DRAFT_ASTRA_ PWS_22Apr25.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

on behalf of

National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)

4180 Watson Way

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-5648

Advisory Support & Technical Requirement Administration (ASTRA)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) requires Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contract support for research, development, and sustainment of new and existing hardware, systems, and software capabilities enabling scientific and technical intelligence production for the United States Air Force (USAF), the Department of Defense (DoD), and National Level intelligence efforts. NASIC also requires A&AS contract support for the production of technical intelligence through collection, analysis, planning, processing, dissemination, archiving, and associated activities for NASIC, the USAF, the DoD, and National Level intelligence efforts. The work provides agile and innovative resource capability supporting technical analysis in the Intelligence Community (IC), turning needs derived from innovative thought into intelligence and engineering products, and constantly improving productivity in technical analysis product generation. NASIC’s mission is to discover and characterize air, space, missile, forces, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy. Task Orders (TO) will be awarded to perform work in and across these mission areas.

1.1 NASIC MISSIONS

1.1.0 Air. Create foundational, predictive, integrated, scientific, and technical intelligence analysis on the characteristics and performance of foreign military aircraft, ground, and airborne radars, directed-energy weapons, integrated air defense (IADS), foreign civil aircraft, foreign civil aviation, and the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities that connect the foreign Joint Force and empower its commanders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.

1.1.1 Space/Counterspace. Create foundational, predictive, integrated, scientific and technical intelligence analysis on foreign communications systems, navigation assets and warfare capabilities, ISR systems, and infrastructure supporting space operations to include space launch vehicle systems and facilities. This also includes counterspace analysis focusing on threats to space, foreign space object surveillance and identification (SOSI) capabilities, and operational defense counterspace support.

1.1.2 Cyberspace. Create foundational, predictive, integrated, scientific, and technical intelligence analysis on foreign cyber threats to prevent technological surprise for air and space dominance. Provides characterization and performance of foreign capability as well as associated vulnerabilities critical to offensive cyber operations. Produce cyber threat analysis on foreign intent and doctrine as well as other threats related to forces, networks, and operations of US air and space systems.

1.1.3 Forces. Create foundational, predictive, integrated, scientific, and technical intelligence analysis on foreign force employment, doctrine, behavioral influences, foreign denial and deception, full-spectrum campaign-level

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1.1.4 Missiles. Create foundational, predictive, integrated, scientific, and technical intelligence analysis on foreign strike weapons, operations, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. Analyze and assess detailed external configuration; location and performance of internal components, technologies, and other subsystems; construction techniques and materials;

guidance and control systems; propulsion systems; reentry systems, countermeasures, and ground support equipment.

1.2 NASIC DISCIPLINES

1.2.0 Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). Analyze, assess, and exploit imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on Earth.

1.2.1 Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT). Captures, measures, and analyzes signatures of components, objects, or events. The signatures are analyzed to detect, locate, identify, track, and characterize the objects or events in support of S&TI.

1.2.2 Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). Analyze, assess, and exploit foreign communications systems and non-communications emitters including data analysis, data processing, data management, analytic techniques development and implementation, system engineering, system integration, and training development. Identify, determine, and define foreign weapons, air, and space systems through SIGINT and their use and status.

1.2.3 Human Intelligence (HUMINT). Analyze, assess, and exploit information gathered from human interactions including gathering information from air shows and technology conferences and debriefing individuals who have placement and access to information on foreign threats to air, space, and cyberspace.

1.2.4 Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). Analyze, assess, and exploit unclassified data (to include translation of foreign material) with intelligence requirements referred to as Publicly Available Information, or PAI. PAI include academic journals, foreign news media, social media, and other web-based sources.

1.2.5 Technical Intelligence (TECHINT). Analyze, assess, and exploit foreign materiel, technology, and scientific information enabling the understanding of the capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, and performance of foreign assets enabling customers to build countermeasures, develop new technologies, and enhance force protection to prevent technological surprise and neutralize an adversary’s advantage.

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1.2.6 All-Source Intelligence. Analyze, assess, and fuse all sources of intelligence to create actionable intelligence to support full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Provide a broad range of professional A&AS support across NASIC Missions and Disciplines delivering independent, unbiased A&AS support to assist NASIC in various technical and management issues.

2.2 Cultivate a collaborative environment across the IC and Department of Defense

(DoD) communities in order to maintain cognizance of current analytical methodologies, strategies, and processes.

2.3 Develop and exercise relationships within NASIC, the IC, and with external organizations to enhance the overall understanding of capabilities, processes, and requirements.

2.4 Provide independent unbiased A&AS support across the following specialties:

Administrative and Management Analysis, Research Development, Program and Project Management and Acquisition Planning, Financial Management, Personnel/Human Resources, Logistics, Engineering and Facility Management, Security (Industrial and Personnel); Cyber Security; Engineering Services, Intelligence Analysis, and Modeling and Simulation; Information Technology;

Business Analytics.

2.5 Provide technical engineering and project management support across, but not limited to, the following areas:

2.5.0 Persistent Infrared (PIR)

2.5.1 Electro-Optical (EO)

2.5.2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

2.5.3 Multi-/Hyper-Spectral Imagery (MSI/HSI)

2.5.4 Thermal Infrared (TIR)

2.5.5 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)

2.5.6 Airborne and Ground Radars

2.5.7 Passive Coherent Location (PCL),

2.5.8 Jammers,

2.5.9 Direct-Energy Weapons (DEW)

2.5.10 Cyber/Electronic Warfare (EW)

2.5.11 tools and all source analysis for C4ISR

2.5.12 Over-the-Horizon (OTH) Radar

2.5.13 Line-of-Sight (LOS) Radar

2.5.14 Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME)

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2.5.15 Non-Cooperative Target Identification (NCTI) Radar

2.5.16 BiStatic Radar

2.5.17 Radio Frequency (RF) data sources

2.5.18 Airborne EO for S&TI data science

2.5.19 Pattern analysis, automation, machine learning (ML), human factors, data fusion, trajectory reconstruction for air and missile systems

2.5.20 Visualization

2.5.21 Ground-based and airborne EO

2.5.22 Mission planning for radar for S&TI

2.5.23 Threat weapon systems technical intelligence

2.5.24 Technical reverse design and modeling

2.5.25 Weapons systems operations,

2.5.26 Information Technology (IT), cloud computing, cloud development

2.5.27 Data Science & Data Engineering

2.5.28 Model Based Systems Engineering

2.5.29 Update legacy architectures, integrate organic or external capabilities (HPC, future quantum, commodity cloud services), data management & governance

2.5.30 Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ML, automation in support on S&TI analysis

2.5.31 Other related areas

3. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Task 1 – Program/Project Management

The contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, and non-Government- Furnished Equipment (non-GFE) to successfully complete all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and/or Research & Development (R&D) tasks that support the management of NASIC activities to include the following:

3.1.1 Program Management. The contractor shall provide a Program Manager to provide total Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) Contract management. For each TO, the contractor shall provide a Program Manager to provide total TO management. The Program Manager shall serve as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer (CO) for all technical aspects of the required work.

The contractor shall conduct management activities to accomplish the contract objectives. The contractor shall plan, coordinate, control, and report on actions designed to accomplish the specific objectives of this effort. The contractor shall document cost, schedule, contract, and programmatic management data. The contractor shall identify and allocate resources for schedule and performance to accomplish required activities.

The Contractor shall develop a baseline Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to manage this effort. The Contractor shall conduct a kick-off meeting with the Government Task Manager (GTM).

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The contractor shall manage and monitor all material purchases, and travel if deemed necessary. The contractor shall comply with all Joint Travel Regulation requirements. The contractor shall obtain approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to all travel and material purchases. The contractor shall provide a detailed trip report upon return from travel.

The contractor shall conduct performance assessment activities to accomplish the objectives of this effort. The contractor shall report associated performance metrics and plan corrective actions. The contractor shall assess internal cost or price performance in accordance with the individual Task Order baseline. The contractor shall assess schedule performance and compare progress with the individual Task Order baseline and applicable internal and external program and Task Order milestones.

The contractor shall assess Task Order management and technical performance and compare with the Task Order baseline.

The contractor shall provide up-to-date status through Monthly Status/Financial Reports.

The contractor shall conduct a Task Manager Program Management Review (TM-PMR) and an overall contract PMR with the ASTRA Program Office.

The Contractor shall submit a contract Invoicing and Payment Report. The contractor shall generate a final report containing all deliverables at the conclusion of the Task Order.

3.1.2 Project Management Plan (PMP). The contractor shall create and maintain a Project Management Plan. The Project Management Plan shall describe, as a minimum, the resources necessary to accomplish the PWS.

The Project Management Plan shall be completed and certified by the contractor and the COR within 30 calendar days after award of the contract.

3.1.3 Status. The contractor shall provide up-to-date status, for each TO with an active period of performance, through Monthly Status /Financial Reports.

Monthly Status/Financial Reports shall be unclassified and shall include details on the following items for each previous time period: (1) status of work performance; (2) any problems or concerns encountered that may impact cost or schedule; (3) status of open items from previous reports; (4) any suggested solutions in response to CPARs and/or government feedback;

(5) personnel changes; (6) proposed Government actions; and (7) a summary chart of the current financial status on all Task Line Items.

3.1.4 Program Management Reviews. The contractor shall provide an up-to date status, for each TO with an active period of performance, through quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs). The contractor’s Program Manager shall be required to present oral program reviews as requested by the Government.

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3.1.5 Contractor Presentation. The contractor shall prepare written documentation on the results of tasking to include verbal and written comments, informational memorandums and letters, meeting minutes, specialized technical reports and papers, and final report and studies as defined in individual TOs. Present briefing on Government selected studies, models or analyses associated with task efforts to various intelligence organizations, committees, or panels as defined in the individual TOs by the Government. The contractor shall prepare and present briefing to the Government-appointed experts prior to the actual presentation, to ensure content accuracy and that security considerations are properly addressed and followed.

3.1.6 Classified Materials. The contractor shall maintain a complete listing of classified material issued by the Government and maintained at the contractor’s facility in performance of individual TOs to include: the title of the materials; the origination date; the overall classification; the type of material (i.e., report, electronic media, etc.) the number of copies held; and any other information necessary to identify the inventory. The contractor shall obtain written approval from the NASIC COR prior to the release of any classified material. The contractor shall provide the NASIC/Government COR with a destruction certificate for all classified material that is destroyed.

3.1.7 Continuity Report. Prepare a continuity report on the overall results for each TO. The continuity report shall include sufficient detail to include advice, opinions, and overall contractor assessments, determinations and findings made during the period of performance. The report should also include a summary of any deliverables, to include a copy of all reports, briefings, etc. prepared under the effort; a complete list of all reference materials used during the effort, a complete list of all classified material generated during the period of performance, and its disposition; as well as, the status and disposition of Government furnished information/equipment.

3.1.8 Subcontractor Management. The contractor shall manage subcontractor efforts necessary to integrate work performed and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance. The prime contractor shall manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the PCO or COR

3.1.9 Contracting Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Assessment Upon request by the Government, the contractor shall submit a self-evaluation of their performance at least annually utilizing a Government provided template. From time of Government request, the contractor shall have 9 business days (i.e. initial request due date of 1 week with an

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3.2 Task 2 – Research & Development Planning, Advocating, and Prototyping

3.2.1 The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise to assist in the identification, evaluation, planning, prioritization, and execution of R&D initiatives.

3.2.1.1 Planning: The contractor shall develop and manage R&D programs for the acquisition of new sensors, data collection, data processing, data analysis or data delivery capabilities, to include deep technical requirements, system design, test & evaluation, milestones, costs, schedules, and contract strategy.

3.2.1.2 Advocating: The contractor shall develop and present R&D program proposals for the purpose of gaining advocacy or funding from sponsor or stakeholder organizations.

3.2.1.3 Prototyping: The contractor shall assist and advise R&D prototypes from other contracts and support the transition of the prototypes to being used in their target operating environments.

3.3 Task 3 – Technical Support to Intelligence, Analysis, and Productions

3.3.1 The contractor shall provide technical expertise in the appropriate phenomenology, mission processes, data sources, and analytic disciplines to support and oversee intelligence production efforts.

3.4 Task 4 – Systems Engineering and Architecture

3.4.1 The contractor shall provide support in systems engineering disciplines and systems architecture definition to enable well managed, coherent, low-risk, secure, and comprehensive technical solutions and associated program execution. This also includes digital transformation to cloud computing environments and the implementation of Intelligent Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (IA/AI/ML). The contractor shall develop and implement value-added workflows against complex and large datasets across the Center, DOD, IC, Allies, and others that accelerate accomplishment of analytical priorities.

3.4.1.1 Systems Engineering and Architectures: The contractor shall plan, develop and manage systems engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and architecture programs

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3.4.1.2 Digital Transformation: The contractor shall develop and manage programs that guide the application of hardware, software and policy to digitally transform an organization, involving multiple, classified, hybrid (internal and external) cloud computing environments and adapting legacy systems to work in those cloud environments.

3.4.1.3 IA/AI/ML: The contractor shall develop and manage programs to guide the implementation of intelligent automation, artificial intelligence or machine learning (IA/AI/ML).

3.5 Task 5 - Modeling, Simulation, and Independent Verification and Validation

Support

3.5.1 The contractor shall assess and guide the prototype modeling and simulation capabilities to support the evaluation of adversary capabilities. When required, the contractor shall conduct formal independent verification & validation to support the evaluation and acceptance of vendor solutions.

3.5.1.1 M&S of threat systems: The contractor shall guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of adversary threat systems.

3.5.1.2 M&S of engagement scenarios: The contractor shall guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of engagement scenarios

3.5.1.3 M&S verification and validation: The contractor shall verify M&S systems provided by vendors, meet all government requirements and validate the M&S systems which also meet the needs of the expected users.

3.6 Task 6 – Deep Subject Matter Expertise

3.6.1 The contractor shall provide deep subject matter expertise to assist with all phases of IC-wide collaboration to enable Government efforts to maintain cognizance of current analytical methodologies, strategies, and processes, and enhance understanding and appreciation of requirements, processes, programs, and capabilities.

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3.6.1.1 Analytic methodologies, strategies and processes: With government oversight, the contractor shall develop and convey plans and requirements for highly technical collection, analysis and decision-making capabilities that can greatly advance the military objectives of the US and our Allies.

3.6.1.2 Programs and capabilities: With government oversight, the contractor shall perform Technical (proxy) projects management functions, to include classic project management but to specifically also include guiding a highly technical team of government and industry partners, guiding the execution of contracts and funding, briefing and advocating the project to senior partners and stakeholders.

3.6.1.3 Collaboration: The contractor shall provide deep subject matter expertise in NASIC mission areas to include (with government oversight) independent collaboration across very senior levels of the IC and DoD, independently inform and influence government planning, programming and budget decisions at the very highest levels of US or Foreign governments.

3.7 Task 7 - Policy and Strategic Planning Support

3.7.1 The contractor shall support activities to identify, develop, and execute analytic, system, process, and investment strategies to achieve long-range objectives to enhance mission execution and success.

3.8 Task 8 - NASIC Program Management and Acquisition Support

3.8.1 The contractor shall provide qualified project/program management and systems acquisition experts that provide assistance, advice, or training for the efficient and effective management of all phases of intelligence R&D, systems, acquisition, and production program execution and support to Programming, Planning, Budget, and Execution activities for NASIC and NASIC-affiliated contracts. These efforts shall contribute to improving NASIC program management, logistics, project monitoring and reporting, data collection, budgeting, accounting, performance auditing, and administrative/technical support for NASIC conferences and training programs.

3.8.2 The contractor shall conduct assessments of technologies, programs, organizations, and networks to enable government understanding and decision making. Studies shall include evaluations of programs, systems, and architectures; R&D strategies; organizational constructs; and adversary capabilities.

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3.9 Task 9 - Mission Support

3.9.1 The contractor shall enable Center mission support functions. Services will provide direct support to the technical mission areas providing engineering services across NASIC and the IC to improve the effectiveness of government management processes or procedures.

3.9.1.1 Administrative Assistance: The contractor shall perform general administrative support tasks to ensure efficient office operations.

Act as an initial point of contact for visitors and phone calls, maintaining leadership calendars/schedules. Assist with the preparation, coordinating and routing of documentation and maintain physical and digital files as necessary.

3.9.1.2 Protocol Support: The contractor shall coordinate distinguished visitor (DV) activities for Center Command Staff. Receive requests, staff for approval, and support agenda development. Track status of all planned visitors using appropriate mechanisms.

3.9.1.3 Training Support: The contractor shall support development and execution of mission training objectives to improve the management and operation of organizations, systems, or activities.

3.9.1.4 Financial Management Support: The contractor shall assist government resource officers with planning, programming, budget, and execution activities. Identify pertinent guidance and resource constraints to assist in preparation of annual budgets, track obligation and expenditure rates of funding.

3.9.1.5 Facilities: The contractor shall provide Architectural and Facility engineering support for the planning and oversight of electrical, mechanical, and utility systems for NASIC facilities. Provide expertise to facilitate the completion of engineering studies.

3.9.1.6 Security Program Support: The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise for the planning and execution of security activities across multiple disciplines (i.e, Information Security/Industrial Security/Personnel Security). Assess security programs to define efficiencies and support process improvement objectives. The contractor shall work in coordination with the government security specialist to perform quality reviews, document processes, and workflows.

3.9.1.7 Secure Facility support: The contractor shall provide support for the planning and oversight of classified areas that may be part of a large corporate facility or they could be stand-alone or managed separately from other facilities they are co-located with. The contractor shall develop and manage the relevant policies, procedures, access and accreditation documents or programs. Support opening, closing and responding to alarms in these classified facilities.

3.9.1.8 Information Technology and Cyber Security: The contractor shall provide support for the planning and oversight of Information Technology and Cyber security programs for computing

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4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Specifics regarding requirements information/documentation and guidance (e.g., Performance Work Statement, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, etc.) will be determined and solicited under individual TO basis.

5.0 QUALITY

Both the contractor and the Government have responsibilities for providing and ensuring quality services respectively.

5.1 Contractor Quality Management. The contractor shall identify and implement its approach for providing and ensuring quality throughout its solution to meet the requirements of individual TO’s PWS via the contractor’s Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QMP shall describe the application of the appropriate methodology (i.e., quality control and /or quality assurance) for accomplishing performance requirements. The QMP shall describe how the appropriate methodology integrates with the Government’s requirements. The contractor shall make the QMP available to the Government for review upon request and shall obtain acceptance of the QMP by the Contracting Officer (CO) as required. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications to the QMP (at no additional cost to the Government). The Government has the right to require revision of the QMP (at no additional cost to the Government) should the QMP fail to deliver the quality of the services required at any time during performance.

5.2 Performance-Based Requirements Service Delivery Summary. Specifics with regards to Performance Standards, Acceptable Quality Level (AQLs) and Incentives/Disincentives are defined in the PWS collectively titled as the Service Delivery Summary (SDS). The SDS criteria will be used to determine if performance requirements are met. SDS will be determined and solicited under individual TO basis.

6.0 MEETING ATTENDANCE/TRAVEL

6.1 Meeting Attendance. The contractor shall participate in regular team meetings, technical interchange meetings, and interface control working group meetings as required. The contractor shall prepare and present briefings to the Government when requested on the results of efforts undertaken for this PWS.

6.2 Travel Requirements. Travel and Temporary Duty requirements will be established for each Task Order, as appropriate. Travel shall comply with all Joint

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Travel Regulation requirements and shall be approved by the CO or COR prior to incurring any travel related expenses. The Contractor may be required to travel using commercial air, Government air, and other conventional modes of transportation to Outside Continental United States and Continental United States (OCONUS & CONUS) locations.

7.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

7.1 TO with material requirements will include an ODC not-to-exceed line item with a cost-reimbursable pricing arrangement. When acquiring ODC over the simplified acquisition threshold, unless the IDIQ holder has an approved purchasing system per FAR 44.3, the IDIQ holder will obtain a minimum of three quotes to support the reasonableness of the price of that item. If three quotes cannot be obtained, the IDIQ holder will document the reasons Prior to purchase of an ODC, the CO will make an independent determination that the prices for proposed ODCs are fair and reasonable. The CO may request documentations concerning any quotes obtained by the IDIQ holder to assist in this determination.

7.1.1 TOs with material requirements that cannot be met via Order Level

Materials (OLM) (e.g., in the case of non-commercial materials) will include an ODC not-to-exceed line item with a cost-reimbursable pricing arrangement. When acquiring ODCs over the simplified acquisition threshold, unless the IDIQ holder has an approved purchasing system per FAR 44.3, the IDIQ holder will obtain a minimum of three quotes to support the reasonableness of the price of the item and provide the quotes to the CO.

If three quotes cannot be obtained, the IDIQ holder will document the reason and provide this to the CO. The IDIQ holder will request CO approval of the ODC prior to incurring any cost.

8.0 PERSONNEL/REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Contract Personnel. The Contractor shall employ fully qualified employees with the required knowledge and expertise. Government-unique training may be required from time to time and will be communicated either through the PCO or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Any such communication of training will be considered mandatory knowledge and expertise under this Task Order. If Government-unique training is required to perform contractor personnel duties, then written approval must be obtained from the CO or COR prior to attending the training. The contractor is required to provide independent, unbiased A&AS support. The contractor shall provide an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) mitigation plan when required

8.1.1 Personnel Skill Levels: The skill level an individual qualifies for is dependent upon relevant education, experience, and capabilities of the individual which equip him/her to perform within the proposed category.

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For each TO, the contractor shall propose the required disciplines, skill mix, and level which are most effective for accomplishing the task.

8.1.2 Labor Categories. The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. The contractor shall match personnel skills to the work or task. The contractor shall ensure the labor categories as defined in the Labor Categories document, labor rates, and man-hours utilized in the performance of each Task Order PWS line item issued hereunder will be the minimum necessary to accomplish the task.

8.2 Continuity of Qualified Personnel. The contractor shall maintain sufficient staffing levels to accomplish all required tasks. This includes a sufficient number of personnel with appropriate security clearance to handle, store, work with, generate, and manage any classified information associated with this Performance Work Statement Blanket Purchase Agreement (IDIQ) and any TOs awarded under this

IDIQ.

8.3 Personnel Transition. The contractor shall make every effort to perform tasks without loss of service to the Government. This may necessitate the use of temporary personnel to fill short-term gaps between permanently assigned personnel. Failure of the contractor to employ an adequate number of qualified, appropriately cleared personnel will not be an excuse for failure to perform this work with the cost, performance, and delivery parameters of TOs awarded under this IDIQ.

8.4 Management and Training. The contractor shall be responsible for selecting personnel who are well qualified to perform the required services, versed in supervising techniques used in their work, and for keeping personnel informed of all improvements, changes, and methods of operation.

8.5 Exceptions to Personnel Qualifications. NASIC will accept nationally recognized experts and other personnel well qualified in the various labor categories in lieu of specified degree requirements on a case-by-case basis. When requested by the Government, the contractor shall furnish the specific qualifications of each individual proposed to work on the task to the COR or GTM. If key individuals are proposed who the contractor claims are nationally recognized experts or otherwise well qualified individuals, sufficient detail shall be given to allow the evaluators to verify this claim. Examples of special qualifications that will be recognized will include, but are not limited to: (a) years of experience in the discipline(s) required for this effort; (b) publications; (c) presentations at national-level conferences; (d) patents; (e) copyrights; (f) professional affiliations; (g) university affiliations; and

(h) special recognition(s), awards, and honors. All nationally recognized experts shall adhere to the same security clearance requirements, standard of conduct, and

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9.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED FACILITIES

9.1 Facilities and Services. The Government will provide work spaces and computer support for contractor personnel working full-time within the NASIC facility Area A, WPAFB. All contractors working within NASIC shall have the proper odcs for these areas and equipment. In addition to standard desktop software, the Government will provide access to non-standard analysis software as required for the specific Task Order. The contractor shall provide the necessary resources to plan, implement, and manage the tasks either on-site or off-site as required in each individual Task Order to the extent provided by the available man-hours. If work cannot be accommodated at the Government facility, the contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, and non-Government Furnished Equipment (non-GFE) to successfully complete all requirements. If work cannot be accommodated at the Government facility, the contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, and non- Government Furnished Equipment (non-GFE) to successfully complete all requirements.

10.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION

10.1 Government-Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property

(GFE/GFP). If the contractor requires GFE/GFP to accomplish tasks, the contractor shall specify the requirements in the technical proposal and shall be subject to Government approval. Should the Government disapprove any GFE/GFP requested in the proposal; the contractor shall be prepared to accomplish the requirements of the PWS without the requested GFE/GFP. All additional GFE requirements will be identified in each TO. All GFE shall be returned to the Government at the end of the period of performance unless otherwise stated in writing by the contracting officer.

10.2 Information Sources. Qualified Government personnel will be available to provide technical input, answer questions, review completed draft deliverables and provide feedback. Timely communication is essential to meet shortened suspense dates, particularly as it relates to documentation and informational meetings and briefings.

NASIC will provide access to JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and all-source intelligence data required to complete the items in the PWS.

10.3 Contractor Liability. The contractor shall conserve and protect Government resources. The use of these resources for non-Governmental use is prohibited. The contractor shall repair any Government-owned equipment, which is damaged through or by the fault of the contractor, with equipment of equal or better quality, at no cost to the Government. All repairs and/or replacement of GFE/GFP must be pre-approved by the contracting officer.

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10.4 GFE/GFP Inventory. The contractor shall maintain a current list of all GFE/GFP and provide the list once a quarter to the COR and the contracting officer. If the contractor requires any additional support, to include Government-Furnished Property/Government-Furnished Information (GFP/GFI), the specific requirements shall be stated in the Fair Opportunity Proposal (FOP). Should the Government disapprove any additional support requested in the FOP, the contractor shall be prepared to accomplish the requirements of this TO without the disapproved support.

11.0 REHABILITATION ACT COMPLIANCE (SECTION 508)

11.1 Unless otherwise exempt, all services and/or products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d), and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194.)

12.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

12.1 Primary Locations. The majority of the work shall be accomplished at NASIC, 4180 Watson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, and at the contractor’s facilities (TBD). Additional contractor workspace may be required in various classified locations within CONUS and OCONUS, as designated by the NASIC COR. These potential locations shall be stated on the DD Form 254 at the TO level.

12.2 Additional Locations. The contractor shall negotiate additional work areas with other Government agencies as necessary at no additional charge to the Government.

12.3 Applicability of Telework

12.3.1 All work performed at locations other than those identified as Government and/or contractor facilities shall work with the GTM prior to performing the work. Federal contractors are not governed by Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or the individual agency policies; however, this does not prohibit contractor personnel from actually working at an alternate site, when/as appropriate and specifically authorized by the Government. The contractor shall develop telework policies to comply with the following requirements and address such requirements at a generic level within their QMP. Alternate work arrangements for contractors shall be negotiated with the contractor’s own employer and the appropriate agency official, to ensure policies and procedures are in close alignment and there is a clear and concise arrangement documenting the agreement. It remains the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the services are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract/order.

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12.3.2 The contractor shall address the pertinent facts impacting performance and ensure all affected contractor résumés and other related documentation reflect the applicable work site. The contractor shall provide justification to the Government when identifying and submitting an individual as a telecommuter and address implementation processes and procedures within the QMP. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the Government has the required access/details necessary for the Government to perform quality assurance responsibilities.

12.3.3 The contractor shall comply with all agency security telework policies. The contractor shall ensure all services provided from an alternate site comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) and address the following, as a minimum:

• Controlling access to agency information and information systems

• Protecting agency information (including personally identifiable information) and information systems.

• Limiting the introduction of vulnerabilities.

• Protecting information systems not under the control of the agency that are used for teleworking.

• Safeguarding wireless and other telecommunications capabilities that are used for teleworking; and

• Preventing inappropriate use of official time or resources that violates subpart G of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch by viewing, downloading, or exchanging pornography, including child pornography

13.0 SECURITY

13.1 Security Clearance – Security. All security requirements will be identified in each Task Order. Up-to TS/SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) access may be required. For classified work, the contractor shall provide sub-contract DD254s for all subcontractors.

13.2 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Requirements: The contractor shall have an appropriately cleared Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) facility clearance issued by DCSC at the time of award in order to conduct classified work for the Government. The contractor shall have the ability obtain a SCIF within a 25-mile radius to NASIC and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.

13.3 The Use of Foreign Nationals. A foreign national is defined as all persons not citizens of, not nationals of, or immigrant aliens to the U.S. It is expected that some materials marked NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN) will be passed to the contractor in support of various tasks issued. Any Foreign National will be prohibited from reviewing material with this handling caveat. Per

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DoD 5220.22-R, dated 4 Dec 1985, section C1.7.48, Immigrant alien is defined as any person lawfully admitted into the U.S. under an immigration visa for permanent residence.

13.4 Privacy Act Information. The provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 protect personally identifiable information, and therefore all contractor personnel and any subcontractors assigned to this contract shall take the proper precautions to protect information from unauthorized disclosure.

13.5 Operational Security (OPSEC). Critical Information (CI) associated with any TO shall be protected to prevent adversary collection and exploitation. The contractor shall implement security requirements as directed by the Government's OPSEC Plan including initial training and reoccurring training, which shall be provided as GFI.

13.6 Non-Disclosure Agreement. The contractor is required to analyze, evaluate, and conduct testing and then form advice, opinions, and recommendations based on their findings to the Government in support of work being accomplished by both in-house and other Government agencies and contractors. Serving in this capacity, the contractor will be exposed to sensitive, proprietary, source selection, and classified information from other agencies, contractors, and Government resources in performance of their duties. Therefore, all contractor personnel proposed shall complete and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) within five (5) business days of contract award. This signed agreement will be valid during the contract period of performance and then maintained as part of the permanent contract file for a period of five (5) years after the end of the order. Failure to sign the NDA, will prohibit the individual from performing under this contract.

13.7 Safeguards. Given the nature of A&AS, it is imperative that safeguards be in place to ensure procurement integrity and Government functions are maintained.

Individuals performing under an A&AS contract often have advanced knowledge of requirements and the procurement of those requirements (development, design, analysis, etc.). Contractors performing under an A&AS contract are authorized to make decisions, identify, and develop requirements, and evaluate third-party solutions, within the terms of the PWS. Information generated in the performance of the A&AS contract services is not to be released or reviewed outside the Governmental sphere.

13.8 Intelligence Oversight Reporting and Training Requirements. In accordance with DoDD 5148.13, Intelligence Oversight, contractor personnel are required to report any Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA) or Significant or Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM) to the COR. Per AFI 14-404, all contractor personnel are required to complete initial Intelligence Oversight training within 60 calendar days of assignment and refresher training annually thereafter.

16.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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16.1 Contractor Holidays. The prices/costs in the contract include holiday observances;

accordingly, the Government will not be billed for such holidays. Any work to be performed on an observed holiday, shall be submitted for approval to the COR a minimum of 10 days before the work is to occur. If approved, the contractor shall only bill the Government at the established hourly rate, and not at a higher holiday/overtime rate. The following days are considered holidays: All days issued by Executive Order by The President of the United States; New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day. Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes public holidays for Federal employees, published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and will be observed under this contract.

16.2 Identification of Contractor Personnel. Contractors shall identify themselves as contractors during meetings, telephone conversations, and in electronic messages, or correspondence. All contractor-occupied Government facilities shall be clearly identified with contractor-supplied signs, or name plates identifying the contractor work areas.

16.3 Close-Out Procedures. The contractor shall provide a final invoice no later than

120 calendar days after the end of each period of performance. If finalized rates are preventing the final invoice, quick closeout procedures as referenced in FAR 42.708, Quick Closeout will be utilized to negotiate final rates. Additionally, the contractor shall provide a Release of Claims no later than 60 calendar days from the submittal of the final invoice.

16.4 Emergency Conditions. In the event an emergency is declared for WPAFB necessitating the implementation of an alternate work schedule (other than a standard 8-hour day, Monday-Friday work week), services provided under this contract may require implementation of an alternate work schedule, not to exceed a 40-hour work week. The COR will make notification to the appropriate contractor's point of contact. A modified work schedule will be adopted for the duration of the declared emergency and the contractor will comply with the provisions of that alternate work schedule.

16.5 Information Technology (IT) All IT documentation and solutions implemented at

NASIC shall conform to and shall be in compliance with the NASIC Enterprise Architecture as published by the Enterprise Architecture Officer (EAO) and approved by the NASIC Chief Information Officer (CIO). Deviations from the NASIC IT standards shall be addressed through the processes outlined in NASIC Guiding Principles, Guardrails, standards, and additional policies accordingly. All contractors and personnel requiring accounts with elevated system/network privileges shall be trained and certified in accordance with DoDD 8140.01 – Cyberspace Workforce Management Program and DFARS 252.239-7001, Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification Program. All IT solutions developed under this effort shall be fully turned over to the Government

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16.6 Non-Personal Services. The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. The Government shall not, under any circumstances, assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees. The contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, the contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

16.7 Inherently Governmental Functions. The contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions as defined by FAR Subpart 7.5. All program decisions shall be the sole responsibility of the Government. The contractor shall not counsel, mentor, make judgments and/or discretionary decisions or perform any other activities related to supervision of Government personnel. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute inherently governmental functions, the contractor shall notify the CO immediately. The client determined that use of a requirements contract to satisfy this requirement is in the best interest of the Government, economic and other factors considered, and this contract is not being used to procure personal services prohibited by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37.104 titled “Personal Services Contract.” The contractor agrees that this is a non-personal services contract. The contractor is not, nor shall it hold itself out to be, an agent or partner of, or joint venture with, the Government.

17.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS)

A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be developed by the Government which will include a Services Summary for each task order.

The contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan to ensure that Contractor services conform to contract requirements and standards. This shall include, but not be limited to, documented procedures, inspections, tests (taken at the point of performance) and training. The Contractor shall submit the final Quality Control Plan within 30 days after contract award.

18.0 Data Deliverables

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