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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Platform Mission Software Equipment (PMESB) Branch Software Engineering Support

SEC DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT

5/15/2020

Acquisition Sensitive see FAR 3.104

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Platform Mission Software Equipment Branch (PMESB) Software Engineering Support

SEC DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT

Vision Statement

To provide outstanding system/software engineering support with cost effectiveness to customers while ensuring reliability, maintainability, interoperability, and configuration integrity of the software components for mission equipment.

1 Scope

The scope of this PWS is to provide support services to CECOM SEC/IEW&S/S&ME Platform Equipment Software Support Branch in the following:

· Provide system/software engineering and integration support for Aviation systems, Tactical Air Traffic Control, Position/Navigation/Terrain systems, Command and Control and Force Protection systems.

· Provide support for Post Deployment and Post Production (PPSS/PDSS) activities for the Platform Mission Software Equipment Branch systems described in Appendix C System Description.

· Provide MIL-STD-1553 engineering, validation and testing, and system integration support.

ALL PWS SUBPARAGRAPHS UNDER 1.0 IN THE BASE CONTRACT APPLY TO THIS TASK ORDER, WITH THE EXCEPTION TO THE BELOW SUBPARAGRAHS:

1.4 Period of Performance

The period of performance will be 12 months from date of award.

1.5 Place of Performance

1.5.1 Onsite (Government Facility)

Performance of the requirements set forth within this PWS shall be conducted at the Communications-Electronics Command-Life Cycle Management Command (CECOM-LCMC) SEC facility at Building 6006 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. The contractor in support of this requirement shall utilize these facilities as the primary locations for management, system & software engineering, and software maintenance work. The Government will provide on-site Contractor personnel with adequate workspace and equipment/material (to include desks, chairs, cabinet space, and telephones), and access to printers, FAX machine, scanners and photocopiers at the Government facility where the work will be performed for contractor use on a rent-free basis IAW FAR 52.245-9 for the sole purpose of performing tasks within this PWS.

1.5.2 Offsite (Contractor Facility)

In order to maximize productivity during performance of the contract with the optimal utilization of the Government laboratory, all contractor engineers are required to work on site. Other performance associated with contractor office administration are allowed to work off-site, as specified in Appendix A – Level of Effort

2 Applicable Documents and Websites

ALL REFERENCES IN THE BASIC PWS APPLY TO THIS TASK ORDER

3 Requirements h, resources,

3.1 General: All PWS Subparagraphs under 3.0 in the base contract apply to this Task Order

3.2 Performance

The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Performance Elements for the contract. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) at Appendix B will be used to assess the contractor’s performance to ensure compliance with the Government’s performance objectives.

3.2.1 Contract Management

3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall monitor, manage, administrate, and lead this Contract for PMESB.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made by the due date as specified in the applicable CDRLs AQL: Deliverables are made within 2 business days of due date

b) STD: Personnel meet all qualifications as prescribed in Level of Effort - Appendix A, unless agreed upon by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

c) STD: Monthly costs shall not exceed planned cost by more than 10% unless agreed upon by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard Deliverables C001 Funds & Man-hour Expenditure Report C002 Performance and Cost Report E003 Bi-Weekly Status Report F005 Contract Management Plan

3.2.1.2 The Contractor shall submit and prepare reports for PMESB contract management.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Reports are accurate and complete IAW CDLRs with no more than 5% of the individual Deliverable requiring rework to address any errors AQL: Reports are accurate and complete IAW CDRL 90% of the time

b) STD: Deliverables are made in accordance with schedule AQL: Deliverables are made within 2 business days of schedule Deliverables C001 Funds & Man-hour Expenditure Report C002 Performance and Cost Report E001 Critical Personnel Change E002 Hand Receipt Audit E003 Bi-Weekly Status Report F006 Data Accession List F012 Trip/Travel Report

3.2.1.3 The Contractor shall conduct and document bi-weekly status meetings with the government for ME Contract.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Status meeting is held bi-weekly, unless changes are agreed upon by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

b) STD: Bi-Weekly Status Report shall be delivered no later than 2 business days prior to the subject event.

AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time

c) STD: Meeting Minutes shall be distributed no later than 5 business days following the subject event.

AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time Deliverables A002 Meeting Minutes E003 Bi-Weekly Status Report

3.2.2 Program Management/Administrative Support

3.2.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and provide estimates for software development, hardware fabrication, and purchases.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are complete IAW CDRL with no more than 5% of the deliverables requiring rework to address any errors AQL: 100% compliant with standard

b) STD: Deliverables are provided within 10 business days of request AQL: Compliant with standard 90% of the time Deliverables F008 Project Directive

3.2.2.2 The Contractor shall perform and report property audits for the PMESB.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Reports are accurate and complete with no more than 5% of the individual Deliverable requiring rework to address any errors AQL: Reports are accurate and complete IAW Standard 90% of the time

b) STD: Property audits are conducted IAW AR 735-5 Property Accountability Policies AQL: 100% compliant with standard Deliverables E002 Hand Receipt Audit

3.2.2.3 The Contractor shall collect, analyze, and report data and responses for PMESB suspenses.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Data needed for suspense is present, accurate and complete AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time

b) STD: Suspense response/data delivered by initial suspense due date AQL: Compliant with standard 80% of the time Deliverables F009 Suspense Response

3.2.2.4 The Contractor shall create, setup, and perform demonstrations for ME Branch Capabilities.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Prepared demonstration materials are compliant with CDRL with less than 5% individual materials requiring rework to address any errors AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time

b) STD: Demonstrations are readied and conducted in accordance with schedule AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time

c) STD: No substantive or repeated flaws are found while performing demonstrations AQL: Compliant with standard 80% of the time

d) STD: Appropriately dressed during demonstrations AQL: Compliant with standard 90% of the time Deliverables A001 Demonstration Materials

3.2.3 Configuration Management

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall perform Configuration Management activities for PMESB and branch systems.

The current Configuration Management Library resides on the SEC SharePoint website.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAW IEWSD Configuration Management Process Description, IEWD-CM-202, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

3.2.3.2 The Contractor shall conduct Configuration Management Audit for avionics systems and PMESB projects.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Perform configuration management audit IAW IEWS-CM-202 AQL: 100% compliant with standard

b) STD: Audit reports are delivered in accordance with schedule AQL: Within 2 business days of schedule Deliverables G002 Configuration Audit Report

3.2.3.3 The Contractor shall update and maintain Configuration/Data Management Plan for PMESB and branch systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Compliant with IAW IEWS-CM-202, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% complaint with standard

b) STD: Deliverables are made in accordance with schedule AQL: Within 2 business days of schedule Deliverables G001 Configuration/Data Management Plan

3.2.4 Software Engineering Support

3.2.4.1 The Contractor shall develop, update, modify, and integrate Software for avionics systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Software contains no Cat I or II software anomalies, as defined in the SEC Software Anomalies Categorization, without the explicit written approval of the government AQL: 100% Compliant with standard

b) STD: Software contains no Cat III, IV or V software anomalies as defined in the SEC Software Anomalies Categorization AQL: Compliant with standard 85% of the time

c) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

d) STD: Software delivered IAW CDRL, unless otherwise approved by the government AQL: 100% complaint with standard

e) STD: Applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)/Security Readiness Guides (SRG) AQL: Within the acceptable level of risk established by the Authorizing Official (AO) Deliverables D001 Software Engineering Package D002 Information Assurance Artifacts

3.2.4.2 The Contractor shall produce, replicate, and distribute release packages for Avionics Systems Software and Related Hardware.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are compliant with CDRL with no more than 10% of the deliverables requiring rework to address errors AQL: 100% compliant with standard

b) STD: Replicated Release Package distributed within 3 business days of request AQL: Within 2 business days Deliverables D003 Release Package

3.2.5 Software Engineering Environment (SEE) Support

3.2.5.1 The Contractor shall maintain, operate, enhance, and develop Laboratories for PMESB Systems.

This task may include the tearing down, moving, and setting up of ME Branch Laboratories and furniture.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAW Army Information Technology AR 25-1 AQL: 100% complaint with standard

b) STD: IAW Information Assurance AR 25-2 AQL: 100% compliant with standard

c) STD: Compliant with SEC Lab Configuration Control Board (CCB) Configuration Baseline AQL: 100% compliant with standard Deliverables D002 Information Assurance Artifacts F001 Analysis of Alternatives Report

3.2.5.2 The Contractor shall, assist the Government to prepare and execute all associated tasks required to obtain and maintain the PMESB System Laboratories Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization-To-Operate accreditation.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAW CDRL scheduled final delivery dates.

AQL: No later than 2 business days after scheduled final delivery dates.

b) STD: Required documentation must be complete and accurate AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors in spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.

c) STD: IAW 8510.01 AQL: 100% compliant with standard

d) STD: IAW CNSSI No 1253 AQL: 100% compliant with standard

e) STD: IAW NIST 800-53 Rev 4 AQL: 100% compliant with standard

f) STD: No denial of Authorization-To-Operate (ATO), caused by unapplied security updates or patches, attributable to the contractor. However, if the government's actions creates a situation where the patch could not be applied then it is not attributable to the contractor AQL: 100% compliance with standard Deliverables D002 Information Assurance Artifacts

3.2.5.3 The Contractor shall develop, operate, maintain, and enhance simulators and software tools for software engineering environments.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Software delivered IAW CDRL, unless otherwise approved by the government AQL: 100% complaint with standard

c) STD: Applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)/Security Readiness Guides (SRG) AQL: Within the acceptable level of risk established by the Authorizing Official (AO) Deliverables D001 Software Engineering Package D002 Information Assurance Artifacts

3.2.5.4 The Contractor shall design, build, and test cables, connectors, and hardware items for software engineering environments and PMESB projects.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Cables, connectors, and hardware items compliant with design specification.

AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors such as spelling, grammar, and formatting.

b) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard Deliverables B001 Engineering Drawing

3.2.6 Systems Engineering Support

3.2.6.1 The Contractor shall conduct and document technical analysis for avionics systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government

AQL: 100%

c) STD: Required documentation must be complete and accurate AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors in spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.

Deliverables F011 Technical Analysis Report

3.2.6.2 The Contractor shall develop and provide systems engineering specifications for avionics systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government

AQL: 100%

c) STD: Required documentation must be complete and accurate AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors in spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.

Deliverables F010 Systems Engineering Specification

3.2.6.3 The Contractor shall plan, execute, record, evaluate, report, and observe verification and validation testing for avionics systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAW AR 73-1 Test and Evaluation Policy, unless otherwise directed by the government

AQL: 100%

b) STD: Deliverables are compliant with CDRL AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors such as spelling, grammar, and formatting, etc.

Deliverables F003 System Test Plan F004 System Test Report

3.2.7 Data Bus Engineering Support

3.2.7.1 The Contractor shall plan, execute, record, evaluate, report, and observe verification and validation testing for MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAW SAE Test Plan Standards, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

b) STD: Deliverables are compliant with CDRL AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors such as spelling, grammar, and formatting, etc.

Deliverables F002 MIL-STD-1553 Interface Test Report

3.2.7.2 The Contractor shall document and identify operational faults occurring on MIL-STD-1553 data bus systems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are compliant with CDRL AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors such as spelling, grammar, and formatting

b) STD: Data Bus Analysis Report submitted 10 business days from report of fault.

AQL: No more than 5 business days late.

c) STD: MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Testing IAW SAE Standards, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

d) STD: IAW Department of the Army Pamphlet 738-751 Functional User’s Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation, unless otherwise directed by the government

AQL: 100%

Deliverables F007 Data Bus Analysis Report

3.2.7.3 The Contractor shall enhance, develop, operate, and maintain simulators of MIL-STD-1553 data bus systems and subsystems.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Software delivered IAW CDRL, unless otherwise approved by the government AQL: 100% complaint with standard

c) STD: Applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)/Security Readiness Guides (SRG) AQL: Within the acceptable level of risk established by the Authorizing Official (AO) Deliverables D001 Software Engineering Package F010 Systems Engineering Specification D002 Information Assurance Artifacts

3.2.8 Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA)

3.2.8.1 The Contractor shall develop and deliver security releases to include IAVA and STIG compliance.

Performance Standards

a) STD: IAVA releases on a quarterly release AQL: 100% compliance with standard.

b) STD: Army and DoD IA vulnerability management program, communications tasking orders (CTOs) AQL: 100% compliance with standard.

c) STD: ARCYBER OPORDS, CTOs, Situational Awareness Reports (SARs), Alerts and Bulletins AQL: 100% compliance with standard.

d) STD: No denial of Authorization-To-Operate (ATO), caused by unapplied security updates or patches, attributable to the contractor. However, if the government's actions creates a situation where the patch could not be applied then it is not attributable to the AQL: 100% compliance with standard.

Deliverables D003 Release Package H001 IAVA and STIG Compliance Report

3.2.8.2 The Contractor shall maintain and establish subscriptions to Government provided DoD and Army sites for security for security alerts, bulletins and IAVA updates, as well as vendor provided security updates to maintain the ME Branch systems security posture.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Subscriptions are established within 3 business days of COR notification AQL: Within 5 business days of notification

b) STD: Subscription is maintained throughout the contract AQL: 100% compliant with standard

c) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: Within 5 business days of bulletin Deliverables H002 Vulnerability Report

3.2.9 System/Software Transition Support

3.2.9.1 The Contractor shall plan, execute, evaluate and report the systems to be transitioned to the ME for PPSS/PDSSS responsibilities.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

c) STD: Required documentation must be complete and accurate AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors in spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.

Deliverables F011 Technical Analysis Report

3.2.9.2 The Contractor shall assist government to prepare the System/Software Transition Plan and other documentation required by Army regulation 70-1: Army Acquisition Policy, 22 July 2011; Army Regulation 700–127: Integrated Logistics Support, 7 October 2014; Army Regulation 750–1: Army Materiel Maintenance Policy, 20 September 2007; DA Pamphlet 700–127: Integrated Product Support Procedures, 8 October 2014.

Performance Standards

a) STD: Deliverables are made on schedule AQL: Within 2 business days

b) STD: Compliant with CDRL, unless otherwise directed by the government AQL: 100% compliant with standard

c) STD: Required documentation must be complete and accurate AQL: No major rework required. Major rework includes substantial defects in quality which detract from the meaning of the content. Minor rework is acceptable, and includes errors in spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.

Deliverables D004 System Transition Package

3.2.1 Contract Management

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall monitor, manage, administrate, and lead this Contract for PMESB.

3.2.1.2 The Contractor shall submit and prepare reports for ME Branch contract management.

3.2.1.3 The Contractor shall conduct and document bi-weekly status meetings with the government for ME Contract.

3.2.2 Program Management/Administrative Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and provide estimates for software development, hardware fabrication, and purchases.

3.2.2.2 The Contractor shall perform and report property audits for the PMESB.

3.2.2.3 The Contractor shall collect, analyze, and report data and responses for PMESB suspenses.

3.2.2.4 The Contractor shall create, setup, and perform demonstrations for PMESB Branch Capabilities.

3.2.3 Configuration Management

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall perform Configuration Management activities for PMESB and branch systems.

3.2.3.2 The Contractor shall conduct Configuration Management Audit for avionics systems and PMESB projects.

3.2.3.3 The Contractor shall update and maintain Configuration/Data Management Plan for PMESB and branch systems.

3.2.4 Software Engineering Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.4.1 The Contractor shall develop, update, modify, and integrate Software for avionics systems.

3.2.4.2 The Contractor shall produce, replicate, and distribute release packages for Avionics Systems Software and Related Hardware.

3.2.5 Software Engineering Environment (SEE) Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.5.1 The Contractor shall maintain, operate, enhance, and develop Laboratories for PMESB Systems.

3.2.5.2 The Contractor shall, assist the Government to prepare and execute all associated tasks required to obtain and maintain the PMESB Branch System Laboratories Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization-To-Operate accreditation.

3.2.5.3 The Contractor shall develop, operate, maintain, and enhance simulators and software tools for software engineering environments.

3.2.5.4 The Contractor shall design, build, and test cables, connectors, and hardware items for software engineering environments and PMESB Branch projects.

3.2.6 Systems Engineering Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.6.1 The Contractor shall conduct and document technical analysis for avionics systems.

3.2.6.2 The Contractor shall develop and provide systems engineering specifications for avionics systems.

3.2.6.3 The Contractor shall plan, execute, record, evaluate, report, and observe verification and validation testing for avionics systems.

3.2.7 Data Bus Engineering Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.7.1 The Contractor shall plan, execute, record, evaluate, report, and observe verification and validation testing for MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.

3.2.7.2 The Contractor shall document and identify operational faults occurring on MIL-STD-1553 data bus systems.

3.2.7.3 The Contractor shall enhance, develop, operate, and maintain simulators of MIL-STD-1553 data bus systems and subsystems.

3.2.8 Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA)

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.8.1 The Contractor shall develop and deliver security releases to include IAVA and STIG compliance

3.2.8.2 The Contractor shall maintain and establish subscriptions to Government provided DoD and Army sites for security for security alerts, bulletins and IAVA updates, as well as vendor provided security updates to maintain the PMESB systems security posture.

3.2.9 System/Software Transition Support

Performance Standards and Deliverables shall be in accordance with the base PWS.

3.2.9.1 The Contractor shall plan, execute, evaluate and report the systems to be transitioned to the ME for PPSS/PDSSS responsibilities.

3.2.9.2 The Contractor shall assist government to prepare the System/Software Transition Plan and other documentation required by Army regulation 70-1: Army Acquisition Policy, 22 July 2011; Army Regulation 700–127: Integrated Logistics Support, 7 October 2014; Army Regulation 750–1: Army Materiel Maintenance Policy, 20 September 2007; DA Pamphlet 700–127: Integrated Product Support Procedures, 8 October 2014.

4 Deliverables

ALL DELIVERABLES IN THE BASIC PWS APPLY TO THIS TASK ORDER