or Shop Chief.

1.2.2.11.1.3. CCV duties may include in-processing and out-processing aircrew members, reviewing and uploading Flight Crew Information Files (FCIFs), Special Interest Items (SIIs), and Publication updates to the network and student Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs), tracking student and Instructor Aircrew evaluation periods, processing Form 8s to completion, reviewing Flight Evaluation Folder (FEFs), ensuring the standardization of briefing and debriefing materials and equipment, facilitating the Squadron’s aircrew testing programs, as well as other tasks as assigned by the CC or Shop Chief.

1.2.3. ISR Tasks. The following section contains those tasks required to accomplish Air and Ground ISR Test and Training Support in accordance with the requirements of this PWS.

1.2.3.1 The purpose of this program is to provide support of the training programs RPA pilots and sensor operators (SOs) must pass to achieve the following qualification levels: Initial Qualification (IQT), Combat Mission Readiness (CMR), and Requalification and Instructor Upgrade. In addition, USAF WS Training includes additional trainings, such as (but not limited to): advanced reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, weapons, ISR target management, and mission planning and execution. Also, this PWS requires support in the development and integration of common operating standards, concepts, technologies, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training through the use of real-time ISR, surface attack, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and Close Air Support (CAS) training scenarios on military ranges where aircrews conduct ISR, simulated attacks, CAS, and CSAR from the aircraft.

1.2.3.2. Places of performance will be at the following locations and associated training ranges:

(1) Holloman AFB, NM

1. 5103A/B/C (Timber North, Timber South, and CFA)

2. 5107A/K

3. White Sands Missile Range (Yonder/Yonder South/Lavas/Mesas)

4. 5107 B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J

5. 5111 A/B/C/D

6. Red Rio

7. Formal Training Unit (FTU) Training Facility, Holloman AFB

(2) Creech/Nelllis AFB, NV

1. 65B, C, D

2. 64A, B, C, D, E, F

3. 63B, C

4. ALAMO BRAVO, CHARLIE

5. COYOTE A, B, C, D

6. CALIENTE A, B, C

7. EC South, West, East

8. 74A, B, C/ 75 E, W, B / 71 S, N / 76

(3) March ARB CA

1. R-2515

2. R-2502 Fort Irwin

3. R-2501 Twenty-nine Palms

(4) Hancock Field ANGB NY

1. R-5201

2. R-5202 B

3. Viper MOA/ARTCC (Canton; ADRK: A, B, C, D; CRTHG: E, W; Lowville)

4. Oswego

5. GR1MM

6. M1STY 1/2/3

7. R-5203

8. FTU Training Center (Hancock Field)

1.2.3.3. Assist the Government in planning, scheduling, and conducting day-to-day range operations. These day-to-day range operations support ongoing RPA pilot and SO training. The assistance entails ground personnel acting as simulated ISR targets and personnel emulating JTACs conducting Battlefield Air Operations (BAO) and directing aircraft Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Electro-Optical and Infrared sensors onto ground targets during aircrew training. The training is conducted in accordance with the syllabi listed in Appendix 2.

1.2.3.4. Provide simulated OPFOR, BLUFOR, isolated personnel, and JTAC on the ground for the purpose of prosecuting with MTS sensors.

1.2.3.5. Provide JTAC subject matter experts (SMEs) with expertise in Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR), DaCAS (Digitally aided CAS) equipment and software, special operations Training, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), infiltration and exfiltration techniques, and sister service capabilities and limitations.

1.2.3.6. Perform in the role of JTAC ground team in the RPA simulators at Holloman AFB, Creech AFB, March ARB, and Hancock ANGB simulator training devices either by standing in the training device and utilizing voice communications with student crews or in established Ops Cells/ MQ-9 Simulator at Holloman AFB, Creech/Nellis AFB communicating via Microsoft Internet Relay Chat (mIRC) or intercom voice systems to simulate ground personnel when weather conditions do not permit on range support or if a team(s) is/are untasked to the daily flying schedule. In addition, the role of JTAC can be required in the MQ-9 Simulator for Distinguished Visitor (DV) visits, media days, etc.

1.2.3.7. Provide teams to perform scenario-driven role-play of BLUFOR and OPFOR when manned and unmanned aircraft training is being conducted. The contractor will conduct specialized training for RPA aircrew to include integration with ground personnel, ground TTPs, and execution of training scenarios for Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and CT operations. Feedback will be provided to instructors and/or aircrew during briefings and debriefings to determine success of mission training objectives. Each team will consist of the appropriate number of JTACs and OPFOR support personnel to play the roles required to sufficiently meet the syllabus requirements. Normally feedback will be given at the end of the two-hour training over the radio. Face-to-face debriefings will be accomplished, as required.

1.2.3.7.1. Additional General Tasks: Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, NY

(1). Provide white cell support via chat and radio from the FTU operations floor for ongoing student sorties that mimics unit-level intelligence, Mission Intelligence Coordinators, ISR tasking agencies, airspace control, overseas headquarters, Distributed Ground Stations (DGSs), Signals Intelligence analysis hubs, Joint Personnel Recovery Centers, Air Operations Centers, threat reporting organizations, and other entities driven by the Training Manual (TM), course syllabus, sortie dance cards, and event scenarios as directed by instructor staff.

(2). Deliver the same white cell support listed above during student Training Events conducted in in the Flight Simulator or follow-on device. Additionally, operate simulator software and equipment at the request of the instructor staff to inject threats, targets, personnel, vehicles, structures, and other scenario-driven needs presented by the ongoing Training Event.

(3). Provide contractor support to the Weapons and Tactics Shop (DOW) with duties to include identifying and integrating emerging Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) into the Training Manual, conducting mission planning, phase management of the Advanced Kill Chain (AKC), or follow-on phase of training, ensuring the standardization of training across the instructor staff, and assisting with drafting, publishing, and implementing CT products for internal and external use by ANG RPA Squadrons.

(4). Conduct the general tasks set out in para 1.2.1 for Air National Guard (ANG) MQ-9 aircrew Continuation Training (CT) and combat qualification across the 12 unmanned Attack Squadrons in AR, AZ, CA, IA, MI, ND, NY, OH, PA, TN, and TX.

(5). Integrate contract staff into the Operation Support Squadron (OSS) for the planning and execution of small- and large-scale exercises and the continued development of ANG CT, as well as the Operations Group’s Test Detachment as it works to analyze new sensors and capabilities for the future of MQ-9 employment in the Combat Air Force (CAF).

1.2.3.8. Support operational and test scenario development, planning, project management, and execution of ACC and DoD training and test related exercises or demonstrations by acting as on-range ground data collectors for fielding of new software and MTS capabilities (target location error tolerance measurements, effective laser ranges, tactical acoustic testing scenario setups, range escort for scientific personnel, and exercise players). Testing and evaluation of multi-camera systems to track personnel and vehicles requires personnel and vehicles to move in particular patterns, which would be required of the support test teams. Additionally, testing of new weapon accuracy requires ground range support in the form of a team on the ground to observe the employment and track technical data dictated by the test. These tests occur approximately four times per year.

1.2.3.9. Support testing and demonstration exercises by providing test and evaluation expertise for manned and unmanned ISR test planning, test execution, range logistics, and post-test analysis and documentation. This requires training specialists that have RPA expertise to aid the test aircrew in identifying the requirements of a ground-based team in the field. Exercises will include demonstrations of new RPA capabilities to the warfighter from the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron in the form of escorting RPA commanders onto ranges to observe capabilities, participating in Creech AFB and Nellis AFB exercises approximately three times a year for one week each.

1.2.3.10. Provide survivor/downed airman support for manned and unmanned platform CSAR training, convoy operations and associated ground force activities IAW the FTU and 26th WPS syllabi.

1.2.3.11. Provide Phase Training support on the proper use and practical application of remote Video Down Link (VDL) devices, ground communications, and support equipment during classroom and field training scenarios for the MQ-9 FTU students. Similar training and hands-on demonstrations will be provided for crews in CT status. This training support will be conducted approximately two times per month. Provide academic support to the manned and unmanned ISR FTU’s instructor staff, students, and support personnel during classroom and preflight briefings. The briefings will take place during the academic portion of each FTU class as indicated in the Training Syllabus. This training includes approximately 3 two-to-four hour briefings as instruction from JTAC SMEs monthly. Each class will be approximately 20 students, and oftentimes permanent party flight instructors will sit in on discussions for continuation training (approximately five additional personnel).

Services provided by the contractor must include ground team support during a variety of mission profiles, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, route reconnaissance, convoy escort, and CSAR. Additionally, aid MQ-9 IPs in developing daily training scenarios that involve setting up ground on-range events to simulate raids, attacks, movements to contact, firefights, fleeing vehicles, multiple targets, and CSAR as mentioned above for aircrew training during portions of the Fighter Weapons School. This will involve teams of individuals maneuvering for the purpose of being exploited by airborne cameras, directing air strikes, simulating battlefield environments on pre-existing military ranges, and communicating directly with the aircraft’s pilot via handheld radios.

1.2.3.12. Assist FTUs in planning daily training events, on each of approximately 251 flying training days per year for active duty, 215 training day per year for ANG units, and support of RPA training requirements as required.

1.2.3.13. Maintain communications with the applicable FTU and USAF WS scheduling offices and range scheduling office to help facilitate coordination of aligning schedules for range ground support on a daily basis. Assist active-duty ground teams in coordinating with RPAs when active-duty units are visiting the RPA training or testing squadrons.

1.2.3.14. Logistical Tasks. Provide logistics planning and sustainment support. The contractor shall assist the Government in development of standard operating procedures and processes associated with system operations, mission areas, maintenance of Government furnished equipment (handheld radios, laser pointers, laser-safe goggles, antennas, ROVER kits), and identifying range structure deficiencies.

1.2.3.15. Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Support. The contractor may be required to provide support (requested by a Government SME or delegated Government representative) for OT&E of training devices at the place of performance. If OT&E support is required, workloads used shall be charged against unit training hours as an offset unless situations warrant a special arrangement.

1.2.3.16. Required Reports. The contractor shall prepare and submit reports to the Government IAW with Appendix 4.

1.2.3.17. Conference/Meeting Minutes. The contractor shall prepare and submit the minutes (Attachment 8) from the Curriculum Review, and Courseware Review Meetings, and any other conferences/meetings required by the terms of this contract. Conference/meeting minutes shall include, but are not limited to, the following: Purpose and objective of the conference meeting, location, summary of discussions, summary of decisions or agreements reached, resultant action items and a list of attendees (by name, rank, position or title, and activity represented). The contractor shall publish and distribute the minutes to each attendee and the COR within 5 business days of the conference/meeting. In the event Performance Evaluation Meetings are requested and conducted by the CO or the contractor, the contracting office shall prepare the minutes and submit them to the contractor and appropriate Government personnel.

1.2.3.18. Learning Management System (LMS). The contractor shall provide a LMS internet-based knowledge portal which provides student, instructor, and other required personnel access to approved courseware for each unclassified course of instruction specified in the PWS. It will support all file types required for instructor-led and computer based or computer aided instruction as well as individual and group assigned roles and permissions based on user(s) and role(s). The LMS will provide centralized, commonly accessible, reliable means of accessing instructor and student materials, quizzes and examinations as required to conduct instruction, review and completion of course assignments and manage courseware and other academic material for the MQ-9 community. The LMS must allow multi-site collaboration for development and approval of courseware. The LMS may be one stand-alone system or a collection of systems which provides a portal for the student to access courseware and other training reference material. The LMS shall be operational at all times 24/7/365 (24 hours a day, seven days a week, every week of the year). Any exceptions must be approved by the local Government SMEs.

1.2.3.18.1. All unclassified material shall be accessible from formal training unit (FTU) unclassified local area network (LAN) while classified material shall be located on a classified server that can be accessed via a SIPRNET web page, with password controls (if SIPRNET is not available, then electronic media shall be made available to the instructors). Passwords shall be provided to all current students, instructors, and upon request through the 16th Training Squadron CC or applicable local operation unit personnel. LAN access shall be approved IAW Local Operating Procedures.

1.2.3.18.2. This capability shall be provided with no additional workload on the FTU LAN and information management staff. The contractor shall possess network operating maintenance capability sufficient to support this database and to meet the computer/network needs of all contractor personnel. The contractor shall provide on-site personnel to manage and support the LMS.

1.2.3.18.3. All systems must be compatible with and approved by the FTU LAN manager. Additionally, all systems and operation must comply with all government security regulations.

1.2.3.18.4 LMS will be standardized across both FTU and MQ-9 operational squadrons based at Creech AFB, Holloman AFB, March ARB and Hancock Field ANGB. The contractor shall make LMS or components thereof available to all FTU’s and associated squadrons.

1.2.3.18.5. The contractor shall provide all software and licenses, as required, and an appropriate server and associated software for use in all associated operational squadrons. The contractor shall ensure there is no lapse in coverage by renewing licenses as required.

1.2.3.18.6. All LMS database(s), data and files are the property of the Government. At the completion of this contract, the contractor shall provide the Government with the LMS database data, files and any source code for all products developed under this contract. During the term of this contract, the Government shall have and may request access to completed/accepted LMS materials prior to the completion/termination of this contract. In addition, all data shall be transferred to a compatible computer/server(s) at Government direction prior to contract termination.

1.2.3.19. Master Files. All master files are the property of the Government. During the term of this contract the Government shall have and may request access to completed and accepted Master File materials prior to the completion/termination of this contract. The following table reflects the required working documents and related Master Files for the different products of the ISD process. The Master Files shall be maintained as electronic files (as is applicable), hard copies, and any other media as specified in this table. At the completion of this contract, the contractor shall provide the Government with the Master Files and any source code for all products developed under this contract.

1.2.3.20. Training System Media Chart. The following table reflects the required working documents and related Master Files for the different products of the ISD process. The Master Files shall be maintained as electronic files (as is applicable), hard copies and any other media as specified in this table.

TRAINING SYSTEM MEDIA CHART

WORKING DOCUMENT/MEDIA MASTER FILES

Course Syllabi (with changes and amendments) Original hard copy and editable digital file Syllabus Guides (each syllabus) Original hard copy and editable digital file

Instructor Guides (each syllabus) Original hard copy and editable digital file

Student Handbooks (pilot and SO each syllabus) Original hard copy and editable digital file

Lesson Overview Original hard copy and editable digital file

Lesson Plan Original hard copy and editable digital file

Lesson Presentation Original storyboard and editable digital file

Examination Package Original hard copy and editable digital file

Contractor Progress, Status, and Management Report Original hard copy and digital file

Training Evaluation Report Original hard copy and digital file

Courseware Database Software application with Local Area Network (LAN) license and runtime digital file and digital backup file

Course Critiques (Various critiques – all syllabi) Original hard copy and digital file

Completed Course Critiques (All syllabi) Original hard copies

Test Question Bank Original hard copy and editable digital file

Illustrations Original digital file

Digitally Scanned Images Original edited digital file

Digital Camera Images Original edited digital file

WORKING DOCUMENT/MEDIA MASTER FILES

Digitally Scanned Video Original edited digital file

Digital Audio Original edited digital file

Video Cassette Original video cassette

Briefing Room Interactive Products Original storyboards, illustrations/graphics, website addresses, and digital copy of website

Training Task List Original hard copy and editable digital file Squadron Standards Original hard copy and digital files Squadron Special Instructions (SPINS) Original hard copy and digital files

Squadron In-flight Guides (IFG) Original hard copy and digital files

1.2.4. Training Support. The following positions support CAT/CWD training operations and activities:

- CSA

- LMS/Graduate Training Integration Management System (LMS) Specialist

- GTIMS Specialist

- Registrar

- Lead Scheduler/Scheduler

- Joint Interface Control Officer

- MQ-9 Simulator Console Operators

- Operational Training Simulator Instructor

- Joint Test and Training Operations Center Support

- Squadron Operations Support Specialist

The following are responsibilities for the identified positions. Annual workload for these positions is quantified in Appendix 1.

1.2.4.1. Certified System Administrator (CSA) (Creech AFB/Holloman AFB). The primary CSA duties include:

(1) Provide client and system support to contractor personnel located at Creech and Holloman AFB.

(2) Work with local CS and ESD in maintaining hardware and software applications and technical support. “Systems may include network or server infrastructure in addition to software/hardware applications management and services.

(3) Site liaison for LMS application.

(4) Coordinate with Learning Management System Integrators in supporting LMS applications.

(5) Focal point for help desk matters concerning LMS configurations, training, and troubleshooting problems.

1.2.4.2. LMS/GTIMS (Graduate Training Integration Management System) Specialist (Holloman AFB) This position has the following responsibilities:

(1) Maintain the MQ-9 LMS to maintain accurate and timely training documentation and grade sheet administration

(2) System administrator duties for GTIMS and LMS, assigning Wing level permissions for GTIMS

(3) Ensure GTIMS operates…