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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE CRITICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS COURSE

AND OFFICER IN CHARGE (OIC)/CHIEF SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT)

FAMILIARIZATION COURSE

1. Background

Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command (NEIC) has a requirement to procure two (2) specialized training courses. The products and services identified are essential items required for upcoming deployments and for continued operations. NEIC provides Navy and Joint commanders with tactical Indications and Warning

(I&W), Force Protection (FP) and Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) through

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Electronic Support (ES) to win decisively in all phases of military operations.

2. Objective

The objectives of the courses are to provide instruction in theory, fundamentals, and practical application of learned theory and knowledge to effectively use equipment in permissive, semi-permissive and non-permissive environments during expeditionary missions.

3. Scope

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides requirements for instruction of Tactical Electronic Warfare

(TAC-EW)/ SIGINT personnel. The Contractor shall provide the necessary services to support NEIC in the task areas specified herein. Training will be specifically for military operations. The Contractor shall develop full courses of instruction to train personnel for operations in permissive, semi-permissive, and non-permissive environments.

4. Tasks

The Contractor shall develop two (2) courses of instruction. One course shall utilize basic and intermediate theory, effective employment of specialized equipment and associated tactics, techniques and procedures. The second course shall be a customized TAC-EW/SIGINT familiarization course to include operational employment and policy for Intelligence Exploitation Team (IET) leadership to include Officers-in-Charge and

Leading Chief Petty Officers. Focus of effort shall include communication infrastructures existent outside of the continental United States. Course material shall emphasize minimizing both electronic and physical signature of technical systems employed, the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) utilized.

IET members should be able to apply sound repeatable methodologies and techniques on how to effectively plan and execute TITLE 10 and TITLE 50 missions, Own Force Monitoring (OFM), Digital Blue Force

Signature Management, full-spectrum RF surveys and environment characterization, from analog and digital communication to non-communication radio signals. The most effective use of collection equipment in the most realistic training environment is required. Contractor shall provide personnel with demonstrated tactical expeditionary SIGINT experience and demonstrated experience instructing courses and students similar to this course and its prospective students. Course material shall present realistic scenarios to personnel for effective training, including the unconventional and tactical nature of operational missions.

4.1. Course Requirements

4.1.1. The contractor shall tailor course of instruction (COI) covering Title 10 and Title 50 TTPs with special emphasis on the employment of devices and tactics for use in permissive, semi-permissive and non-permissive environments. All instructor-led training and scenario-based exercises shall be tailored to the specified mission. Likewise, training events shall be tailored to specific, emerging mission requirements.

4.1.2. The COI shall provide ten (10) weeks of TAC-EW/SIGINT training for each class of a minimum of two (2) students up to six (6) per class and a two (2) week TAC-EW/SIGINT familiarization course tailored for non-SIGINT leadership personnel. The course shall be tailored to meet specified mission requirements and schedule. The COI may require modification if the unit mission requirements or TTP changes. All required changes shall be brought to the contractor’s attention no later than six (6) weeks prior to the course start date.

4.1.3. Curriculum. The contractor shall develop, tailor, coordinate, and deliver course schedule and curriculum leading up to the first training evolution. The Government representative will communicate required changes to support organizational learning objectives and then approve the final curriculum. Once approved, the contractor shall perform activities associated with the implementation of course activities in accordance with course curriculum. Ongoing training updates shall be accomplished via communication with authorized Government representation plus feedback from students, sponsors, and results from prior training events.

4.1.3.1. 10- Week Course Topics. Contractor shall provide instruction in sequential order for the 10-week

TAC EW/SIGINT COI, to include, the following topics:

4.1.3.1.1. Power/electricity theory and practical application

4.1.3.1.2. Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals and antenna theory

4.1.3.1.3. 802.11 fundamentals

4.1.3.1.4. 802.11 packet data fundamentals

4.1.3.1.5. Wi-Fi surveys fundamentals

4.1.3.1.6. Cellular protocol fundamentals

4.1.3.1.7. RF survey fundamentals

4.1.3.1.8. Rover software application fundamentals

4.1.3.1.9. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided as listed for Sections 4.1.3.1.10 –

4.1.3.1.17:

4.1.3.10. GFE: Receiver Set, Portable Direction Finding equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Operate Receiver Set, Portable Direction Finding equipment and software as a Force Protection device

- Efficiently operate High Speed Threat Analyzer

- Conduct mobile RDF

- Conduct static RDF from LP/OP

- Efficiently collect frequency agile signals using software

- With unique software:

- Demonstrate the ability to conduct RF environment surveys and characterization

- Demonstrate ability to conduct proper SOI recordings

- Demonstrate ability to use DVR

- Demonstrate ability to cut recording to specific emitters

- Demonstrate use of HSTA

- Demonstrate RADAR survey

- Demonstrate ability to understand RADAR activity via software and identify RADAR application

- Acquisition

- Sweep

- Scan

- Demonstrate ability to use all four (4) tuners at once

- Demonstrate ability to process emitters above 6GHZ

- Demonstrate the ability to use Receiver Set, Portable Direction Finding equipment to provide Blue Force Signatures

- Demonstrate ability to process emitters for Analog and Digital PTT

- Demonstrate ability to utilize 802.11 capabilities

- PCAP collection

- Survey

- Signal Development

- Identify SOIs

- Identify unique SOI

- Properly classify signals

- Product reporting and conclusions

Management

- Understand proper data management techniques

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

- Demonstrate the ability to brief collected information in meaningful way to decision makers

4.1.3.1.11. GFE: Receiving Set, Multiprotocol equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to execute cellular protocols:

- GSM Service

- CDMA Service

- UMTS Service

- Proper multi-protocol implementation

- Manual vs Wizard set-up

- Proper set-up for tethered upload

- Including SRI fields

- Chronolog naming

- Audio outputs

- Understand the FTP server

- Proper file writing

- Understand activity logs vs event logs

- How to utilize each log for un-tethered analysis

- File import to Rover

- Rover passive Mobile Emitter Analysis

- Antenna diversity

- Beam Forming

- Software upgrades and downgrades

- Understand different abilities within Alaska versions

- System Tools

- Analysis

- Prospector

- Web Interface

- Targeting

- DF databases manual vs automatic

- Remote operations

- Geo-fencing and time domain fencing

- Basic trouble shooting

- Demonstrate the ability to RDF cellular downlinks using native DF antenna

- Demonstrate the ability to execute SGPR mission

- RDF of Analog and Digital signals

- Demonstrate the ability to scan the RF spectrum

- Demonstrate the ability to execute a DMR mission

- Demonstrate the ability to use ROVER connectivity

- Passive Geo-location for specific Protocols

- Demonstrate ability to properly set up static collection

- Demonstrate ability to properly set up mobile collection

- Considerations for each protocol type.

- Network Survey

- Networking Receiving Set, Multiprotocol equipment for file sharing

- Receiving Set, Multiprotocol equipment as a Force Protection device

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

Makers

4.1.3.1.12. GFE: Receiver Commercial, Wireless equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Demonstrate comprehension of 802.11 fundamentals

- Demonstrate comprehension of 802.11 packet data fundamentals

- Demonstrate the ability to execute optimal Wi-Fi surveys

- Demonstrate the ability to import imagery

- Demonstrate the ability to create and employ target decks

- Demonstrate the ability to geolocate using heatmaps

- Demonstrate the ability properly stimulate targets of interest

- Demonstrate the ability to use ROVER connectivity

- PCAP stream

- File injection survey vs playback

- Wi-Fi Dashboard

- Target tipping

- Passive GEO with Rover

- Demonstrate the ability to use Receiver Commercial, Wireless equipment and software to provide Blue Force Signature

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product makers presented

4.1.3.1.13. GFE: Receiver Commercial, Wireless equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Demonstrate comprehension of 802.11 fundamentals

- Demonstrate comprehension of 802.11 packet data fundamentals

- Demonstrate the ability to execute proper WiFi surveys

- Demonstrate the ability to import imagery

- Demonstrate the ability to create and employ target decks

- Demonstrate the ability to geolocate using heatmaps

- Demonstrate the ability stimulate a target deck

- Demonstrate the ability to use ROVER and plotting data

- Demonstrate the ability to use Receiver Commercial, Wireless equipment and software to provide Blue Force Signature Management

- Identify files generated for PED for each protocol and demonstrate file Export

Management

- Understand proper data management techniques

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

Makers

4.1.3.1.14. GFE: Receiver Engineering, Survey equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Demonstrate the ability to execute proper cellular survey for each Protocol

- Proper passive cellular survey techniques with SDRs

- Extract proper files for PED

- DMRAW

- DCode

- .txt

- Layer 3

- Understand the differences and uses of each file type

- Demonstrate Rover Connectivity for near real time analysis

- Utilization as a Force Protection tool

- Demonstrate effective Multi-protocol survey

- Understand power requirements

- Headless operations

- Geo-Fence

- Time Fence

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

4.1.3.1.15. GFE: Receiver Engineering, Survey handheld equipment and software training. TAC-EW

- Demonstrate the ability to execute cellular survey

- Semi-active vs Active

- Demonstrate the ability to execute Wi-Fi survey

- Understand type of Wi-Fi survey being conducted

- No Clients just Access

- Demonstrate the ability to use ROVER and plotting collected data

- Extract proper file types

- Scripts

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Identify files generated for PED for each protocol and demonstrate file export

- File conversion for other applications

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

4.1.3.1.16. GFE: Receiver Commercial Wireless Handheld equipment and software training. TAC-EW

- Demonstrate the ability to utilize equipment for counter surveillance

- Demonstrate the ability to utilize the DF for source validation

- Demonstrate the ability to execute WiFi survey

- Demonstrate the ability execute a deauth mission

- Demonstrate the ability to create a target deck and execute target

- Identify files generated for PED and demonstrate file export

- Proper data management for quick and timely PED

- Demonstrate the ability to create post-mission product

4.1.3.1.17. GFE: Kit, Analysis RF Spectrum equipment and software training. TAC-EW operator should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

- Demonstrate the ability to execute an RF scan

- Demonstrate the ability to determine RF noise interference

- Demonstrate the ability to provide Blue Force Signature Management

- Demonstrate the ability detect RF to scan the RF spectrum

- Conduct Antenna sweeps for SWR

- Utilize for RDF

- Identify files for creating files for post mission reports and demonstrate file export

4.1.3.1.18. One (1) week culminating exercise based on the previous nine (9) weeks of instruction. This exercise shall incorporate the second week of the leadership course to plan and execute mission planning electronic warfare mission sets.

4.1.3.2. Two (2) Week Course Topics. Contractor shall provide instruction for the two (2) week TAC-EW

Leadership course to include the following topics:

4.1.3.2.1. RF Fundamentals

4.1.3.2.2. Antennas and Scanners

4.1.3.2.3. Cellular Theory Overview

4.1.3.2.4. Processing Survey Data

4.1.3.2.5. Rover and Network Survey

4.1.3.2.6. Receiver Set, Multi Protocol Introduction

4.1.3.2.7. 802.11 Overview

4.1.3.2.8. Observations and Interaction with TAC-EW Pipeline Team

4.1.3.2.9. Receiver Set, Portable, Direction Finding Operations

4.1.3.2.10. Processing Receiver Set, Portable, Direction Finding data

4.1.3.2.11. SIGINT Policy and Fundamentals

4.1.3.2.12. TITLE 10 Operations

4.1.3.2.13. TITLE 50 Operations

4.1.3.2.14. Staffing TAC-EW Operations

4.1.3.3. The contractor shall provide training in a logical order based on the training topics above.

4.1.4. Course Instruction. Contractor shall provide instructors, rental cars, role player, and facilities for the courses. Course material shall include at a minimum all topics defined herein. The contractor shall carry out necessary pre-course preparation activities prior to the commencement of each course.

These activities shall include:

4.1.4.1. Coordination with host activities and survey of actual sites and training venues.

4.1.4.2. Preparation of student course material.

4.1.4.3. Coordination of hotel or other venue rentals needed to affect training in a realistic environment.

4.1.4.4. Configuration and testing of the Government-furnished equipment (GFE).

4.1.4.5. Coordination of any supplemental instruction aides.

4.1.4.6. Operation exercise planning and rehearsal.

4.1.5. The contractor shall prepare both courses prior to execution of the ten (10) week course. The contactor shall coordinate with host activities and end-users receiving training, prepare training support items, and completion of required exercise rehearsals.

4.1.6. Course instruction shall emphasize knowledge, theory, and practical application of the material.

The contractor shall teach students operation of equipment with emphasis on practical application use of the equipment in real-world operational environments.

4.1.7. Student Study Guide. The contractor shall create and deliver a Student Study Guide of reference material. The Student Study Guide should include individual sections for each subject listed in paragraph 4.1.3 above. Student Study Guides shall aid students in maintaining the skill level acquired while attending the course.

4.1.8. Student Evaluation of Course. Contractor shall develop a course evaluation form to be completed by students throughout the duration of the course. An evaluation shall be completed by each student to be provided to the designated Government representative and shall not be reviewed by the Contractor. Contractor shall administer course evaluations with the objective to receive honest evaluations of course material, instructors, and support personnel as well as protect student privacy. Contractor shall administer and deliver student evaluations at the end of the second, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth weeks.

4.1.9. Instructor Evaluation of Students. Contractor shall evaluate student's mastery of course material at a minimum of once a week. Evaluations shall test students on both material presented that week, and cumulative knowledge since the beginning of the course. Emphasis should be given to how effective a student practically employs equipment utilizing the taught theories and TTPs.

Evaluations shall be given to the designated Government representative at the end of the week's instruction. Evaluations shall be in Contractor’s format.

4.1.10. All training will incorporate realistic, live and or recorded RF signals to scenario-based exercises designed to both provide mission-unique training and situational elements, and impart experiential learning techniques to ensure all training is fully grasped by the students. Each course will end in a culmination exercise and results of student knowledge, skills, and abilities shall be documented for qualification purposes.

4.1.11. At the conclusion of training, the student will be able to plan and conduct basic and intermediate

TAC-EW/SIGINT activities to support a variety of real-world missions in a variety of environments and settings. Each student will be evaluated for their ability to employ and manage equipment assets, testing of creativity and adaptability in uncontrolled, exercise-based environments and situations.

4.2. Facility Requirements

4.2.1. Training will be conducted at the Contractor’s facility. The facility shall include, realistic scenario training areas to enhance exercises reinforcing skills taught during classroom evolutions. The classroom shall accommodate up to six (6) students and their equipment, with restroom facilities and adequate lighting. Scenario training areas shall enhance role playing credibility and provide students a controlled environment in which to refine skills. The facility shall be owned or leased by the Contractor and the Contractor shall provide verification of facility during course date coordination. Additional locations shall be considered Mobile

Training Team (MTT) Sites. There is no minimum or maximum space for the facility or scenario exercise location.

4.2.1.1. All Training facility/Scenario Exercise location(s) shall be within thirty (30) miles from Naval

Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, VA.

4.3. Personnel Requirements

4.3.1. Program Manager (PM). The contractor shall assign a program manager to work closely with a designated Government representative. PM shall be responsible for personal management, management of Government material and assets, and contractor personal and facility security.

4.3.2. Instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The contractor shall provide instructors and

SMEs that have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience supporting highly specialized training needs of tactical expeditionary operations and other Government customers.

4.3.3. In addition to the above required instructor qualifications, the contractor team shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching the following:

4.3.3.1. Commercial communications infrastructure to include GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G and Wi-Fi

4.3.3.2. Vehicle and dismounted operations

4.3.3.3. Low Visibility/Low Signature (LV/LS) operations

4.3.3.4. Tactical ES/EW/SIGINT equipment

4.3.3.5. Electronic and physical signature reduction

4.3.3.6. OFM and Blue Force signature management

4.3.3.7. Planning and executing Title 10 operations

4.3.3.8. Planning and executing Title 50 operations

4.3.3.9. Operating highly complex and relevant scenarios

4.3.4. Role Players. Contractor shall include role-playing agents ("rabbits").

5. Deliverables

5.1. A001- Course Curriculum

5.2. A002- Student Study Guides

5.3. A003- Course Schedule

5.4. A004- Student Evaluation of Course Form

5.5. A005- Instructor Evaluation of Students Form

6. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

6.1. GFE includes the technical equipment necessary to meet the customer’s specific mission requirements. GFE will be provided for the duration of training only. Note: Government will coordinate with the contractor in the event technology isn’t available to support the training and will adjust the curriculum as appropriate. List as follows:

• Digital Receiver Technologies DRT-1301c

• Digital Receiver Technologies DRT-3300

• Herrick Technologies Lab HTLx T2

• QRC Technologies QP-2

• QRC Technologies ICS-500

• Samsung DarkHaven

• SR Technologies LanShark 5

• SR Technologies SharkCage

• Rohde & Schwarz FSH-20 Spectrum Analyzer

6.2. Contractor shall be responsible for proper storage and security of GFE while at the Contractor’s site and training location(s).

7. Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

7.1. Government representative will monitor students and initial delivery of equipment. The representative will be responsible for providing fully functioning GFE to students at all times.

Contractor shall maintain equipment in accordance with FAR Part 45 Government Property.

8. Place of Performance

8.1. Training shall be conducted at the Contractor's facility and must be within a thirty (30) mile radius of Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, VA.

9. Intelligence Oversight

9.1 The contractor shall carry out their authorized intelligence and intelligence-related activities in strict conformity with the U.S. Constitution, applicable laws, Executive Orders (E.O.), and other relevant directives.

9.2 The contractor shall report any Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA) or Significant or Highly

Sensitive Matters (S/HSM) immediately upon discovery, without waiting for substantiation, to the

COR and TA.