Attachment 1 STARS Statement of Objectives.pdf

Statement of Objectives (SOO) for

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Satellite Threat Assessment and Research Studies

(STARS)

29 June 2021 i

Table of Contents

1. OBJECTIVES

2. SCOPE

3. BACKGROUND

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Data & Information Curation [GWBS 1.1]

4.2. DE Effects Modeling, Simulation Analysis, Research and Assessment [GWBS 1.2]

4.2.1. Threat Assessments [GWBS 1.2.1]

4.2.2. Materials Research [GWBS 1.2.2]

4.2.3. Satellite Resiliency Research [GWBS 1.2.3]

4.2.4. Satellite Information Folders (SIFs) [GWBS 1.2.4]

4.2.5. Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) [GWBS 1.2.5]

4.3. DE Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Tool Development [GWBS 1.3]

4.4. SatAC Infrastructure Modernization [WBS 1.4]

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND PROGRAM PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5.1. Period of Performance

5.2. Place of Performance

6. OPERATING CONSTRAINTS

6.1. Compliance Documents

7. DELIVERABLES AND DATA RIGHTS

7.1. Deliverables

7.2. Data Rights

8. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

8.1. Program Administrative and Financial Functions

8.2. Risk Management

8.3. Status Reviews

8.4. Security Clearance

8.5. Critical Program Information Training

8.6. Government Data Systems Access

8.7. Communications Security (COMSEC) Monitoring

8.8. Associate Contractor/Awardee Agreements

8.9. Base Support

9. CONTRACTOR/AWARDEE ACQUIRED PROPERTY

9.1. Contractor/Awardee Acquired Property

List of Tables

Table 4. Government Work Breakdown Structure (GWBS) Table 6-1. Compliance Documents Table 7-1. Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Schedule of Supplies

1. OBJECTIVES

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) overarching objectives include accelerating the advancement of Directed Energy (DE) modeling, simulation, analysis and assessment knowledge and technical capabilities to support protection of strategic United States (US) Space interests.

Key SatAC operational goals will be realized through the Satellite Threat Assessment and Research Studies (STARS) program. STARS program will satisfy requirements for data and information collection, as well as production and delivery of SatAC supplies to mission partners.

SatAC supplies include, but are not limited to, Directed Energy (DE) effects analyses, assessments, models, simulations, and related intelligence products that enable effective and efficient SatAC mission partner experimentation in the Space Control (SC), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Defensive Counter Space (DCS) operational domains. In this way, SatAP directly participates in and contributes to achievement of strategic US national Space goals, such as the 2020 Defense Space Strategy (DSS) objective to “Maintain Space Superiority.”

2. SCOPE

For the purposes of this acquisition, SatAC scope is organized in four, interdependent Technical Areas:

1) SatAC Data & Information Curation; 2) DE Effects Models, Simulations, Analyses, and Assessments;

3) DE Modeling Simulation and Analysis Tool Development; and 4) SatAC Infrastructure Modernization.

The SatAC mission integrates the four technical areas defined above through agile design, development, experimentation, and test activities focused on improving supply quality and delivery speed by which SatAC mission partner requirements are satisfied in response to increasing demands, emerging requirements, and evolving, dynamic threat environments.

The STARS acquisition scope addresses only Technical Areas #1 and #2 as defined above. Detail is provided in Table 4 - Government Work Breakdown Structure (GWBS). Technical Area #3 and #4 scope is addressed through a separate, complementary acquisition effort.

3. BACKGROUND

Increasing use of DE to conduct satellite range finding, calibration, and imaging, combined with growing international interest in the use of DE for space control, levies an evolving set of requirements on SatAP for quantitative and qualitative analysis and assessment of DE effects on space systems.

SatAP is a key component of the AFRL Directed Energy and Electro-Optics for Space Superiority (DEEOSS) Core Technical Competency (CTC) portfolio. The SatAP mission is executed through the Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC), and satisfies DEEOSS CTC objectives through DE Effects testing, design, development, modeling, simulation, analysis, and assessment of Space System vulnerabilities.

Space Systems are defined to include satellites, ballistic missile re-entry vehicles, certain boosters/launch vehicles used to attack other space objects or the US homeland from inter-continental distances, and their enabling supporting architectures.

SatAC supplies the critical DE effects data, analyses, and technical performance assessments required by more than a dozen mission partners including, but not limited to, the Unites States Space Force (USSF), United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), Laser Clearinghouse (LCH), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) NG OPIR, the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), United States Army Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) program, National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), Naval Surface Warfare Center, the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability (AFWIC), other AFRL programs, and other Federal Agencies.

Mission Partner requirements are also accepted to address critical technology gaps identified by other US Government agencies concerned with responsive production and delivery of Space Threat Indications & Warnings in-time for an operational response.

SatAC supply items include:

• Satellite DE Vulnerability Assessments, Physics Based Satellite Models and Simulations to support DE Wargaming, and Predictive Modeling and Analysis of DE effects on satellite materials

• DE Experimentation and Test Plans, Validation Plans, Procedures, and Analyses of Plans and Procedures developed by others to support development and validation of DE threat protective measures

• Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) for Lasers operating through the atmosphere and in space

• Satellite-Laser de-confliction Predictive Avoidance Plans in accordance with Chairman of the

Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3225.01A

Historically, SatAC supplies have been produced using legacy software and hardware connected to closed network enclaves, and delivered on physical media. While the environment has marginally improved recently for some deliverables, SatAC customers increasingly request direct access to SatAC supplies, tools, and data sources to generate the experimentation, test, and decision information they need via distributed, system-of-system architectures and networks.

In support of mission partner DE experimentation and test needs, SatAC frequently supplies expert domain knowledge of the underlying physics, engineering, operation, and function of Space and Ground Based Sensors, and the data products those sensors supply.

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SatAC technical requirements are ultimately focused on maintaining an uninterrupted ability to deliver mission essential supplies and capabilities that enable DE experimentation and test, while innovating through new data synthesis strategies, increasing business agility, becoming more responsive to emerging customer needs, creating opportunities to leverage new partnerships, and delivering greater value.

SatAC assessments, studies, analyses, models, and simulations produced and supplied to mission partners are very tightly coupled with the SatAC developed highly specialized software applications (Tools) and SatAC curated data repositories.

The in-scope technical area requirements described in this section must be satisfied to accomplish STARS objectives and ensure SatAC mission partners continue to be supplied with timely and relevant DE effects models, simulations, analyses, and assessments.

Accordingly, the Government desires to modernize the processes and procedures through which it produces DE Effects Modeling, Simulation, Analysis, and Assessment products, and supplies them to SatAC mission partners. The Government is also interested in advanced Data and Information Curation technologies capable of leveraging Distributed and High Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities to revolutionize production and delivery of SatAC experimentation and test supplies on operationally relevant timelines to inform and improve warfighter decision making.

An overview of the Government Work Breakdown Structure for the entire RaDSAt effort is provided below in Table 4. Task identifications 1.1 and 1.2 are the relevant portions for STARS, whereas 1.3 and

1.4 are for SATURN (provided for context).

Task Level Task ID Task Title

1 1 Satellite Assessment Program 2 1.1 Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Data & Information Curation 3 1.1.1 Satellite and Space Object Data and Information Collection 3 1.1.2 Data and Information Quality Management 3 1.1.3 Data and Information Access Management

2 1.2 Directed Energy Effects Models, Simulations, Analyses, and Assessments

3 1.2.1 Threat Assessments 3 1.2.2 Materials Research 3 1.2.3 Satellite Resiliency Research 3 1.2.4 Satellite Information Folders (SIFs) 3 1.2.5 Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)

2 1.3 Directed Energy Modeling Simulation and Analysis Tool Development

3 1.3.1 Materials Analysis Software Development and Sustainment 3 1.3.2 Photometric and Radiometric Modeling Software Development 3 1.3.3 Military Utility Assessment Software Development 3 1.3.4 Threat Engagement Modeling (TEM) Software Development 3 1.3.5 Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Modeling Software Development 3 1.3.6 Satellite Database and Knowledge Repository Development 3 1.3.7 Multi-Domain Space Testbed Development 2 1.4 SatAC Infrastructure Modernization

Table 4. Government Work Breakdown Structure (GWBS)

4.1. Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Data & Information Curation [GWBS 1.1] Categories of Data and information collected and managed in SatAC databases and repositories include, but are not limited to, Satellite and Space material property data, materials test and analysis data and attributes such as solid density, specific heat, thermal conductivity, solar absorptivity, broadband emissivity, reflectance, and associated attributes in support of modeling, simulation, analysis and assessment based production of SatAC supplies.

The Government desires innovative approaches and continuous process improvement for data and information collection [GWBS 1.1.1], quality management [GWBS 1.1.2], access management [GWBS 1.1.3] for more than three decades of unparalleled Satellite, Space Object, and Materials data and information resident in SatAC curated repositories.

4.2. DE Effects Modeling, Simulation Analysis, Research and Assessment [GWBS 1.2] Research, Assessment, Study, and Analysis activities require the appropriate domain Subject Matter Experts (SME) support, training, and expertise in the use of SatAC developed and complementary Space and DE MS&A tools. The breadth and depth of the SME’s knowledge is implicit in the description of the supply item described, or referenced, in this section. It is significant to recognize that SatAC shares collected satellite and materials data with mission partners as a supply item, in addition to the data feeding SatAC MS&A tools for production of higher-order supply items described in this section.

Physics and engineering based DE models, simulations, analyses, and assessments are the foundational supplies produced by SatAC and delivered to mission partners in support of their experimentation and test activities. The Government desires research, development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced MS&A techniques, concepts, and technologies to increase SatAC production agility, capacity, quality, and responsiveness to changing global threat environments and emerging customer DE experimentation and test requirements.

To realize STARS objectives, the Government desires the ability to produce the types of supplies defined in this section and illustrated in Table 7-1 Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Schedule of Supplies, with continuously increasing quality, capacity, and agility while equipping mission partners with the ability to exploit those supplies on operationally relevant timeframes, and improve strategic decision-making. Fundamental to these objectives is a corresponding necessity to modernize the SatAC portfolio of software applications (Tools) and IT infrastructure described in Section 4.3, and 4.4 respectively.

Sections 4.3 and 4.4 are provided as supplemental information only, and are not in scope for STARS.

4.2.1. Threat Assessments [GWBS 1.2.1]

Primary threat assessment customers are Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) NG OPIR, and the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP).

a) Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (NG-OPIR) Space and Missile Systems Development Corps (SMC/DC) and AFRL are participating in early concept development of SMC’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (NG OPIR) program. Objectives include developing, building, and testing reference designs for performing the missile warning missions during peacetime and in presence of DE threats.

b) Other Customers Other organizations that rely on SatAC threat assessment capabilities and deliverables include, but are not limited to SSDP, USSPACECOM, and NSDC.

4.2.2. Materials Research [GWBS 1.2.2]

The Government desires research, development, evaluation, and experimentation of new and innovative approaches to DE materials research and analysis. A broad range of space materials is analyzed to include structural materials, thermal coatings, optics, and detectors/sensors. An important source of SatAC repository data is generated through analysis of test data to characterize optical and near-Infrared scattering and the effects of laser illumination. In addition, optical train propagation model development, to include test setup documentation, test results documentation, and final test reporting are also desired.

4.2.2.1. Material Parameters for Radiometric Modeling, Simulation and Analysis of Space Objects Prediction of the radiometric signature of space objects as seen by remote Electro-Optical (EO) sensors is a core SatAC capability and essential to achieving SatAP program objectives. The Government desires enhancements to modeling, simulation and analysis tools, measurement devices, and test processes to increase accuracy of measurements and signature predictions.

4.2.3. Satellite Resiliency Research [GWBS 1.2.3]

Satellite Resiliency Research is focused on evaluating the risk to satellites from DE threats, and is conducted across two technical sub-areas; Threat Assessments, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA).

The Satellite Resiliency Research technical area also hosts development of the advanced Testbed for Resilient Optical Integration (TROI) capability. TROI is an optical sensor modeling and simulation tool.

4.2.3.1. Space System Failure Modes Analysis

SatAC physics and engineering based DE software analysis tools are continually improved through failure modes analysis of failed satellite subsystems and components. This is accomplished through modeling of satellite component failures to assess and provide SatAC mission partners with system level mission impacts to inform their experimentation and test requirements.

4.2.3.2. Analysis of Materials DE Effects Testing Data

SatAC works closely with AFRL/RDL to identify satellite materials needed for testing in support of both radiometric signature and DE effects analysis. Test articles are acquired, pretest analysis is conducted, test procedures are developed and executed, test results are documented, and post-test analyses are performed.

Where testing is not feasible, analytical assessments are performed to quantify failure criteria.

4.2.3.3. Analysis of Components and Subsystems DE Effects Test Data In support of both signature determination and effects analysis, satellite components needed to satisfy testing requirements are identified and acquired. Test articles undergo pretest analysis, test conditions are defined, tests are planned and executed, post-test analysis is performed, and test results are documented.

Where testing is not feasible, analytical assessments are generated to quantify failure criteria.

4.2.4. Satellite Information Folders (SIFs) [GWBS 1.2.4]

SIFs are digital containers of all SatAC collected and derived information for a specific satellite or space object in the SatAC repository. SIF data includes, but is not limited to, orbital data, satellite system and subsystem component data, payload/sensor capability information, manufacturing information, imagery, photographs, and CAD models, and technical, functional, and operational performance standards.

Data collection methods include, but are not limited to, open source, internet, academic literature, and public filing research, as well as industry, technical and academic conference attendance. All satellite data is validated and assessed for accuracy before entry in the database.

The Government desires design and implementation of solutions to automate and reduce SIF production time, and increase accuracy and value to Customers through standardized data formats and tailorable content.

4.2.5. Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) [GWBS 1.2.5]

Physics and engineering based laser PRA supplies strategic space system operators with assured, indispensable protection from accidental laser illumination. SatAC performs and supports software application development to enable PRA, and supplies mission partners with products such as Laser Normalization Analysis, and Unique Protect List (UPL) generation. The Government desires to replace legacy Predictive Avoidance (PA) assessment capabilities through research, development, and implementation of advanced PRA methodologies to deliver risk assessments with greater accuracy in less time to reduce risk to SatAC mission partner space systems.

4.3. DE Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Tool Development [GWBS 1.3] This section is provided as supplemental information only. GWBS 1.3 pertains to SATURN requirement.

The Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) executes a critical and unique mission to deliver the best supplies possible to SatAC mission partners. Production of SatAC supplies depends on highly specialized, Government developed, DE modeling, simulation, analysis (MS&A) and assessment software applications, and the underlying infrastructure on which they operate.

The current suite of Government-developed software applications are described in the SATURN SOO.

4.4. SatAC Infrastructure Modernization [WBS 1.4]

This section is provided as supplemental information only. GWBS 1.4 pertains to the SATURN Requirement.

Satisfying SATURN objectives and Technical Requirements will require evaluation, planning, design, development, and implementation of state of the art, cutting edge information technology to modernize SatAC experimentation, test, and analysis infrastructure. The Government desires to modernize its infrastructure to enable continuous improvement of SatAC’s ability to help mission partners respond to emerging threats through mastery of agile, efficient, and effective business practices, supply production and delivery processes.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND PROGRAM PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5.1. Period of Performance

The period of performance is specified in the solicitation Call.

5.2. Place of Performance

All activity associated with this effort will occur at Kirtland AFB, NM.

6. OPERATING CONSTRAINTS

6.1. Compliance Documents

The Awardee shall comply with the latest published versions of all documents listed in Table 6-1.

Document ID Title Source

AFI 10-701 Operations Security (OPSEC) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

AFI 17-101 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Air Force Information Technology (IT) https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

DAFI 33-360 Publications and Forms Management https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

AFRLI 17-130 AFRL Cybersecurity Program Management https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

AFRLI 61-201 AFRL Research and Development (R&D) Work Unit Records and Scientific and Technical (S&T) Reporting https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

DoDM 5220.22V2

AFMAN16-

1406V2

National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

CJCSI

3225.01 Illumination of Objects in Space by Lasers https://www.jcs.mil/Library/CJ

CS-Instructions/

DoDM

5200.01 Vol 2

DoD Information Security Program: Marking Of Information https://www.esd.whs.mil/

DoDM

5200.01 Vol 3

DoD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information https://www.esd.whs.mil/

DoDI 5200.01 DoD Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) https://www.esd.whs.mil/

DoD 8570.01- M

Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program https://www.esd.whs.mil/

Table 6-1. Compliance Documents

7. DELIVERABLES AND DATA RIGHTS

7.1. Deliverables

The Governments’ proposed set of deliverables for STARS is specified in Attachment 3 of the Call.

In addition, Table 7-1 listed below provides the estimated SatAC Schedule of Supplies.

Supply Title Supply Description Producti on Time

Tools/ Resources Required

Supply Projections*

FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26

Laser Avoidance and De-confliction Analysis

Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) of inadvertent DoD laser system illumination of satellites in accordance with CJCSI 3225.01A

30-60 days

L-STRAT/

SPD++ 8 8 9 9 10

PAVWG

Satellite Verification Reports

Research, verification and documentation of satellite and satellite constellation construction and their payloads to assign susceptibility thresholds for 18 laser/directed energy (DE) wavelengths.

Informs DoD-wide laser experimentation and test efforts through the activities of the Laser Clearinghouse (LCH).

The activity involves continuous research in preparation for 10 PAVWG per year at an average of 35-40 satellites per PAVWG (to include constellations of similar satellites) to be verified (350-400 satellites/year).

0.1 FTE

per

PAVWG

Manufacturer Data and

Open Source Info

SID database & database tools

10 10 10 10 10

Ground Based Telescope Trade Studies

Ground Based Telescope radiometry and search/ custody/ID behavior simulations to inform Military Utility Assessment (MUA) experimentation and corresponding Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)

2-3 months

STARSIM,

others 8 7 5 5 5

Laser Normalization Analysis

Verification of laser system parameters to support reliable LCH determination of waiverability for experimentation and test purposes

6 hours per laser

Manufacturer Data and

Open Source Info

45 45 50 50 55

Laser Damage Assessments

Simulation results for various aspects of laser propagation and their effects on satellite payloads to include optical and non-optical effects. Lab experiments and tests provide foundation for SatAC modeling and simulation algorithms

TBD ATLAS 2.0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

NG-OPIR

Sensor Evaluation

Modeling and simulation based threat engagement scenes for missile launch detection and sensor tracking performance during laser/directed energy illumination

30 days

FLIGHTS,

ATLAS,

ASSET

24 24 24 24 24

Satellite Information Folders (SIFs)

Combines information, effects, and analysis to support experimentation decision-making to:

- Provide physics based Directed Energy (DE) susceptibility analysis

- Prioritize component vulnerabilities

- Determine risk of DE damage

- Provide confidence metrics

3-6 months per SIF

Multiple 5 5 5 5 5

Satellite Computer Aided Design

(CAD)

Models

Simulations, wargames, exercises and other assessment products rely on accurate 3D models based on verified material surface properties

40 hours per model NX, eSMT 10 10 10 10 10

Supply Title Supply Description Producti on Time

Tools/ Resources Required

Supply Projections*

FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26

Materials Analysis and Assessment

Test and Analysis to determine material surface and bulk properties to include; solid density, specific heat and thermal conductivity, solar absorptivity, broadband emissivity, and reflectance

16 hours per material

AMBIR,

BRDF

Measurement Lab

8 8 8 8 8

Unique Protection List

(UPL)

Specific/unique satellites are evaluated against specific lasers to determine safe laser firing windows.

20 hours L-STRAT 1 1 1 1 1

Unique Laser Susceptibility

(ULS)

Specific/unique satellites are evaluated against specific lasers to determine and document unique laser susceptibilities to accompany the UPL.

20 hours ATLAS 2.0 1 1 1 1 1

Table 7-1. Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Schedule of Supplies

* NOTE: All projections and estimates are provided by SatAC Subject Matter Experts, and are based on historical data

7.2. Data Rights

7.2.1. The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all data and deliverables (including source code, firmware, libraries, and executables) developed for SatAC exclusively at Government expense.

7.2.2. For all other data, the Government requires Government Purpose Rights (GPR) or better. If the Awardee identifies technical data to be delivered with restrictions, the Awardee must assert in accordance with Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions which is substantially similar to 48 CFR § 252.227-7017.

Throughout the period of performance, records, documents, and associated papers shall be made available by the Awardee for review at any time per Government request. Further data rights specifications will be documented in each award.

8. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

8.1. Program Administrative and Financial Functions.

The Awardee will follow program management processes to administer the program (functionally and financially) including, at a minimum, scheduling and tracking milestones and activities; managing subcontracts (or related agreements or arrangements) and deliverables; reporting program technical, schedule, and cost status; planning, forecasting, and recommending funding or funding changes; and documenting technical breakthroughs or discoveries.

8.2. Risk Management

The Awardee will maintain a risk management process throughout the program identifying, analyzing, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring technical, schedule, and cost risks which will be included as part of the monthly status report.

8.3. Status Reviews

The Awardee will host a kickoff meeting at AFRL within 45 days after award. The Awardee will host quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR) with the government, stakeholders, and associated Awardees. The Awardee will involve other required parties such as other awardees, subcontractors or related type agreements or arrangements, AFRL, and other research personnel as appropriate.

8.4. Security Clearance

8.4.1. The Awardee shall establish and implement information and physical security programs governing their efforts in accordance with the applicable DD254 Contract Security Classification Specification.

8.4.2. The Awardee shall have the ability to process TS cleared personnel with ICD 704 eligibility to perform work required.

8.4.3. The Government will provide the Awardee with system security classification guidance and instructions as required. The Awardee shall be capable of performing TS classified work on the first day of performance.

8.5. Critical Program Information Training

8.5.1. Awardees that require access to Critical Program Information (CPI) will receive training on the Satellite Assessment Program (SatAP) Program Protection Plan (PPP), and the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) PPP upon release. Copies of the PPP will be provided to the Awardee when deemed necessary by the AFRL Technical Directorate (TD). In the event the Awardee’s role does not require access to the complete PPP, a tailored version will be provided to ensure distribution restrictions are enforced.

8.6. Government Data Systems Access

8.6.1. Performance under this effort may require access to unclassified Air Force computer systems (standalone and networked). The Awardee shall comply with local procedures for obtaining approval for employees to access required Air Force computer systems.

8.6.2. Awardee personnel using any PRS IT assets shall comply with all PRS computer security requirements. Should Awardee personnel require access to PRS computer networks or databases, they shall inform the PM or Deputy PM, who will arrange for Awardee personnel to complete the required documentation for a new computer account. The Awardee shall notify the PM or Deputy PM within one workday of any Awardee personnel who no longer require an open account and shall take action to close the computer account with the appropriate PRS office the same workday.

8.6.3. All Awardee personnel who will use Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems belonging to the federal Government to generate, process, store, transfer, or communicate information shall complete mandatory C4 systems security training.

8.6.4. All Awardee personnel who perform daily network management control or administration of information flow responsibilities (i.e., Workgroup Manager or System Administrator) are required to be certified Information Assurance (IA) network professionals, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.

8.6.5. The Awardee shall notify the PM of any Government C4 system problems or issues, which come to their attention that may impact the Awardee's task schedule.

8.6.6. All Awardee personnel who require access to PRS C4 systems are required to obtain a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) consistent with Public Trust Positions (OPM Standard Form 85P). The Awardee may submit a request to the PM that the Government grant Awardee employee(s) interim access to the PRS C4 network while awaiting the results of a NACI. Interim access to the PRS C4 network will only be granted after the Awardee employees obtain at least a local background file check, and have submitted the appropriate documentation to obtain a NACI.

8.7. Communications Security (COMSEC) Monitoring

All communications with DoD organizations are subject to Communications Security (COMSEC) review.

Awardee personnel shall be aware that telecommunications networks are continually subject to interception by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from or terminating at DoD organizations. Therefore, Awardee personnel are advised that any time they place a call to or receive a call from a USAF organization they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The Awardee shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with official DoD information.

8.8. Associate Contractor/Awardee Agreements

8.8.1. The Awardee should enter into Agreements commonly referred to as Associate Contractor Agreements (ACA) for any portion of the effort requiring joint participation in the accomplishment of the Government's requirement. The agreements shall include the basis for sharing information, data, technical knowledge, expertise, and/or resources essential to the Satellite Assessment Program (SatAP), which shall ensure the greatest degree of cooperation for the development of the program to meet the terms of this effort.

8.8.2. Those Agreements shall include the following general information:

1) Identify the associate contractors/awardees and their relationships.

2) Identify the program involved and relevant Government contracts of associate contractors/awardees.

3) Describe the associate contractor/awardee interfaces by general subject matter.

4) Specify the categories of information to be exchanged or support to be provided.

5) Include the expiration date (or event) of the ACA.

6) Identify potential conflicts between relevant Government contracts and the ACA; include agreements on protection of proprietary data and restrictions on employees.

8.8.3. A copy of such agreement shall be provided to the Contracting Office for review before execution of the document by the cooperating contractors/awardees.

8.8.4. Nothing in the foregoing shall affect compliance with rules, regulations, or associated terms and conditions herein relating to Organizational Conflict of Interest.

8.8.5. The Awardee is not relieved of any program requirements or entitled to any adjustments to the terms because of a failure to resolve a disagreement with an associate contractor/awardee.

8.8.6. Liability for the improper disclosure of any proprietary data contained in or referenced by any agreement shall rest with the parties to the agreement, and not the Government.

8.8.7. All costs associated with the agreements shall be included in the negotiated cost of this arrangement. Agreements may be amended during the performance of this effort.

8.9. Base Support

Base support may be provided by the Government to the Awardee in accordance to the terms of the effort.

8.9.1. The Awardee will require use of base support on a rent-free, non-interference basis to include Government-controlled working space, material, equipment, services (including automatic data processing), or other support (excluding use of the Defense Switched Network (DSN)) which the Government determines can be made available at, or through, any Air Force installation where this effort shall be performed.

8.9.2. Unless otherwise stipulated in the schedule, the Awardee will use base support on a no-charge-for-use basis and the value shall be a part of the Government's consideration.

8.9.3. The Awardee will immediately report – via a copy to the cognizant Administrative Contract Officer (ACO) or similarly identified person - inadequacies, defective base support, or non-availability of support stipulated by the schedule, together with a recommended plan for obtaining the required support. Facilities are not be purchased under this effort by the Awardee. Additionally, the Awardee

(or authorized representative) will not purchase, or otherwise furnish any base support requirement (or authorize others to do so), without prior written approval of the PCO regarding the price, terms, and conditions of the proposed purchase, or approval of other arrangements.

8.9.4. Base support will be provided only at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

8.9.5. The base support to be furnished under this effort are:

8.9.5.1. Access to Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) classified facilities

8.9.5.2. Access to Telescope and Atmospheric Compensation Laboratory (TACLAB) facilities

8.9.5.3. Office space with Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) computers, phones and general office equipment

8.9.6. Because of the nature and location(s) of the work performed, the value of such support is indeterminate. The Awardee is not authorized to incur any costs resulting from nonsupport prior to Contracting Officer direction.

9. CONTRACTOR/AWARDEE ACQUIRED PROPERTY

9.1. Contractor/Awardee Acquired Property

The Awardee may be required to acquire property or equipment in support of this effort. Equipment purchases must be authorized by the Government. Any equipment or property expected to be procured by the Awardee, and all Government-provided records, files, documents and work papers or those generated in support of this work effort will be Government property. Reporting will be required by deliverable.

8.9.6. Because of the nature and location(s) of the work performed, the value of such support is indeterminate. The Awardee is not authorized to incur any costs resulting from nonsupport prior to Contracting Officer direction.