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This Statement of Work (SOW) details the procurement of Joint Fires Training Systems for Taiwan and Tunisia, supporting Foreign Military Sales under the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The contract requires developing, manufacturing, testing, and delivering portable and stationary training systems, including:

For Taiwan: A 1:1 Portable Joint Fires Trainer with an Instructor Operator Station, student laptop, virtual reality goggles, and software suite. For Tunisia: A stationary classroom system for 20 students with an instructor station, 20 student stations, enhanced student stations, etched Steiner binoculars, a Virtual Reality Headset, and software suite. The contractor must provide comprehensive documentation, conduct New Equipment Training, develop operator and maintenance manuals, and support on-site installation and testing. The systems are intended to strengthen security cooperation with allies, with delivery and training to occur in 2025. Warranty coverage will be 12 months, beginning after New Equipment Training completion.

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SOW-2024-039

26 February 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

1.1. Non-Personal Services

1.2. Organizational Conflict of Interest

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. USG Documents

2.2. Availability of USG Documents

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Program Management

3.1.1. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

3.1.2. Meetings and Reviews

3.1.3. Security and Safety

3.1.4. Badging

3.1.5. Hazardous Duty

3.1.6. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 and Awareness Training

3.1.7. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology Training

3.1.8. Cybersecurity/Information Technology Standards

3.1.9. Operational Security (OPSEC) Training

3.1.10. iWATCH Training

3.1.11. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)

3.1.12. Sychronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)

3.1.13. Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country

3.1.14. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training

3.1.15. USG Directed Travel/Temporary Duty

3.1.16. Foreign Disclosure and Visits

3.1.17. Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Compliance

3.1.18. Passports

3.1.19. Licenses

3.1.20. Use of Illegal Substances

3.1.21. Incident Reporting

3.2. Training System Requirements (Taiwan)

3.2.1. Stationary Joint Fires Classroom Training System (Tunisia)

3.2.2. Tunisia Training Facility Site-Survey

3.3. Test and Evaluation (T&E)

3.3.1. In-Plant Inspections, Inventories, and Government Acceptance Tests (GAT(s))

3.3.2. On-Site Inspections, Inventories, Installations, Integrations, and Onsite Acceptance Tests (OSAT(s))

3.4. System Safety

Draft - Subject To Change

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3.5. Quality Control and Assurance Process

3.6. Configuration Management (CM)

3.7. Logistics and Supportability

3.7.1. Item Unique Identification (IUID) of Tangible Items

3.7.2. Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data

3.7.3. New Equipment Training (NET)

3.7.4. Operator User Manuals (OUM) Development, Validation and Verification

3.7.5. System Maintenance Manual (SMM) Development, Validation & Verification

3.7.6. Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transporation (PHS&T)

3.8. Data Items (DI)

4. APPENDIX A HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT

EQUIPMENT LIST

5. ACRONYMS

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Document Revision History

Revision Date Changes

Original Release

07/19/2024

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3.1.1. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The contractor shall develop, manage, update, and maintain the IMS per the contract.

All contract schedule information delivered or presented at program meetings and/or reviews shall originate from the IMS and shall reflect all key milestones, accomplishments, predecessor and successor events and their dependencies, meetings, conferences, reviews, and deliveries. The contractor shall perform a critical path analysis prior to technical and project reviews along with the IMS presentation as requested by the USG.

DI-MGMT-81650 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (A002)

3.1.2. Meetings and Reviews

The contractor shall support CONUS and OCONUS meetings and/or reviews. These meetings and/or reviews may be conducted in person, by conference call or by Video Teleconference (VTC) The contractor shall be required to plan and/or attend meetings and reviews as required. Locations and times shall be determined as a function of operational requirements by the USG. The contractor shall be prepared to explain the reasoning, assumptions and methods used to arrive at any particular conclusion, recommendation, or alternative in the accomplishment of tasks required by the contract. When necessary, the contractor shall provide status updates of progress being made during the meeting(s). The contractor shall prepare presentation materials, as required. The contractor shall have key personnel, support, and sub-contractors as appropriate, available to execute the meetings.

DI-ADMN-81505 Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes (A003)

3.1.2.1. Post Award Conferences (PACs)

The contractor shall support a single virtual PAC for both the system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. Prime contractors shall provide at least one attendee at PAC. The contractor awardee is encouraged to include representatives of teaming sub-contractors (if applicable), although limits may be placed on the number of representatives as driven by facility accommodations. The purpose of the PAC is to ensure that the contractor is prepared to execute the work required in the SOW and to establish the framework of contractor and USG interaction during the performance of the contract. The USG PCO will notify the awardee of the specific date, location, and agenda of the PAC. The conferences will be used to ensure that the USG and contractor awardee achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve potential issues.

The PAC shall take place within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award of the basic system requirement listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Equipment List.

DI-MGMT-81861C Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report

(IPMDAR) (A001)

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3.1.2.2. Program Management Review (PMR)

The contractor shall conduct PMRs approximately once every six (6) months in accordance with the IMS. The location of the reviews shall be at the c facility unless otherwise mutually agreed to. The PMRs shall provide a program overview and a detailed discussion of program status, schedules, production or integration issues, risks, and mitigation plan. Additionally, the contractor shall identify and report to the USG risks and how they are being managed to reduce and/or avoid them.

The contractor shall coordinate and obtain USG concurrence of Program Management Reviews (PMR) topics at least three weeks prior to the PMR. Status and information at the review shall reflect currency since the previous review. The contractor shall create and update as necessary briefing slides for the PMRs and provide a read ahead to the USG prior to the PMR. The slides shall contain an action item log to capture programmatic actions and assign a POC that shall report to the COR or designated USG representative.

DI-MGMT-81861C Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report

(IPMDAR) (A001)

3.1.2.3. Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings

The contractor shall host and participate in monthly IPT meetings and address the full spectrum of the program status including system engineering, schedule, financial, integrated logistics support, testing, and risk The USG and contractor may cancel a scheduled IPT meeting with mutual one-day notice. Telephone conferences and video teleconferencing may be utilized for IPT meetings. IPT meetings can be held in conjunction with other reviews, conferences, and meetings.

DI-ADMN-81505 Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes (A003)

3.1.3. Security and Safety

The contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure and distribution of controlled unclassified and classified information in accordance with (IAW) CFR Title 32, Part 117 and DoDI

5200.48. Contractor facilities shall provide an appropriate means of storage of controlled unclassified and classified information and materials.

3.1.4. Badging

For contractors requiring Common Access Cards (CAC), the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 (T1) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Un-cleared Contractors. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting T1 requests.

The contractor employee shall be issued a CAC to include but not limited to the following duties (1) To meet ISOPREP/ mandatory training requirements (2) Both physical access to a DOD facility and access, via logon, to DOD networks on-site or

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remotely; (3) Remote access, via logon, to a DOD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (4) 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, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled T1 at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

3.1.5. Hazardous Duty

Contractor personnel may be eligible for allowances typically available for DOD civilians deploying into difficult or hazardous conditions. The level of compensation allowable will be commensurate with U.S. State Department and OPM prevailing compensation rates for DOD civilian personnel.

Under this SOW, Hazardous Duty Pay is permissible only up to the level authorized by the Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR).

3.1.6. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 and Awareness Training

AT Level I Training is required for contractor personnel performing work within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor personnel, including sub-contractor personnel, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of personnel employment, whichever applies.

The contractor shall maintain certificates of completion for each affected contractor personnel and sub-contractor personnel for submission to the PEO STRI USG Representative or to the contracting officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain certificates of completion for each affected Contractor personnel and Sub- Contractor personnel for submission to the COR upon request (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned). AT Level 1 awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. U.S.

based contractor personnel and associated sub-contractor personnel are required to make available and to receive USG provided AOR specific AT awareness training as required by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is required by the combatant commander with the unit Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) being the local point of contact.

3.1.7. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology Training

If required, all contractor employees and associated Subcontractor employees must complete the DOD cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Cybersecurity/Information Technology training can be accomplished at https://cs.signal.army.mil/.

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3.1.8. Cybersecurity/Information Technology Standards

The Contractor employees supporting cybersecurity/IT functions shall possess the necessary skills and expertise to perform their duties, including proficiency in cyber defense and vulnerability assessment. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are knowledgeable of and can implement cybersecurity controls and standards in accordance with Army Regulation AR 25-2 (Army Cybersecurity) and NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations), and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support the performance of cybersecurity/IT functions, as specified in the contract.

3.1.9. Operational Security (OPSEC) Training

Per AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), contractor personnel must complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor personnel must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall ensure all applicable personnel have completed OPSEC initial training and annual refresher training and shall certify that their work force has completed the training through the submission of completion certificates(s) upon request to the COR/ Contracting Officer within 30 days of arrival on the installation. OPSEC training can be accomplished at the Defense Security Services website at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning gov/opsec/index.htm

3.1.10. iWATCH Training

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all personnel on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform personnel of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct personnel to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new personnel commencing performance with the results reported upon request to the COR/ Contracting Officer no later than sixty (60) calendar days after contract award.

3.1.11. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)

For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor personnel must receive annual TARP training by counterintelligence agents who have successfully completed the TARP T3 program and are certified to conduct the training as specified in paragraph 2-4b.

3.1.12. Sychronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)

The contractor shall ensure SPOT applicability with respect to visiting countries, in accordance with the DOD Foreign Clearance Guide, at the following address, https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm.

SPOT has been designated as the Joint Enterprise Contractor management and accountability system to provide a central source of contingency contractor information and a summary of contract services IAW DODI 3020.41. USG representatives are

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required to maintain, by-name, contractor accountability within SPOT. Contractor administrators shall register for a SPOT account at https://spot.dmdc.mil and provide the necessary information for all deploying contractor personnel. All contractor data shall be entered into the SPOT database for all contractor personnel traveling to any OCONUS and CONUS location. The contractor shall coordinate with the USG Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and respective Combatant Command (COCOM).

Contractor personnel must have a SPOT generated Letter of Authorization signed by the cognizant USG Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) in order to travel to, from, or within the designated operational area. The Letter of Authorization also will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or USG support that Contractor personnel are entitled to under the resulting contract.

3.1.13. Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country

The contractor shall comply with DFARS clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors outside the U.S. Non-local national Contractor personnel must comply with theater clearance requirements. Detailed guidance for all contractor travel requirements will be specified within the contract.

3.1.14. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training

Pursuant to DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, programmatics, every individual at every level, including DoD civilian and military personnel as well as contractors providing support to the DoD, will comply with the requirements for initial and annual refresher CUI training.

DoD Mandatory CUI training is available at the following website:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html.

3.1.15. USG Directed Travel/Temporary Duty

This requirement will require contractor personnel to travel to, from and within CONUS and OCONUS locations as specified herein. All travel shall be conducted and invoiced IAW with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all travel arrangements to, from, and in-and-about all CONUS and OCONUS Points of Destination. Costs incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates, authorized for Federal civilian personnel, in effect at the time of travel. Airfare costs shall be the lowest priced airfare available to the Contractor during normal business hours. Airfare costs in excess of the above standard airfare are unallowable except as authorized under FAR 31.205-46(b). The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all travel arrangements to, from, and in-and-about all CONUS and OCONUS Points of Destination.

Additionally, the following applies:

Non-program management office travel shall be conducted and invoiced IAW with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs and the JTR.

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All program management travel not specifically required by the USG will be funded by the Contractor as part of their program management pricing via indirect rates or within the competitive pricing. Routine program management travel shall not be funded by any travel CLIN.

3.1.16. Foreign Disclosure and Visits

The contractor shall ensure that disclosure of Classified Military Information (CMI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to any foreign national or foreign representative has been approved in writing by the cognizant government PCO, COR, Program Director and U.S. Government foreign disclosure officer per the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), AR 380-10 Foreign Disclosure and Contacts with Foreign Representatives and AR 12-1 Security Assistance, Training and Export Policy.

The contractor shall ensure foreign disclosure approvals are coordinated prior to

Cooperation activities (FMS), foreign military training, exercises and allocation of excess defense articles to foreign countries, armaments cooperation, technology transfer, direct commercial sale, and munitions case processing in accordance with the NISPOM, AR 12-1 Security Assistance, Training and Export Policy.

Visits by foreign nationals or foreign representatives performing under this contract (whether on or off-site) that require access to CMI or CUI shall be processed through the Foreign Visits System in accordance with the NISPOM, AR 380-10 Foreign Disclosure and Contacts with Foreign Representatives and AR 12-1 Security Assistance, Training and Export Policy. Approved visits will include disclosure authorization through the installation or servicing Army or DOD foreign disclosure officer. Visits that are non-sponsored visits may take place but disclosure will be limited to information in the public domain only or information covered by a valid export license issued by the Department of State IAW with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). In all cases foreign disclosure approval must be coordinated and approved prior to all visits.

3.1.17. Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Compliance

The contractor shall comply with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5525.11 - Criminal Jurisdiction over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying the Armed Forces outside the United States, Certain Service Members, and Former Service Members.

The Contractor shall maintain a copy of each employee's written acknowledgement of receipt of the notification prior to travel/deployment and have this available for the COR upon request.

IAW DODI 5525-11, Paragraph 6.1.5, it is DOD policy that the requirement for order and discipline of the Armed Forces OCONUS extends to civilians employed by or accompanying the Armed Forces, and that such persons who engage in conduct constituting criminal offenses shall be held accountable for their actions, as appropriate.

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3.1.18. Passports

Contractor personnel who are US citizens and are traveling abroad shall possess a valid U.S. passport and all appropriate visas and clearances required to conduct the assigned overseas missions, (See - https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm).

3.1.19. Licenses

Contractor personnel who are US citizens, shall possess valid U.S. (State) and/or international driver's licenses, as required. The Contractor shall ensure licenses remain valid during the entire period of performance of the contract.

3.1.20. Use of Illegal Substances

All contractor and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to both U.S. and local laws when it comes to illegal or unauthorized substances or items. Accordingly, the contractor shall establish a zero tolerance policy with respect to substance abuse.

3.1.21. Incident Reporting

The contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts regarding incidents involving USG property damage, personnel misconduct and/or injury to personnel and to cooperate in any resulting safety and/or security investigations. The contractor shall adhere to the following INCIDENT LEVELS (IL), based on severity, when determining specific incident reporting protocols. These reporting requirements should not be perceived to take precedence over an individual's personal assessment with regards to his or her own health and well-being. The contractor shall prepare an Accident/Incident Report IAW the CDRL.

MINOR INCIDENTS: The contractor shall report pertinent facts regarding the incidents involving minor equipment/property damage, personnel misconduct and/or injury WITHIN 48 hours of the initial discovery. The contractor shall notify the appropriate USG Point(s) of Contact (POCs) (i.e., PEO STRI USG Representative) via telephonic or electronic (email) means. For this IL, minor property damage is defined as damage that does not pose any risk of non-performance of the requirement (s) for which it was intended and poses no risk of bodily injury to any person (s) operating in and around it. For this IL, minor injury is defined as superficial; including but not limited to minor cuts, bruises or muscle strains.

MODERATE INCIDENTS: The contractor shall report pertinent facts regarding incidents involving moderate equipment/property damage, personnel misconduct and/or injury within 24 hours of the initial discovery. The contractor shall notify the appropriate USG Point(s) of Contact (POCs) (i.e., cognizant PCO, local authorities and PEO STRI USG Representative, where applicable, telephonically). A voice mail message left telephonically is not acceptable to meet this requirement. Within 40 hours of the initial verbal report, the Contractor shall submit an Accident/Incident Report IAW the CDRL to the PCO and the PEO STRI USG Representative. For this IL, moderate equipment/property damage is defined as damage that causes a diminished training capability and poses some risk of non-performance of the

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requirement (s) for which it was intended and/or poses some risk of bodily injury to any person (s) operating in and around it. For this IL, moderate injury is defined as injuries that temporarily incapacitate an individual (to include but not limited to, twisted ankles and concussion) but which does not pose any significant hindrance to the Individuals' performance of the requirement(s).

MAJOR INCIDENTS: The contractor shall report pertinent facts regarding incidents involving major equipment/property damage, and/or major personnel misconduct, and/or major injury or fatality IMMEDIATELY upon initial discovery in person or telephonically, to the appropriate USG Point (s) of Contact (POCs) (i.e., cognizant PCO, Program Director, local authorities). A voice mail message left telephonically is not acceptable to meet this requirement. The Contractor shall also IMMEDIATELY secure the site to ensure the preservation of evidence and cooperate in any resulting safety and/or security investigations. Within 24 hours of the initial verbal report the Contractor shall submit an Accident/Incident Report IAW the CDRL to the PCO and PEO STRI USG Representative. For this IL, major equipment/property damage is defined as damage that ceases, severely diminishes the training capability and/or poses a serious risk of bodily injury to any person(s) operating in and around it. For this IL, major injury is defined as any injury/illness that completely incapacitates an individual, to include but not limited to bone breaks, loss of limb(s).

After an incident, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to correct the situation and inform the USG of the corrective action taken.

DI-SAFT-81563 Accident/Incident Report (A004)

3.2. Training System Requirements (Taiwan)

The contractor shall document, manufacture, test, package, and install for Taiwan a 1:1 Portable Joint Fires Trainer as listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. The contractor shall follow recognized industry standards and internal documented processes for any changes of the system software and firmware due to hardware obsolescence or new equipment weapon platforms. The contractor shall provide the standard warranty that provides coverage for defects of materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months to commence immediately after completion of the New Equipment Training (NET) being delivered under this effort. The twelve (12) months of standard warranty coverage shall include any export/import licenses fees and costs associated with shipping to/from country for items covered under the warranty as applicable.

The contractor shall ensure that any software license(s) required for this contract shall not violate federal law, regulation or policy.

The contractor shall ensure that no hardware, software or associated support

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3.2.1. Stationary Joint Fires Classroom Training System (Tunisia)

The contractor shall provide to the country of Tunisia, a Stationary Joint Fires Training System for a 20-student classroom capable of being operated by a single Instructor/Operator. The stationary classroom shall include stadium seating where each row of student stations shall be raised higher than the row in front for all 20 students to have a clear view of a projection screen in front of the classroom. An Instructor/Operator Station shall be raised above all student rows. Each student shall have a set of etched reticle binoculars that are calibrated for their distance from the projection screen. The students shall use the calibrated, etched reticle binoculars to find targets and a printed map to correlate targets on the projected battlefield at the front of the classroom. The students shall calculate Call For Fire / Message To Observer transmissions in accordance with (IAW) Joint NATO requirements. A printer shall be provided so that the Instructor can print maps directly from the IOS to correspond with the virtual databases. One Virtual Reality Headset shall be provided with the system.

3.2.2. Tunisia Training Facility Site-Survey

Within sixty calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall perform a site-survey inspection of the Tunisia MOD Training Facility where the JFSC is to be installed. USG and Tunisia MOD representatives will accompany the Contractor during performance of this site-survey. The site-survey shall not exceed two calendar days not including travel to and from Tunisia. Upon completion of the site-survey, the Contractor shall provide a Training Facilities Report (TFR) that defines the system environmental, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), security, and space requirements. Site layout diagrams, installation placements, site photographs, and details of any site discrepancies shall be provided in the TFR.

DI-FACR-80966A Training Facilities Report (TFR) (B004)

3.3. Test and Evaluation (T&E)

The contractor shall plan, coordinate, establish and implement a T&E program to support in-plant Government Acceptance Test (GAT) and On-Site Acceptance Test (OSAT) for the system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. The contractor shall develop and deliver detailed Test Procedures to verify the systems under test meets and satisfies the SOW. The USG must approve all Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment Test Procedures prior to testing.

The contractor shall conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with the USG one week prior to the start of the in-plant GATs. During the TRRs, the contractor shall present a recommended test schedule.

a. The TRRs entry criteria are:

1) In-plant GAT procedures submitted in accordance with CDRL B001 requirements as applicable.

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2) Other test related CDRL deliverables required prior to the TRRs or GATs have been submitted to the USG in accordance with the applicable CDRL requirements.

3) Identified risk level acceptable to program leadership.

4) Contractor has the resources, facilities and equipment under test ready to support GATs.

b. The TRRs exit criteria are:

1) Approved in-plant GAT Procedures.

2) Program leadership judgement that the in-plant GAT results form a satisfactory basis for proceeding into the planned OSAT.

3) Identified risk level acceptable to the program leadership.

4) Required changes/updates to TRR and GAT related CDRL deliverables have been identified to the Contractor for resolution.

5) TRR Action Items approved by the USG.

6) USG program leadership is satisfied that the resources, facilities and equipment under test are ready to support GATs.

DI-NDTI-80603A Test Procedure (B001)

DI-NDTI-80809B Test/Inspection Report (B002)

3.3.1. In-Plant Inspections, Inventories, and Government Acceptance Tests (GAT(s))

The in-plant inspections, inventories, and GAT(s) shall be conducted for the system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List and shall occur at the c The contractor shall coordinate with both PEO STRI IPO and Defense Contract Management Agency Quality (DCMA-Q) for conducting these events.

After a successfully completed TRR, the contractor shall conduct 100% inspection and inventory of hardware being delivered for the system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. After successfull completion of the In-Plant Inspections and Inventories, the contractor shall proceed to perform the in-plant GAT(s).

During the in-plant GAT for the requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List, the contractor shall demonstrate that functions identified in the Operator User Manuals (OUMs) and System Maintenance Manuals (SMMs) enable validation and verification of both the manuals for the Taiwan and Tunisia Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment. In the event that any failure of a system of systems, system, or subsystem is identified, then the failure shall be corrected and the test repeated until full operational readiness and capability is demonstrated.

The contractor shall provide personnel of the appropriate skill level to participate in the in-plant GAT(s) and shall maintain a Test Log to record discrepancies encountered during testing with their accompanying resolution and revalidation dates. The

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contractor shall provide the USG a daily report/hotwash during the GAT(s). The Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment shall undergo and pass the in-plant GAT(s) as applicable before shipment to either Taiwan or Tunisia, as appropriate.

After successful completion of the in-plant inspections, inventories, and GAT(s), DCMA-Q will conduct final acceptance of the Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment prior to shipping for systems requirements previously mentioned.

The contractor shall ensure that the aforementioned items are properly packed and ready for shipment after final acceptance by DCMA-Q.

3.3.2. On-Site Inspections, Inventories, Installations, Integrations, and Onsite Acceptance Tests (OSAT(s))

After delivery of the Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment to the training facility in either Taiwan or Tunisia, the contractor, in coordination with PEO STRI IPO, shall be responsible for conducting the Inspections, Inventories, Installations, Integrations, and OSAT for the system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software and Associated Support Equipment List. The contractor shall identify any damages to the hardware after arrival at the host country location. The contractor shall provide the total number of personnel of the appropriate skill level as well as equipment to support the OSAT activities to ensure appropriate coverage and operation of the system.

The contractor shall produce day-by-day schedules of events for the on-site inspections, inventories, OSAT, and New Equipment Training (NET) events. The contractor shall incorporate into the schedules of events any specific support required (e.g., classroom and facilities requirements, student qualifications, additional necessary equipment, etc.) in order to accomplish the missions on-site. The contractor shall coordinate with the USG and provide this information to the USG upon request prior to the start of the on-site events.

3.4. System Safety

The contractor shall implement and maintain a safety program, including development of Safety Assessment Report (SAR), that ensure the safe design, operation, maintenance, support, and disposal of the Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment.

DI-SAFT-80102C Safety Assessment Report (B003)

3.5. Quality Control and Assurance Process

The contractor shall implement and maintain a QA process to ensure system requirements are met. The QA process shall integrate with other functional areas in design, test, production, and management processes.

A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is not required for this SOW.

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3.6. Configuration Management (CM)

The contractor shall implement and maintain an internal CM process for identification, control, configuration status accounting, and auditing of all configuration documentation, hardware, and software, including obsolescence, representing or comprising the Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment.

3.7. Logistics and Supportability

The contractor shall provide data to establish accurate records of all non-expendable equipment and support items delivered as part of the requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. The contractor shall record all hardware being delivered, allowing for the creation of Parts Lists to include spare parts/systems. Prior to shipping the hardware, software, and associated support equipment listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List to the training facility in either Taiwan or Tunisia, as appropriate, the contractor shall plan and conduct inventories of the systems equipment with a USG representative (as part of the in-plant inspections, inventories, and GATs detailed under SOW Par 3.3.1). The contractor, in conjunction with the USG Logistician, shall conduct and document physical inventories of all hardware and associated support equipment in Equipment Inventory Reports (EIRs), including spares and consumables that will be provided. The EIRs will break out every hardware component by serial number on an individual line-item basis.

Upon completion of the inventories, contractor, and USG Logistician shall sign a hardcopy of the inventories to ensure required baselines have been established.

The Parts Lists shall include an indentured system parts list, spares list, consumables list (if applicable), and the EIR.

The consumables Parts Lists (if applicable) shall include the recommended consumables required to operate and support the system for which there is a recurring demand; including items such as gels, fluids, filters, ink cartridges, batteries, and other consumable/disposable items. Once the recommended consumables are agreed upon by the USG and the contractor, the contractor shall provide the Consumable items with the system. The Contractor shall ensure the Parts List data matches the as-built system configurations IAW the USG Electronics & Information Technology Association Standard GEIA-STD-0007C guidance.

DI-SESS-81359B Parts List (C001)

3.7.1. Item Unique Identification (IUID) of Tangible Items

The contractor shall coordinate among the USG to determine items requiring unique identification (UID), including embedded subassemblies, components, and parts. The contractor shall identify the UID to be used for each item that is determined to require item unique identification (IUID). The contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UII), or a DoD recognized UID equivalent, for all items determined to require UID markings. UID marking designs shall be both machine readable and human readable in accordance with MIL-STD-130N. The IUID Registry application located in the

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Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) e-Business Suite is a web-based tool for submitting data and retrieving query results for items previously registered. Using their IUID Registry account, the contractor must submit any new IUID data associated with this effort in the PIEE e-Business Suite. If the contractor does not currently have an account, the Contractor must register for an IUID Registry account in the PIEE e-Business Suite.

3.7.2. Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data

The contractor shall provide COTS manuals and instructions for the COTS equipment used in the Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment. If the COTS documentation does not describe all steps required to operate the COTS equipment, additional data shall be developed by the Contractor to supplement the COTS documentation.

DI-TMSS-80527D Commercial Off-The-Shelf Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data (COTS) (C002)

3.7.3. New Equipment Training (NET)

The contractor shall conduct the Joint Fires Trainer, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment NET courses to instruct up to ten (10) students to include student documentation/handouts, classroom instructions, and any presentation packages. The NET event shall be provided for five (5) working days at the Training Facility in either Taiwan or Tunisia, as appropriate, for the base system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. NET will commence immediately after the in-country inspection, inventory, integration, and OSAT of the hardware and software has been completed for the base system requirements previously mentioned. Contractor will provide basic quantities of consumable materials to support the NET. The NET course shall provide comprehensive training in the concepts, skills, and aptitude required to effectively operate the system. The contractor shall provide the students with a detailed overview on the theory of operation, as well as an overview of all the system hardware and software. The training course shall include detailed instruction on setup, installation, operation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and operator level maintenance.

The contractor shall provide the NET course through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on instruction with the training systems. The contractor shall

-the-contractor shall provide all training courseware including POI, lesson plans, necessary technical documentation, handouts, practical exercises, and presentation packages to each student. The contractor shall use existing U.S. Government approved training material and POI updated as required. Training materials for the NET course covering the required comprehensive curricula shall be provided in digital form with permission for unlimited reproduction.

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All training shall be conducted in English and the respective country will provide translators as necessary. The U.S. Government reserves the right to witness NET for quality assurance purposes.

DI-ILSS-80872 Training Materials (DI C003)

DI-PSSS-81522D Course Conduct Information Package (C004)

3.7.4. Operator User Manuals (OUM) Development, Validation and Verification

The contractor shall provide OUM publication(s) for the Joint Fires Trainers, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment. If the contractor is using existing technical publication(s), they shall update the baseline manual(s) as necessary to reflect any applicable changes for the delivered configuration. The OUMs shall describe each operator task in a detailed and logical sequence. The OUMs shall include general information, equipment descriptions, a theory of operation, special tools and associated equipment required, the system set up, operator procedures/instructions, installation procedures, preventive maintenance instructions, and operator level troubleshooting procedures to include the corresponding mil standard. The manuals shall provide system and subsystem-oriented instructions for installation, operation, operator maintenance, and testing. All special tools, test equipment, and consumable items required to accomplish any operator/install task shall be identified as part of the task.

The manual shall clearly identify any cautions, warnings, and hazards which are defined as tasks that can cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury. These must be identified prior to the task. Final Validation and Verification of the OUMs shall be completed during the in-plant GAT for the base system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. The OUMs shall be delivered in English and Contractor format is acceptable. OUMs shall be provided in digital form with permission for unlimited reproduction.

MIL-STD-40051-2D Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals (TMs) (C005)

3.7.5. System Maintenance Manual (SMM) Development, Validation & Verification

The contractor shall provide SMM publication(s) for the Joint Fires Trainer, Spares, and Associated Support Equipment. If the contractor is using existing technical publication(s), they shall update the baseline manual(s) as necessary to reflect any applicable changes for the delivered configuration. The contractor shall ensure the manual identifies and documents maintainer tasks for fault isolation, Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) remove & replace procedures, software update procedures, and all necessary maintenance procedures to maintain the device. The contractor shall identify all required spares and consumables associated with each maintenance task.

The manual shall clearly identify any cautions, warnings, or hazards which are defined as tasks that can cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury. These must be identified prior to the task. Final validation and verification of the SMM shall be completed during the in-plant GAT for the base system requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List. The

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SMMs shall be delivered in English and Contractor format is acceptable. SMMs shall be provided in digital form with permission for unlimited reproduction.

MIL-STD-40051-2D Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals (TMs) (C006)

3.7.6. Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transporation (PHS&T) The contractor shall package, handle, store, and mark all hardware, support equipment and technical data being delivered in support of the systems requirements listed under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List in accordance with IAW MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4 Standard Practice for Military Packaging. The contractor shall determine which equipment shall be packed in reusable transit cases. All hardware not packed in reusable transit cases shall be packed IAW MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4 Standard Practice for Military Packaging.

All hazardous material (HAZMAT), to include lithium batteries, shall be packaged, marked and signature certified in compliance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations IAW MIL-STD-2073-1E w/Change 4 Standard Practice for Military Packaging, Appendix A.4: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

The contractor shall include a signed declaration that the HAZMAT meets IATA requirements with the shipment.

3.7.6.1. Shipping

The USG via the Defense Transportation System (DTS) will be responsible for shipping the hardware, software, associated support equipment, and spare parts listed under the systems requirements included under SOW Appendix A Hardware, Software, and Associated Support Equipment List and technical data/documentation from the c Taiwan or Tunisia. The contractor shall coordinate with DCMA Transportation (DCMA-T) for guidance on packing, shipment markings, and labeling. The Contractor shall initiate a Shipping Instruction Request (SIR) via DCMA eTools, which will be assigned to a DCMA Transportation Officer (TO). The TO will determine the appropriate shipping methods, prepare the necessary documentation, and provide that information to the contractor.

Successful completion of the SIR will allow DTS to pick up the aforementioned items facility and ship these to final destination in Taiwan or Tunisia. To ensure shipments are accomplished in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, the SIRs shall be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the desired shipping date.

In order to assist the Government in tracking shipment status, the contractor shall The following email address is requested to be included on all correspondence associated with movement of this hardware:

3.8. Data Items (DI)

The Contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the contents of this SOW.

Formal deliverables are defined in the CDRLs. The Data Item Description (DID)

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