Data Analytics PWS vs3.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

DATA ANALYTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) APPLICATION

SERVICES

AT

Edwards AFB, California

02 June 2023

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Data Analytics Information Technology Application Services

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Specific Tasks

1.7 Historical Data

1.8 Minimum Qualifications

1.9 Deliverables & Scheduling

1.10 Contractor Travel

1.11 Small Business Subcontracting Program

1.12 Contractor Phase-In and Phase-Out Transition

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 General

2.2 Performance Evaluation

2.3 Government Quality Assurance

2.4 Performance Assessment

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings

2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative

2.7 Quality Control

2.8 Contractor’s Performance

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY and SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Property to include Equipment and Material

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contractor Personnel

4.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

4.4 Conservation of Utilities

4.5 Environmental Protection

4.6 Miscellaneous Paragraph

4.7 Security

4.8 Safety

5.0 SECTION V APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms APPENDIX 2 Workload Estimates APPENDIX 3 Government Furnished Facilities APPENDIX 4 Applicable Publications and Forms

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SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization, hybrid On-Premises and Cloud architecture solutions, Graph Database designs, and integration capabilities to enable complex multi-domain testing. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the government.

1.1.1 Description of Services/Objectives. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Information Technology (IT) Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property and services. This is Single/Multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s). The contractor(s) shall manage and provide status of the IDIQ and individual task orders.

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resource application to accomplish all tasking under the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the contracting officer (CO) and the contracting officer’s representative (COR), and to immediately notify both the CO and the COR of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract.

1.2 Background. The U.S. Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Multi-Domain Test Force (MDTF) functions as the integrative and administrative core for test programs in an effort to accelerate change in a Joint All-Domain Command and Control Environment. The MDTF is an agile and innovative group with collaboration across extensive competences and experience from its mission partners; the Air Force Warfare Center, Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center and the U.S. Space force. The AFTC, in conjunction with sister services, executes test and evaluation (T&E) of weapon systems in support of delivering combat-credible materiel to our combat-credible military forces in the context of great power competition.

The T&E community has demonstrated it can execute dense, multi-domain, instrumented test events for complex weapons systems. Existing analysis tool and techniques are not well suited to the rich data sets generated by these instrumented multi-domain tests. This contract is to apply advanced data analytics, and machine learning capabilities – to include, but limited to, the application of automation, statistics, and linear algebra- in architected On-Premise and cloud environments with integration mapped to Graph Databases to optimize the planning execution, analysis, and dissemination of multi-domain data sets. The contractor(s) involved will connect existing and new emerging test paradigms to meet multi-domain test objectives and provide the structure to develop and integrate new capabilities.

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.4 Period of Performance. The anticipated period of performance is three (3) years.

1.5 Place of Performance. The contractor shall perform the services in the PWS that may require travel to:

Edwards AFB California Nellis AFB Nevada

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Eglin AFB Florida China Lake NAS California Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio National Capital Region (various locations)

1.6. Specific Tasks.

1.6.1 Data Analytics Application. The contractor shall develop and document Advanced Data Analytics tools to identify patterns, visualize complex results, or enable traceability of information propagated through systems-of-systems dataset generated in complex, multi-domain tests. The services are not limited to, but may include, the application of linear algebra, data process automation, and statistics; user interactive visualization tools; or Graph Database designs. Open-source software and industry standard applications are strongly preferred to enable scalability and vendor-agnostic development for on-premises and cloud-based processing.

Activities pertaining to the application development include capturing user and business owner requirements, coordination with appropriate technical subject matter experts/personnel regarding enterprise architecture;

identifying functionality, data formatting, security, testing, quality assurance, design, program documentation, implementation and maintaining interoperability between future and existing hardware and software applications.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall utilize commercial, or government provided repositories, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and open source languages, libraries, and binaries to the maximum extent practical. All equipment and software applications shall be complaint to the DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as specified in the individual task orders.

1.6.2 Applications. Applications, or software tools, include, but are not limited to, the development of automated data visualization tools for post-processed datasets, automated administrative processes, or automated translation or transfer of information between data models.

1.6.2.1 Application Development To the maximum extent practical, the applications shall be hardware and data source agnostic, modular, deployable in either an on-prem or a cloud environment, and contained in a widely accessible repository. If applicable, documentation in support of establishing or updating Authority to Operate (ATOs) shall be provided.

1.6.3 Network Architecture Development. Hybrid On-Premises and Cloud architecture solutions that optimize the planning, collection, analysis, and dissemination of multi-Terabyte, complex, multi-domain datasets. Network architecture development includes, but is not limited to, designing, deploying and documenting local-area and/or wide-area network architectures. Development primarily includes applying subject matter expertise to the customer’s requirements. To the maximum extent practical, developed architectures shall be compatible with existing and planned architectures and applications, and provide sufficient documentation to enable compatibility with future applications and architectures. If applicable, documentation in support of establishing or updating ATOs shall be provided.

1.7 Historical Data. The tasks described above have not been performed in the past It is estimated this workload would require approximately (6) Full-time equivalent employees.

1.8 Deliverables & Scheduling.

1.8.1 Below is a list of deliverables under this contract.

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Support Area Title Delivery Date/Description

Schedule Task order schedule "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order" Management Financial Reporting "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order" Management/ Technical Monthly Progress Report "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order" Technical Weekly Status Report "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order" Technical Report Planning Documents "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order" Technical Report Trip Report/ Meeting Minutes "Coordinated with the COR on Each Task Order"

1.8.2 Scheduling. The contractor shall provide an itemized task order(s) schedule.

1.8.3 Financial Reporting. The contractor shall provide quarterly financial reports. Accuracy of reports will be based on expected vs. actual expenditures at report closeout. Reports will be combination rated on timely completion and accuracy.

1.8.4 Monthly Progress Reports. The contractor shall provide monthly progress reports. Accuracy of reports will be based on expected workload completion vrs actual workload completed at report closeout. Reports will be combination rated on timely completion and accuracy.

1.8.5 Service Contractor Reporting of Information (SCR). See clause DFARS 252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services or its Alternate 1, if included.

1.8.6 Data. The government has unlimited rights to all deliverables, technical data, copyright license and source code/firmware of this contract and materials in accordance with FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data General, DOD Subpart 227.71 – Subpart 227.72. The preliminary and final deliverables, all associated documentation and other material deemed relevant by the COR that have been generate by the contractor in the performance of this contract; are the property of the U.S. Government and must be submitted to the COR at the conclusion of the contract. The U.S. Government has unlimited data rights to all deliverables and associated working papers.

Vendor to provide Rights in Data General Letter of Compliance (LOC) upon contract award.

All documents produced for this project are the property of the U.S. Government and cannot be reproduced or retained by the contractor. All appropriate project documentation will be given to the agency during and at the end of this contract. 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. The contractor shall not release any information without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. Personnel working on any of the described tasks may, at Government request, be required to sign formal non-disclosure and/or conflict of interest agreements to guarantee the protection and integrity of Government information and documents. The contractor shall have employees with access to government data and other government sensitive information to sign a non-disclosure/rules of behavior agreement that legally prevents the disclosing of non-public government information.

1.8.7 Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the government within 20 workdays of receipt. Progress meetings may be held as required.

1.9. Contractor Travel. Contractor may be required to travel during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates that shall not exceed those set forth in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires government approval/authorization and notification of the CO or, if delegated, to the COR. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts

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1.10. Small Business Subcontracting Program Not Applicable

1.10.1 Types of Subcontracting Plans. Not Applicable

SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS)

2.1 General

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a). Corrective Action Reports may categorize nonconformance as minor, major or critical IAW the following FAR 46.101 definitions:

“Minor nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services.

“Major nonconformance” means a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose.

“Critical nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; or is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission.

SS

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold Rating Criteria

Quality

The Contractor shall develop and document Advanced Data Analytics tools

1.6.1

Material shall be presented for government review and comments at the Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) following the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Submittal shall be due 2 calendar weeks thereafter. If required, the Government shall provide comments to be incorporated into

No Changes = Exceptional Changes made in 2 wks = Very Good Change made in 4 wks = Satisfactory Changes made >4 wks = Unsatisfactory

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Furthermore, the contractor shall provide change pages as the design is revised.

The Contractor shall provide Applications and/or software tools

1.6.2 A minimum viable product

shall be submitted for Government review and comments as specified in the task order. If required, the Government shall provide comments within 1 calendar week of submittal. The contractor shall have 2 calendar weeks after receipt of Government comments to incorporate any changes and resubmit the product.

Furthermore, the contractor shall provide revised products, with changes highlighted, as required.

Early delivery, no changes = Exceptional Viable, early delivery = Very Good Viable, on time delivery = Satisfactory Late viable delivery = Marginal Unviable delivery =

The Contractor shall provide network architecture solutions for complex multi-domain datasets

1.6.3 Network design shall be

presented for government review and comments at the Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) following the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Submittal shall be due 2 calendar weeks thereafter. If required, the Government shall provide comments to be incorporated into a subsequent release within 4 calendar weeks after receipt of the document. The contractor shall have 2 calendar weeks after receipt of government comments to incorporate any changes and resubmit the document.

Furthermore, the contractor shall provide change pages as the design is revised.

No Changes = Exceptional Changes made in 2 wks = Very Good Change made in 4 wks = Satisfactory Changes made >4 wks =

Schedule

Create Task Order Schedule 1.9.2

On-time delivery.

>5 days early = Exceptional 0-5 days early= Very Good On time = Satisfactory

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2.3 Government Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractors’ performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The COR will use the contractor’s work schedule, or modified version thereof, to record validation results. Results of the validation then becomes the official Air Force record of the contractor’s performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PWS or by methods other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the

1-20 late = Marginal >20 days late = Unsatisfactory

Management

5 Financial Reporting

1.9.3

On time delivery and accuracy.

On Time and 91% - 100% accurate= Exceptional On Time and 81% - 90% accurate = Very Good On Time and 71% - 80% accurate = Satisfactory On Time and51% - 70% accurate = Marginal On time and <50% accurate =

6 Monthly Progress Reports

1.9.4

100% of Observations On time delivery and accuracy.

On Time and 91% - 100% accurate= Exceptional On Time and 81% - 90% accurate = Very Good 373363 On Time and 71% - 80% accurate = Satisfactory On Time and51% - 70% accurate = Marginal On time and <50% accurate =

Small Business

7 Execute subcontracting plan 1.11

Maintain at a minimum 51% - 70% of small business goals.

Measured annually (or at end of Tasks not exceeding 12 months)

91% - 100% = Exceptional 71% - 90% = Very Good 51% - 70% = Satisfactory 41% - 50% = Marginal 31% - 40% = Unsatisfactory

Both an Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR), shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30.

1.11

Reports are due at https://www.esrs.gov/ 30 days after the close of each reporting period, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

< 10 days = Exceptional 11 - 20 days = Very Good 21 - 30 days = Satisfactory 31 - 40 days = Marginal >41 days = Unsatisfactory

Regulatory

9 Comply with FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data General 1.9.6 Vendors provide LOC upon contract award

0LOC =SatisfactoryNo LOC= https://www.esrs.gov/

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Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

2.3.1 The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The government may inspect each task as completed and increase the number of quality assurance inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during surveillance inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates.

2.3.2 When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contractor’s Contract Manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. When a performance threshold has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the CO a Corrective Action Report (CAR) for issuance to the contactor. The contractor shall respond to the CAR IAW instructions provided and in the CAR.

2.4 Performance Assessment.

2.4.1 Periodic Surveillance. This method requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation based on the contractor’s services. Periodic surveillance will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annually) and may be adjusted, based on quality trends.

2.4.2 Customer Complaints. The COR will receive and investigate all complaints. The COR will be responsible for validating customer complaints. The CO shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with the COR and the contractor. Validated customer complaints shall be corrected within 2 hours of notification. CO will validate corrective action.

2.4.3 Review of Audits. COR reviews results of the contractor’s accepted quality management system audits and related quality metrics.

2.4.4 100 Percent Inspection. This method requires the COR to do 100 percent inspection on all task performed. Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Usually only deals with Safety and/or Security, unless mandated by an Air Force Instruction (AFI) or industry standard.

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings. The CO, Government’s Program Manager (PM), /Functional Services Manager (FMS), COR, 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:

- Opportunities to improve the contract,

- Any modifications required of the contract,

- Unsatisfactory inspections,

- Valid customer complaints against each performance objective observed, and

- Steps taken by the contractor to prevent occurrences in the future.

The contractor shall provide a summation of unsatisfactory inspections and customer complaints and provide insight into any identified trends.

2.5.1 The minutes of these meetings will be reduced to writing, signed by the CO and any other signatures as deemed appropriate, distributed to the functional area and the contractor. Should the contractor not concur with

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2.6 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). CORs are representatives of the CO and will participate in the administration of this contract. After award of the contract, the contractor will be provided a letter identifying the COR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

2.6.1 Acquisition Team Meetings. The contractor’s Contact Manager (CM) 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.

2.7 Contractor’s Performance. The government assesses a contractor’s performance on an on-going basis, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time.

2.7.1 Past Performance Information (PPI). PPI can be provided to other government agencies, as requested.

2.7.2 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. An assessment usually provided on an annual basis is sent to the contractor’s representative for their comment. 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”.

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SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1. Government Furnished Services (Base Support). The Government will provide personnel to assist the contractor with production set-up in the work areas designated at Edwards AFB and access to required systems.

3.1.1 Custodial Service. The government shall provide custodial services for restroom facilities in base facilities IAW the current base custodial contract. All inquiries regarding scheduling and level of custodial services will be directed to the COR.

3.1.2 Emergency Medical Services. Edwards AFB will provide emergency medical services for contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW 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 412th 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 COR.

3.1.3 Security Police and Fire Protection. Phone number for Security Forces Squadron, 412th Security Forces Squadron; Fire Protection, 911.

3.1.4 Telephone Service. The government will provide local and DSN telephone services FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY to the contractor at Edwards AFB.

3.1.5 Utilities. The government will provide all electricity, water and sewage at locations listed in section 1.5 at no additional cost to the contractor. All utilities in the facility will be available for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. 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 lights at the end of the working day and shutting off water faucets or valves after use.

3.1.6 Ground Maintenance. The government shall provide grounds maintenance unless otherwise noted in the

PWS.

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

3.1.8 Postal/Installation Distribution. The Base Information Transfer System is available for official government mail, messages and information pickup distribution point at [Insert mail pick-up location].

3.1.9 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.

3.1.10 Employee Training. Government furnished training will be provided only for the following [Insert the types of training that will be provided].

3.2 Government Facilities. The government will provide necessary workspace for the contractor staff, when applicable, to provide the support outlines in the PWS to include desk space and additional workspace as may be necessary to complete the project.

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3.2.1 User shall, upon the termination of the user’s use of the real property defined in this agreement, remove all non-real property items from the site. Further, the user shall remove any improvements made to the site and restore the property to its original condition, unless otherwise specified in this agreement. Any non-real property and/or improvements remaining at the site after user’s departure will be removed and disposed of. The user shall reimburse the United States Air Force for any costs associated with and incurred in the removal of such non-real property or improvements from the site or incurred with respect to restoring the real property to its original condition.

3.3 Government Furnished Property (GFP) (to include equipment and material). The government will not furnish property to the contractor(s).

3.3.1 Automated Data Processing Equipment. The government will provide computers for use on the local area network (LAN), email, and the internet for work related to this contract.

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be government-furnished in Section III and any appendices, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this contract in accordance with all of its terms. The following mentioned requirements are not all inclusive of the contractor furnished items and services required in the performance of this contract.

SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours: 0800 to 1700, 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.

4.1.1 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to work on Federal holidays as listing below.

New Year’s Day Juneteenth Veteran’s Day Martin Luther King Independence Day Thanksgiving Day President’s Day Labor Day Christmas Day Memorial Day Columbus Day

*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.

4.2. Contract Personnel.

4.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of Program Management, Information Technology, Systems & Software Engineering, Program Management and Network Administration. 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 14 days 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:

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a. The contactor team shall have the following level of experiences:

b. 10 or more years of Program Management

c. 10 or more years of Network & Systems Administrator expertise

d. Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, neural network

e. Familiarity with Defense Department Data Sources

f. Familiarity with Agile, SCRUM and systems engineering

4.2.1.1. 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. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

4.2.2. Contractor Employees

4.2.2.1 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, local and industry agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

Work Schedules, Leave, and Absences. Monthly schedules will be provided for the upcoming work month to the COR. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the contractor’s Contract Manager and the

COR.

4.3. 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.

4.4 Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards, including Air Force and installation policies, directives and instructions, that are or may become applicable to the Contractor’s activities in performance of this PWS.

4.5. MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS:

4.5.1 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/DoDM 5400.07_AFMAN33-302). 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.

4.5.2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(1) The contractor shall comply with DoD Instruction 5200.48_Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and the CUI requirements in this contract. The CUI regulation cited in this paragraph sets policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for CUI in the identification, creation, sharing, marking, safeguarding, storage, dissemination, decontrol, disposition, destruction, and records management of CUI documents and materials and establishes training required

(2) Any Contractor employee CUI training required under DoDI 5200.48 _Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information including initial and annual CUI training shall be accomplished following coordination with the COR/cognizant local CUI authority.

4.5.3 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.

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4.5.4 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.

4.5.5 Post Award Conference. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the CO IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

4.5.6 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.

4.5.7 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.

4.5.8 Insurance. The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

4.5.9 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.

4.5.10 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.

4.5.11 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.

4.5.12 Flightline 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.

4.5.13 Hazardous Materials.

(1) Prior to use, the contractor shall provide the Base Hazardous Material Pharmacy, through the CO, a list of all hazardous materials the contractor brings onto government property and shall submit and AF Form 3952 along with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each Hazardous Chemical listed in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose of the inventory is to provide information for Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting.

(2) Any products that meet the criteria of “Hazardous Waste” must be bar coded and tracked until permanently removed from government property. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste are contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR Part 261. NOTE: Products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) or ozone depleting substances shall not be allowed or approved for use.

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(3) The contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees complete the local Air Force Hazardous Communication, HAZMart, and hazardous waste training. The contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate HAZMART and Hazardous Waste monitor. Monitors are responsible for training all contractor personnel regarding hazardous material containers maintained on base and complete MSDSs immediately upon receipt of new chemicals, products, or materials.

4.5.14 Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather, 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.

4.5.15 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.

4.6 Security

4.6.1 General:

4.6.1.1 The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and 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.

4.6.1.2. The contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

4.6.1.3. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Air Force installations.

4.6.1.4. The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to DFARS 252.204-7004 AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at (661) 277-3340 in a timely manner.

4.6.2 Required Training

4.6.2.1. Contractor shall maintain and make available to the COR, within 30 days after award, records of any training of contract employee and subcontract employee required by Clause FAR 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, both initially and annually thereafter. Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or as Coordinated by the COR with the requiring unit Anti Terrorism Representative (ATR).

4.6.2.2. Contract employees requiring a Common Access Card (CAC) shall receive documented Information Assurance (IA) training, by the government, prior to receiving access to the local area network (LAN).

Authorized users will receive initial IA orientation and annual awareness training to ensure they know, understand, and apply the IA requirements of Air Force information and IAs. The minimum orientation and https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam

Page - 16 - of 25 awareness requirements for users are outlined in DoD 8570.01-M. IA Program. The contractor shall comply with the established Command, Control, Communication, and Computers (C4) Systems IA program to integrate security education, training, and awareness covering the Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and Emissions Security (EMSEC) disciplines.

4.6.3 Security Clearance Levels The clearance level breadth of this PWS is Unclassified to Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP). The contractor personnel performing work under this contract scopes from Unclassified to a TS/SCI level security clearance at time of proposal submission. The contractor personnel must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the DD254 (if attached).

4.6.4. Additional Security Requirements:

4.6.4.1. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. the contractor shall demonstrate compliance, in accordance with, the guidelines and security standards to protect Government information and operations as defined by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)], the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

4.6.4.2. Security Requirements. Security requirements includes, but is not limited to, the contractor personnel performing work under this contract scopes from Unclassified to a Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level security clearance at time of proposal submission. The contractor personnel must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with DD254.

4.6.4.2.1 OPSEC - The Contractor shall comply with DOD, USAF, and locally 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.

4.6.4.2.2 Contractor shall maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) in accordance with DOD Directive 5205.02, DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Edwards AFB OPSEC policies and procedures.

4.6.4.2.3 Operation Security (training) AFI 10-701, 4.2.3. - DoD Contractors with OPSEC requirements within a contract must ensure employees receive OPSEC training as specified in the contract. Accomplishment of training must not exceed 90 days from initial assignment to a contract with OPSEC requirements. Access to mission critical information will not be allowed until OPSEC education has been completed and documented.

4.6.4.2.4 The contractor shall employ a team consisting of only United States citizens for this project. Information required to the government prior to commencing work: Full Name of the individual, Driver’s license number, Driver’s license state of issue

4.6.4.3 Key Control Procedures. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the contractor by the government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the

CO.

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(1) Lost/Duplicated Keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction of the CO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

(2) Authorized Use. The contractor shall prohibit the use of government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the CO.

(3) Lock Combinations. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

4.6.5 Computer Security (COMPUSEC).

4.6.5.1 Local Area Network (LAN). The government will provide limited access to the existing LAN to include email capability. The contractor shall not use the LAN for purposes other than for work required under this contract.

4.6.5.2 Common Access Card (CAC). The contractor’s PM or alternate shall complete all necessary documents for all contractor personnel requiring access to Edwards AFB. Common Access Cards (CAC) shall be required for all on-site contractor personnel. The contractor’s PM shall ensure the government representative in the local organization designated to authorize issuance of contractor’s CACs (i.e. Trusted Agent (TA) receives a Visitor Request for each employee through the Trusted Agent Security System (TASS). Contractor personnel shall electronically submit application to the TA, once approved set up appointment at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ or go to the Military Personnel Section.

4.6.5.3 National Agency Check Investigations (NACI). The contractor shall have current favorable National Agency Check investigations for its employees, from the government, by contract start date and throughout the life of contract. These investigations shall be submitted by the government at no additional cost to the service provider.

4.6.5.4 Restricted Area Badges. The contractor shall obtain a Restricted Area Badge for all personnel from the 412th Test Squadron for entrance to restricted areas prior to commencing work under this contract. If not, the contractor shall be escorted by an authorized escort. The contractor shall receive Airfield Driving training if operating a vehicle on the flightline or in the restricted area.

4.6.6. Contractor Access To Air Force Installations.

4.6.6.1 All contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW Air Force Manual (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

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