Attachment 2 Draft PWS.docx

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Introduction This Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Performance Work Statement (PWS) sets forth the compliance and performance requirements of the Task Order. Throughout this document, the term “A&AS Contractor” applies to the contractor performing work to fulfill the requirements of this PWS. The purpose of this Task Order is to procure A&AS support to the Space Systems Command (SSC) Contracting Directorate (PK) Front Office and Staff Divisions, including the Pricing Division (SSC/PKF), the Policy, Program Support, and Business Operations Division (SSC/PKV), and the Talent Management Division (SSC/PKX).

Compliance The A&AS Contractor shall comply with all security requirements described in Attachment 2 - Contract Security Classification Specification, Department of Defense (DoD) Form 254 (DD Form 254). Access to classified national security information up to SECRET will be required under this Task Order. The Government will provide the A&AS Contractor with system security classification guidance and instructions as required. Work involving access to or production of classified information will be performed at SSC, Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB), CA 90245-4687, unless otherwise directed by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All classified material will remain under the control of the Government, including disposition of any classified material at the completion of this Task Order. The A&AS Contractor shall immediately report violations, cost savings or cost impacts per National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) to the cognizant PCO. Any security violations exceeding the acceptable limit will result in a Corrective Action Report. Acceptable limit is: ZERO (0) security violations and no more than ZERO (0) internal Classified Message Incident for the entire period of performance of this Task Order.

Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Instructions The A&AS Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes while performing tasks to fulfill the requirements of this PWS. The A&AS Contractor shall also comply with all federal, DoD, Department of the Air Force (DAF), United States Space Force (USSF), and SSC regulations, policies, instructions, guides, and applicable handbooks.

Applicable Documents The A&AS Contractor shall comply with the applicable documents listed in Appendix 1 in performing PWS tasks. The A&AS Contractor shall use the referenced documents to determine how to accomplish the tasks. A&AS services are designed to facilitate Government management and oversight of weapon system activities, and they also require the A&AS Contractor to adapt to changing direction, guidance, standards, policies, and practices while performing the tasks within this PWS. The A&AS Contractor shall perform to the PWS using the most current approved version of the applicable documents in Appendix 1 to ensure that the Government and A&AS Contractor remain synchronized.

Task Order Performance Requirements Task Order Program Management The A&AS Contractor shall provide daily supervision and quality control and be responsible for the performance of the work throughout the entire period of performance of this Task Order. Direct costs for task order management should be allocated to CLIN 0001.

Tools, Processes and Procedures The A&AS Contractor shall only use government approved software tools and and applications. s tools may be used only upon authorization by the COR or the PCO.

Task Order Transition At the beginning of Task Order performance, the A&AS Contractor shall participate in organization, system, process, and information knowledge transfer from the Government team and incumbent A&AS Contractor, as appropriate. This transition activity shall occur during the first 30 days of task order performance on the basic period CLINs. At the end of Task Order performance, the A&AS Contractor shall facilitate organization, system, process, and information knowledge transfer to any new contractors and/or Government entities performing all or portions of this PWS during the final 30 days of task order performance. This transition activity shall occur during the final 30 days of task order performance on the final period CLINs.

Common Access Card (CAC) A&AS Contractor employees shall obtain a CAC in accordance with DAF Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement (DAFFARS) 5252.242-9001, Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel.

PK Front Office Support (CLIN 0001) PK Strategic Communications Support Minimum Positions Requirements:

2.2.1.1. Strategic Communications Plan

The A&AS Contractor shall coordinate with the SSC/PK Front Office Group (FOG) comprised of the Director of Contracts (SES Tier 1), Deputy Director of Contracts (O-6), Director of Operations (NH-4), Technical Director (NH-4), and Executive Officer (O-3) to develop and submit an annual Strategic Communications Plan not later than 60 calendar days after contract award (CDRL A001). Contractor format is acceptable. After Government acceptance, the A&AS Contractor shall maintain the Strategic Communications Plan on the SSC/PK SharePoint site and update it monthly or as required. Monthly informal updates do not require formal delivery. After publication of the initial plan, the A&AS Contractor shall formally update and deliver the Strategic Communications Plan annually (CDRL A001). The Strategic Communications Plan will be used to gather, maintain, retrieve, and distribute information; measure, forecast, approve, present and report performance; and manage internal and external stakeholders.

2.2.1.2. Strategic Communications Planning Activities

The A&AS Contractor shall support strategic communications planning activities to include sustainment activities, managing progress, and reporting to the Director. Any work in coordination with Public Affairs, Air Force Contracting (SAF/AQC) (with regards to the DAF Contracting Flight Plan) shall be only in support or through a complimentary function.

2.2.1.3. Supporting Director’s Vision and Intent

The A&AS Contractor shall assist with communicating the Director’s vision and intent to the SSC Contracting workforce and shall plan, coordinate, and execute Directorate-level organizational events.

2.2.1.4. Prepare Speeches, Presentations and Media

The A&AS Contractor shall develop and write speeches and presentations for the FOG and create, edit, and publish internal program media.

2.2.1.5. Record and Provide Results of Activities

The A&AS Contractor shall record the results of their activities to support the FOG and provide to the Government lead(s) upon request (CDRL A002).

PK Executive Support Minimum Positions Requirements:

2.2.2.1. Prepare Reports, Papers and Briefings

The A&AS Contractor shall independently prepare reports, papers, and briefings in accordance with DAFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill, and SSC communications policies and templates; and prepare correspondence in accordance with AFMAN 33-326, Preparing Official Communications.

2.2.2.2. Provide SME Support

The A&AS Contractor shall provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support on acquisition issues and understand the SSC organization and external organizations that SSC/PK works with daily.

2.2.2.3 Appointments, Conferences and Meeting Support

The A&AS Contractor shall assist in managing the PK Front Office by maintaining appointment calendars and conference room schedules, scheduling meetings and conferences including those involving staff from outside the immediate office and working with other internal and external organizations to support PK operations.

2.2.2.4. Front Office Group Administrative Support

The A&AS Contractor will assist the FOG and SSC/PKX in coordinating, consolidating, analyzing, distributing, and monitoring action items, suspenses, and responses; provide inputs and recommendations regarding administrative and office management processes and procedures; and prepare agendas, reports. and briefings for staff meetings.

2.2.2.5. Record and Provide Results of Activities.

The A&AS Contractor shall record the results of their activities to support the FOG and provide to the Government lead(s) upon request (CDRL A002).

PK Director’s Action Group (DAG) Minimum Positions Requirements:

2.2.3.1 Managing Workflow Taskers

The A&AS Contractor shall ensure that tasker workflows (e.g., Task Management Tool, Outlook Workflows) are monitored on a regular basis Monday through Friday from 0800-1600 PT (except federal holidays as designated in Section 3.14 below). When assigned personnel are not available (e.g., on leave), the A&AS Contractor shall provide backup to ensure continuity of operations. Taskers shall be reviewed and assigned to appropriate SSC/PK action officers within 2 hours of receipt. The A&AS Contractor shall maintain access to the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) to ensure timely responses to classified taskers.

2.2.3.2 Coordinating and Preparing Final Staff Summary Sheet Packages The A&AS Contractor shall coordinate the final version of a staffed and coordinated written package with all identified parties and Directorate leadership to ensure all key Directorate personnel and leaders are sufficiently informed regarding the purpose, issues addressed, and responses provided to resolve any questions or issues raised by higher headquarters or outside agency personnel. The A&AS Contractor shall prepare the final response package for the Director’s or designee’s review/approval for release to external tasking agencies.

2.2.3.3 Track and Manage Suspenses

The A&AS Contractor shall collaborate with the SharePoint team to develop a SharePoint tool within 30 calendar days of contract award to track and manage external and internal suspenses. The A&AS Contractor shall use this tool to provide near real-time status of all opened (new) actions or requests, all ongoing actions, and completed actions and, when appropriate, recommend improvements to the Directorate’s external and internal suspense support. The A&AS Contractor shall act as a single clearinghouse for all external task correspondence and responses to maintain configuration control and current status. The A&AS Contractor shall establish and maintain an archive of requests and responses to external inquiries and taskings.

Performance Evaluation for PK Front Office.

The Government will evaluate performance of these services using the table below. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the PCO will take appropriate measures in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price.

Pricing Support (SSC/PKF) (CLIN 0002) Minimum Positions Requirements:

Pricing Mission Support Products Product outputs will take the form as agreed to by the A&AS Contractor and SSC/PKF Division Chief for each situation, and may include, but are not limited to the following outputs:

· Sole Source: Price negotiation memorandums, clearance slides, Excel files;

· Competitive Proposals: Excel Files, Evaluation Write-Ups, Analysis Reports;

· Reviews: Comments matrix, Recommended Language; and

· Training: Presentation Slides.

Table 1 – SSC/AC PKF Contracting Requirement Table Contracting Requirement

12 proposals equivalent to $6,000,000,000

Or a combination of proposals/projects equivalent to $6,000,000,000

Proposal Analysis Support The A&AS Contractor shall analyze cost proposals, recommend solutions for a wide array of complex pricing problems, and prepare write-ups (e.g., narratives, presentation slides, Excel outputs) in preparation for various approvals (e.g., contract clearance). The A&AS Contractor shall perform the proposal evaluation in accordance with the FAR, DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS), DAFFARS, and other applicable policies and procedures by the negotiated time frame established between the A&AS Contractor and the Government. The analyses may involve (but are not limited to) the following:

based payments) Contract Audit Recommendations

Project Support In addition to proposal analyses, the A&AS Contractor shall provide project support. A project is defined as all product outputs required in support of the pricing mission that is the responsibility of the SSC/PKF office and is NOT part of the proposal already assigned to the A&AS Contractor. Examples of “product outputs required as part of the pricing mission,” are identified in PWS Section 2.3.1, the results of which may later flow into the pricing evaluation. Reviews of solicitations would be focused on pricing and profit/fee/incentive instructions necessary for the pricing evaluations. Training, advice, and reviews associated with tasks in this paragraph will be limited to the non-A&AS environment.

The value of each project tasked to the A&AS Contractor will be determined by the PKF Division Chief. If the project is part of the Proposal Analysis Effort, it will not be double counted. If more than one person works the Proposal Analysis Effort, the A&AS Contractor will be assigned the value of the work to be performed by the A&AS Contractor. The A&AS Contractor may request to review and revise the value of the project with substantiating documentation.

Note that an individual proposal effort may have an estimated total contract value that may exceed $6B or the timeframe may exceed one year. In this instance, the calculated value is based upon the work to be completed within the year by the A&AS Contractor. The A&AS Contractor may discuss the equivalent dollar value with the PKF Division Chief.

The Government will assign work not to exceed this annual $6B estimate. Work quantity above the yearly $6B will be considered new work scope.

Delivery The A&AS Contactor will have access to the internal SSC/PKF electronic resources such as the PKF Pricing Corner, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Instructions for PKF documents can be found on the PKF Pricing Corner. The A&AS Contractor shall file documents in accordance with the SSC/PKF operating guidelines/procedures (verbal or written) using the SSC electronic filing system. The A&AS Contractor may confirm verbal instructions via e-mail.

The A&AS Contractor will provide status on the completion of their tasks in the manner, and in the frequency, as directed by the SSC/PKF Division Chief.

Performance Evaluation for Pricing Support.

The Government will evaluate performance of these services using the table below. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued CARs, the Contracting Officer will take appropriate measures in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price.

Timely delivery of work products based upon timeline established and agreed within the acquisition team. The Contractor is part of the acquisition team.

SharePoint Design, Development Maintenance, and Management Support (CLIN 0003)

The A&AS Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and other items necessary to perform SharePoint design and development, maintenance, and management for the Space Systems Command Directorate of Contracting and its subordinate organizations.

SharePoint Design and Development.

The A&AS Contractor shall design and develop the SSC/PK SharePoint site and sub-sites (hereinafter “sites”) and tools in accordance with the SSC/PK SharePoint Concept of Operations (see Section 2.4.3.1) and Knowledge Management Program Manager-approved priorities.

Design and Development.

The A&AS Contractor shall use agile development and user experience design methods for all new and existing sites and tools (e.g., workflow management tools, product collaboration tools, data collection tools) to support product initiation, requirements refinement, human-centered research and design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, bug fixes, and enhancement.

Continuous Improvement.

The A&AS Contractor shall continuously improve all new and existing products by conducting continual enhancements, bug fixes, monitoring, testing and evaluation, analytics, and support activities.

Integration.

The A&AS Contractor shall integrate SharePoint and other web-based platforms to meet organizational and user needs (e.g., Open Text Content Server (formerly known as Livelink). Platform functionalities are based on customer requirements and needs with features such as but not limited to custom-designed user interfaces, automation, forms, surveys, databases, data architecture, data visualization, interactive interaction, and other functionalities developed using standard web development frameworks.

SharePoint Updates and Maintenance.

The A&AS Contractor shall update and maintain the SSC/PK SharePoint sites as needed to ensure seamless and uninterrupted user access Monday to Friday from 0700 PT to 1700 PT.

2.4.2.1. SharePoint Site Management.

The A&AS Contractor shall be responsible for SSC/PK SharePoint Site Management as described in the paragraphs below.

2.4.2.2. SSC/PK SharePoint Concept of Operations (CONOPS).

The A&AS Contractor shall develop and deliver an SSC/PK SharePoint CONOPS not later than 45 calendar days after contract award (CDRL B001). A&AS Contractor format is acceptable. After Government acceptance, the A&AS Contractor shall review and update the CONOPS at least annually. At a minimum, the CONOPS must define:

a. Roles and responsibilities for management of the SSC/PK SharePoint sites. See Section 2.4.4 below for a basic description of roles and responsibilities to include in the CONOPS. The A&AS Contractor may further define roles and responsibilities and add additional roles and responsibilities as needed.

b. Process for developing and maintaining a Site Map and list of Site Owners.

c. Process for developing and ensuring uniform site design parameters.

d. Process for requesting and prioritizing SSC/PK SharePoint actions.

e. Process for securing and controlling access to the SSC/PK SharePoint sites.

f. Process for ensuring compliance with DoD, DAF, and SSC SharePoint policies and guidance.

g. Process for annual review of the SSC/PK SharePoint sites to maintain currency.

2.4.2.3. SSC/PK SharePoint Site Map.

The A&AS Contractor shall develop and deliver a complete SSC/PK SharePoint Site Map not later than 90 calendar days after contract award (CDRL B002). A&AS Contractor format is acceptable. The Site Map must identify all SSC/PK SharePoint sub-sites and Site Owners. Upon Government approval, the A&AS Contractor shall maintain the Site Map and list of Site Owners on the SSC/PK SharePoint site and ensure it is reviewed and updated at least quarterly.

2.4.2.4. SSC/PK SharePoint Modernization.

The SSC/PK SharePoint site requires modernization. Modernization includes but is not limited to removing outdated or unused pages and content, updating content for currency, revising design parameters and features to be consistent with the SSC enterprise standards, enhancing the user interface, and incorporating current SharePoint features and capabilities.

2.4.2.5. SSC/PK SharePoint Modernization Plan.

The A&AS Contractor shall develop and deliver a plan to modernize the SSC/PK Share Point site (CDRL B003) no- later than 120 calendar days after contract award. A&AS Contractor format is acceptable. The A&AS Contractor shall update the Modernization Plan quarterly until all actions are complete. At a minimum, the Modernization Plan shall include:

a. A design for the main SSC/PK SharePoint page and template for top-level sub-sites.

b. An approach for reviewing existing sites and content to identify sites and content to retain and sites and content to remove.

c. Other SSC/PK SharePoint site recommendations.

d. A detailed list of modernization actions, completion schedule, status, and accomplishments.

2.4.2.6. SSC/PK SharePoint Modernization Plan Implementation.

Upon Government approval, the A&AS Contractor shall implement the Modernization Plan. Modernization actions must be performed in parallel with routine updates and maintenance. The Knowledge Management Program Manager will set priorities and resolve conflicts as needed.

SSC/PK SharePoint Site Management Roles and Responsibilities.

2.4.3.1. Site Collection Administrator (SCA).

The A&AS Contractor shall perform the responsibilities of the SCA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Designing and maintaining features and templates for the SSC/PK SharePoint site and top-level sub-sites.

b. Providing uniform site design parameters for sub-sites.

c. Securing information and control access to SSC/PK SharePoint sites.

d. Developing and maintaining the SSC/PK SharePoint sites to support Site Owners.

e. Delivering SharePoint training to Site Owners and Knowledge Owners as needed to ensure effective management of the SSC/PK SharePoint sites.

f. Ensuring compliance with DoD, DAF, and SSC policy.

g. Running usage reports to facilitate site updates and enhancements.

h. Recommending SSC/PK SharePoint site enhancements based on usage reports and user feedback.

i. Acting as the Secretariat for the Knowledge Management Working Group. The A&AS Contractor shall schedule meetings, coordinate the agenda with the Knowledge Management Program Manager, and document and deliver meeting minutes and action items not later than 3 workdays after working group meetings (CDRL B004).

2.4.3.2. Knowledge Management Program Manager (KMPM).

The Government will designate a KMPM. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Aligning SSC/PK SharePoint activities to SSC/PK priorities.

b. Ensuring effective processes for site and content administration.

c. Ensuring Site Owners are assigned to all sub-sites and pages.

d. Chairing the Knowledge Management Working Group.

2.4.3.3. Knowledge Management Working Group (KMWG).

The KMWG is chaired by the KMPM and is comprised of the SCA and representatives from each SSC/PK division. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Meeting at least quarterly to facilitate SSC/PK SharePoint site oversight and collaboration.

b. Providing feedback and recommendations on the SSC/PK SharePoint sites and tools.

c. Beta testing new features and guiding development of new tools.

2.4.3.4. Site Owners (SO).

SOs are responsible for managing assigned SharePoint sites. The KMPM will designate SOs for each SSC/PK SharePoint site. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Coordinating with the SCA to develop and maintain SSC/PK SharePoint sites and tools.

b. Managing site content and maintaining currency.

c. Assigning Knowledge Owners as needed to further develop and maintain sites and tools.

2.4.3.5. Knowledge Owners (KO).

Knowledge owners are subject matter experts for their assigned knowledge areas. SOs may assign permissions to KOs as needed so that KOs can directly upload content and/or manage assigned SharePoint sites.

Documentation.

The A&AS Contractor shall maintain comprehensive documentation pertaining to the design and development, maintenance, and management of the SSC/PK SharePoint sites to ensure continuity of operations throughout contract performance and a seamless transition at the end of task order performance. The A&AS Contractor shall deliver the documentation within 60 calendar days of the PCO’s request. It is anticipated that the PCO will request the documentation 60 calendar days before the end of the overall task order period of performance. (CDRL B005). A&AS Contractor format is acceptable.

Performance Evaluation for PKV SharePoint, Development Maintenance, and Management Support.

The Government will evaluate performance of these services using the table below. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued CARs, the PCO will take appropriate measures in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price.

Talent Management Support (SSC/PKX) (CLIN 0004)

The A&AS Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and other items necessary to support developing and executing the mission of SSC/PKX, the Talent Management Organization within SSC/PK. The A&AS Contractor shall contribute, participate, and assist with identifying issues, opportunities for improvement/efficiencies/innovation, recommend plans and assist in execution of approved approaches.

Division Support The A&AS Contractor shall ensure that all assigned actions are completed and disseminated to appropriate personnel within identified timelines and shall track and account for all actions and taskers until suspense date has been met via a method deemed acceptable by the SSC/PKX Division Chief. The A&AS Contractor shall handle actions in accordance with appropriate classification markings. The A&AS Contractor shall preserve all actions and taskers (to include coordinated/approved documents and supporting documents) for retrieval, development of metrics, and/or data in soft copy and shall provide appropriate reminders to ensure suspense dates are met. Actions that cannot meet the suspense dates shall be elevated to the SSC/PKX Division Chief for disposition. The A&AS Contractor shall provide the Government a listing of current, overdue, and future actions via an acceptable format and delivery method.

Personnel Management Support The A&AS Contractor shall plan, assist, support, execute, all activities related to personnel management and human resource functions, to include but not limited to hiring process, on-boarding, immersions, awards and decorations, recognition programs, annual performance appraisal process, and other administrative actions.

Functional Training The A&AS Contractor shall develop and provide on-the-job training to Government personnel focused on the functional disciplines as determined by SSC/PKX leadership. The A&AS Contractor shall work with external organizations (e.g., DAU, NCMA) to facilitate functional training offerings to SSC/PK personnel.

New Hire Orientation The A&AS Contractor shall provide orientation for new Government hires as well as develop/maintain quarterly orientation curriculum and monthly familiarization sessions. The curriculum shall cover but not be limited to familiarization to the Directorate of Contracting, the Space Force and Space Systems Command organizations and an introduction to Space Acquisitions.

Interview Panel The A&AS Contractor shall assist with scheduling candidates’ interviews to include but not limited to securing interview room for in-person interviews, establishing virtual interview space, obtaining conference telecom number, validating candidate’s availability and contact number, etc. The Government will provide the A&AS Contractor with the names of the candidates to be interviewed. The A&AS Contractor shall provide a list of candidates with date and time for each interview. The A&AS Contractor is expected to process an average of five candidates requiring an interview.

Potential Hire’s References/Supervisory Feedback The A&AS Contractor shall assist with processing requests for references/supervisory surveys/feedback. Upon receipt of the candidate’s resumes, the A&AS Contractor shall send the government-provided survey to the candidate’s references. In the event references are outdated or not listed, the A&AS Contractor shall contact the candidate for reference’s contact information. Further, the A&AS Contractor shall follow-up with references to ensure timely submittal of feedback/survey. Upon receipt of the references’ feedback/surveys, the A&AS Contractor shall consolidate each candidate’s reference feedback/survey within 1 business day of the reply date. For each candidate in which reference/supervisory feedback is required, the A&AS Contractor is expected to process 2 references on average. The A&AS Contractor shall develop a listing of the candidate’s name, references contacted, and feedback received.

Certification Review for Potential Government Employment The A&AS Contractor shall assist with developing and populating resume screening matrices for eligible candidates for Government employment. The A&AS Contractor shall complete the resume screening matrix within 2 to 5 business days from the candidate list issue date. The Government will provide the screening criteria (e.g., education level, breadth/depth of experience, years of experience). For each hiring action, the A&AS Contractor shall process an average of five candidates requiring reference/supervisory feedback. It is anticipated that approximately 25 candidate lists will need to be processed, annually.

People Operations Data Analytics and Digital Solutions Support The A&AS Contractor shall provide professional data analytics support services. The A&AS Contractor shall ensure that personnel that work under this requirement are qualified and prepared for the various data analytics projects that they perform. The A&AS Contractor shall plan, develop, implement, and maintain digital solutions for recruitment of Space Acquisition workforce to satisfy mission requirements, Space Acquisition workforce succession planning, onboarding tools, as well as analyze workforce capability gaps, recommend major shifts in program direction and emphasis, and realign efforts to solve resource allocation shortages. The A&AS Contractor shall act as a liaison, as determined by SSCX/PKX leadership, with SSC/S1 Human Capital Directorate in the development and implementation of greater SSC Human Capital planning and action.

Performance Evaluation for Talent Management Support.

The Government will evaluate performance of these services using the table below. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued CARs, the PCO will take appropriate measures in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price.

Task Order Administration Task Order Kick-off Meeting (CLIN 0001) Within fifteen days of the Task Order start the A&AS Contractor shall host a Task Order kickoff meeting at Los Angeles AFB, CA or at an off-installation location within 5 (five) miles of LAAFB. The kick-off meeting presentation shall be delivered 3 working days after the kick-off meeting (CDRL A003).

In the meeting, the A&AS Contractor will make a presentation which at a minimum shall:

a. Provide a Task Order management organizational chart.

b. Identify the Task Lead, by name, who shall provide the task order management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership.

c. Provide on-site Task Lead alternate(s) who shall act for the A&AS Contractor when the lead is absent.

d. Introduce A&AS Contractor personnel and the PWS tasks they will perform for the Task Order.

e. Introduce representatives from other contractors involved in execution of the Task Order.

f. Cover telework and remote work management.

Travel (CLIN 0005) The Government may direct the A&AS Contractor to travel in support of this Task Order. For Government-directed travel, the A&AS Contractor will be reimbursed for direct charges only in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations and prevailing General Services Administration rates. No fees or indirect charges will be reimbursed.

Travel Report (CDRL C001) The A&AS contractor shall provide a Travel Report following each Government approved travel occurrence within 5 business days after returning from each trip. The A&AS contractor shall submit this report IAW the schedule and format defined in the CDRL.

Transition-in Plan

3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a Transition-In Plan at the Kickoff Meeting, the plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent Contractor (if applicable) and incoming Contractor. The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incumbent Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

3.2.2 The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the incumbent Contractor and Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings per the COR’s direction.

3.2.3 Incumbent employees may be interviewed for possible employment by the incoming Contractor; however, the employees will have the first right of refusal.

Transition-Out Plan The Contractor shall provide a Transition-Out Plan NLT than 30 calendar days prior to expiration of the contract. The plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent to and incoming Contractor (if applicable). In addition, the Contractor will continue to accomplish all tasks as outlined in the contract during this period. The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incoming Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming Contractor and Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings.

Current employees under this contract may be interviewed for possible employment by a succeeding Contractor; however, the Contractor will have the first right of refusal. The current Contractor will release any employee who chooses to be employed by a succeeding Contractor. The current Contract will assist by orienting assigned employees of the succeeding Contractor during the last 30 days of the period of this contract, if so directed by the CO. The Government shall make available to such employees existing Government Furnished Property listed under Section V of this PWS. Items that are not accountable, such as desks, chairs, telephones, and other normal office equipment and office supplies during the orientation period, will only be transferred to the incoming Contractor if items were solely purchased by the current Contractor’s company.

Data Rights (CLINs 0006,0007, and 0008) Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) shall be delivered in accordance with Exhibit A (CLIN 0006),ExhibitB (CLIN 0007 and Exhibit C (CLIN 0008). Data item deliverables are not expected to include any contractor propriety information and all deliverables are expected to be delivered with unlimited rights. The A&AS Contractor shall immediately notify the PCO if deliverables will be provided with less than unlimited rights.

System for Award Management (Formerly CMRA)

3.5.1 The Contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the System for Award Management (SAM) data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.SAM.gov. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. The UIC for AFDW is FF16M0. While inputs may be reported anytime during the FY, all data shall be reported not later than 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor may direct questions to the System for Award Management help desk.

3.5.2 Subcontractor Input in SAM. Prime Contractors are responsible to ensure all subcontractor data is reported. Subcontractors will not be able to enter any data into SAM, but will enter their information into a Bulk Loader spreadsheet available from the SAM helpdesk. Subcontractor shall fill in columns A-C then return it to the SAM helpdesk after it's completed and a technician team will enter the information into SAM.

Contractor Personnel Training The A&AS Contractor shall be responsible for the employment, training, guidance, actions and supervision of personnel assigned to perform tasks under this Task Order. These personnel should be knowledgeable of and able to apply the guidance found in the reference documents identified in Appendix 1 and fully qualified for performing the tasks under this PWS.

Supplies, Equipment and Knowledge Management Tools When the A&AS Contractor is working offsite, they are responsible for all supplies and equipment needed for this Task Order. When the A&AS Contractor is working onsite, essential office supplies will be provided. The A&AS Contractor shall use SSC approved knowledge management tools in accordance with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and SSC information technology instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Quality Assurance

3.7.1 Quality Assurance. The Government shall rely on the Contractors’ existing quality assurance system as the method to ensure that the requirements of the contract and performance thresholds are met; however, the Government reserves the right to monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided and compliance with the contract terms and conditions at any time.

3.7.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations, and best commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services with special emphasis placed on those services listed in this PWS. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that the work complies with the requirement of the contract.

Inherently Governmental Functions In performing the task order requirements, the A&AS Contractor shall immediately stop work and notify the PCO in writing regarding situations where they believe, or have reason to believe, they have been tasked to perform an inherently governmental function as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Conflicts of Interest There is a potential for Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) (see FAR Subpart 9.5 and its supplements) to arise in performance of any of the tasks described in PWS Section 2. FAR 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest applies specifically to the tasks performed under PWS subsections 2.2 and 2.3. The A&AS Contractor is responsible for identifying and avoiding or mitigating all corporate, supplier, or subcontractor OCIs and personal conflicts of interest. The A&AS Contractor shall not perform, or if started immediately stop, work where potential organizational and/or personal conflict of interest exists. When a potential conflict is identified, the A&AS Contractor shall provide written notification to the PCO within 24 hours of identification and work with the PCO to document and resolve the conflict.

A&AS Contractor Role in Government/A&AS Contractor Meetings The A&AS Contractor will have to operate cooperatively in an environment where responsibility for successful completion of activities described in this PWS is shared between the Government, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), other A&AS, and Program Contractors. The Government is the single face to the FFRDC, other A&ASs and Program Contractors. As such, the A&AS Contractor shall not give technical directions to these groups. Likewise, the A&AS contractor shall not accept technical direction from these groups. Only the PCO may provide direction to Program Contractors and A&AS Contractors. The PCO may designate the COR and SSC/PK Division Chiefs to provide workload assignments and prioritization for the A&AS Contractor for their respective areas of responsibilities. Other Government employees may not provide tasking prioritization.

Non-Disclosure Agreements The A&AS Contractor shall obtain all non-disclosure agreements with all applicable corporate, supplier, and sub-tier vendors with proprietary, restricted, competition sensitive, or any other restricted (e.g., non-foreign disclosure due to public law) data that will be used or accessed during the execution of this Task Order.

Traffic Laws The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on the any military facility.

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