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United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Collaborative Joint Planning Software Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Introduction

USCENTCOM (herein referred to as Client) requires Collaborative Joint Planning Software that incorporates synchronized web-based project management capabilities (herein referred to as Software) that is currently operating on sponsored Authorization to Operate (ATO) on NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and ability to secure ATO on Coalition Partner Networks/Environment. The company providing the software solution is herein referred to as the Contractor.

Background

Software provides planning product automation, auto-updates to outputs – briefings, execution synchronization matrices (ESM), maps, and written plans and orders. Software supports Client subordinate and supporting units, allies and partners, and other staff directorates. Software supports Client with unlimited users, unlimited plans and projects, collaboration by unlimited contributing organizations. Software facilitates collaboration amongst US and coalition HQs thereby significantly improving planning collaboration and multinational interoperability for better and faster decision making. Software adheres to interoperability principles, and it is an integrated component of Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).

Objective

Software provides ability to conduct everything from day-to-day staff work to the largest Operation Plans (OPLAN). This includes contingency planning, crisis planning, and special projects at the Joint Task Force level and above. Software enables the development of plans faster, and includes but is not limited to: Flexible Response Options (FRO) and Flexible Deterrence Options (FDO), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Contingency Plans (CONPLANS), Level 1-4 OPLANS, Planning Orders (PLANORDS), Operations Orders (OPORDS), Fragmentary Orders (FRAGORD), Night Orders, and other military plans and order formats. Software enables the development of these products by structuring these planning products as data objects at the lowest level, providing capability to enrich data objects with metadata.

Period of Performance

Base Period: 4 SEP 2025 – 5 SEP 2026 Option Period One: 4 SEP 2026 – 5 SEP 2027 Option Period Two: 4 SEP 2027 – 5 SEP 2028 Option Period Three: 4 SEP 2028 – 5 SEP 2029 Option Period Four: 4 SEP 2029 – 5 SEP 2030

Scope

Software will help the Client automate Joint Planning product production, planning to execution processes, and organizational efficiency through automated workflows by providing machine enabled tools and techniques including Artificial Intelligence (AI) as available/capable. Software will provide enhancements based on user feedback when aligned with, and beneficial to, other Department of Defense (DoD) users. Software will enable Client Joint Directorates (JDIRs) to collaborate, plan, and synchronize staff operations more efficiently, decreasing workflow timelines.

Outputs will be integrated with Client to support CJADC2 and enhance Command and Control (C2) systems, supporting the execution of operations, exercises, and experimentation. Client owns the data. Contractor does not retain rights to user-created data.

Software Support Requirements

a. Provide Systems Engineering (SE) Services: Software will provide SE services to effectively develop and deliver capabilities. This includes the complete integration of technical activities and processes across the system life cycle and how the system fits into a larger System of Systems (SoS) constructs. SE services shall assess the applicability and suitability of emerging technologies and embedded hardware and software technologies integration in support of applicable Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and combat systems mission sets. The Contractor shall develop and deliver System Engineering Plans (SEPs) to identify the most efficient path to deliver requested capabilities.

b. Implementation and Integration: System implementation and integration support includes all the engineering activities necessary to integrate onto an operational platform and transition to a mission-ready operational state and/or readiness for testing, verification, and validation. It also includes integration of system support equipment into the Client’s infrastructure and verifying the end-to-end capability. Contractor shall perform implementation and integration activities in Client System Integration Labs (SILs) (where appropriate) and at all relevant platforms/sites. Contractor will:

b-1. Provide engineering support for adaptation and development of state-of-the art software for integration, exploitation, processing, autonomy, fusion, and control of on- and off- board sensors and data sources for airborne, surface, and ground-based installations and sensing platforms.

b-2. Leverage an open systems approach, where possible, to use commercially available and widely accepted interface standards and data standards to support interoperability, portability, and scalability.

b-3. Perform configuration management to track changes in the supporting documentation and equipment configuration.

b-4. Work directly with stakeholders to clearly identify and define target C2 centers, sensing platforms, and warfighting areas of interest.

b-5. Perform site surveys of target C2 centers and sensing platforms, capturing, and documenting current gaps and mission and integration requirements, and developing plans of action for iterative capability development and deployment.

c. Provide SE Tools and Techniques: Contractor will use tools and techniques to support the performance of SE services to improve productivity, system cost, schedule, capabilities, and adaptability. Contractor will apply SE tools, techniques, and lessons learned to improve efficiency and traceability and provide a technical framework for managing the system development. Contractor will also provide Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity Engineering support for all applicable Classified and Non-Classified Systems.

d. Provide Training and Certification Support: Contractor will develop and provide training capabilities through classroom and field coursework, training plans, training environments, training technology, scenario-based training, and training support materials. This includes:

d-1. Provide training for prototypes or new capabilities delivered.

d-2. Develop and provide training to educate client planners, operators, and maintainers on the latest operating and maintenance procedures for systems, subsystems, equipment, and components.

d-3. Identify all training aids and devices required for both operator and maintainer and identify all training data requirements at any site identified by the training requirement.

d-4. Develop, provide, and maintain training materials and equipment as identified for maintainers and operators, including “train the trainer” programs if necessary.

d-5. Provide applicable technology training at both basic and advanced levels.

Software Capability Requirements

These Software Capability Requirements shall be available in platform to the Client upon start of contract performance. The Client will not authorize any delay or lag in providing these capabilities.

a. Software shall be available on SIPR and JWICS.

b. Software shall provide plans and orders templates in accordance with (IAW) CJCSM

3130.03b, Planning and Execution Formats and Guidance.

c. Software shall provide functionality for briefing/presentation (comparable to Microsoft

PowerPoint), ESM, live maps, whiteboard, C2 diagram (command relationships and organization IAW military doctrine), cause and effect system diagrams, written plans and orders.

d. Software maps shall comply with DoD Interface Standard for Common Warfighting Symbology, Military Standard 2525 (MIL-STD-2525)

e. Software shall provide “touch data only once” automation, or Omni propagation, in which a change to data in one place changes the data everywhere it is used within the workspace.

f. Software shall provide “drag and drop” capability for loading documents in platform, with automated document parsing that enables “cut/paste” functionality with data mapping to the source document – maintaining data lineage (pedigree and providence).

g. Software shall provide plan/project owner controls, enabling plan/project management.

h. Software shall provide classification marking control and apportionment IAW with Controlled

Access Program Coordination Office (CAPCO) guidance.

i. Software shall provide product export capability (comparable to Microsoft PowerPoint and

Word formats).

j. Software shall provide use of open Application Programming Interface (API) and adhere to the principles of discoverability, documentation, continuous improvement, and security.

k. Software shall have established API with Maven Smart System (MSS).

Software Available Add-on Feature Requirements

Add-on feature requirements shall be available in platform to Client upon additional incremental funding.

a. Secure software for, and subsequent provision on, Coalition Partner Networks.

b. Foreign language automated translation.

c. Provision of software on NIPR.

d. Additional API integrations.

Contractor Support Deliverables

a. Implementation and Integration of Software onto SIPR and JWICS.

b. Routine software updates.

c. Provide training to ensure user proficiency.

d. Ad-hoc user assistance through onsite sponsorship and visit.

e. In-person major exercise and operations support.

f. Communicate with network officials, such as Authorizing Officials, Security Control

Assessors, and other officials as needed.

g. Bi-weekly report of progress, transparency of software update/improvement prioritization and progress, and weekly accountability meeting with government liaison.

Contractor Personnel Place of Performance

Place of Performance for up to four Contractor personnel (mix of rotating onsite and offsite support) is at Client Headquarters located on MacDill AFB, FL, and at Contractor location (virtual support).

Contractor Personnel Requirements, Duty Hours, and Required Client Support

Contractor personnel duty hours will be the same as Client duty hours. Up to four onsite/offsite Contractor personnel will be sponsored by Client for CAC, badging, required read-ons, and access to the Client Headquarters. It is up to the Client’s discretion to sponsor any additional Contractor personnel beyond the four onsite/offsite personnel. Client will provide onsite Contractor personnel with workstations, office furnishings and supplies. Contractor personnel will not be assigned permanent workspace within Client Headquarters and will operate solely based on evolving Client needs and demands.

Contractor Security Requirements

Contractor’s work will require a combination of security levels up to Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). The Client requires xx onsite Contractor personnel to have a TS/SCI clearance to work in those spaces. Offsite Contractor personnel are required to have a Secret clearance at a minimum.

a. Information Assurance: Contractor may have access to sensitive (including privileged and confidential) data, information, and materials of the Client. These printed and electronic documents are for internal use only and remain the sole property of the Client. Some of these materials are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (AMENDED). Unauthorized disclosure of Privacy Act covered materials is a criminal offense.

Work may require access to privacy and other sensitive information. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

Contractor personnel will not divulge or release privacy data or information developed or obtained in the performance of this PWS.. Contractor will not use, disclose, or reproduce third-party companies’ proprietary data unless expressly authorized to do so.during performance of this contract.

Pursuant to Section 808 of Publication L.102-190 (Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) 204, Subpart 204.402 (2)), DoD employees or members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to or visiting a Contractor/Subcontractor facility are engaged in oversight of an acquisition program will retain control of their work product. Classified work products of DoD employees or members of the Armed Forces shall be handled in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117. Contractor procedures for protecting against unauthorized disclosure of information shall not require DoD employees or members of the Armed Forces to relinquish control of their work product, whether classified or not, to the Contractor/Subcontractor.

Contractor will have access to and be required to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), sensitive, confidential, and classified information during performance of this contract.

Contractor will have access to classified information worldwide and is authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and the Defense Courier Service (DCS) as applicable. No Software-generated COMSEC or government furnished information (GFI) may be provided to DTIC. Contractore shall require access to Secret, TS, COMSEC, DTIC, SCI, Non-SCI, NATO, and CUI.

Contractor will comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to classified confidential, Secret, or TS information and requires subcontractors to comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including 32 CFR Part 117 and any revisions to 32 CFR Part 117, notice of which has been furnished to Software.

b. Cybersecurity: All Contractor employees working on IA/Information Technology training shall complete the DoD cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Per DoD 8570.01-M and DFARS 252.239-7001, the timing and identification of Subcontractor employees supporting cybersecurity/IT certification functions shall be addressed in the technical proposal. This course is mandatory training for all of DoD and Industry personnel with access to CUI. The course provides information on the eleven training requirements for accessing, marking, safeguarding, decontrolling, and destroying CUI along with the procedures for identifying and reporting security incidents. All Contractor personnel are required to successfully complete and show proof of CUI Certification with proposal submission.

c. Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting: Contractor will not be required to handle or create Covered Defense Information (“CDI”), as defined in DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2019) in support of the effort required herein. Further, Contractor represents and certifies that it WILL NOT collect, develop, receive, transmit, use or store CDI on covered contractor information system (CCIS) as defined in DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2019) in executing the effort required herein.

d. Threat Awareness Reporting Program: All Contractor personnel with security clearances must receive a Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) briefing within 30 days of initial assignment or employment and every 12 months thereafter by a Counterintelligence agent or other qualified trainer as specified in DoD Directive (DoDD)

5240.06 Enclosure 3, paragraph 2-a and paragraph 3-b.

e. Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel visiting any Government facility in conjunction with this PWS shall be subject to the standards of conduct applicable to United States Government (USG) employees. Site-specific approval regarding access to sensitive materials, computer facility access, issue of security badges, etc. shall be coordinated with the Program Officer (PO) as required. All necessary facility and employee security clearances shall be at the expense of Contractor.

Where interoperable, DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements or CACs are required for the exchange of unclassified information between DoD and its vendors and contractors or for access to Public Key-enabled information systems and websites.

Contractor will provide the appropriate documentation to the Client to be properly provided with the USG CAC. Contractor will comply with all DoD regulations concerning the acquisition of CACs for all Subcontractor personnel, in accordance with the policies and procedures currently in use at each Client location. Contractor personnel are not to be permanently assigned to workspace but will require access to facilities as determined by the Client in the performance of this contract..

For Contractor personnel that do not require CACs, but require access to a DoD facility or installation, Contractor will comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures or at outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations, in accordance with theater regulations.

Contractor personnel not requiring a personnel security clearance that perform Automated Data Processing (ADP) sensitive duties are subject to investigative and assignment requirements in accordance with DoD 5200.2R, DoD Personnel Security Program, and affiliated regulations. Contractor will bear the cost of any security clearances required for performance. Contractor will provide escorts for uncleared personnel.

USG will be responsible for obtaining security certification for all equipment/systems processing classified information. Contractor shall ensure its operation and maintenance procedures comply with those regulations identified within the DD254 Form.

Contractor will have access to unclassified and classified data. All Contractor personnel shall possess a clearance commensurate with the requirements of their position. For access to classified information, Contractor shall ensure that all personnel with access to classified information have the necessary security clearances. For projects requiring a TS/SCI, the Contractor personnel shall possess an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility prior to performing any work. SCI eligibility means the individual is eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination upon assignment to a project and approval of the DD254.

It is incumbent upon Contractor to ensure that the necessary security paperwork is submitted in sufficient time to enable each individual Contractor employee to be cleared prior to beginning work.

Contractor will ensure all Contractor personnel return security identification badges and picture identification cards to the Client’s designated primary point of contact, located at Client Headquarters. An employment/installation clearance form shall be developed by Contractor which includes a signature block for the Client to certify that an employee has turned in all badges/Client property before leaving employment on the installation.