DaCAS PWS W50S8620R0003.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER (CRTC)

Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DaCAS) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Training Services

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform DaCAS SME and Training Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.2 Background: DaCAS is air action by fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and requires detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. This service will provide customized, mission-specific training to prepare participating units for deployment. Provide established and operational CRTC digital communications capability and prepare participant units as a result of Mobile Training Team (MTT) deployment prior to exercise.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): final dates will be determined prior to contract award Base Year XX June 2020 to XX June 2021 Option Year One (OY1) XX June 2021 to XX June 2022 Option Year Two (OY2) XX June 2022 to XX June 2023

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure Real Property and Project Management services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays.

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1.4.3.1 When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the observed day shall be on the prior Friday. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the observed day shall be on the following Monday.

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall perform services under this contract between the core operating hours of 0730-1630 on Monday through Friday, except when the mission requires after hours, holiday, or weekend service. Work schedule shall be flexible in order to meet the requirements of the service. Performance shall be at the Alpena CRTC, MI, Camp Grayling Range Complex, or at specified rotational unit training unit’s home station. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons.

When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees shall only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.4.3 Safety Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all federal and state OSHA requirements and standards as published in the OSHA 29 CFR, technical orders, regulations, and referenced publications. The contractor shall comply with the highest degree of safety protection where any disagreements exist. The KO, COR, Ground Safety, and Security Police may issue an order to the contractor or employee(s) to stop all or part of the contractor’s work until all violations are corrected.

1.4.4.4 Accident prevention and safety practices on contractual work under the jurisdiction of the KO are the responsibilities of the contractor concerned. The contractor shall brief all employees on proper safety and accident reporting. The contractor shall provide all occupational health services to his employees. Contractor employees shall be instructed to notify the contractor’s Contract Manager of potential or existing occupational health hazards that require attention.

1.4.4.5 The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Safety Plan. The plan shall be provided to the Government initially at the Pre-Performance Meeting. The Government may require revisions to the Plan, subsequent to contract award. Revisions shall be submitted to the KO within 30 days of occurrence.

1.4.4.5.1 The plan shall include a system that shall promptly identify and report safety hazards and mishaps involving Government facilities or equipment to the Safety Office and COR. Safety will assist the KO in investigation and reporting of such mishaps. Mishap investigation and reporting of accidents involving only contractor employees shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Immediately notify the Safety Office and COR of serious injury or work-related death of contract employees. The Safety Office may conduct work site visits of contractor operations to ensure Government facilities and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with applicable safety standards. Contractor to take action as directed by the KO to correct unsafe conditions/hazards identified during such visits.

1.4.4.6 The contractor shall require its’ employees to submit to substance abuse testing by a medical substance abuse testing facility designated by the KO when, in the Commander’s judgment, an employee’s actions or inactions may have been a factor in a mishap, as defined in AFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Reports. Results of the test(s) shall be provided to the Government and used only for the purpose of completing an investigation in accordance with AFI 91-204.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by CRTC Security Forces. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government’s computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government computer networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system.

Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training as defined in the IA Best Business

Practices (BBP) training (https://informationassurance.us.army.mil).

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.4.5.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.4. CAC Requirements: The “smart card” or Common Access Card (CAC) identification system is necessary for access to physical assets and IT systems. The CAC is the DOD Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. Initial issuance of a CAC requires at a minimum, the completion of FBI fingerprint check with favorable results reflecting “No Record” and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or a DoD-determined equivalent investigation. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria:

a. Eligibility for a CAC;

b. Verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source;

c. Completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards

Publication 201-1, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, March 2006, and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987

d. Verification of a claimed identity.

https://informationassurance.us.army.mil/

1.4.5.4.1 Base Access/Security. Prior to access to this installation the contractor shall provide a list to the Contract Specialist (CS) of contractor employees that includes the employees’: full name, date of birth, driver’s license number, state of issue, gender, and race.

1.4.5.4.2. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) Background Investigation Requirements:

Within 10 working days of contract award, the contractor shall submit a list of employees to the KO who will be supporting the effort for input into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). The KO shall ensure that the Trusted Agent Security Manager (TASM) receives this information and the TASM will provide it to the appropriate Trusted Agent (TA). The list shall be on company letterhead and shall include the employee’s full name, address, date of birth, social security number and security clearance. It shall include contract number and dates of the contract to include option periods and a statement that the personnel listed have been vetted in accordance with DODM 1000.13 V1. Each member shall process a DD117-2 Form that is signed by the employee and the sponsoring office. The form and the letter will allow the Trusted Agent (TA) to input their data into the TASS, the contract employee will receive notification to visit the TASS website and verify/ update/add their information. After they complete the application (unless there are issues with their registration.), the contract employee will be approved and will notified that they may visit the nearest CAC/DEERS office for issuance of a CAC card along with 2 pieces of identification. Failure to respond to the first notification within five working days will remove them from the system. The contract employee will need to resubmit their contact details any hard copy or electronic documentation will be shredded/deleted once they are input into the TASS. Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier. Subsequent listings of additions or deletions of contractor staff will be submitted to the KO within 5 work days as employees are hired or released. The KO shall ensure that the Trusted Agent (TA) receives this information for processing.

1.4.5.5 Classified Information. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements.

This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and applicable updates/changes. A DD254 will be completed and attached with the solicitation

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.8 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall provide a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract.

The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive directions and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.9 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor employees working on Government facilities shall wear identification badges or uniforms distinguishing themselves as such. All contractor 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 that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities/contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.9.1 The contractor shall perform no inherently governmental functions, notwithstanding any other provisions in the PWS. The contractor shall take no action that binds the Government to a final decision or results in the exercise of Governmental discretion. The contractor may present Government approved briefings at the meeting and answer questions with pre-approved Government responses; however, the contractor shall not become a de-facto Government representative in discussions.

1.4.10. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at

FAR 22.17.

1.4.11 Contractor Travel

1.4.11.1. A schedule of events is available 2 years in advance. Prior to incurring travel expenses, requests shall be submitted to the COR for pre-approval before sending to the KO for written approval. Requests shall contain at a minimum the following information: dates, duration, origin and destination, and estimated costs for the person traveling. Availability of funds must be verified by the contractor employer prior to travel approval.

1.4.11.2 Only travel specifically authorized by the contract will be reimbursed.

1.4.11.3 Travel Requirements. Contractor employees will be required to travel to various locations within the 54 states and territories and District of Columbia in performance of DaCAS services.

1.4.11.4 Travel costs shall be reimbursed utilizing the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) as applicable from FAR 31.205-46 for locality per diem rates. Contractor travel must be approved by the Government official as specified prior to departure. Actual modes of transportation and costs shall be agreed to in advance of the travel; will be reimbursed on a cost basis upon timely receipt of the invoice in Wide Area Work Flow; all receipts must be turned in to the appropriate Government official with the invoice. No G&A or profit will be paid on these actual costs.

1.4.11.5 Employee’s salaries, benefits, etc., during the period of travel shall be the contractor’s responsibility, except as follows:

• Non-exempt employees will be paid for actual travel time in accordance with Department of Labor

(DOL) requirements and using the same criteria as for Government personnel traveling under the same circumstances.

Reimbursement for travel expenses:

• Contractor will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses as specifically authorized in the contract. Travel and per diem expenses shall not exceed the funded CLIN Charges shall not exceed those stipulated in the Joint Travel Regulations, unless documented by conditions listed in FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs and approved by the KO.

1.4.11.6 Limits on travel rates for food and lodging are determined in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations for the location (county) where the travel occurs.

1.4.12 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 KO. 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.

1.4.13 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.14 Phase In / Phase Out Periods: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30 day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

1.4.14.1 The incumbent contractor recognizes that the services provided by this contract are vital to the Government’s overall effort; that continuity thereof must be maintained at a consistently high level without interruption. To ensure a smooth transition in the change of work effort, the contractor shall develop a Phase-Out Plan and submit to the KO for approval. The contractor‘s plan shall describe in detail the transition between out-going and in-coming contractors; how responsibility for services will change over without interruption.

1.4.14.2 The successor contractor is responsible for obtaining information from the incumbent contractor necessary to permit a smooth transition without any interruption in service. Additionally, the incumbent contractor shall cooperate to permit an orderly changeover to the successor contractor. This may include any necessary training, if so directed by the KO. The successor contractor is authorized to place a recruitment notice in the contractor’s work area and shall be allowed access to the incumbent contractor’s employees during none work times as necessary to permit an orderly transition.

1.4.14.3 During the follow-on contract acquisition process, the Government intends to conduct site visits with potential offerors in the facilities operated by the incumbent contractor. The incumbent contractor shall cooperate with the Government during these activities, as well as other similar activities, for acquisition requirements (services or construction) as may be necessary.

1.5 Government Furnished Training. Contractor personnel shall be responsible for satisfactorily completing and documenting all required training over the life of the contract. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee will be provided to the COR. Training shall be accomplished or scheduled as required.

1.5.1 The contractor shall work with the sponsoring office for gaining access to the LAN.

1.5.2 Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS) Training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees assigned to work on a government site and/or requiring access to a DoD network will be required to register in ADLS when able to access the network in order to complete the necessary training required of them initially and in some cases annually for the duration of the contract. ADLS website:

https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp .

https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp

1.5.3 Information Assurance (IA) Cyber Awareness Challenge (ZZ133098) Information Protection Training.

All contractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp

1.5.4 Force Protection (ZZ133079), Level I Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete training within 30 calendar days of start (or 15 days after eligible for Network access) and annually thereafter. AT level I Awareness Training is available through ADLS by completing the Force Protection, (ZZ133079) located under Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT).

1.5.5 OPSE 1301 –Operations Security (OPSEC) Fundamentals is available on the ADLS website https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp. Complete training within 15 days of start (or 15 days after eligible for Network access). One time requirement

1.5.6 DoD Combating Trafficking in Persons Training (CTIP) General Awareness Course. The contractor shall complete the course on the ADLS website within 30 calendar days of start (or 15 days after eligible for LAN access). This is a onetime requirement. https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

ADLS Advanced Distribution Learning System AF Air Force ANG Air National Guard AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Contract Manager CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application COMSEC Communications Security COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPARS Contract performance reporting system CRTC Combat Readiness Training Center DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PIV Personal Identity Verification PKI Public Key Infrastructure POC Point of Contact PoP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SUA Special Use Airspace TA Trusted Agent TASS Trusted Associate Sponsorship System TE Technical Exhibit UIC Unit Identification Code WBT Web Based Training

CONTRACT SPECIFIC ACRONYMS:

ATO Air Tasking Order CNR Combat Net Radio CPA Communications Plan Application DaCAS Digitally Aided Close Air Support FPC Final Planning Conference JTAC Joint Terminal Attack Controller MPC Mid Planning Conference MTT Mobile Training Team OC/T Observer Coach and Trainer SA Situation Awareness SADL Situation Awareness Down Link SME Subject Matter Expert TAK Tactical Assault Kit TTP Tactics Techniques and Procedures VMF Variable Message Format WEPTAC Weapons and Tactics

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 GFP: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include desk space, telephones and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.2 GFE: Contractors will be provided with adequate office space located at the Alpena CRTC including a complete desk and chair, expendable supplies. All government furnished supplies and transportation shall be for official use only.

3.3 GFS:

3.3.1 Telephone. The Government shall provide on base, local area phone service and direct (HOT) lines for conducting contract-related business, to include one Defense Switching Network (DSN) line per work area.

3.3.2 Postal/Installation Distribution. The Government shall provide distribution and metering of official inter-office and Government official first class mail. First class mail handled and metered by the Government mail service shall contain the office symbol and address of the function under contract. The contractor shall provide for receipt and mailing of all unofficial first class mail. The contractor shall comply with guidance when preparing official mail.

3.3.3 Custodial Service. The Government shall provide custodial services to the extent provided in the Base Custodial Contract for facilities provided.

3.3.4 Refuse Collection. Service shall be as provided by current base contract. Refuse placed in refuse containers by contractor personnel shall be limited to that generated in the performance of this contract.

3.3.8 LAN access. Access to the LAN shall be provided for official Government business only. Transmission of information over the Internet shall be restricted in accordance with governing directives.

3.3.9 Security Police and Fire Protection. Phone Number 911. If using a cell phone on base to call 911, the user must identify that they are at Alpena CRTC and the call will then be transferred to Alpena CRTC.

3.3.10 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amounts.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Section 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: The contractor shall possess or be eligible to receive and maintain a SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Services. The contractor’s employees performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance. Submission for a clearance shall be through their employer security officer within 5 work days of contract award or hiring of new employees.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall:

5.1 Work with Alpena CRTC Northern Strike staff to develop tactical scenarios, providing Subject Matter Expertise in Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DaCAS) Doctrine/ Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP). Coordinate and integrate with all unit POC’s and Weapons and Tactics (WEPTAC) shops, range personnel, Spectrum Managers, and white cell exercise personnel to build Air Tasking Order (ATO) and create the training schedules.

5.1.1 Provide a report the first workday of each month and within 3 workdays of any requests, on unit participation status that tracks all planned training events, meetings/conferences, and project milestones to the government POC who will provide to the MIANG Alpena CRTC leadership. Report shall highlight and include identification of areas of concern.

5.1.2 Provide responses to the government POC answers pertaining to Requests for Information (RFI’s). Maintain records of RFI’s to show what was requested and what was provided for the response.

5.2 Provide customized, mission-specific training to prepare participating units for deployment. Prepare participant units as a result of MTT deployment prior to exercise. Deploy MTT’s to participating units to ensure readiness prior to first day of exercise. Units shall be at competent levels or higher as a result of this advance training.

5.2.1 Provide capable and consistent support for exercise planners that will allow personnel to focus on developing each training event. A team of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) shall visit each participating unit to brief digital networks, Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) expectations, and provide 3-4 days of training on their current field equipment and capabilities.

5.2.2 Provide established and operational CRTC digital communications capability. Establish baseline and advanced understanding of current technology so units may leverage digital communications equipment to expedite the Close Air Support (CAS) kill-chain while providing real-time situational awareness between command and control, ground units, and air-support platforms.

Baseline items required by CRTC:

5.2.2.1 Digital Networking – A MTT shall deploy to each exercise participant unit’s home station, prior to exercise execution, to provide baseline introduction and academics, equipment familiarization (Unit’s fielded systems), and integration with current Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DaCAS) Doctrine/TTP. Data Links included into rotation are based on the participant unit’s current capabilities. The networks may be Variable Message Format over Combat Net Radio (VMF over CNR), Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL), and Link 16.

5.2.2.2 Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) – Basic Overview, Digital Fires, & Close Air Support Application.

5.2.2.3 Battlefield Airmen – Digitally Aided Strike Suite – DaCAS

5.2.2.4 Harris Situational Awareness (SA) – Configuration and employment

5.2.2.5 Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) – Communications Plan Application (CPA) and tactical implementation.

5.2.2.6 Tactical radio communications (PRC148, PRC152, PRC117F/G) antenna theory, system programming (AM, FM, SATCOM, VMF), configuration, and tactical employment.

5.2.3 Assure increased unit proficiency with digital communication systems. Scale training on CRTC required baseline items for Annual Training; establish metrics to measure training success within units.

5.2.4 Work with CRTC Staff to develop tactical scenarios and provide Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) feedback as required after each mission to include how DaCAS was used correctly or incorrectly.

5.2.5 Provide on-call support from company home location to aid and assist in administrative, network/equipment troubleshooting, and scenario development.

5.3 Attend Mid Planning Conference (MPC) and Final Planning Conference (FPC).

5.4 During execution, contractor shall provide enough personnel to support set-up, network configuration and unit training support. Contractor shall provide assistance to OC/T’s (Observer Coach and Trainer) prior to, during and after any event utilizing DACAS to provide their expertise and support as needed.

5.4.1 Contractor shall aid the OC/T’s in training events with mission flow, facilitating pre-brief/debriefs, monitor safety, identify unit trends, develop new TTP’s, and identify best practices for event improvement.

5.5 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA):

5.5.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the National Guard Bureau, Alpena CRTC, via a secure data collection site.

5.5.2 The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Requiring Activity: F6A6CE Issuing Office DoDAAC: W50S86

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below: Publications may be found through the AF Portal https://www.my.af.mil/ publications link.

6.1 The contractor is obligated to follow those publications to the extent specified in other sections of this PWS.

The contractor shall be guided by those publications to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in this PWS. The government, at the start of the contract shall provide all publications and forms listed, or will provide access to the Air Force e-publishing website through the Air Force Portal, or other government internet/intranet web pages.

6.2 Changes to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The contractor shall implement changes and notify the KO in writing of any such change. If such change alters the http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/ https://www.my.af.mil/ magnitude of work, the contractor shall provide a proposal for a change in the contract price to the KO within 30 calendar days.

6.3 Publications. The contractor shall maintain access (electronic) to all items listed in this section. The contractor shall maintain currency by researching appropriate WEB sites.6. All the publications are considered mandatory for successful performance of the contract.

Publication

Title PWS Section

OSHA 29 CFR Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards 1.4.4.3 DFARS 224.103 DOD Privacy Program

1.4.5.3 DoD 5400.11-R. Privacy Program

DoDD 5400.11 Department of Defense Privacy Program AFI 91-204 Safety Investigations & Reports Mishap Response 1.4.4.6 Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors 1.4.5.4(c)

DODR 5200.2-R DOD Personnel Security Program FAR 22.17 Combating Trafficking in Persons 1.4.10 FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements 1.4.5.5 FAR 31.205-46 Locality Per Diem Rates 1.4.11.4

&1.4..11.5 FAR Subpart 9.5 OCI 1.4.13

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

PWS

Para

Task Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method / By

COR

5.1.1 Reports Report due first

workday of each month and within 3 days of any request.

AQL of report is up to 2 days late with prior approval. Report is current and accurate when provided.

COR receipt and review of reports

5.2

Provide customized, mission-specific training to prepare participating units for deployment

Units shall be trained to competent levels on Digital Network systems prior to 95% of deployments

AQL of less than 95% success with documentation that reflects failure not due to contractor actions or inactions.

COR observation during training periods.

Concerns should be documented and addressed on monthly unit progress reports.

5.2.1

Provide capable and consistent support for exercise planners that will allow personnel to focus on developing each training event

Exercise planners should see each training event developed to 95% proficiency.

AQL of 5% deviance from complete proficiency.

Periodic Inspection – COR will monitor progress as training events are developed.

5.2.2

Provide established and operational CRTC digital communications capability

Provision shall align with 90% of mission requirements

AQL of 10% variance in requirement vs.

reasonable equipment substitute

Set-up Inspection – COR will determine requirements vs.

provision. Deficiencies will be documented in monthly progress reports.

5.2.3

Assure increased unit proficiency with digital communication systems.

Metrics reflect a 2% performance level increase each year.

Consistent improvement less than 2% is acceptable.

Lack of improvement is not.

Periodic review – COR will review annual training records for year-over-year improvements.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

1.4.1 Quality Control Plan With Proposal 1 Electronic/Hard

Copy KO

1.4.5.4.1 Base Access Information

Prior to Base Access 1 Electronic CS/KO

1.4.4.4 - 1.4.4.5.1 Safety Plan

Pre-performance meeting 1 Electronic KO

14.4.5 Revised Plan

Within 30 days of any change 1 Electronic KO

1.4.5.4.2 List of Contractor

Employees

Within 10 workdays of Award and within 5 workdays of changes

1 Electronic KO

1.5.3 Information Assurance (IA) Cyber Awareness Challenge (ZZ133098)

Prior to issuance of network access and annually

1 Electronic COR

1.5.4 Level I Antiterrorism

(AT) Awareness Training

30 calendar days of start (or 15 days after eligible for Network access) and annual refresher

1 Electronic COR

1.5.5

OPSE 1301

Training Certificates

Provide within 15 calendar days of service start (or 15 days after eligible for Network access) One Time

1 Electronic COR

1.5.6

CTIP

30 calendar days of start (or 15 days after eligible for Network access) One time.

1 Electronic COR

1.4.9 Identification Media

Return within 14 days of employee’s departure from contract performance.

Original(s) Hard Copy COR/KO

5.5

CMRA

NLT October 31 of each calendar year

1 Electronic Submission

KO and COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

Event Schedule

PWS Reference / Event Frequency Length of Time

5.3 Conference 2 5 days (not including travel)

5.2 - 5.2.2 Unit Pre-Training 2 3-5 days (not including travel)

5.4 - 5.4.1 CRTC Exercise Set-up 1 5 days (not including travel)

5.4 – 5.4.1 CRTC Exercise Execution 1 14 days (not including travel)

Anticipated number of personnel for CRTC Exercise Set-up - 2 ea Anticipated number of personnel for CRTC Exercise Execution - 2 ea

**It is intended for the Set-up team to stay for the Execution phase of the exercise thus having 4 total personnel on site by the end of the event.