DRAFT_Attachment 1 - Scope of Work_C2PL-25-3.docx

DRAFT RFP: 70Z04426RC2PL2503

DRAFT ATTACHMENT 1 - SCOPE OF WORK

NEXT GENERATION SURFACE SEARCH RADAR (NXSSR) FOR THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, CYBER, AND INTELLIGENCE SERVICE CENTER (C5ISC)

1 GENERAL

BACKGROUND

The Coast Guard (CG) uses Surface Search Radar (SSR) to provide operators with an advanced system for collision avoidance, safe navigation, and enhanced situational awareness of the maritime environment. There are currently five separate radars in use on multiple ashore and afloat platforms. The current SSRs, which include the AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma Scanter 2001 radars, are installed across 13 cutter platforms and 113 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) remote sites. In May 2019, the Coast Guard was notified the FAR 2XXX series (which includes the AN/SPS-50 radar) was in final production and end-of-support. The AN/SPS-78 and AN/SPS-79 radars precede the AN/SPS-50, are significantly degraded, and overdue for recapitalization. Ashore, the VTS Terma Scanter 2001 Radars are end-of-support and require replacement. The AN/SPS-73 radar is beyond its service life and needs replacement.

The AN/SPS-50 and AN/SPS-78 are advanced SSRs used by the CG for navigational and surveillance purposes. The AN/SPS-50 provides target detection with a 25kW X-Band and a 30kW S-band transmitter/receiver (TR) up, turning unit, and a high-resolution LCD monitor. It displays up to 1,000 AIS-equipped contacts and acquires a maximum of 100 radar targets, complying with the latest IMO (International Maritime Organization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards. The AN/SPS-78 is designed for multiple cutter platforms and includes a radar and Stand-Alone Operator Position (SAOP) that enhances situational awareness of the maritime environment.

The AN/SPS-79 radar set is a short-range, two-dimensional radar system designed for use aboard the 418’ Maritime Security Cutter - Large (WMSL) National Security Cutter (NSC) vessels. It provides target detection with a 25kW X-Band and a 30kW S-band transmitter/receiver (TR) up, turning unit, and integrated with the C2 system as part of the multi-mission console. The AN/SPS-79 provides primary navigation and SSR (SSR) functionality using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment.

The Terma Scanter 2001 radar series offer detection, monitoring, and management of vessel traffic movement in confined and busy waterways with small targets. It is an X-band, 2D, fully coherent pulse compression radar based on solid state transmitter technology with digital software-defined functionality. This radar is not IMO compliant and is utilized for shore-based applications only.

AN/SPS-73 SSR was designed for both large and small cutter applications but has been altered to be utilized for VTS sites with the assistance of a Personal Computer Based Radar Processor unit (PCRP). The SSR provides operators with an advanced navigation and surveillance system that enhances situational awareness of the maritime environment. The AN/SPS-73 system is comprised of a Furuno radar and includes the antenna, pedestal, receiver/transmitter, and performance monitor and is available in 25kW X-Band.

SCOPE

The Coast Guard (CG) seeks to procure a scalable, IMO-certified Shipborne Surveillance Radar system to serve as the primary collision avoidance system, enhancing navigation and surveillance for cutters and shore units. The system must ensure interoperability between core hardware components used both afloat and ashore, and ancillary devices receiving input from various navigation sensors, facilitating seamless integration with existing navigation systems and shore-based Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). This modernization effort aims to replace outdated AN/SPS-50, AN/SPS-78, AN/SPS-79, AN/SPS-73, and Terma radars across 13 cutter platforms and 113 VTS remote sites, provide radar support for Coastal Sentinel, improve sensor performance, and standardize system support. The new SSR system will enhance contact detection, situational awareness, and waterway utilization efficiency, while benefiting from economies of scale, streamlined maintenance, and consolidated training. The selected solution will undergo a 60-day shipboard testing and evaluation period to ensure full compatibility with existing radars.

OBJECTIVE

The objective is to award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Next Generation Surface Search Radars (NXSSR). The Contractor must only provide the services and/or supplies listed in this IDIQ Contract Scope of Work when directed in a fully executed Task Order or Delivery Order that is issued pursuant the IDIQ Contract.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Compliance Documents The radar, associated accessories, and documentation must conform to applicable standards identified in this section. The Contractor must adhere to all policies and procedures established by the Government, Safety Code, or Industry Standard. This is not a complete list of all references; therefore, the Contractor is required to meet all standard requirements /specifications, whether the reference document is listed or not. The documents listed below provide specifications, standards, or guidelines that must be complied with to meet established requirements:

a) Coast Guard Navigation Standards Manual, COMDTINST M3530.2 (series)

b) NMEA Standard 0183 Version 4.30 or greater

c) NMEA Standard 2000 Edition 3.000 or greater

d) NMEA Standard OneNet Version 1.001 or greater

e) MIL-STD-810H: Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

f) MIL-STD- 167-1A: Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I - Environmental and Type II - Internally Excited)

g) MIL-DTL-5015H: General Specification for Circular Threaded Connectors

h) ASTM Designation: F 1337-10 (2010): Standard Practice for Human Engineering Program Requirements for Ships and Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities

i) IEC 60945: International Standard on Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems

j) IEC 61108-1: International Standard on Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems – Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

k) IEC 61162-1: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Digital interfaces - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners

l) IEC 61162-3: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems-Digital interfaces - Part 3 Serial data instrument network

m) IEC 61924-2: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Integrated navigation systems – Part 2: Modular structure for INS - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results

n) IEC 61993-2: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Automatic identification systems (AIS) – Part 2: Class A shipborne equipment of the automatic identification system (AIS) – Operational and performance requirements, methods of test and required test results

o) IEC 62288: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Presentation of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays - General requirements, methods of testing and required test results

p) IEC 62388: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - Shipborne radar - Performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results

q) NAVSO P-3641: Navy Power Supply Reliability Design & Manufacturing Guidelines

r) Human Factors Design Standard (DOT/FAA/HF-STD-001B), Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center, December 2016.

s) Federal Radio Navigation Plan (2019)

t) Adoption Of The Revised Performance Standards For Radar Equipment (Resolution MSC.192(79) adopted on 6 December 2004)

u) Coast Guard Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NXSSR) System Requirement Document (SRD)

v) RTM Standard 13700.0 (2022) for Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for light emitting diode (LED) devices and other electrical and electronic equipment in vicinity of shipboard antennas for the protection of onboard receivers

As the references above are updated and revised, the most current versions of these documents replace the versions identified above and will be the required standards regardless of whether the list above is updated.

Note: If a notated FOUO (For Official Use Only) or NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) reference document is requested, the requester must provide the Government with proof of eligibility from the Defense Information Security System (DISS) (formerly Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)) prior to obtaining access to the documents.

GOVERNMENT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

AC – Alternating Current ACP – Azimuth Change Pulse AIS – Automatic Identification System API – Application Programming Interface ARP – Azimuth reset Pulse BIT – Built-In Test Cat5 - Category 5 Cat6 - Category 6 CBRNE – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive CG – Coast Guard COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS – Commercial Off the Shelf DC – Direct Current DISA – Defense Information System Agency DISS – Defense Information System for Security DVI - Digital Visual Interface ECDIS - Electronic Chart Display Information System EMI - Electromagnetic Interference FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FCC – Federal Communications Commission FOUO - For Official Use Only FW - Firmware GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System GPS – Global Positioning System HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Hz - Hertz IAW – in accordance with IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission IMO - International Maritime Organization IP – Internet Protocol JPAS – Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO – Contracting Officer KS – Contract Specialist kW - Kilowatt KVM- Keyboard Video Mouse LAN – Local Area Network LCD – Liquid Crystal Display LED – Light-Emitting Diode MTBF – Mean Time Between Failure NAVSOP – Navigation via Signals of Opportunity NDI - Non-Developmental Items NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association NM – Nautical Mile NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association NOFORN - Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals NSC – National Security Cutter NTIA – National Telecommunications and Information Administration NXSSR – Next Generation Surface Search Radar OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer PCRP – Personal Computer Radar Processor PPI – Plan-Position Indicator RF – Radio Frequency RFI - Radio Frequency Interference RU- Rack Units SAOP – Stand Alone Operator Position SDK – Software Development Kit SRD – System Requirement Document SSR - Surface Search Radar SW - Software TR – Transmit/Receive USB- Universal Serial Bus VAC- Volts Alternating Current VDC – Volts Direct Current VTS – Vessel Traffic Service WMSL – Maritime Security, Large uS – micro seconds uV – micro volts V - Voltage

REQUIREMENTS

This section provides generalized areas for Next Generation Surface Search Radar hardware, software/firmware, and support services that may be provided under task or delivery orders; actual work to be provided will be defined and directed at the task or delivery order level. The Contractor is not authorized to provide services/supplies prior to the issuance of a task order or delivery order.

· Hardware

· System Development Kit (SDK)/Application Support Services/Integration Support Services

· Prototype Installation Support Services

· Telephone/Help Desk Support Services

· Training Support Services

· Coast Guard Required Software /Firmware Integration Services

· Repair and Maintenance Services

1 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor must provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this Scope of Work and in individual task/delivery orders.

3.2 CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT

The Contractor must ensure that the contractually required level of support under individual task or delivery orders is maintained at all times. The Contractor must ensure that all contract support personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the Contractor staffing levels are not maintained due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc., and replacement personnel will not be provided, the Contractor must provide e-mail notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to employee absence. Otherwise, the Contractor must provide a fully qualified replacement.

3.3 KEY PERSONNEL

Individual task/delivery orders will specify Key Personnel, such as a Program Manager, if applicable. Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes must possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must not replace Key Contractor personnel without approval from the Contracting Officer.

3.4 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

3.4.1 Contractor employees visiting Government facilities must wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees must comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees must identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

3.4.2 Contractor employees working on-site at Government facilities must wear a Government issued identification badge. All Contractor employees must identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent (in meetings, when answering Government telephones, in e-mail messages, etc.) and display the Government issued badge in plain view above the waist at all times.

3.5 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor employees must comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of DHS uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor must ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct must not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security, and United States Coast Guard. The Contractor must ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by Department of Homeland Security and United States Coast Guard established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

3.6 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer and concur of the COR), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS/CG facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1 SECURITY

4.1.1 Contractor personnel working on-site at the Government facilities must comply with all installation security requirements and all security regulations and directives for this Contract (i.e., security and safety, visit request, badging, escorted/unescorted, training, day-to-day requirements, etc.).

4.1.2 The contractor will ensure personnel hold U.S. citizenship and must provide a list of employees assigned functions for this contract to the COR. The contractor will advise the COR immediately upon change of personnel associated with this contract.

4.1.3 Contractor must submit a VAR / VAL reflecting adjudicated investigation data populated from the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) enterprise-wide solution for personnel security, suitability, and credentialing management for DoD military, civilian, and contractors.

4.1.4 Contractor personnel working under this task order, at a minimum, must have a favorable Tier 1 investigation for physical and logical access to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in accordance with the COMDTINST 5500.18, Mission Partner, Identity Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM). Public Trust (T2 or T4) investigation is based on assigned duties. Any access to classified National Security Information, and / or CWS contractor personnel must meet the appropriate level of clearance for Tier 3 investigation standards.

4.1.5 All hardware, software, and services provided must be compliant in accordance with 140-01 Information Technology Systems Security and the DHS Sensitive Systems Handbooks 4300A for Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU).

4.1.6 Physical Access

4.1.6.1 If a CAC is not required per CI 5500.18, then the provisions of COMDTINST 5532.1, Physical Access Control will be adhered to including a NCIC-III criminal history inquiry, favorable unescorted access determination, and locally produced access credential issuance (i.e. visitor’s pass, temporary badge, etc.) must be followed.

4.1.6.2 Personnel who are granted physical access, without determination of a favorable fitness, must be accompanied by an Authorized Escort Authority as outlined per COMDTINST 5532.1, Chapter 9.D in this Instruction. The escort requirement is mandated for the duration of the individual’s visitation. In the event the classified work needs to be conducted in the space identified in this task order, the Contractor understands all work will be placed on hold and will continue once the CWS has been cleared by security personnel.

4.1.6.3 Contractor must adhere to the access control requirements of the installation for site visits. Contractor's employees may be exposed to FOUO while visiting the Government sites, which require the contractor's employees to sign the DHS NDA, Form 11000-6. The following clauses apply: HSAR 3052.204-71, Technology Security Awareness Training (HSAR Class Deviation 15-01, Revision 1) (July 2023).

4.1.7 Protection of Information:

4.1.7.1 Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this contract. Contractor employees must safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Individual task or delivery orders will define the places of performance and/or delivery locations. In general, task and delivery orders will require services and/or deliveries to be provided in the following locations:

· CG, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC), 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199.

· At various other locations as defined in individual task or delivery orders. Work/deliveries may be required at locations worldwide.

4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

Contractor employees must generally perform all work in accordance with working hours at the sites where work is to be performed, generally between the hours of 0800 and 1600 local time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees must be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this Scope of Work or individual task orders.

4.4 Travel

Contractor travel may be required to support work under individual task orders.

4.5 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor must attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and the COR no later than 15 business days after award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this IDIQ contract and any awarded task or delivery orders. The Post Award Conference will be held at the Government’s facility, located at C5ISC Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA or via teleconference.

4.6 PROJECT PLAN

The Contractor may be required to provide a Project Plan at the Task or Delivery Order level.

4.7 PROGRESS REPORTS

The Contractor may be required to prepare and submit Progress Reports at the Task or Delivery Order level.

4.8 PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Contractor may be required to attend Progress Meetings at the Task or Delivery Order level.

4.9 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must provide all written reports and any other artifacts in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with CG standard workstations (Microsoft Office Applications). Task or Delivery Orders may require additional electronic formats for specific deliverables.

4.10 DATA RIGHTS

All documentation, electronic data, processes and procedures and/or other forms of information generated by the Contractor in support of this contract/task order must be considered Government property and must be provided to the Government at the end of the performance period in accordance with FAR Clause 52.227-14 in a format accessible and usable by the Government.

4.11 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

Contractor access to proprietary information is required under this Scope of Work. Contractor employees must safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with DHS MD 11042.1, Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information. The Contractor must ensure that all Contractor personnel having access to business or procurement sensitive information sign a non-disclosure agreement (DHS Form 11000-6).

4.12 DHS-USCG ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE COMPLIANCE

All solutions and services must meet DHS and USCG Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures. Specifically, the contractor must comply with the following Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture (HLS EA) and USCG EA requirements:

· All developed solutions and requirements must be compliant with the HLS and USCG EAs.

· All IT hardware and software must be compliant with the HLS EA Technical Reference Model (TRM) Standards and Products Profile and with the USCG IT Products and Standards Inventory.

· Description information for all data assets, information exchanges and data standards, whether adopted or developed, must be submitted to USCG Enterprise Architecture Division (EAD) and DHS Enterprise Architecture Division (EAD) for review, approval and insertion into the USCG and DHS Data Reference Model and Mobius.

· Development of data assets, information exchanges and data standards will comply with the DHS Data Management Policy MD 103-01 and all data-related artifacts will be developed and validated according to DHS data management architectural guidelines.

· Applicability of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) to DHS-related components (networks, infrastructure, and applications) specific to individual acquisitions must be in accordance with the DHS Enterprise Architecture (per OMB Memorandum M-05-22, August 2, 2005) regardless of whether the acquisition is for modification, upgrade, or replacement. All EA-related component acquisitions must be IPv6 compliant as defined in the U.S. Government Version 6 (USGv6) Profile (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 500-267) and the corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program.

4.13 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

4.13.1 Section 508 Requirements

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (classified to 29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communications technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities must be afforded access to and use of information and data comparable to that of Federal employees and members of the public without disabilities.

All products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that, by definition, are deemed ICT shall conform to the revised regulatory implementation of Section 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. § 1194.1 & Appendixes A, C & D, and available at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div5. In the revised regulation, ICT replaced the term electronic and information technology (EIT) used in the original 508 standards. ICT includes IT and other equipment.

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the Contracting Officer and a determination will be made according to DHS Directive 139-05, Office of Accessible Systems and Technology, dated November 12, 2018 and DHS Instruction 139-05-001, Managing the Accessible Systems and Technology Program, dated November 20, 2018, or any successor publication.

4.13.2 Section 508 Requirements for Technology Products

Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Next Generation Shipborne Surveillance Radar System Applicable Exception: National Security Authorization #: EXC0001554 Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: Does not apply Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components: Does not apply Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components: Does not apply Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components: Does not apply Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation requirements: Does not apply

4.13.3 Section 508 Requirements for Technology Products

Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Training Documentation and Reports Applicable Exception: N/A Authorization #: N/A Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria in Chapter 3 apply to when using an alternative design or technology that results substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4 or 5 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components (including but not limited to Electronic documents; Electronic training materials): All requirements in E205 apply, including all WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria apply as specified in E205, except 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.5 Multiple Ways, 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation, and 3.2.4 Consistent Identification Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components (including but not limited to Electronic content and software authoring tools and platforms): All requirements in Chapter 5 apply, including all WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria Apply except 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.5 Multiple Ways, 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation, 3.2.4 Consistent Identification, 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology, 503 Application, 504 Authoring Tools Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components (including but not limited to Peripheral Equipment (ex. keyboards); Video Displays and Monitors): All requirements in Chapter 4 apply Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation: All requirements in Chapter 6 apply

4.13.4 Section 508 Requirements for Technology Services

1. When providing installation, configuration or integration services for ICT, the Contractor shall not reduce the original ICT item's level of Section 508 conformance prior to the services being performed.

2. When providing maintenance upgrades, substitutions, and replacements to ICT, the contractor shall not reduce the original ICT’s level of Section 508 conformance prior to upgrade, substitution or replacement. The agency reserves the right to request an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for proposed upgrades, substitutions and replacements prior to acceptance. The ACR should be created using the on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.2 508 (or successor versions). The template can be located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

3. When developing or modifying ICT, the Contractor is required to validate ICT deliverables for conformance to the applicable Section 508 requirements. Validation shall occur on a frequency that ensures Section 508 requirements is evaluated within each iteration and release that contains user interface functionality.

4. When modifying, installing, configuring or integrating commercially available or Government-owned ICT, the Contractor shall not reduce the original ICT Item’s level of Section 508 conformance.

5. When developing or modifying electronic documents and forms provided in a Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF format, the Contractor shall demonstrate conformance to the applicable to the applicable Section 508 standards (including WCAG Level A and AA Level 2.0 Success Criteria) by conducting testing using the test methods published under “Accessibility Tests for Documents” at https://www.dhs.gov/compliance-test-processes.

6. When developing or modifying ICT deliverables that contain the ability to automatically generate electronic documents and forms in Microsoft Office and Adobe formats, or when the capability is provided to enable end users to design and author web based electronic content (i.e. surveys, dashboards, charts, data visualizations, etc.), the Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to ensure these outputs conform to the applicable Section 508 standards (including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria). The Contractor shall demonstrate conformance by conducting testing and reporting test results based on representative sample outputs. For outputs produced as Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF file formats, the Contractor shall use the test methods published under “Accessibility Tests for Documents”, which are published at https://www.dhs.gov/compliance-test-processes. For outputs produced as web based electronic content, the Contractor shall use the DHS Trusted Tester for Web Methodology Version 5.0, or successor versions. This methodology is published at https://www.dhs.gov/trusted-tester

7. Contractor personnel shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to address the accessibility requirements in this work statement.

4.13.5 Section 508 Deliverables

· Section 508 Test Plans: When developing or modifying ICT pursuant to this contract, the Contractor shall provide a detailed Section 508 Conformance Test Plan. The Test Plan shall describe the scope of components that will be tested, an explanation of the test process that will be used, when testing will be conducted during the project development life cycle, who will conduct the testing, how test results will be reported, and any key assumptions.

· Section 508 Test Results: When developing or modifying ICT pursuant to this contract, the Contractor shall provide test results in accordance with the Section 508 Requirements for Technology Services provided in this solicitation.

· Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports: For each ICT item offered through this contract (including commercially available products, and solutions consisting of ICT that are developed or modified pursuant to this contract), the Offeror shall provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) to document conformance claims against the applicable Section 508 standards. The ACR shall be based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.0 508 (or successor versions). The template can be found at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Each ACR shall be completed by following all of the instructions provided in the template, including an explanation of the validation method used as a basis for the conformance claims in the report.

4.13.6 Other Section 508 Documentation: The following documentation shall be provided upon request for ICT items offered through this contract:

· Documentation of features provided to help achieve accessibility and usability for people with disabilities.

· Documentation on how to configure and install the ICT Item to support accessibility.

· Documentation of core functions that cannot be accessed by persons with disabilities.

· Documentation of remediation plans to address non-conformance to the Section 508 standards

5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

Government furnished resources will be specified at the task or delivery order level, if applicable.

The Government will provide information, data and documents to the Contractor, when necessary, for work required in individual task or delivery orders. The Contractor must use Government furnished information, data and documents only for the performance of work under individual task or delivery orders and must be responsible for returning all Government furnished information, data and documents to the Government at the end of the performance period(s). The Contractor must not release Government furnished information, data and documents to outside parties without the prior and explicit consent of the Contracting Officer.

6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor must furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Scope of Work and individual Task or Delivery Orders, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in individual Task or Delivery Orders.

7 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Requirements will be specified at the Task or Delivery Order level.

8 DELIVERABLES

Deliverable requirements will be specified at the Task or Delivery Order level.

9 FLOW-DOWN OF REQUIREMENTS TO THE TASK OR DELIVERY ORDER LEVEL AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

All of the requirements in this IDIQ Contract Scope of Work flow-down to task and delivery orders, unless otherwise stated. Additional requirements, as required, will be set forth in individual task or delivery orders.