Attachment 1- TETSS Sample Test TAR_20211021.DOCX

AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TEST DIRECTORATE (AMDTD) TASK AUTHORIZATION REQUEST TEST/OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 5 Oct – 28 FEB

This TAR is for one year and is forwarded for your action in accordance with the basic terms and conditions of the contract.

I. REQUIRING AGENCY

A. Agency and Address U.S. Army Operation Test Command Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate 1660 Jeb Stuart Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916-6816

B. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) – Ms. Betty Crocker

C. Test Officer – Mr. Joe Smith

II. TEST DESCRIPTION:

Scope of Task Authorization Request. The purpose of the Developmental Test/Operational Assessment (DT/OA) is to collect data for an assessment of the effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of the test software and hardware, and ensure that the enhancements meet the mission needs and minimum operational performance requirements as directed requirements from the Army Vice Chief of Staff (VCSA).

III. WORK REQUIREMENTS:

1. Contractor will provide permanent and augmented workforce personnel to meet task order requirements below:

a. Requirements. The contractor shall furnish required services to provide systems hardware and software development and maintenance for business and scientific/engineering applications. Additionally, the contractor will support test planning efforts by providing input to briefings, coordinating test resources, monitoring Developmental Testing (DT) data collection (automated/manual) for assisting with Operational Assessment (OA) planning and data reduction, planning test data management plans for reporting system testing. The following areas are required to support events listed in Section IV, paragraph 2, Milestones.

· Review OA system performance for assisting in or planning for data collection, reduction and reporting inputs

· Monitoring Human Systems Integration (HSI) data collection, reduction and reporting inputs for the required briefs and the individual test plans

· Attend all training specific to Reliability, Availability, Maintainability/Human Systems Integration (RAM/HSI) to gain knowledge on required test tools and programs with respect to assisting in the data collection, database design for operational testing as directed.

· Assist to develop and implement data collection forms in support of test efforts. Forms will be reviewed and approved by the Test Officer. Any upgrades or modifications to data collection hardware and software shall be IAW AMDTD’s Configuration Control Board procedures which is developed by the Government Test Engineer specifically for each test during the planning phase. The contractor shall provide information on the collection systems, as to their capabilities and limitations to collect data. Anomalies in these systems shall be reported to the Test Officer.

· Support the ORSA in the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), RAM/HSI areas; coordinate with the evaluators for inputs to the level III database design which is developed specifically for every test in the planning phase.

· Attend Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR), working, and any other coordination groups and provide reports from each attendance.

· As normal when doing DT/OA test, the milestones are subject to change at any time. Contractor will be flexible providing valid input/feedback in the preparation and review of all items that support the Detailed Test Plan (DTP), System Evaluation Plan (SEP), Operational Test Plan (OTP), Test Control Plan, Scenario and event schedules, Training plans and requirements, Security and Protection plans, Data Management plans, Failure Definition Scoring Criteria (FD-SC), OMS-MP, Safety, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), Environmental, Technology Support, Admin and Logistical Support, Capability Design Document (CDD), Test Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Design Of Experiments (DOE), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Basis Of Issue Plan (BOIP), Pattern of Analysis (POA), Test Support Packages (TSP): D&O, Training, Threat, NET, and System Support.

· Assist the Government in preparing all briefing slides IAW current OTC template that is provided on the OTC SharePoint.

· Assist the Government in creating and maintaining team and test calendars.

· Assist the Government in validating a complete walk-through of data collection/reduction and methodology to address critical operational issues for the event Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drill.

· Review and verify test and training schedules.

· Assist the Government in developing Time Ordered Events List (TOEL) for each phase of test.

· Receive and Manage classified test data in the Data Management Storage Facility.

· Participate in planning meetings.

b. Additional Requirements. The contractor shall use the designated OTC AMDTD computers. Experience in the collection of RAM, HSI and performance data for the system under test and with military standards relating to personnel and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) is required. During the data reduction planning stage, the contractor must be knowledgeable and experienced in retrieving data from manual documented means, digital, and analog media. The analysts will be required to interface, monitor and maintain digital and analog recording suites, prior to and during the DT events to apply applicable likeness to the OA events. The contractor will be required to publish training plans to conduct training for their contractor personnel. The contractor is required to operate PC(s) operating systems under various versions of Windows such as Windows 10 and as a minimum use Microsoft Office Professional Products and beyond with an extensive Access, Excel and PowerPoint familiarization and technical background. Analysts must be computer literate, experienced and have a Secret security clearance in order to handle classified test data.

c. Overtime Requirement. Any additional overtime required shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer for prior approval.

2. Task Data Summary. During the all phases of the test, data will be summarized and analyzed in various formats, to provide the necessary feedback to the evaluators. Changes to test execution due to modifications to the concept of operation of the item under test will require flexibility from supporting personnel. Upon completing this task, an After Action Report (AAR) will be generated, documenting the work performed and outcomes per the various test configurations exercised.

ADP Environment. As a minimum, contractor personnel will be required to use one or more of the following:

a. ADPE, Laser and color printers, PC computers (various brands), laptops and voice/land communication interface devices, maintain a driver’s license, and operate hand held range radios.

b. ADPE/Instrumentation Software. Windows 10, Linux, VISUAL BASIC, ORACLE, ORACLE Forms, ORACLE Reports, SQL, SQL Plus, PL/SQL, ODIN, OTERAM, COGNOS, MS Project, and other software used to support the mission.

IV. DELIVERABLES. Only the COR has the authority to inspect, accept, or reject all deliverables. Final acceptance of all deliverables will be provided in writing to the COR and Project Manager within thirty (30) days of the end of the task.

1. Description. The contractor shall provide monthly progress and financial reports to convey technical progress, financial status, planning, action items, travel activities, and related details of assigned task order's accomplishments IAW Technical Exhibit C, CDRL A001.

2. Milestones starting with in-processing and required training.

Contractors shall setup data collection equipment at WC-50. They shall support the FACEX/COMEX events. Instrumentation will test all instrumentation data collection and data delivery. Event will be at WSMR WC-50. TDY is required at Alamogordo, NM.

Instrumentation contractors shall support the AA by collecting video. Test will be at WSMR WC-50. TDY is required at Alamogordo, NM.

26-31 Oct

Pilot Test

Contractor shall support Pilot Test on collecting data and testing data delivery to evaluator. Instrumentation will collect data throughout test.

TDY is required at Alamogordo, NM.

Contractor shall support Record Test. TDY is required at Alamogordo, NM. As normal when doing Operational Assessment (OA) test the milestones are subject to change at any time so travel dates are subject to change.

16-22 Nov and 30 Nov – 2 Dec

7-9 Dec

Sustained Phase Pilot Test

Contractor shall support Sustained phase. This test will be at WSMR Yucca North and 90121 complex. No TDY required. As normal when doing Operational Assessment (OA) test the milestones are subject to change at any time.

13-15 Dec

Sustained Record Test #1 x

Contractor shall support Sustained phase. This test will be at WSMR Yucca North and 90121 complex. No TDY required. As normal when doing Operational Assessment (OA) test the milestones are subject to change at any time.

17-19 Dec

Sustained Record Test #2 x

Contractor shall support Sustained phase. This test will be at WSMR Yucca North and 90121 complex. No TDY required. As normal when doing Operational Assessment (OA) test the milestones are subject to change at any time.

Contractor shall relocate all AMDTD test support equipment back to Fort Bliss. No TDY.

3. Acceptance Criteria.

a. The contractor will develop and implement data collection schemes in support of task efforts. Modifications to the agreed upon plans will be consulted and approved by the Test Officer/MTPA. The contractor shall provide analyses of the collection systems, as to their capabilities and limitations to collect data. Anomalies in these systems shall be reported to the COR.

b. The Government will be the final authority in determining if any collected data meets and/or exceeds accuracy levels which will be mutually agreed upon at the start of the test. During data collection, reduction, and analysis, the Government will determine data reliability and appropriateness. Test reports will be generated to help determine if the hardware, software, and test concept will yield the necessary information sought by the customer. These conclusions will be drawn from analyzing the data collected, and investigating circumstances that yielded certain results during the test period.

c. The contractor will provide input to all required test reports electronically using Microsoft Word software. The report will include the data collected, manually or automated, and results obtained through the application of the required analyses. All anomalies will be fully described, analyzed, and reported to the Test Officer.

4. Delivery Instructions. All reports shall be delivered electronically to the COR and Technical POC.

5. Product Acceptance Period. The COR will have five (5) working days to review the deliverables and make comments and/or changes. If changes are necessary, the contractor will have five (5) working days to make the necessary changes and return the final deliverables to the COR and the Technical POC. Upon receipt of final deliverables, the COR or the Technical POC will have five (5) working days for final review prior to acceptance or provide documented reasons for denial or acceptance.

6. Number of Copies. One copy of each product.

V. TRAVEL AND ODC. Contractor personnel shall be required to travel for this task to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), El Paso, TX as necessary to support pre-test & test objectives. Details will be provided to the Program Manager via a task instruction letter prior to the time travel is required. Before undertaking any travel in performance of this contract, the Contractor shall have the travel coordinated and approved by submitting a Request for Travel Authorization for approval and signature by the COR and Contracting Officer. Details will include task number, purpose, dates, number of people and days, traveler(s) name, destination, and an estimated cost.

a. Per Diem shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations for the locations visited. U.S. Per Diem rates for the continental U. S. are located at the following website: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm. Costs for travel, subsistence, and lodging shall be reimbursed to the contractor only to the extent that it is necessary and authorized for performance of the services under this task order. Reimbursement for the costs of subsistence and lodging shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable daily charges as compared to the maximum rates set forth in the Joint Travel Regulations, which is used as a guide for the contractor. Reimbursement to the contractor for per diem shall be limited to payments to employees for authorized per diem, as described above, not to exceed the authorized per diem. If mission requirements exceed the JTR lodging rates, the Contracting Officer is the approving authority.

b. The contractor shall use the lowest cost travel mode commensurate with the requirements of the mission. When it is necessary to use air or rail travel, the contractor agrees to use coach, tourist class or similar accommodations to the extent consistent with the successful and economical accomplishment of the mission for which the travel is being performed.

c. Once the travel has been performed, the contractor shall retain supporting documentation for per diem paid to employees as evidence of actual payments, Travel Expense Reports with name(s), date(s), destination(s), and detailed expenses of travel. This information shall be submitted with the applicable vouchers inside of Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT), as supporting documentation.

d. Before travel commences, the Test Officer/MTPA will approve a property pass and discuss the LAN User Agreement responsibilities for travel with Government Furnished Computer System(s).

VI. SECURITY/SAFETY. For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential” and “Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

a. Contractor will comply with all security policies and procedures as they apply to this task.

b. Data associated with this task will be covered by the Privacy Act of 1974; therefore, all contractor personnel assigned will be required to take appropriate actions to prevent disclosure of this information.

c. Upon on-boarding, the contractor shall sign a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits disclosure of any information to a third person including but not limited to: government owned software development and design, business or software architecture use, internal communications, research, development, discoveries, inventions, methods, processes, articles, materials, algorithms, formulas, specifications, designs, drawings, data, strategies, plans, or ideas, whether tangible or intangible.

d. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and subcontractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, area commander installation and facility access, and local security policies and procedures provided by the Government representative. The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements that will be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements, as directed by DOD, Headquarters, DA and/or local policy. In addition to changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of the contract, should the Force Protection Condition at any individual facility or installation change, Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

e. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

f. Safety. Contractor and associated sub-contractors shall provide a safe and healthful work environment for their employees as prescribed in FAR 52.236-13, 29 CFR Part 1910, pertinent provisions of AR 385-10, and local regulations, policies, and SOPS. They shall safeguard public and government personnel, property, and equipment, and avoid interruption of Government Operations. The Contractor will report accidents or losses to the Contracting Officer as specified in relevant regulations and standards. Whenever the Contractor becomes aware of serious or imminent danger to Government, civilian or Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

VII. PERSONNEL SERVICES. The task order is not being used to procure personal services prohibited by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37.104 titled “Personal services contract”.

VIII. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/REQUIREMENTS. The contractor will adhere to FAR Clause 52.245.5 in regards to all government furnished property.

VIIII. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Hours of Work. The contractor will provide coverage at the specified government site from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the conduct of test, the contractor shall be required to provide coverage as necessary to support pre-test/test objectives. Such work often extends beyond the period of coverage described above with a possible 24 hour operations. Overtime request shall submitted by the contractor to the COR, and the request will be reviewed and approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer if not previously approved.

Place of Performance (POP):

Operational Test Command (OTC)

Testing Site: Fort Bliss Test Ranges or remote locations outside of Fort Bliss, Texas as specified by the test requirements.

Period of Performance. Start date is from 5 Oct – 28 Feb X. Contractor Performance Information. In conformance with the Government’s need to record and maintain information on contractor’s performance during the life of this contract, the Government may periodically evaluate the manner in which the contractor is performing contract requirements in such areas, but not limited to: quality of service, customer service, cost efficiencies, timeliness, history of reasonable and cooperative behavior, and professionalism. Information obtained as a result of the evaluations may be shared with Government agencies for their use in support of future award decisions (reference FAR 42.15).

XI. Training Required. The contractor shall maintain completed training certificates/records on file and submit an electronic copy of all training certificates to the COR as per required in the PWS in addition to the following:

a. AT Level I Training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

b. OPSEC Training. All contractor and associated sub-contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

c. Information Assurance (IA). All contractor and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the appropriate IA training commensurate with their designated level of information access/responsibilities prior obtaining LAN access. All employees must complete annual IA refresher training. All contractor and associated sub-contractor employees who require access to government information systems (IS) must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

d. For Information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six (6) months of employment.

e. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees 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 employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) 45 calendar days after contract award.

f. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) Training. Per AR 381–12, Army contracting officers or contracting officer representatives will ensure that threat awareness and reporting requirements are included in future classified contracts or on DD Form 254 (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification), as appropriate. The Program/Site Manager (PM) will ensure contractor personnel with security clearances comply with threat awareness and reporting requirements specified by this regulation. Training is a Face-to-Face instruction requirement. Contractor personnel will provide training certificates at completion, to the COR through the PM. Persons employed by Army contractors will report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of Counter Intelligence (CI) interest to the facility security officer, the nearest military CI office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Defense Security Service. Contractor shall maintain completed training certificates/records on file.

g. IA/IT Training. All Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DOD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All Contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DOD Directive 8570.01, DOD 8570.01–M, and AR 25–2 within 6 months of employment.

h. Safety. Contractor and associated sub-contractors shall provide a safe and healthful work environment for their employees as prescribed in FAR 52.236-13, 29 CFR Part 1910, pertinent provisions of AR 385-10, and local regulations, policies, and SOPS. They shall safeguard public and government personnel, property, and equipment, and avoid interruption of Government Operations. The Contractor will report accidents or losses to the Contracting Officer as specified in relevant regulations and standards. Whenever the Contractor becomes aware of serious or imminent danger to Government, civilian or Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.