DRAFT Wargame PWS - 24 Nov 24.pdf

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THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR STRATEGY,

INTEGRATION, AND REQUIREMENTS (HQ USAF/A5/7)

DRAFT Performance Work

Statement (PWS) 24 Nov 2024

For

Simulations, Training, and Experimentation (STE) in support of HQ USAF Sponsored and Supported Wargaming

1.0 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Headquarters United States Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements (AF/A5/7) (alternatively “Air Force Futures”) focuses on developing Air Force strategy and concepts, conducting strategic assessments of the operating environment through wargames and workshops, manifesting an integrated future force design, and achieving timely and effective operational capabilities required for tomorrow’s Airmen to fight and win. Within AF Futures, AF/A5I, the Directorate for Integration and Innovation, develops future multi-domain total-force design in order to implement the National Defense and Military Strategies; drive integration and capability planning across the Air Force; and identify prioritized ways and means to guide resourcing priorities that improve Air Force lethality and enhance the joint and coalition fight. AF/A5I accomplishes its functions through wargaming, analysis, and developing innovative approaches, which this contract will directly support.

2.0 TASK ORDER OBJECTIVE: The Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) are required to support the USAF Simulations, Training, and Experimentation (STE) programs that include the planning and execution of HQ USAF sponsored and supported wargames. Current Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) wargames are designed to explore future force design, capability concepts, and operating concepts to employ them in future operational environments. This PWS establishes the baseline tasks required to support the day-to-day operations of the AF/A5I AF Wargaming ‘team of teams,’ the Air Staff element responsible for developing, executing and reporting such wargames. It also provides the capability to surge for potential future efforts.

3.0 REFERENCE: HAF Mission Directive 1-7, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration, and Requirements (29 Oct 2019) [to be replaced by HAF MD 1-57, currently in staffing].

4.0 TASK REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide non-personal A&AS support to the USAF STE programs for HQ USAF sponsored and supported wargaming. The Contractor shall provide manning and subject matter expertise to support AF Wargaming efforts and taskings.

These personnel shall fulfil the following broad tasks:

• Task 1: Wargame Operations (4.1)

• Task 2: Analytical Support (4.2)

• Task 3: Video Teleconference Operations (4.3)

• Task 4: Wargame Information Environment (WIE) (4.4)

• Task 5: Surge Operations (4.5)

• Task 6: Program Management (4.6)

4.1 TASK 1. - WARGAME OPERATIONS: The Contractor shall:

• Support HQ USAF wargames before, during, and after wargame execution.

• Engage with USAF and extra-USAF organizations in designing, planning, developing, recruiting players, facilitating execution, adjudicating game turns/moves, assessing outcomes, conducting post-game analysis, and developing wargame reports and briefing materials.

• When directed, participate in, support, and/or coordinate support for other USAF, sister-Service, DoD, and multinational wargame activities.

4.1.1 SUB-TASK 1.1. - WARGAME CAMPAIGN DEFINED/VOLUME/FREQUENCY: HQ

USAF wargaming consists of multiple nested events that build upon each other in the study of force posture and design to achieve CSAF objectives. Large Title 10 wargames are linked in a wargame campaign model. Wargame campaigns are government led and contractor supported and executed. Wargames and wargame events are designed in coordination with campaign and wargame leads, and managed and executed by the contractor. Each Title 10 wargame consists of multiple task, functional, and cross-functional specific workshops, joint and combined operational planning events, table-top exercises, vignette driven explorations, and strategic forums. All these events typically involve participants, stakeholders, and partners from throughout the Air Force, DoD, international partners, and other agencies and labs/industry.

The Contractor will support the entire wargame process from planning initiation through execution, adjudication, and completion of analysis/reporting. Each Title 10 wargame consists of at least six one-week workshops each comprising approximately 50-200 people, six additional one-week events comprising 20-50 people, and a two-week “Capstone” execution event typically consisting of up to 400 participants. Title 10 wargame campaign cycles operate on a biennial basis. Planning and execution for individual games generally takes 9-12 months, with approximately one large wargame per year. The large wargame series executes concurrently with smaller events and wargames as directed by the AF/A5/7 which may require contractor support. An example of a Title 10 wargame is Global Engagement.

4.1.2 SUB-TASK 1.2. - GENERAL WARGAME ACTIONS: The Contractor will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames (concept development, objective and analysis/assessment planning, game design, event planning, management, and execution, and post-game analysis). This includes:

• Supporting the design of wargames to meet a variety of purposes and objectives.

• Analyzing, interpreting, and preparing briefings on operational concepts, military strategy, and doctrine as they pertain to wargaming design and objectives.

• Engaging with USAF and extra-USAF partners to recruit participants and contributions to the Blue, Red, Adjudication, Assessment, and Control teams.

• Preparing reports, talking papers, and related material regarding the wargames, to include briefings, documents and presentations to senior AF and DoD leadership.

• Supporting the development and tailoring of wargame scenarios and vignettes.

• Building wargame specific documents (such as wargame orders, tasking directives, and calling messages).

• Developing, maintaining, modernizing, managing, and employing the Wargame

Information Environment (WIE) and related components.

• Providing and maintaining a high level of subject-matter expertise for wargame support, participation, adjudication, facilitation, and analysis.

• Participating in mission-partner wargames and workshops as required to provide subject matter expertise and stay apprised of activities in the military wargaming community.

4.1.3 SUB-TASK 1.3. - PRE-GAME ACTIONS: Support and execute pre-game tasks which include design, planning, staffing, and participant manning actions. These tasks and actions include but are not limited to:

• Participant recruitment and registration (process and activity) and Joint Manning Document maintenance.

• Collecting and organizing orders of battle (OoB) for key military forces, to include global force apportionment, allocation, and weapons inventories for wargame teams: Blue (friendly), Red (opposing), and other forces as appropriate for game design.

• Ensuring OoB are accurately represented within wargame database structures.

• Supporting the collection, organization, and tailoring of Blue and Red Toolkits

(descriptions and capability of weapons, systems, and advanced technologies at the security level appropriate to the game).

• Developing/supplying maps & charts.

• Assisting participants in the development of wargame operational plans, approaches, and strategies.

• Developing and integrating concepts/CONOPS associated with game design focus areas.

• Providing subject-matter expertise on wargame toolkits and orders of battle to include use of weapons, operating concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures

(TTP).

• Support the collection and organization of logistics and mobility planning products such as basing laydown, Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) and/or analogous Force Flows, airlift, tanker, global reach laydown, and aeromedical (ATGA) planning products.

• Develop read-aheads and other administrative information/direction (location, game schedule, and design) for participants.

• Prepare, package, and ship Wargame Information Environment (WIE) hardware and systems.

4.1.4 SUB-TASK 1.4. - WARGAME EXECUTION: Support all elements of wargame execution to include activities associated with the support, control, and administration of assigned teams (including game control/adjudication/assessment functions) and data collection during wargame events and workshops. Execution tasks also include the preparation, production, assembly, and operation/execution/facilitation of the following:

• Participant check-in, badging, and general administrative support

• Adjudication support

• Data collection for hotwash and postgame analysis/reporting products

• WIE system with appropriate tools

• Modeling and simulation central database support

• Closed local area network (LAN/WIE) administration support to include setup, game execution, and teardown activities

4.1.5 SUB-TASK 1.5 - POST-GAME ACTIONS: Support Post-game tasks which include preparation, production, assembly, and facilitation of the following:

• Creation and editing of final report from each wargame, that includes 5Ws; game design and conduct; key facts such as Assumptions; Capstone game play & results; Adjudication & Game-Control perspective key observations and insights;

strengths and weaknesses in the game and suggestions for improvement

• Export and distribution of WIE data as required

• Breakdown, packaging, and shipping of WIE hardware

• Post-game analysis, reports, formal briefings, and presentations to AF and DoD audiences up to senior leadership

4.1.6 SUB-TASK 1.6 – SUPPORT SUBJECT MATTER AREAS: The Contractor shall provide technical and analytical expertise and support to investigate, analyze, and assess existing and emerging AF roles, missions, and capabilities, and those of sister-Services and Combatant Commands, for wargame design, objective analysis/assessment, manning, execution, and adjudication of gameplay; and to evaluate options for future AF force design and posture. These subject areas generally cover, but are not necessarily limited to the following, and are to be covered within the positions listed in Attachments A through C.

• Wargame Project Manager

• Lead Blue Facilitator

• Fighter (4th/5th Generation)

• Global strike (bomber, long-range strike)

• (Joint All-Domain) Command and Control

• Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) planning and operations to include UAS and concepts such as the Sensing Grid

• Integrated Air and Missile Defense/Area Air and Missile Defense

• Space and Cyberspace integration

• Joint and Combined force integration (Maritime, Ground, and Special Forces; and

Allies/Partners)

• Senior advisor to Blue command level (also potentially serving in HHQ roles e.g.

CCMD, NSC)

• Senior advisor/Lead for Red team; provides leadership, expertise, experience and gravitas in generating direct Red Team guidance and peer-to-peer engagement at the Senior Executive or General/Flag Officer level

• Deputy Red Lead / Operational Planner

• Deputy Red Lead / Intelligence; intelligence community (IC) experience, expertise and contacts to develop high-quality wargame future scenarios and robust Red teams, toolkits, and orders of battle

4.2 TASK 2. - ANALYTICAL SUPPORT: The Contractor shall aid Government personnel in engaging and integrating analytical organizations both internal and external to AF Futures and HQ USAF in wargames to develop and execute an objectives analysis plan.

4.3 TASK 3. - VTC OPERATIONS: The Contractor shall schedule, operate, and arrange maintenance, accreditation, connection, and upgrade planning for both classified and unclassified video teleconference (VTC) activities and related physical and personnel security matters. The Contractor will schedule, coordinate with other sites, and ensure proper execution of VTCs in support of AF Wargaming’s day to day ops and ISO its wargame events.

4.4 TASK 4. - WARGAME INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (WIE): Under the direction of the Government, the contractor will lead and manage all aspects of the WIE and supporting technical team activities. The WIE is the collection of information technology tools and services that AF Wargaming uses to support its wargaming. GameNet is the deployable component of the WIE that directly supports wargame participants during game planning and execution. The WIE also comprises modeling and simulation (M&S), visualization, and other tools to enhance game planning, play, adjudication, data collection, and analysis.

4.4.1 SUB-TASK 4.1.- GAMENET AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall conduct the development, maintenance, support, enhancement, and modernization of the Government-owned GameNet system and deploy it to USAF-sponsored and supported wargame activities as required. GameNet includes M&S tools and business applications that support the wargame planning, execution, and data collection processes. GameNet specific tasks include:

• Systems engineering support in development, deployment, integration, verification, testing, maintenance, and demonstration.

• Automation of Business Process Management (BPM) design, and enhancement/support of business processes that are built into the wargaming collaborative environment. These include but are not limited to, workflows for Requests for Information (RFI), Objectives-based Observations & Insights recording, and Requests for Forces (RFF) processes.

• GameNet maintenance in accordance with current DoD information technology directives.

• Web based reporting of game forces to include the ability for users to search forces and track force movement during game execution through multiple stages of the wargame conflict to display:

o Status of units (i.e. combat readiness and capability) o Status of logistical capabilities (e.g. maintenance, munitions and fuel) o Supporting forces and how they are linking to supported forces o Threats o Ability to adjust units as force status changes o Ability to search for adversary forces based upon a variety of parameters (i.e.

geographic location or type)

• Maintenance and enhancement of a geographical information system (GIS) tool that displays the web-based reporting capabilities as well as force allocation, weather, threats, threat ranges, and force flow data accurately in the game.

Additionally, GIS tool will incorporate additional information for visualization as directed, such as information created by other tools used for logistics or operational planning or execution.

• Building, maintaining, and managing a configuration control board (i.e. task prioritization list) for the purpose of prioritizing and managing updates and upgrades to the WIE environment.

• Maintenance/enhancement of collaborative workspace used to share information across GameNet.

• User identity and access management to ensure users see data across the system appropriate to their wargame role.

• Creation, enhancement, maintenance and support of Network Tools throughout wargame cycles to assist in the management and support of the WIE, M&S tools and GameNet to remotely execute commands, push files, delete files, and push images and software updates to the entire network.

• Preparation of database architectures and data appropriate for the wargame scenarios, to include gaining appropriate releasability permissions. Additionally, developing and modernizing database architecture as wargame needs develop.

• Enabling the creation of wargame results reports to inform USAF and AF Futures analysis and decisionmaking processes.

• Maintaining an onsite, centralized, wargaming database for storing all relevant wargaming information, to include appropriate M&S data, searchable by epoch year, scenario, etc., at security classification levels up to TOP SECRET.

• Developing applications to integrate industry-standard modeling and simulation tools into GameNet, and developing custom tools to support game play, adjudication, and analysis, using the following technologies:

o Object-oriented programming languages, such as C# or Java o Web servers o JavaScript, JavaScript-based libraries such as jQuery, and other front-end frameworks for web development o Full-stack Web application frameworks o Object-relation mapping frameworks such as Entity Framework or Hibernate o Database servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL o Integrated Development Environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio or

Eclipse o Code versioning systems o Error logging modules and handlers o Microsoft SharePoint development tools o Instant messaging services o Multimedia production and editing tools o Microsoft IT management tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, HyperV, backup and restore tools, DNS, and KMS o Analysis and geospatial tools such as ESRI Server o Other emerging technologies as they become available

4.4.2 SUB-TASK 4.2 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY: The Contractor shall review and implement security requirements for accreditation associated with GameNet systems.

Accreditation-specific tasks include:

• Adjudicate all security controls to an official status in Enterprise Mission Support Service (eMASS)

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for non-compliant controls

• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) updates into all systems within the authorization boundary

• Conduct and submit Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans in accordance with the Authorization to Operate (ATO)

• Populate and manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Continuous Monitoring (CM) requirements

• Perform Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) duties IAW DODI 8500.01 and AFI 33-210

To perform these, member(s) on the Contract’s IT team will require working knowledge and/or experience with operational Air Force systems from an ISSM perspective, to include STIGs, Controls, eMASS, and Security Center.

4.4.3 SUB-TASK 4.3 - MODELING AND SIMULATION: The Contractor shall develop, integrate, and maintain M&S tools to enable accurate representation (i.e, a common operating picture (COP)) of modern all-domain operations in USAF wargames. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide software solutions to enable improved player interaction (User Experience) with the COP. COTS/GOTS tools or custom developed tools may be employed to achieve results. The Contractor shall:

• Continually improve and integrate M&S capabilities to support wargaming

• Evaluate new and emerging models, tools, and software to accurately represent modern all-domain operations, to keep pace with evolving technology, and report relevant tools to the Government

• Provide inputs for new M&S requirements for wargaming and experimentation activities

• Investigate distributed wargaming concepts for incorporation as appropriate/directed

• Improve both the quality of and access to data sources used within wargames

• Ensure data is accurately represented within the CoP and representative databases

• Participate in wargaming community workshops and demonstrations in order to evaluate new initiatives and provide recommendations on their consideration for incorporation into the existing AF toolkits and processes

4.4.4 SUB-TASK 4.4 – EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT: The Contractor shall assist with management activities to account for all IT equipment used by AF Wargaming, to include NIPRNet and SIPRNet, and shall manage WIE assets. The Government will provide a full list of such equipment upon kick-off of the contract. The Contractor will not be liable for any equipment identified as lost, stolen and/or damaged prior to kick-off. The Government will provide a reporting procedure prior to the first wargaming event.

4.4.5 SUB-TASK 4.5. – PROCUREMENT (3080): The Contractor shall procure and ensure delivery of Information Technology (IT) when officially requested by the Government for incorporation into the WIE, to include but not limited to: Video Conferencing Equipment, to include upgrades to the same; technical refreshes and expansion of the WIE, which may include computers, software, software licenses, hardware, servers, and other ancillary equipment requisite to operate the WIE; and updates to infrastructure, as required.

(Infrastructure includes Uninterruptable Power Supplies, cabling/wiring, switches, electrical components, etc.) Large 3080-funded orders will occur on an infrequent basis (once or twice during the 5 year contract/options period); other items will be on other rotations, driven by licensing cycles, wargame campaigns/events, or immediate needs.

4.4.5.1 MATERIEL HANDLING: The Contractor shall prepare WIE hardware and software for incorporation into the WIE both at regular worksite and offsite event locations, as required.

4.4.5.2 REIMBURSABLE COSTS: All costs shall be agreed to, in advance, in writing, and reimbursed on a cost basis upon receipt of the invoice in WAWF and copies of receipts turned in to the COR. No General Administrative charges and profit shall be paid on these actual costs.

4.4.5.3 UNAVAILABLE ITEMS: Once orders are placed from the agreed upon products list, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if a specific product is not available. No upgrades shall be made without prior coordination for any line item. The COR shall inform the Contracting Officer (CO)/Contract Specialist when items are unavailable and request approval for product revisions when equivalent items cannot be sourced.

4.5 TASK 5 - SURGE SUPPORT: The Contractor shall be prepared to provide additional expertise and support to AF Wargaming over and above that specified in Attachments A-D, if/as directed for quick-reaction efforts or wargame activities requiring short-term additional capacity or expertise. The Contractor shall be postured to support such requirements within two weeks of receipt of Government request. It is anticipated that the Contractor will require manpower reach-back across a potential variety of military or wargaming disciplines and experience levels. This requirement is unfunded in the base contract.

4.6 TASK 6: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

4.6.1 SUB-TASK 6.1 - KEY PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager (PM) responsible for the overall management of the effort, including quality of work performed and the quality of the deliverables in this task order, including subcontractor management. The Contractor shall include its plan for subcontractor management in the Program Management Plan. The PM shall have the authority to make decisions regarding task order work, schedule, and accommodating Government direction. In addition to the PM, the Contractor shall identify Key Personnel and provide resumes. The resumes of Key Personnel shall include contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) for verification. The Contractor may recommend other positions for identification as Key Personnel with supporting rationale.

4.6.2 SUB-TASK 6.2 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP): The Contractor shall provide a PMP describing the Contractor’s management approach. The Contractor shall maintain, implement, and manage the PMP which is to be provided as a part of the Contractor’s proposal. The PMP may be used by the Contractor as a management tool to assess progress and determine success in achieving requirements. The Contractor shall update the PMP upon Government request throughout the execution of the task order. The Contractor shall report on work in progress in accordance with the PMP at the quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR) or as specified by the CO.

4.6.3 SUB-TASK 6.3 – STAFFING: The Contractor shall furnish cleared, professional, and technically qualified personnel to meet the required level of effort to support the PWS task order. The Contractor’s Staffing Plan contained in the PMP shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate the Contractor’s ability to fill personnel vacancies within two weeks of notification for performance of all work, including emergent or surge requirements, with qualified personnel. The Staffing Plan shall also include the Contractor’s plan to provide 100% of the required qualified personnel who possess TOP SECRET/SCI eligible security clearances. The Staffing Plan shall identify at least 50% of the required personnel by name, qualified to begin work at task order award. The Contractor shall indicate the employees’ experience in specified mission and functional areas.

4.6.4 SUB-TASK 6.4 – CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE – SUBSTITUTION, REPLACE-

MENT AND ROTATION OF PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide and maintain an adequate and stable work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS and under the task order. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that stability and continuity of the work force is essential. All personnel substitutes/replacements must meet or exceed the minimum professional experience, qualifications, capabilities, and security clearances required by this task order. The COR will evaluate the experience, qualifications, and capabilities of any proposed Key Personnel substitutes/replacements and recommend acceptance or rejection to the CO. The Contractor shall provide the Government two weeks’ notice prior to the departure of any Contractor personnel. All Contractor personnel shall be replaced within two weeks starting from vacancy date.

4.6.5 SUB-TASK 6.5 – TECHNICAL, COST AND SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall provide Monthly Status Reports to the Government with sufficient detail to enable the Government to monitor progress, identify significant problems, and make recommendations to implement corrective action, including the activities of any sub-contractors. The Monthly Status Report provides a synopsis of Contractor activities highlighting any problems or issues with work completion and providing the status of projects and tasks. This report is due not later than the 10th calendar day of each month. The Contractor shall also provide a copy of the subcontractors’ Monthly Status Reports. The reports will include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Hours and dollars expended during the previous reporting period by CLIN and labor category

• Hours and dollars expended during the current reporting period by CLIN and labor category

• Hours and dollars expected to be expended during the next reporting period by CLIN and labor category

• Cumulative hours and dollars expended by CLIN and labor category

• Description of the past month’s activities (summary of the work accomplished during the reporting period and percent complete)

• Any issues or problems impacting work progress along with their ultimate resolution

• Schedule of planned activities and estimated hours for the next reporting period

4.6.6 SUB-TASK 6.5 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW (PMR): The Contractor shall conduct quarterly PMRs at HAF/A5IW facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR), unless directed otherwise by the CO. PMRs shall include, but are not limited to, the status of task order performance, schedule, future activities, cost performance and deviations, and recommended corrective actions. The Contractor shall provide the Government with copies of all presentation materials two (2) business days in advance of meetings. The Contractor shall provide meeting minutes and track action items associated with the aforementioned reviews.

4.6.7 SUB-TASK 6.7 – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall be responsible for contract management and quality control (QC). The COR shall review the work and documentation produced by the Contractor on monthly basis. The Contractor shall provide a QC Plan at time of proposal and any updates after task order award.

Any update to the QC Plan must be accepted by the Government. The QC Plan shall satisfy the requirements in FAR 52.246-4 and 52.246-5, Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price and Inspection of Services—Cost Reimbursement. The QC records of inspections shall identify procedures, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective services and proper operation for the forms conversion. At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address areas identified in para. 4.9, Performance Services Summary (PSS). An updated plan shall be submitted to the CO to approve any QC Plan changes.

4.6.8 SUB-TASK 6.8 – SUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT: The Contractor shall manage all subcontractor performance to ensure Government requirements are met. The Contractor shall also ensure subcontractor invoices are submitted to the Government within 60 days of work performance.

4.7 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA): KSAs are listed in the personnel descriptions in Attachment A.

4.7.1 KEY POSITIONS: Key Personnel are defined as those contracted personnel responsible for contributing to the development or the execution of the mission in a particularly substantive and time-critical way; and candidates for which should be identified in the proposal. Attachment A shows which positions/labor categories are considered Key Positions.

4.8 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE: The Contractor will provide task order deliverables in in a time and format mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor to include contract management tasks in Table 1. Deliverables developed under this PWS will meet the performance thresholds as presented in the Performance Services Summary Table (para 4.9) and in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). At the completion or termination of this task order, the Government shall own all products developed in its performance.

Table 1

DELIVERABLE PWS PARA SCHEDULE DELIVERY LOCATION/

PERSON/FORMAT

Program Management Plan

4.6.2 In Contract Proposal

and updated / reported in quarterly

PMR

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / CO / Microsoft Word (written/electronic)

Quality Control Plan 4.6.7 In Contract Proposal and whenever updated

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / CO / Microsoft Word

DELIVERABLE PWS PARA SCHEDULE DELIVERY LOCATION/

PERSON/FORMAT

(written/electronic)

Contractor Staffing Plan 4.6.3 With Program Management Plan

With Program Management Plan

Provide qualified people 4.6.3 Upon award of contract

AF Wargaming offices, 1602 Brookley Ave, Suite 355, Joint Base Andrews, MD

Monthly status reports 4.6.5 Within 10 business days of the last day of each month

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / CO / Microsoft Word (written/electronic)

Trip Reports 7.3 Within 5 business days after each trip

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / written/electronic

Program Management Review (PMR)

4.6.6 Quarterly. Provide

minutes w/in 5 days following the PMR

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / CO / Microsoft Word (written/electronic)

Subcontractor Invoice 4.6.8 Within 60 days of work performance

AF Wargaming Designated Representative / COR / CO / written/electronic

Modeling and Simulation Support Plan

4.4.2 Within 30 days after

start of each POP, including base year and all option years

AF Wargaming Designated Representative/COR/ Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

Modeling and Simulation Support Progress Report

4.4.2 At midpoint and end of

POP, including base year and all option years

AF Wargaming Designated Representative/COR/ Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) Input

10.11 31 Oct following FY of execution

CMRA Website

4.8.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. Deliverables shall be periodically inspected by the COR.

The Contractor shall be notified of the findings within ten business days of conducted review.

The COR shall notify the Contractor IAW the QASP of all non-conformances or deficiencies in deliverables or performance. If the Contractor fails to take corrective actions within five business days it shall be reported to the CO for further action.

4.8.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI). In the event that a Contractor or contract would create an actual or potential conflict of interest, the Contractor shall notify the CO and not commence work that involves such until specifically notified by the CO to proceed.

Contractor shall identify and recommend to the CO an alternative approach that would avoid the conflict and submit an OCI mitigation plan. If it is in the Government’s best interest, a request for waiver may be obtained IAW FAR Section 9.503.

4.8.3 KICK OFF MEETING. Contractor shall attend a kick-off meeting specific to the Task Order (TO) requirement with the COR and the CO within ten days of contract award. The Contractor shall provide concurrence with the date, time, and location for the meeting via email notification to the Contract Specialist (CS) and CO at least three business days prior to the scheduled meeting.

4.9 PERFORMANCE SERVICES SUMMARY:

Performance Objectives PWS Para Performance Threshold

Quality of Delivered Services/Products

4.6.7

98% of the time Contractor provides on- time deliverables as expected by the Government.

Government intervention is not necessary and variances are explained to satisfaction of the Government.

Schedule 4.6.5-6 98% of the time Contractor provides all deliverables on time as required. Government intervention is not necessary and variances are explained to satisfaction of the Government.

Cost Control 4.6.5-6 Contractor performs within budget as proposed. No cost overruns and/or invoice issues observed by the Government.

Management of Personnel 4.6.3-4 Contractor staff possesses required skills and experience to perform the PWS tasks.

Contractor provides replacements in timely manner.

Business Relationships and Communication

4.8

Contractor responds to the Government’s inquiries within one workday. Contractor alerts the Government within 3 days of discovery of a technical or programmatic issue which could significantly impact cost, schedule or technical

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

5.1 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED EQUIPMENT/OFFICE. The Government shall provide office space, supplies, computer equipment, access to military LAN services (unclassified), telephone and fax, electronic mail, LAN support, and reproduction facilities.

If additional equipment/supplies are required, the Contractor shall notify the Government, in writing, of the applicable information/equipment required to accomplish the required task(s). There are 21 workspaces available at the Joint Base Andrews location.

5.2 CONTRACTOR ACQUIRED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall not be required to acquire any property.

6.0 DATA: The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this task order to include intellectual property rights. None of the data obtained under this contract shall be maintained on any systems or databases that could be accessed by non-assigned Contractor personnel. All data/documents/materials produced shall become the sole property of the Government and shall be turned in to the COR at the end of contract. The Contractor must not keep copies of proprietary data beyond the life of this contract. At the end of this contract, the Contractor must destroy all additional data/hard copies associated with completing this contract.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 LOCAL TRAVEL: Local travel to attend meetings or events may be required at no cost to the Government. Travel within the National Capital Region commuting vicinity is considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

7.2 NON-LOCAL TRAVEL: If required, the Contractor shall perform periodic travel both within and outside the CONUS for Task Order and AF Wargaming mission requirements. Reimbursement of travel costs shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). The Contractor shall travel using the lowest cost transportation available commensurate with mission requirements. All costs shall be agreed to in advance and reimbursed on a cost basis upon receipt of the invoice in WAWF, and copies of receipts turned in to the COR. All air travel shall be booked on American flagged carriers, unless otherwise directed by the CO. No General Administrative charges and profit shall be paid on these costs.

Performance Objectives PWS Para Performance Threshold performance. Contractor provides recommended corrective actions to the COR.

Provide surge support (when and as directed by the Government) to meet task order objective

4.5

Performance is acceptable when:

a) 75% of the time qualified personnel are provided to meet surge/growth support within 15 business days;

AND

100% of the time qualified personnel are provided to meet surge/growth support within 30 business days

7.2.1 CONUS Travel: Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 10 business days prior to trip.

7.2.2 OCONUS Travel: (e.g., to EUCOM and/or PACOM Area of Responsibility) Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 20 business days prior to trip. Theater Business Clearances shall be obtained, as necessary, prior to travel.

7.3 TRIP REPORTS: Within 5 business days following each trip, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver Trip/After Action Reports to the COR. The trip report shall be completed in accordance with AF Wargaming policy.

7.4 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (SHIPPING & HANDLING): The Contractor shall prepare WIE hardware for shipment to wargame event locations and back. This includes any paperwork necessary for shipping and customs declarations. Contractor shall hand-carry classified WIE hardware and documents/data to and from event locations. Shipments shall be made early enough to ensure hardware is in place for advance team to set up.

Shipping bill shall be included with invoice to Government.

7.4.1 PROCUREMENT & MATERIEL HANDLING RELATIVE TO TRAVEL: The Contractor’s provision of required WIE hardware and software extends to offsite event locations, in addition to the home worksite. This includes any paperwork necessary for shipping and customs declarations. All Para 4.4.4 provisions apply.

8.0 SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SECURITY AND FORCE

PROTECTION. The Contractor shall ensure that Government classified information and documentation are protected in accordance with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) requirements and comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M). The Government shall oversee handling and storage of classified information and provide appropriate storage capability for all classified material. All classified information shall be returned to the Government upon termination of the task order.

The Contractor shall comply with DoD Directive 5200.1-R, DoD Information Security Program Regulation, DoD Directive 8570.1M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, DoD Instruction 8500.2, Information Assurance (IA) Implementation, and DoD Directive 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program.

8.2 NOTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT SECURITY ACTIVITY AND VISITOR

GROUP SECURITY AGREEMENT. This contract contains a DD Form 254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification and requires performance at a government location (Joint Base Andrews, Anacostia-Bolling, and/or Pentagon) in the United States. At least 30 days prior to beginning work involving classified information on the installation identified on the DD Form 254, the Contractor shall notify the Information Protection Office shown in the distribution block of the DD Form 254 as to:

• Name, address, and telephone number of company representatives

• The task order number and contracting agency

• The highest level of classified information to which Contractor employees require access

8.3 PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS. An active TOP

SECRET/SCI Eligible or SECRET security clearance is required for all employees working on this contract at the start of contract performance, as set forth in Attachment A.

Employees will require access to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Information, Foreign Government Information, Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Some employees will require, on a case-by-case basis, access to Communications Security (COMSEC) Information, Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI), National Intelligence Information (Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Non-SCI), and/or Special Access Program (SAP) Information.

• The Contractor shall provide an employee list with SSNs via encrypted e-mail to the A5IO Security Manager no later than three business days prior to contract start so that clearances can be verified, and all access requirements can be met.

• The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel receive Cyber Awareness training within five (5) business days of being granted network access.

• All Contractor employees are required to complete the Cyber Awareness Training thereafter on an annual basis.

• Performance under this PWS shall require National Agency Check for on-site employees.

As a minimum, all contract personnel shall have a favorable background investigation prior to start of work and subsequently complete local requirements on Information Assurance within two days of receipt of local network account.

• The Contractor shall provide a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) at the time of award for all Contractor employees who are to be provided access to Government e-mail/internet, LAN/WAN and other Government information networks.

• If access to classified information is a requirement at the Contractor’s facility, a SF 312 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) initiated by the company’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) is required. The Contractor must possess or obtain a facility security clearance at the appropriate classification level for the work prior to performing contract work.

8.4 PHYSICAL SECURITY. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property, documents and controlled forms provided for Contractor use and adhere to the Government property requirements contained in this contract. At the end of each workday, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

8.5 ACCESS CONTROL. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no building access instruments issued by the Government are lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. Access codes shall not be shared with any person(s) outside the organization. The Contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The Contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the Government COR. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level of the material maintained inside.

8.6 PASS AND IDENTIFICATION ITEMS. The Contractor shall ensure pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government owned vehicles.

8.7 RETRIEVING IDENTIFICATION MEDIA. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes, from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires.

8.8 TRAFFIC LAWS. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

8.9 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately-owned vehicle while on Joint Base Andrews or any other military facility.

8.10 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI). Comply with DODI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information, requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting and safeguarding CUI material.

8.11 LISTING OF EMPLOYEES. The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees assigned to the task order. The list shall include the employee's name, social security number and level of security clearance. The list shall be validated and signed by the company Facility Security Officer (FSO) and provided to the Contracting Officer, Program Manager, and Servicing Security Activity upon award. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee's status or information changes.

8.12 AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (ADPE). The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures to ensure all ADPE issued to the Contractor by the Government, to include laptops and other data processing devices, are not lost or misplaced, used by unauthorized persons, or connected to unauthorized external devices.

The Contractor shall immediately report to the CO or PM any occurrences of lost ADPE within two (2) hours of discovery of occurrence. If ADPE is lost, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to replace the equipment at no additional cost to the Government. The Government may replace the equipment and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

8.13 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC). Contractors may require access to COMSEC information on Air Force installations. The Contractor shall not require a COMSEC account. Access shall be controlled by the sponsoring agency. Access to COMSEC material is restricted to US citizens holding final US Government clearances.

Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. If it is determined the Contractor is required to access COMSEC information, the necessary training information and courses shall be provided by the COR. The DD Form 254 shall give further instructions on safeguarding and managing COMSEC material.

9.0 TRANSITION PLAN: Prior to the end of the extant Contract/TO period of performance, the incumbent Contractor shall support a fifteen (15) business day (120 work hours) transition period with incoming personnel supporting the PWS tasks, if feasible. During this period, all programs, information, data, etc. shall be passed from the incumbent Contractor to the incoming Contractor so that there is no break in Customer or mission support. The incoming Contractor (resulting from this PWS) shall plan to support the same transition period at the end of this resultant TO period of performance.

10.0 ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERATIONS:

10.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP): The Contractor shall perform the PWS requirements for a period of up to five (5) years, one (1) base year and up to four (4) one-year option periods.

10.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The primary duty location is Joint Base Andrews, MD. Occasional work presence will be required at AF Futures spaces at the Pentagon, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, or elsewhere in the NCR, as mission requirements dictate.

10.3 TELEWORK: Telework may be permitted for this task order on either a situational basis (i.e. during inclement weather or when the Government has closed the worksite without providing an alternate location, or on occasional basis in accordance with contract company’s telework guidance); or, with established procedures and government coordination, on a regular basis (i.e. with a baseline schedule to telework certain day(s) of the week). All telework is contingent on prior approval from the COR; and may be interrupted or suspended for mission requirements. The Contractor must provide the COR with a copy of the company’s telework policy/guidance. Absent government provision of specific classified equipment and procedures, telework is only authorized for unclassified work.

10.4 DUTY HOURS: The Contractor shall have access to the Government facility five days per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, except when closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, unless otherwise approved. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to customer agency normal operating hours; however the Contractor may be required access to Government facility outside of duty hours based on the customer agency’s needs. As a baseline, Contractor personnel shall work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Compensatory time arrangements are permissible for temporary spikes in worktime; but overtime pay is prohibited without COR and CO approval. Federal Holidays shall be observed in accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy.

10.5 CORE DUTY HOURS AND BASE SHUTDOWN/INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Core duty hours are 0900 - 1500, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). The Contractor shall follow guidance of the installation containing their place of performance and coordinate with Government sponsor to determine reporting schedules whether due to a base closure or inclement weather. The website for guidance regarding status of work in the National Capital Region is http://www.opm.gov/status/.

10.6 PRIVACY ACT. The Contractor shall adhere to the most recent publication of AFI 33- 332, The Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, while accessing or handling http://www.opm.gov/status/

Privacy Information.

10.7 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION. All Contractor personnel shall wear the Air Force issued Common Access Card when away from their immediate work area so as to identify themselves and to distinguish themselves from Government employees. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor to avoid situations arising where sensitive or Government-only topics might be inadvertently discussed. Contractors shall identify themselves as such on any attendance sheet or on any coordination documents they may review. Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation.