Attachment 3 - Experimentation and BLCSE Syst Admin and Facility Sppt Srvcs Sample PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

EXPERIMENTATION & BATTLE LAB COLLABORATIVE SIMULATION

ENVIRONMENT (BLCSE) SYSTEM ADMININSTRATION AND FACILITY SUPPORT

SERVICES

ARMY FUTURES COMMAND (AFC),

SUSTAINMENT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND

INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE (SCDID),

SUSTAINMENT BATTLE LAB (SBL)

FORT LEE, VA

1.0. INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES. The AFC, SCDID, SBL, is tasked to support the Future Force Modernization Enterprise, the Futures and Concept Center and the sustainment community by researching and evaluating existing and emerging logistics processes, developing future concepts, force designs and organizational relationships, evaluating existing and emerging logistics technologies and facilities to support these activities. The SBL participates in Joint, Army and other Service processes, experiments and war-games in fulfilling its responsibilities.

The Contractor shall provide the analytical and technical support to the SBL and other Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) directorates for Army Concept Development and Experimentation Plan & Future Force initiatives.

The Contractor shall support the Government by designing and supporting all forms of experimentation and other analytical events in order to enable the study of current, modular and future warfare concepts. The Contractor shall use scenarios containing multiple potential logistical lines of investigation spanning the range of military operations to develop scenario dilemmas at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of conflict, throughout the Joint phases of operation examining Army and Joint concepts and ideas. The Contractor shall also coordinate participation by functional and senior participants, as well as support the building of campaign plans for the AFC SCDID and SBL led and supported experimental venues and other analytical events as required by AFC/TRADOC.

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK.

1.1.1. PRIMARY TASK AREA 2: Functional Analysis/Experimentation Support: The Contractor shall perform event coordination functions, conduct detailed literature reviews, develop and update experimentation documents. Required contractor support services includes, but it is not limited to, research and review of appropriate and applicable literature and documents; technical analysis, technical writing, preparing and updating experimentation and wargame documents; preparing information and issue papers; internal and external staffing of experimentation documents; preparation of briefings and experimentation related presentations;

attendance at and participation in meetings, conferences and working sessions; and conducting in progress reviews (IPRs). The Contractor shall provide logistics expertise required to design and conduct a series of experiments; evaluate outcomes and lessons learned to provide insights and findings informing the development of Army functional concepts or appropriate Capabilities Based Assessments (CBA) and Functional Based Assessments (FBA) that will plan for providing

Army and Joint sustainment across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) for current and future forces. The Contractor shall also serve as subject matter experts (SME) in Army sustainment operations and shall be capable of effectively briefing Government officials. Additionally, while supporting efforts of the SBL, the Contractor must be capable of describing (both written and orally) in detail current and future logistics concepts based on information and discussions provided by the Government.

1.1.2. PRIMARY TASK AREA 3 – Modeling & Simulation (M&S)/Digital Engineering Support: The Contractor shall qdevelop, modify, and maintain conventional computer programs. The Contractor shall integrate the hardware, software, programming, and database tasks. The Contractor shall use standard industry accepted procedures and detailed specifications to devise program logic (may include translating mathematical notation), modify interrelationship of files and records, diagnose and correct errors, test and document work, and write computer operator instructions. The Contractor shall work on complex programs under close technical guidance. The Contractor shall monitor computer program performance during experimentation events and takes corrective actions when required. The Contractor shall review all program documentation and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) hardware and software system configuration management policies. The Contractor shall determine operational specifications for local and wide area communications networks used by the computer simulations.

1.1.3. PRIMARY TASK AREA 4 - BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support:

The Contractor shall provide administrative support in the planning and execution of all conferences, experimentation events, and video teleconferences (VTCs) scheduled in the Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE) or in the support of experimentation and SBL activities. The Contractor shall assist in the overall security support of the BLCSE to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and facility information and physical security management. The Contractor shall assist the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in performing services implementing security for automated information systems, ensuring all required Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) are applied to desktop, notebook computers and servers. The Contractor shall ensure virus and other security threats are countered with appropriate actions. This position is designated as Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT II) as identified in DoD 8570.01-M.

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP). The PoP shall consist of one (1) 12-month period from 1 March 2022 – 28 February 2023.

1.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. This task order is performed primarily at Fort Lee, Virginia.

1.4. HOURS OF OPERATION. In accordance with the base contract, paragraph 1.7.3., the Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Eastern Time (ET) over a standard five-day work period, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays (including those authorized by Executive Order of the President) or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. However, hours of operation and days may vary based on mission requirements. The Contractor shall be required to work the schedule of the events and experiments that they are supporting as required by the mission. The Government will strive to provide ten (10) days’ notice to the Contractor prior to a schedule change. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate last minute schedule changes/adjustments. Hence, a mix of hours may be required to meet mission needs outside of the normal operating schedule.

1.5. Identification of Contract Employees. Identification of Contractor employees shall be in accordance with the base contract, paragraph 1.7.8.

1.6. Data Rights and Information Protection. The U.S. Government shall have rights and ownership in documents/materials produced under this Task Order as defined in the Base Contract PWS paragraph 1.7.10. All materials prepared for, or used in connection with, task order performance must comply with applicable classification and/or sensitive unclassified information (aka controlled unclassified information (CUI)) protection requirements.

Information and material prepared for or used in connection with task order performance shall not be shared outside of the Contractor’s organization without written consent of the Contracting Officer.

1.7. Security Requirements. Security requirements shall be in accordance with the base contract, Section 1.8. A TOP SECRET security clearance is required for up to 32% of Functional Analyst Support Contractor personnel performing services on this task order. A SECRET security clearance is required for all other Contractor personnel to perform services on this task order.

1.7.1. Contractor personnel performing BLCSE System Administration support services shall complete all applicable Baseline and Computing Environment training and certifications per DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. DoD 8570.01-M identifies required training for the DoD workforce conducting IA functions/tasks.

1.8. Travel. Travel requirements shall be in accordance with the base contract, paragraph 1.7.9.

The Contractor shall travel to meetings, conferences, workshops, in-progress reviews, and seminars as is authorized by the COR. During the course of this task order, it is anticipated that there will be travel requirements each quarter; most with a duration of one (1) week or less. For planning purposes, travel to and from each event will require one (1) half day each way, for each person attending, conducted the day prior and after the event, unless prior coordination has been made with the COR.

1.8.1. Travel Costs. Travel costs are cost reimbursable expenses. The Contractor shall invoice for all allowable actual costs incurred and any associated allowable handling fee. Travel will be reviewed and approved in writing by the COR prior to the Contractor incurring any billable expenses. Unapproved travel expenses are not a billable expense.

1.8.2. Travel is anticipated under this task order in the Continental United States (CONUS). The potential travel locations include, but are not limited to, Fort Benning, GA, Fort Leavenworth, KS and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. The COR will provide written notification/authorization to the Contractor at least two (2) weeks, if at all possible, prior to travel being required. Payment will not be authorized for travel if not approved in advance by the COR.

2.0. ACRONYMS. For acronyms not defined within this PWS, the Contractor shall refer to the base contract, Section 2., for a list of acronyms pertinent to this task order.

BLCSE Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment CAMEX Computer Assisted Map Exercise CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention COB Close of Business CONUS Continental United States DCMP Data Collection Management Plan DREN Defense Research and Engineering Network DXTRS Division Exercise Training and Review System EEA Essential Element of Analysis EU Europe EXSUM Executive Summary FBA Functional Based Assessments IAVA Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert ISSO Information Systems Security Officer JCCL Joint Concept for Contested Logistics MCSA Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MOM Measure of Merit MS Microsoft OPORD Operations Order OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PoP Period of Performance RCADE Raytheon Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment SI Simulation Inter-actors/operators SIMEX Simulation Experiment SITREPS Situation Reports STC Simulation Training Center STIG Security Technical Implementation Guide SWG Seminar Wargame TTX Table Top Experiment VAST Versatile Assessment Simulation Tool

3.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. Government furnished items and services shall be utilized in accordance with the base contract requirements, Section 3. In addition to the Government furnished items and services detailed in the base contract, the Government will also make the following available:

3.1. The Government will provide the Contractor BLCSE access and establish a test bed for scheduled tests and verification and validation events.

3.2. Printing Requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate all printing requirements through the COR.

4.0. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBLITIES. Except for those items and services specifically stated to be Government furnished in Section 3. of the base contract and Section 3.0. of this task order, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this task order.

4.1. Contractor furnished items and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 4. of the base contract.

4.2. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel have and wear facemasks IAW the most current guidelines provided by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the military installation.

5.0. SPECIFIC TASKS.

5.1 Qualification Requirements.

5.1.1. Functional Analyst Support. Contractor personnel performing functional analysis/experimentation support services on this task order shall meet the specific personnel qualifications as specified in the base contract, section 5.1.2.

5.1.2. Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Systems Operator/Digital Engineer Support.

Contractor personnel performing M&S systems operator/digital engineering support services on this task order shall meet the specific personnel qualifications as specified in the base contract, section 5.1.3.

5.1.3. System Administrator Support. Contractor personnel performing system administration and facility support services on this task order shall meet the specific personnel qualifications as specified in the base contract, section 5.1.4., in addition to the following training and certifications.

5.1.3.1 . Contractor personnel performing services shall be Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II) certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.

5.1.3.2. At the start of performance, The Contractor personnel shall be technically knowledgeable as evidenced by MS (Microsoft), Cisco or LINUX basic certifications with local area network hardware (e.g. switches, routers, etc.), and capable of providing support to the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) in accordance with the CASCOM/Fort Lee DREN service agreement. The Contractor personnel shall be capable of diagnosing and correcting personal computer and network malfunctions (e.g. problems with registry settings, group policies, User Account Control settings, permissions, Client Server software, ports, protocols, etc.).

5.1.3.3. The Contractor shall provide proof of all required certifications for Contractor personnel to the COR prior to Contractor personnel starting performance on this task order .

5.2. Specific Tasks.

5.2.1. Functional Analysis/Experimentation Support Services.

5.2.1.1. Core Army Concept Development Experimentation Plan Support Services.

5.2.1.1.1. The Contractor shall develop, coordinate, synchronize and help support the maintenance of the SBL annual experimentation program to include all relevant experiments within the Experimentation community of practice, other AFC/TRADOC and CASCOM Directorates. The Contractor shall inform the SBL leadership of the ongoing program, scheduling and resourcing conflicts and make recommendations of more efficient and effective means to prosecute the overall experimentation program in order to reach the annual experimentation objectives. In addition, the Contractor shall develop and brief Experiment Proposals and other experimentation planning products as identified by the COR. Up to eight (8) proposals and planning documents may be required during the PoP. All products must be coordinated and synchronized at a minimum with the following agencies: SBL, AFC SCDID, AFC Futures & Concepts Center (AFC FCC), and supported/supporting Battle Labs to ensure study plans and events are synchronized, de-conflicted, resourced and concurrence gained across the community of practice.

5.2.1.1.2. The Contractor shall develop and submit situation reports (SITREPS) reports of critical experimentation efforts to the COR for all meetings and events. The SITREPS shall provide updates to SBL experimentation products, status of study plans, experimentation milestones, completed document review and posture to support AFC FCC experimentation efforts.

5.2.1.1.3. Video Teleconferences (VTCs) and Conferences: The Contractor shall attend, prepare, coordinate, pre-brief, provide paper slides and electronic data, and brief during scheduled Experimentation Community of Practice (CoP) VTCs and Conferences.

5.2.1.1.4. In support of experiments conducted by other organizations that SBL participates in, the Contractor shall produce, coordinate, and staff an Executive Summary (EXSUM) and Close- Out Report/Sustainment Annexes to other organization’s reports as required by the COR.

Additionally, the Contractor shall produce, coordinate, and staff the Annual SBL Experimentation close-out report which shall include an experimentation accomplishment list, associated memorandums summarizing accomplishments, SBL/CASCOM efforts, and services supporting AFC/TRADOC missions.

5.2.1.2. Experiment Planning, Execution and Reporting Support Services.

5.2.1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide the necessary analytical support required to design, plan, and coordinate experiments for the current fiscal year Experimentation Plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and staffing the experiment objectives, experiment directive, the event data collection and analysis plan and associated In Process Review (IPR) briefings for current fiscal year, both for SBL led events and IPRs for SBL supported events.

5.2.1.2.2. The Contractor shall participate in conferences, VTCs and planning meeting/workshops in support of the SBL experimentation plan. The Contractor shall provide updates and information and subject matter expertise support to the Government project lead for each event. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide a written executive summary and trip report outlining the results of the event to inform the SBL leadership on the progress of the planning process for each event.

5.2.1.2.3. The Contractor shall develop, coordinate, brief and submit Experiment Proposals, Analysis Plans, and other experimentation planning products in accordance with AFC’s Experimentation guidance and final results of the Learning Demand development as identified by the COR. The Contractor may be required to coordinate and synchronize with SBL, AFC SCDID, CASCOM, AFC FCC, AFC TRAC, and supported/supporting Battle Labs to ensure study plans and events are de-conflicted, resourced and concurrence gained through the community of practice.

5.2.1.2.4. The Contractor shall provide support during the execution of SBL led and supported events. The support includes the development of experiment plans to execute experiment events in order to report on experimental study objectives/issues. The Contractor shall execute the event as outlined in the experiment directive and coordinate with various Government and non- Government organizations participating in game preparation and execution; provide scenario development support to ensure that the scenario enables experimentation objectives; and provide blue and red campaign planning, computer/audio-visual, and logistics and technical support for the event. For each experiment, demonstration, study, or test, the Contractor shall prepare, coordinate, facilitate, and execute technical and Modeling and Simulation, and Planning Conferences (Initial, Mid, and Final), working groups, Video Teleconferences, or Telephone Conferences as required.

5.2.1.2.4.1 For each experiment, the Contractor shall develop an Event Facilitation Plan and provide Functional Analyst IV support services to lead/facilitate structured discussions as part of the experiment execution.

5.2.1.2.5. For each experiment, demonstration, study, or test, the Contractor shall assist in developing required and relevant background material (e.g. scenario development or simulation environment or both). Additionally, the Contractor shall provide input to the Experimentation Project Lead in coordination with the COR with the following:

The Experiment Directive.

The Analysis Plan including the Data Collection Management Plan (DCMP).

The Event Design Document.

The operational scenario for the experiment, including tactical orders and planning products that may be provided to military role players for implementation IAW current or future doctrine, tactics and procedures.

The Event Facilitation Plan.

Surveys to be administered during the conduct of the experiment.

The experiment schedule, milestones, and event Battle Rhythm.

5.2.1.2.6. The Contractor shall provide the required event reports which include, but are not limited to the following: Event EXSUM and Event Final Report. Reports shall be submitted to the COR in sufficient time to allow for a review prior to meeting the AFC submission suspense.

The COR and Contractor will mutually agree to the submission timeline.

5.2.1.2.7. External Experimentation Support. The Contractor shall provide analytic, observer, and SME role players as required by the SBL in support of CASCOM and/or AFC FCC sponsored events.

5.2.1.2.8. Scenario Development. The Contractor shall provide Sustainment SME support in the development, refining, staffing, and publishing of scenario products in support of the SBL Experimentation Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing the following products including, but not limited to: Operations and Sustainment Orders and Plans, development of task organizations, Logistics Planning Factors Analysis, Operational and Sustainment overlays and sketches which are used in all experiments. When applicable, developed scenario products shall be integrated into Standardized Scenarios managed by TRAC- Leavenworth.

5.2.1.2.9. It is anticipated that the Contractor shall provide support during the planning and execution of the following events.

Experiment Type of Experiment

Dates Location

1. JCCL Sustaining Operational Maneuver – INDO-PACOM

TTX 23-27 MAY 22 Fort Lee, VA

2. JCCL Gain and Maintain Operational Access Experiment

SIMEX 25-29 JUL 22 Ft Lee, VA

3. JCCL Support Experiment CAMEX 14-18 NOV 22 Ft Lee, VA

4. JCCL Support Experiment CAMEX 22-27 JAN 23 Ft Lee, VA

5. Artic Sustainment Operations Seminar Wargame 20-24 FEB 23 Ft Lee, VA

6. Autonomous Aerial & Maritme

Resuspply CAMEX (Planning Only)

10-14 APR 23 Ft Lee, VA

5.2.2. Modeling and Simulation (M&S)/Digital Engineering Support Services.

5.2.2.1. The Contractor shall provide M&S guidance and recommendations to the COR with respect to choice of appropriate analytical tools, force modeling, and simulations to support SBL experimentation. The Contractor shall utilize products, to include the OneSAF Model, VAST, and DXTRS, as appropriate, and recommend services of the Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC) and AFC Requirements Analysis Center-Fort Lee (TRAC-Lee). The Contractor shall provide, as a result of modeling efforts, both quantitative data and analysis, event execution and post event analysis and reporting. Modeling and simulation efforts shall be coordinated with scenario development and nested within the model of choice by

SBL and performed throughout the period of performance in order to meet exercise and experimentation objectives. The Contractor shall provide expertise on the maneuver model (OneSAF) and support the use of RCADE and VAST to include the building of databases, in order to ensure maximum participation in FCC sponsored events.

5.2.2.2. The Contractor shall develop and provide to the COR preparation products for simulation events, and execute preparation activities for simulation events. Preparation for follow-on experiments may occur simultaneously with an ongoing experiment. The Contractor shall conduct verification and validation operations for all models and simulations required for each event, verify data collection and analysis tools output, and prepare documentation for accreditation of the event. The Contractor shall support the training of Simulation Inter-actors/ operators (SI) in operation of respective simulations and battle command systems, basic military doctrine, and relevant experimentation technologies as required for Simulation Experiment (SIMEX). The Contractor shall support the training of Military Role Players in operation of respective simulations and Mission Command Systems, basic military doctrine, and relevant experimentation technologies as required for SIMEX.

5.2.3. BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support Services.

5.2.3.1. BLCSE System Administration Support Services. Contractor personnel shall perform as an Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT II) and Information Assurance Manager Level I (IAM I) (e.g. system administrator, network administrator, and virus and vulnerability assessment).

5.2.3.1.1. System Administration/System Maintenance Support Services. The Contractor shall perform system administration tasks such as installing and configuring workstation and server operating systems in Redhat Linux/CentOS, all variations of Windows based operating systems to include: Windows 8 and above, Windows Server 2008/2012, and upgrades to operating systems. The Contractor shall perform the following, including but are not limited to creating user accounts, installing printers, drivers, patches and system upgrades as well as establishing network shares for Redhat Linux/CentOS and Windows operating systems. The Contractor shall provide support to the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) in accordance with the CASCOM/Fort Lee DREN service agreement. The Contractor shall run monthly or as required by the Government, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs).

The Contractor shall install and patch systems/hardware IAW the DoD Risk Management Framework in order to ensure classified system accreditation for the BLCSE network and workstations. Tasks do not include support to the Non-Secure or Secure Internet Protocal Network (NIPRNET)/SIPRNET.

5.2.3.1.2. Technical Support Services. The Contractor shall provide technical assistance support services to BLCSE users consisting of hardware troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, and the instruction of users on the proper use of systems. The Contractor shall diagnose and correct government workstation and network malfunctions (e.g. registry settings, group policies, User Account Control settings, permissions, Client Server software, ports, protocols, etc.). Additionally, the Contractor shall maintain a library of all hardware configuration software loads and appropriate documentation for the system/server administrators for deployment in order to rapidly diagnose and update system configurations.

5.2.3.1.3. Equipment Operation Services. The Contractor shall be responsible for the set up and operation of the BLCSE equipment to include VTCs and computer workstations to enable both static and distributive events IAW specified event requirements (experiment objectives and roleplayer requirements). A weekly Equipment/Usage Report & Facility Usage Report and schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5.2.3.2 BLCSE Event Support Services.

5.2.3.2.1. Event Planning Support Services. The Contractor shall support event planning and execution through attendance and assisting with the development of the Event Execution Plan.

The Contractor shall provide applicable floor-plans, event design, and annexes to event directives/ operations orders (OPORDs) and experimentation plans in support of experimentation events. The Contractor shall maintain a schedule of BLCSE events.

5.2.3.2.2. Visit Requests and Issuing of Badges Support Services. The Contractor shall assist in the execution of experimentation events by receiving visitors (i.e. escorting visitors without building access into BLCSE when required) and issuing appropriate badges for both BLCSE personnel and visitors IAW AR 190-16 and Simulation Training Center (STC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

5.2.3.2.3. Facility Layout Configuration Support Services. The Contractor shall assist with rearranging/reconfiguring the facility’s room layout in support of events when required. This assistance requires the Contractor to physically move tables, chairs, computing hardware, and collapsible walls to reconfigure event space and document configuration changes as required to accommodate the experimentation environment to maintain BLCSE RMF Accreditation.

5.2.3.3. BLCSE Administrative Support Services.

5.2.3.3.1. Facility Security Support Services Requirements. The Contractor shall assist in the day to day physical security and information assurance requirements of the facility to include the proper storage and marking of facility, equipment, and information related materials, IAW appropriate AR and RMF accreditation requirements. The Contractor shall maintain BLCSE access rosters for permanent personnel and experimentation events and support required technical maintenance activities that ensure compliance with BLCSE RMF Accreditation. The Contractor shall provide a report of permanent badge holders and updates to temporary and newly issued BLCSE access badges to be included in the Weekly Significant Activities

(SIGACTS).

5.2.3.3.2. BLCSE Facility Maintenance Support Services. The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance checks on the audio visual and DREN connected IT Systems located within the SBL BLCSE as required based on system usage. Additionally, the Contractor shall coordinate facility fixed infrastructure (HVAC/Water/Restroom) problems with the STC Building Manager as required to initiate work orders and repairs of non-functioning systems.

5.3. DELIVERABLES.

5.3.1. All deliverables shall be provided in paper and electronic media using Microsoft Office.

Electronic media includes posting on the Experimentation and War games web-site. To the maximum extent possible, game materials, software, models, etc. developed for past experiments/wargames shall be used as is, or modified as necessary to minimize development costs. Transmission by email is acceptable for draft documents. Any changes to the target due dates shall be mutually agreed to, in writing, between the Contractor and COR.

Deliverables

TASK & SUB-ELEMENT

DELIVERABLES

TARGET

DUE DATE

Functional Analysis/Experimentation Support Services

Para 5.2.1.1. Core Army Concept Development Experimentation Plan Support Services

5.2.1.1.2. Weekly SITREPS Weekly

5.2.1.1.3. Outbrief/Report CoP VTCs As required

5.2.1.1.4. Executive Summary (EXSUM)

Reports

Within 10 days following the event

5.2.1.1.4. Event Close Out

Report/Sustainment Annex

Within 45 days following event

5.2.1.1.4 Annual Experiment Close-out No later than 20 DEC 2022

Para 5.2.1.2. Experiment Planning, Execution and Reporting Support Services

5.2.1.2.2. Planning Conference Reports Report NLT 5 days after completion

5.2.1.2.3. Experimentation Plan Per event, at least 60 days prior to execution

5.2.1.2.3. Analysis Plans, and

Experiment Event Study Objectives (EEAs and MOMs)

Per experiment event at least 90 days prior to execution.

5.2.1.2.4.1. Event Facilitation Plan Per experiment/event at least 10 days prior to execution.

5.2.1.2.5., 5.2.1.2.6. Event Executive Summary Per event, final draft to SustBL NLT 10 days after completion of event

5.2.1.2.6. Final Report/Experiment to

Action Plan

Per Experiment event, final draft to SustBL NLT 60 days after completion

5.2.1.2.6 SIGACTS Updated weekly or as

established by the command during the preparation and planning and one upon the completion of the event

5.2.1.2.6. Trip report, after action

review/report, observations, insights and findings

Within 10 days following return from event.

5.2.1.2.8 Future scenario development –

Support to Operations Orders/Plans development, applicable OPORD Annexes, Operational Overlays and sketches

As required to support experiments

Modeling and Simulation (M&S)/Digital Engineering Support Services

Para 5.2.2. Modeling and Simulation (M&S)/Digital Engineering Support Services

5.2.2.1 Modeling and Simulation

Support to include M&S recommendations, quantitative data and analysis, M&S model execution, and post event analysis and reporting

Participate in monthly Technical Integration Events and support annual SIMEX requirements in support of Army Experimentation Program

5.3.2. Monthly Status Reports (MSRs). The Contractor shall submit MSRs in accordance with the base contract, paragraph 5.3.2.2. The Contractor shall provide updated status and progress

5.2.2.2 Preparation and Training OneSAF operator training will be provided two (2) times per year prior to SIMEX experiments

BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support Services

Para 5.2.1.1. BLCSE System Administration Support

5.2.1.1.1. System Administrator/System

Maintenance Support Log

Daily/As required by close of business (COB) prior to and during events

5.2.1.1.2. Operation of

Equipment/Usage Report

Daily during events. Weekly during non experiment usage, Usage report is due weekly by COB on Friday.

Para 5.2.1.2 BLCSE Event Support Services

5.2.1.2.1. Event planning documentation

in support of the Event Execution Plan (includes:

applicable floor plans, event design, and annexes to directives/OPORDS and experimentation plans)

Daily/As required prior to and during events

5.2.1.2.2. Provide a monthly report of

permanent badge holders and updates to temporary and newly issued BLCSE access badges

Due last day of the month.

5.2.1.2.3. Facility layout configuration

drawings

As required in support of Event Execution Plan and RMF accreditation package

Para 5.2.1.3. BLCSE Administrative Support

5.2.1.3.1. Facility Security

Requirements Report and Access Roster

Include in Weekly SIGACTS

5.2.1.3.2. Preventive Facility

Maintenance Report

Include in Weekly SIGACTS on all related services to include, at a minimum, status of assigned products, a summary of activities accomplished during the month, a projected schedule of activities planned for the upcoming month, and any issues associated with the execution of this PWS. The Monthly Status report shall be in MS Word format.

5.3.3. Monthly Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Invoices. The Contractor shall submit Monthly WAWF Invoices in accordance with the base contract, paragraph 5.3.2.4.

5.3.4. Service Contract Reporting (SCR). The Contractor shall complete SCR in accordance with the base contract, paragraph 5.3.2.5.

5.3.5. Trip Reports. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a written trip report within eight (8) business days of return from the trip. The report shall include who, what, when, where, why the travel took place. Any revisions to the report shall be completed within five (5) business days of the notification that a revision is necessary.

5.3.6. In-Process Reviews. The Contractor shall meet with the COR at a minimum of once monthly or more frequently as requested by the COR. The Government will schedule the meetings on a date this is mutually agreed upon by the COR and the Contractor, however, the Contractor may also request a meeting be scheduled. The Contractor shall prepare and distribute a signed report of each meeting to attendees within ten (10) calendar days after the meeting. The Government will annotate any area of disagreement and submit a written explanation of disagreement to the Contractor not later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the report.

5.4. Historical Workload Data. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to provide services IAW Section 5.0. of this PWS.

5.4.1. Functional Analysis/Experimentation Support Services.

5.4.1.1. Core Army Concept Development Experimentation Plan Support Services.

Historically, the level of effort in supporting the specific tasks delineated in Section 5.2.1.1. of this PWS has been approximately 1,920 hours over a 12-month period.

5.4.1.2. Experiment Planning, Execution and Reporting Support Services. Historically, the level of effort in supporting the specific tasks delineated in Section 5.2.1.2. of this PWS has been approximately 10,080 hours over a 12-month period.

5.4.2. Modeling and Simulation (M&S)/Digital Engineering Support Services. Historically, the level of effort in supporting the specific tasks delineated in Section 5.2.2.3. of this PWS has been approximately 1,920 hours over a 12-month period.

5.4.3. BLCSE System Administration and Facility Support Services. Historically, the level of effort in supporting the specific tasks delineated in Section 5.2.1. of this PWS has been approximately 1,920 hours over a 12-month period.

6.0. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.

6.1. Publications required to perform services/tasks under this task order are referenced in Section 6. of the base contract.

6.2. Applicable publications specific to this task order are as follows:

Simulation Training Center Standard Operating Procedures Experimentation Execution Standard Operating Procedures

7.0. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST.

7.1. Technical Exhibit One (1) – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

7.2. Technical Exhibit Two (2) – Qualification Verification Form (QVF)

7.1. Technical Exhibit One (1) – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

ARMY FUTURES COMMAND (AFC),

SUSTAINMENT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT &

INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE (SCDID),

SUSTAINMENT BATTLE LAB (SBL)

EXPERIMENTATION & BATTLE LAB COLLABORATIVE SIMULATION

ENVIRONMENT (BLCSE) SYSTEM ADMININSTRATION AND FACILITY SUPPORT

SERVICES

Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

Performance Objective (PO)

PWS

Performance Standards

Surveillance Measurement Method

Allowable Performance Deviation

Monthly Remedy Amount

PO1: Recruit & retain qualified Personnel for uninterrupted performance of all tasks to successfully support AFC, SCDID, Sustainment Battle Lab Experimentation Plan.

Base Contract:

1.7.7.thru 1.7.7.1.3 1.8.1.1

1.8.2 thru 1.8.2.12 5.1

Task Order:

1.1.

1.7.

5.0.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate, qualified workforce that meets labor category requirements as documented in the PWS for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within the PWS without augmentation from Government personnel (military or civilian).

100% Inspection of all Qualification Verification Forms (QVFs).

COR will verify required qualifications of all personnel defined in the PWS thru the QVF. COR will compare event schedules against weekly SIGACTs/Event EXSUMs to determine if support was executed.

A defect is a total of a ten (10) business day period of interrupted service in a calendar month.

Interrupted service also includes performance that must be augmented by the Government (military or civilian).

11-15 business days = 3% loss

16+ business days = 5% loss

PO2: Recruit & retain qualified Personnel for uninterrupted performance of all formal events to successfully support

AFC, S-CDID,

Sustainment Battle Lab Experimentation Plan.

Base Contract:

1.7.7 thru 1.7.7.1.3 1.8.1.1

1.8.2 thru 1.8.2.12 5.1

Task Order:

1.1.

1.7.

5.0.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate, qualified workforce that meets labor category requirements as documented in the PWS for the uninterrupted performance of all formal events including, but are not limited to, formal functions, exercises, workshops, experiments, and

100% Inspection of all QVFs.

COR will verify required qualifications of all personnel defined in the PWS thru the QVF. COR will compare event schedules against weekly SIGACTs/Event EXSUMs to determine if

A defect is 20% of interrupted service per formal event in a calendar month.

Interrupted service also includes performance that must be augmented by the Government (military or civilian).

See Note 2 below.

Any loss of services/support that results in the SBL’s inability to participate in a scheduled formal event (experiment, M&S technical integration exchange) will result in a loss of 5% per event support of technical integrations. The events will be specified in the individual TOs.

Uninterrupted performance of all formal events will be conducted without augmentation from Government personnel (military or civilian).

support was executed.

PO3: Receipt of Contract Deliverables

Base Contract:

5.2.

5.3.

Task Order:

5.2.

5.3.

a) The Contractor shall submit deliverables as required in the PWS, on time and with a minimum number of defects.

100% Inspection

COR conducts 100% surveillance of Task Order deliverables.

Two (2) business days from the due date.

Deliverables three (3) or more business days late will result in a 1% loss per business day until the COR acknowledges receipt of an acceptable deliverable.

PO4: Quality of Deliverables.

Base Contract:

5.2.

5.3.

Task Order:

5.3.

The Contractor shall provide all deliverables IAW PWS requirements.

All deliverables shall be accurate in terms of content, grammatically correct, and free of spelling and punctuation errors.

100% Inspection

COR conducts 100% surveillance of Task Order deliverables.

A deviation is five

(5) defects.

A defect is defined as a significant error in final content, such as misstatement of fact or an incorrect calculation, but does not include typographical or grammar mistakes that do not significantly affect meaning. When applicable, the COR will allow the contractor a reasonable amount of time to resolve any defects prior to a final deliverable.

Deliverables with 6+ errors will result in being documented in COR monthly reports and annual Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

PO5: Professional Conduct of Contractor Personnel

Base Contract:

1.7.1 thru 1.7.1.1 1.7.14

Task Order:

Section

The Contractor shall perform in a professional and business-like manner, with a minimum number of unresolved personnel complaints.

Customer Feedback and 100% Inspection by review of all violations of the standards and validated, unresolved customer complaints.

COR will discuss all complaints with the Contractor Point of Contact at the time of occurrence or receipt of initial complaint.

Complaints include, but are not limited to, violations of the standards and validated, unresolved customer complaints

If the failures in professional conduct continues the COR in coordination with SBL leadership may bring to the attention of the KO for further action.

NOTES:

1. For defects to be determined and measured, the COR will provide the actual percentage and conclude on how defects are detailed and measured in the individual Task Order PWS. The COR will monitor the defect by the following surveillance methods: 100% surveillance and or Customer Feedback.

2. Performance Objective (PO) 2: An allowable performance deviation is defined as a defect of 20% of interrupted service per formal event in a calendar month. For example, if a formal event is scheduled for five (5) business days, the allowable performance deviation of 20% is one (1) business day.

7.2. Technical Exhibit Two (2) – Qualification Verification Form (QVF)

Qualification Verification Form (QVF)

Sustainment Battle Lab (SBL)

Experimentation & Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE) System Administration and Facility Support Services

Candidate________________ Position: ____________________

Qualifications of Contractor personnel must be verified PRIOR to starting work on this task order. Completion of this form including PM signature verifies that the Contractor employee has the minimum qualifications stated in the PWS. The Qualification Verification Form (QVF) and supporting documentation shall be furnished to the COR one (1) business day prior to the Contractor personnel’s in-processing appointment.

(1.7.) All Contractor personnel shall either:

_____Possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance while performing services under this task order.

OR

_____Possess and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance while performing services under this task order.

(Task Order PWS Paragraph 5.1.1.; Base Contract PWS Paragraphs 5.1.2.1. – 5.1.2.1.2.)

Functional Analyst IV shall:

_____ Possess a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least twenty (20) years of experience serving in a U.S. military agency as military or civilian in progressively responsible command and staff positions. A minimum of two (2) years of experimentation experience serving in a Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) or AFC Battle Lab as military or civilian can be substituted for five (5) years of the U.S. military agency experience.

_____ Possess the minimum experience identified below in at least two (2) of the following:

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with service or joint doctrine, to include combat, combat support, and combat service support operations.

_____Minimum of six (6) years’ experience with service or joint staffs organization, functions and procedures.

_____Minimum of six (6) years’ experience with service or joint organizations, operations, and exercises at levels comparable to Army Corps.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the preparation and conduct of seminars, study groups and map exercises for general and senior field grade officers.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting instruction in both small and large group formats.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting post exercise effectiveness analysis and evaluations.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the compilation and presentation, in both written and oral formats, of lessons learned and after action review material.

(Task Order PWS Paragraph 5.1.1.; Base Contract PWS Paragraphs 5.1.2.2. – 5.1.2.2.2.)

Functional Analyst III shall:

_____ Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least fifteen (15) years of experience serving in a U.S. military agency as military or civilian in progressively responsible command and staff positions. A minimum of two (2) years of experimentation experience serving in a TRADOC or AFC Battle Lab as military or civilian can be substituted for five (5) years of U.S. military agency experience.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with service or joint doctrine, to include combat, combat support and combat service support operations.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with service or joint staffs organization, functions and procedures.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with service or joint organizations, operations, and exercises at levels comparable to Army Corps.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the preparation and conduct of seminars, study groups and map exercises for general and senior field grade officers.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in conducting instruction in both small and large group formats.

_____Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the compilation and presentation, in both written and oral formats, of lessons learned and after action review material.

(Task Order PWS Paragraph 5.1.2.; Base Contract PWS Paragraphs 5.1.3. – 5.1.3.1.)

Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Systems Operator/Digital Engineer shall:

_____ Possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems Management, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics; OR shall possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in computer programming using UNIX/LINUX in a military simulation environment.

(Task Order PWS Paragraph 5.1.3.; Base Contract PWS Paragraphs 5.1.4. – 5.1.4.4.)

System Administrator shall:

_____ Possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Information Systems Management or Computer Science Application Management or related field; OR shall possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience with computer network and application software installation, trouble shooting, networking operations, and maintenance.

_____ Shall obtain and maintain baseline certifications commensurate with the applicable designation as identified in DOD 8570.01-M.

_____ Shall possess and maintain the following certifications:

_____ CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education (CE) Certification

_____ CompTIA A+ CE Certification

_____ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification in Windows 8/10 and Linux Plus or current certification.

_____Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in classified and unclassified computer hardware and software diagnostic procedures.

_____Minimum of one (1) year of experience in configuring and customizing classified and unclassified desktop and laptop computer systems, optimizing internal memory use, resolving hardware/software interrupt conflicts, and installing device drivers in a networked computer environment.

_____Minimum of one (1) year of experience in computer diagnostic, file defragmentation, file backup, file recovery, and LAN management procedures used in fault isolation of hardware and software.

_____ Possess one (1) of the following certifications:

_____Microsoft Certified System Administrator or current certification; OR

_____CompTIA Linux+ Certification.

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE DATE