BAFANTS-SOW-FA930425R5002-20250110.pdf

Statement Of Work (SOW)

Benefield Anechoic Facility Antenna Systems

772nd Test Squadron Edwards AFB, CA

10 Jan 2025

FA9304-25-R-5002

Table of Contents I. Background II. Objectives III. Scope

A. Inherently Governmental Function B. Mission Essential Service C. Period of Performance D. Place of Performance

IV. Technical Requirements A. Modeling and Simulation B. RF Testing at Remote Locations (acceptance testing or prototype Chamber demonstrations) C. Technology Management, Planning, Coordination and Scheduling

1. Schedule, Cost, Performance, Control and Reporting

2. Systems Engineering

3. Site Surveys

V. Hardware/Software Assessment, Improvement, and Acquisitions VI. Operation and Maintenance Activities VII. Deliverables VIII. Security Requirements IX. Miscellaneous Requirements X. Contract Performance XI. Base Support Services and Government Furnished Property XII. General Information

I. Background. The 772 TS operates and maintains the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF), located within the Avionics Test and Integration Complex (ATIC), 412th Electronic Warfare Group (EWG), 412th Test Wing (TW), Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards AFB CA. The BAF is host to numerous Electronic Warfare (EW) Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities, including Radio Frequency (RF) threat signal simulators, Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) simulators, and avionics systems stimulators. Under the current concept of operations, a System Under Test (SUT) can be placed inside the BAF chamber, which provides a controlled and secure test environment, and then stimulated with multiple signals found in the electromagnetic environment that the test article could experience in flight.

The BAF requires a capability to transmit advanced and emerging threat waveforms to test the electronic combat support systems of both current and future aircraft and weapon systems. The transmit capability will support testing across DoD services for both operational test (OT) and developmental test (DT).

II. Objectives. The objectives of BAF Antenna Systems contract are researching, prototyping, developing, and acquiring antenna systems focused on bringing improved EW T&E capability to the BAF.

III. Scope. The BAF requires a 2-18 GHz antenna system to complete its threat simulator system. Failure or delay will impact the BAF's ability to: 1) replicate near-peer adversaries 2) fully meet T&E customer requirements and 3) effectively and efficiently conduct test events.

The threat simulator system will be utilized for installed systems testing, on the ground, inside a chamber, and at a range of approximately 80-100 ft. This use case requires a wider antenna beam than other common EW applications. To present diverse angles of arrival, the complete system is expected to be comprised of multiple (on the order of 6-12) mobile carts, each complete with the antenna system(s) necessary to radiate at frequencies of 2 GHz - 18 GHz.

The system must be able to change polarizations and beamwidths. A large dynamic range with regards to effective radiated power is required. Setup and test efficiency is also key in this effort. Every aspect of the development needs to take setup time into account. This is true for pre-test setup, as well as intra-test adjustments. The antenna system(s) will operate in a diverse environment, alongside other simulators and radiators. The antenna system(s) will need to have a predictable pattern and low reflectivity to maintain an effective presentation of signals to the

SUT.

To support the development and procurement of the antenna system(s), work in the following areas is expected: computational modeling and simulation, RF design, prototyping, fabrication, antenna pattern measurement, and antenna RCS measurement.

Contracted work may be further defined and awarded as individual task orders (TO) in order to align with program funding and as a management tool to guide the effort through various stages of development and delivery. Examples of anticipated TOs are as follows:

Kick-off meeting

Requirements definition

Prototyping effort subject to first article inspection

Follow-on production of antennas

A. Inherently Governmental Function. The Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this SOW.

B. Mission Essential Service. In Accordance with DoDI 1100.22, (12 Apr 2010)

Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises, DFARS 237.76, and the Air Force implementation thereof, unless otherwise directed by the CO or COR, it is determined that the services as identified in this SOW ARE NOT essential for performance during a crisis.

C. Period of Performance. This is a five (5) year contract.

D. Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform the services in the SOW at either the

Contractor occupied facility, a subcontractor facility, Edwards AFB, CA, or at other designated locations, as appropriate for the level of system maturity, in order to make the most effective use of personnel and other resources. Similarly, system testing will be accomplished at either the Contractor occupied facility, a subcontractor facility, Edwards AFB, CA, or at a designated location, as appropriate. All classified work will be accomplished at Edwards AFB, CA or other designated site

IV. Technical Requirements. The BAF requires antenna systems capable of meeting the following performance parameters while staying within programmatic cost and schedule constraints. Performance Parameters include:

Radio Frequency (RF) aperture required for the BAF Threat Simulator System, an antenna or antenna(s) able to radiate at frequencies of 2 gigahertz (GHz) – 18 GHz.

Ability to transmit 2-18 GHz from single location (not necessarily a single aperture)

RF input channels: Multiple independent and simultaneous

Beamwidth: Variable (to accommodate testing with both fighter and bomber sized system under test (SUTs))

Radar Cross Section: Low RF Reflectivity (to minimize bi-static reflections)

Polarization: linear required, circular desired

High Dynamic Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) (to simulate ingress/egress)

Attention to test efficiency and effectiveness throughout

A. Modeling and Simulation.

1. The Contractor as required by individual IDIQ TOs shall maintain and develop analog and digital simulations for design and analysis of new RF and MS systems/subsystems concepts.

2. The Contractor as required by individual IDIQ TOs shall upgrade and maintain modeling and simulation tools for new concept design and analysis. Additional modeling and simulation tools may include computation electromagnetics, electromagnetic propagation and attenuation, etc.

B. RF Testing at Remote Locations (acceptance testing or prototype Chamber demonstrations).

1. The Contractor as required by individual IDIQ TOs, shall plan/conduct RF remote testing activities. Field tests may occur onsite or other government/contractor locations.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate test schedules with the Government.

C. Technology Management, Planning, Coordination and Scheduling. The Contractor as required by individual IDIQ TOs shall execute critical program administration tasks essential for EWG success. The breadth of technology planning includes all aspect of schedule, cost, performance, planning, security, information technology, and formal deliverable reporting. This subtask includes:

1. Schedule, Cost, Performance, Control and Reporting. The Contractor shall implement a disciplined cost structure to assure TO’s and subtasks are separately managed, appropriately segregated and controlled. The structure shall enable project administration and financial management functions (cost tracking, technical performance monitoring, schedule adherence, quality management, planning/forecasting, and CDRL delivery)

2. Systems Engineering. The Contractor shall utilize disciplined engineering best practices, tailored to suit the nature of individual technologies for research, development, testing, analysis and documentation to support integrated R&D development programs.

3. Site Surveys. The Contractor as required by individual IDIQ TOs shall conduct site surveys for remote test or facility locations. Surveys may include RF environment measurement, structural assessment, and R&D value assessment.

V. Hardware/Software Assessment, Improvement, and Acquisitions.

A. The Contractor shall present recommendations, including detailed quotes and vendor documentation for Government prioritization and approval.

B. As required by individual IDIQ TO, the contractor shall design and build and/or install approved hardware/software.

VI. Operation and Maintenance Activities. Project maybe required under specific TO’s that include operation and maintenance activities for testing and/or application of technology to fielded systems/subsystems. These work elements shall be severable, fully funded and completed within one year.

VII. Deliverables. The anticipated deliverables for the BAF Antenna Systems are as follows:

A. The Contractor shall provide contract deliverables in accordance with the CDRLs. All specific Hardware and Software developed/acquired is deliverable at the conclusion of the IDIQ POP, or TO as directed.

B. Contractor shall schedule a kick-off meeting within 30 days of contract award.

C. The contractor shall hold program management reviews and other Technical

Interchange Meetings (TIMs) as required.

D. The Contractor shall develop agendas for all meetings and coordinate with the

Government E. The contractor shall prepare and submit the following technical reports as identified in each TO. All of the following technical reports may not be required at the TO level. Those that are required will be specified as such in each individual TO.

Technical Report

Cost Estimates

Status Reports

Design Drawings

Engineering Drawings and/or As-built Drawings

Design Specifications

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Surveillance Plan

Training Manuals

Test Inspection Report

Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the Government within three (3) workdays of receipt. Progress meetings may be held as required.

F. Protype Antenna subject to First Article Inspection including First Article Approval- Contractor Testing and First Article Approval-Government Testing

G. Production Antennas subject to a maximum amount of ~8 antennas IAW the IDIQ ceiling of ~$23M

VIII. Security Requirements

A. Security Program. The Contractor will be required to provide all clearances needed for essential personnel involved in both traveling and performing on-site service support. The Contractor shall adhere to program security requirements in accordance with DD Form 254.

B. Protecting Unclassified Data. All DoD and Government data that is shared, stored or created on non-DoD information systems must be protected and any breach or loss of that data must be reported. The contractor shall comply with the security requirements defined in DoD Instruction 8582.01.

C. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws that require the notification of individuals in the event of unauthorized release of personally identifiable information or other event requiring notification. In the event of a breach of any of contractor’s security obligations, or other event requiring notification under applicable law, contractor agrees to:

1. Notify CO by telephone and e-mail of such an event within 24 hours of discovery, and

2. Notify the US-CERT of such an event within 24 hours of discovery, and

3. Assume responsibility for informing all such individuals in accordance with applicable law, and

4. Indemnify, hold harmless and defend the United States, its trustees, officers, enlisted, and employees from and against any claims, damages, or other harm related to such event.

D. The Contractor shall comply with established Operations Security (OPSEC) policies and procedures to protect classified, sensitive, and unclassified information and/or equipment, which is furnished to and operated by the Contractor.

E. 412 EWG Access. The Contractor shall obtain a contractor badge for all personnel from the 412 EWG for entrance to restricted areas prior to commencing work under this contract.

If in the event a “free zone” is not established prior to contract execution, Contractor personnel will require Government escorts to be provided by the 412 EWG.

F. Edwards AFB Access. All Contractor’s accessing Edwards AFB, CA are subject to a criminal history background check IAW AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control, as stipulated in the Installation Commander’s memorandum to the 412th Security Forces Office dated 23 Apr 2015 (the AFMAN and memorandum are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

G. Visitors/contractors with driver’s licenses and ability to obtain base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. No States are subject to Real ID Act enforcement at this time. The Department of Defense will accept standard State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity.

Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Once Real ID Act is enforced, the Contractor shall comply fully.

H. The Contractor shall comply with all base security and traffic regulations.

1. The Contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact Contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work.

2. Contractors are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor or privately-owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

I. The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government furnished property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

J. Long-Term and Frequent Base Access. Contractor personnel requiring long-term and frequent access to Edwards AFB, CA may request a long-term Base access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations.

K. The Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) expiration date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee goes to the 412 EWG Security Office to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

L. Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

M. The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the

Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

N. The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO;

and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

O. Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness Training. The Contractor will be offered Level I -

Antiterrorism Awareness Training by the Government. This training provides Contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit Antiterrorism Representative (ATR) after contract award. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam for non-CAC holders. Tracking for each Contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the GPM or unit ATR

P. The Contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor

Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at (661) 277-3340 in a timely manner.

IX. Miscellaneous Requirements

A. Meetings and Reviews. The Contractor shall participate in program reviews, TIMs, and Test Planning Working Groups (TPWGs).

B. Travel. The Contractor may be required to perform travel to locations that are associated with but not limited to Edwards AFB, CA, as required in accomplishment of tasks.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all passenger transportation, lodging, and subsistence, both domestic and international, required in the performance of this contract consistent with FAR Part 31.

C. Material/Equipment. The Contractor may be required to purchase various materials to include hardware and or software as required to accomplish tasks during the performance of this contract. Any material purchases, on the contract, will be coordinated with GPM. The Contractor shall return all applicable residual materials to the Government upon completion or termination of this contract.

D. Small Business Subcontracting Program. The Contractor shall submit a subcontracting plan for small business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business (including ANC’s and Indian tribes), and women-owned small business concerns, unless an exception applies. The plan shall contain goals for each of the categories, as well as 10 other elements identified (11 total) in FAR 19.704 and FAR Clause 52.219-9. This rating element assesses the contractor's performance in meeting the requirements of the plan and achievements against the negotiated goals.

The Contractor may use one of three types of plans: subcontracting plan, commercial plan (for commercial items), and the DoD comprehensive (test) plan. (See FAR 19.704, 52.219-9 for additional guidance.) An Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30.

Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period, unless otherwise directed by the CO. A report is also required for each contract within 30 days of contract completion. Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR), including those submitted for comprehensive subcontracting plans under the DoD Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), shall be submitted semi-annually for the 6 months ending March 31 and the 12 months ending September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period. For commercial plans, a SSR is due 30 days after the end of the Government's fiscal year. For the CPARS rating, the Government will use the most recent ISR and/or SSR that the Contractor submitted and will not delay the evaluation if the rating period is different than the subcontracting reporting period.

X. Contract Performance

A. General. The Government shall monitor the Contractors’ performance to ensure services are received IAW the requirements set forth in this contract. Past Performance Information can be provided to other Government agencies, as requested.

B. Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). Depending on the estimated value of the contract, formal assessment and reporting of Contractor performance is documented using the CPARS system. The Contractor will be provided a copy of their assessment 365 days from contract award. The contractor shall have up to 60 days to review and comment on the assessment. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by government personnel as marked “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Source Selection Sensitive Information in accordance with FAR 2.101, 3.104 and 42.1503”

C. Quarterly Progress Meetings. The CO, GPM, and other Government personnel as appropriate, and the Contractor shall meet quarterly to discuss the Contractor’s performance.

The following issues, at a minimum, shall be discussed:

1. Opportunities to improve the contract,

2. Any modifications required of the contract,

3. Unsatisfactory performance,

4. Valid customer complaints against each performance objective observed, and

5. Steps taken by the Contractor to prevent occurrences in the future.

D. The Contractor shall provide a summation of unsatisfactory performance and customer complaints and provide insight into any identified trends.

The minutes of these meetings will be reduced to writing, signed by the GPM and any other signatures as deemed appropriate, distributed to the functional area and the Contractor.

Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor will provide a written notification within 5 working days to the CO identifying areas of non-concurrence for resolution.

E. Acquisition Team Meetings. The contractor’s manager with the CO, Contract

Administrator (CA), COR, and other government personnel constitute an acquisition team (See FAR 1.102 (c) and shall meet on a regular basis. The Acquisition Team will establish how often meetings are needed based on contract complexity. As a subset of the Acquisition Team, Government members of the Acquisition Team are often referred to as the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) and may meet as determined by the MFT. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when the contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. If the CO or CA deems necessary, written minutes of any such meetings shall be recorded by the CA in the contract file and signed by the PM and the CO or CA. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such nonoccurrence shall be provided in writing to the CO within 10 calendar days following receipt of the minutes

F. Quality Control. In compliance with the applicable contract clauses FAR 52.246-4 thru

FAR 52.246-5, entitled, “Inspection of Services (Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursement),” develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this SOW, applicable laws and regulations and IAW best practices.

G. Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall be required to submit and maintain an acceptable QCP. Within thirty (30) days after contract award or within fourteen (14) days after the need for changes to an existing QCP, the contractor will submit a QCP to the CO. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the CO within fifteen

(15) days.

H. The Contractor’s QCP shall contain, at a minimum, the following descriptive items:

1. The inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

2. The methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of services performed.

3. How the records will be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

XI. Base Support Services and Government Furnished Property

A. Base Support Services. The Government will provide the following services when tasks necessitate contractor employees to perform services on Edwards AFB:

1. Telephone Service. The Government will provide local and DSN telephone services FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY use at no cost to the Contractor. Commercial long-distance calls shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

2. Utilities. The Government will provide all electricity, water and sewage at no additional cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish requirements under this contract.

3. Computer Access. The Government will provide workspace consisting of computers and a printer for use on the local area network. The Government will provide and maintain the ECP and ensure restroom facilities are accessible. Work location in building 1030 and restroom located in building 1030.

4. Emergency Medical Services. Edwards AFB will provide emergency medical services for Contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 41-115 Chapter 1. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW AFH 41-114, paragraph 42. The Contractor shall provide to the 412 EWG Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the GPM.

5. Security Police and Fire Protection. Phone number for Security Forces Squadron, 661-277-3340/3341; Fire Protection, 911.

6. Insect and Rodent Control. The Government will provide insect and rodent control services. Services will be furnished upon request to the facility manager.

7. Refuse Collection. The Government will provide refuse collection services. The

Contractor shall take refuse to the nearest dumpster on a regular basis. The Contractor shall comply with all installation recycling programs, refuse volume reduction programs, and hazardous waste collection policies IAW base policies.

B. Government Furnished Property. Government Furnished Property (GFP), to include equipment and materials and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), will be specified in each TO, to include delivery, management, accountability and disposition. FAR 52.245-1 defines Government Property and the procedures for accounting for and disposition of property.

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) instructions for reporting of and including in the Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screen System (PCARSS) will be followed for any Government Property remaining at the end of the project.

C. If GFP is provided at any point during the duration of this contract, the contractor shall conduct an inventory of all GFP listed above as material is received. The contractor shall sign receipt for all equipment provided by the government. The contractor shall determine and certify the working order and condition of all equipment. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded. If the contractor does not elect to participate in the inventory within the timeframe listed above, the contractor must accept as accurate, the listing and stated condition of equipment provided by the government. If the contractor participates in the inventory but does not agree with the government representative's determination as to the working order of the equipment, the equipment will be turned in as excess or the matter will be turned over to the CO for resolution. The contractor shall designate a property custodian throughout the life of the contract to receipt and account for all GFP. By completion or extension of each yearly option of the contract, an inventory of GFP shall be conducted by the contractor and an audit performed by the government Property Administrator (PA). All equipment in need of repairs/maintenance shall be repaired/maintained by the government, depending on contract type and clauses elected for use in contract (i.e. 52.245-2(a) “as-is, where-is” condition) or unless the damage was caused by willful negligence of contractor.

XII. General Information

A. Hours of Operation. Normal hours of operation for government employees is 0730 to

1630 PST Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. On occasion, an employee will be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays. The Government will notify the Contractor within 24 hours of such occurrence. Overtime is not be worked unless previously authorized by the Contracting Officer on a per Task Order basis.

B. Recognized Holidays. The Contractor is not required to perform services on public holidays as established by Federal law 5 U.S.C. 6103. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

C. Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather while performing work on base, the Contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The Contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

D. Contract Personnel.

1. Training. The Contractor shall ensure employees receive Government directed and provided training to include, but not limited to, information assurance, security, anti-terrorism, fire prevention, voluntary protection program and safety. All employees must be current on all required training for performance of services to include all security training as noted in AFI 16-1404. The contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the SOW unless otherwise specified within the SOW or as otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Provide status of employee training upon the government’s request.

2. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of [Insert the requirement]. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2 days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within [Insert amount of time] to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees. Qualifications for the CM are listed below: [Insert the qualifications for the CM and/or any key personnel, i.e., The CM and alternate must have 24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, and/or quantitative analysis courses; 15 or more years cost analysis experience; and familiarity with Defense Department Data Sources OR a Systems Administrator must have a high degree of expertise with the following systems/protocols: Microsoft Server 2000 and XP operation and administration, and Network Administration

3. Personnel Roster. The contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

4. Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

5. Contractor Qualifications. The contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

6. English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to communicate clearly and concisely with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

7. Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor’s uniform must be easily recognized. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and by wearing badges that contain the company name and employee name.

8. Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this SOW, prior to contract award.

All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the Contractor's expense.

9. Use of Government Employees. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

10. Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

11. Off-duty Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

12. Military Personnel. The government retains the option to assign military representatives on a full or part time basis at all contracted sites as deemed necessary for reasons, such as, to receive training, to assist in contingency efforts at site, or to evaluate site performance (not inclusive). The presence of military personnel shall in no way diminish the contractor’s responsibility to provide the operation services specified in this PWS.

13. Contingency Plan. The Contractor shall submit a contingency plan to the CO at contract start date, which explains how the contractor will expand operations in emergency or contingency situations to ensure all services are provided, how the contractor will ensure there are no interruptions of routine contract services due to labor disputes. Such plan shall be approved by the CO prior to contractor assuming duties under this contract.

14. Labor Disruptions. The government reserves the right to take over performance of this contract in the event of a labor strike, bankruptcy, default or period of non-performance by the contractor’s employees. In such events, the services will be performed exclusively by government personnel and not a mix of government and non-striking contractor employees. At the direction of the CO, the contractor agrees to remove its non-striking work force from the performance site and not interfere in any way with government performance. The contractor further agrees, under such circumstances, to permit the government to use any essential contractor-furnished property. The government will not compensate the contractor for performance during this period.

15. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

16. During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

17. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Part 9.5. Any potential instance of OCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

18. Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI). The term "PCI" means that a contractor employee assigned to the contract has interests which (i) may diminish his/her capacity to give impartial, technically sound, objective assistance and advice in performing this contract, (ii) may otherwise result in a biased work product under this contract, or (iii) may result in an unfair competitive advantage. Any potential instance of PCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

E. Privately Owned Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

F. Safety. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-596. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and AFIs for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force Installation or property. The protection of Contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor. Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas. Contractor must ensure that personnel are properly trained on the equipment they are tasked to operate. The Contractor shall develop site specific mishap reporting procedures which result in damage to Government property or injury to Air Force personnel. These procedures are to be included in the safety and health plan for review. In accordance with AFI 91-202, AFMC Supplement, Safety Program, the Contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan to Contracting for review and acceptance by the safety office prior to contract award.

1. The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five (5) calendar days of each occurrence.

2. The Contractor shall submit a Safety and Health Plan that describes the capabilities and processes to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements during the performance of the work described in the solicitation. The Contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan and corresponding site safety checklist to the Contracting Officer (CO) 10 days after contract award. The Contractor’s plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the Contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct and track alleged safety & health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in Contractor work areas. The plan shall:

3. Demonstrate a management commitment to employee safety and health;

4. Identify the application of the safety and health plan to subcontractors;

5. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the following individuals:

a) Management;

b) Supervisors;

c) Employees;

d) Safety Coordinator;

6. Identify applicable safety rules and regulations;

7. Include a worksite hazard analysis to include base-line hazard identification and required control measures;

8. Include a job site analysis to include hazards of tasks required to control measures;

9. Identify employee safety and health training requirements and the documentation process;

10. Include a workplace inspection frequency, to include identifying the individual conducting the inspections;

11. Include employee hazard reporting procedures;

12. Identify individual(s) responsible for corrective action hazards;

13. Identify first aid/injury procedures;

14. Identify procedures for accident investigation and reporting;

15. Identify emergency response procedures; and

16. Identify the process for tracking controlled hazards in Contractor work areas

17. Alcohol/Drug Use. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by

Contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

18. Safety Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish personal safety equipment for its employees in performance of this contract. Safety equipment includes shoes or boots, eyewear, respirators, and gloves, etc.

19. Safety Threats. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employees are identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

G. Conservation of Utilities. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

H. Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to Contractor’s activities in performance of this SOW.

I. Other requirements.

1. Official Correspondence. The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

2. Post Award Conference. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Officer IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

3. Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

4. Subcontracting. The contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor providing services on behalf of the contractor has been approved by the CO prior to any such performance.

The subcontractor shall not have a negative performance history or be suspended or otherwise prohibited from doing business with the government.

5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7-R/AF Supplement). Any request received by the contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including government/contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

6. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The contractor shall comply with

DoD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements.

This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

7. Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

8. Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The contractor shall provide immediate notice to the CO in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other federal department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DoD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

9. Insurance. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by

FAR 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

10. Data Rights. The government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be government owned and are the property of the government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the CO. All materials supplied to the government shall be the sole property of the government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other government rights.

11. Flight line Driving. Employees who are required to drive vehicles on the flight line, cross the runway and shall have a Certificate of Competency, AF Form 483, a valid civilian and military driver’s license, IAW AFMAN 24-306, page 25-1.

12. Fire Prevention. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires in the units and Contractor-furnished and Government-furnished facilities while performing any work under this contract. In the event fires do occur, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Base Fire Department at 911. The Contractor shall then notify the requiring activity and the CO. The Contractor shall brief and document its employees monthly in fire safety issues and procedures in reporting fires.

13. Section 508 Compliance. The contractor shall support the government in its compliance with Section 508 throughout the development and implementation of the work to be performed. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic information technology, federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.