CUI

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING OPERATIONS VI

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mission. U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) is responsible for coordinating, establishing, and implementing integrated requirements and policies for manning, equipping, and training Atlantic and Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) units, strike groups, and strike forces. These responsibilities directly support the execution of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) in direct support to and as required by United States Navy (Navy) policy and unified commanders.

1.2 Background and Objective

1.2.1 Background. Training conducted on Fleet range complexes ensure USFF and PACFLT forces are mission ready to support operational requirements throughout the world. USFF and PACFLT training and environmental readiness offices ensure that environmental compliance, awareness, and stewardship are integrated into Fleet planning, management, and operations through implementing policy, establishing guidance, and structuring resources. Fleets designed their range sustainment program as a comprehensive integrated process for evaluating, sustaining, upgrading, modernizing, and transforming Navy ranges and ocean operating areas (OPAREA).

1.2.2 Objective. Provide comprehensive operational and environmental support for Fleet training range complexes and operations while meeting OFRP requirements and adhering to governmental environmental laws, acts, statutes, and policies. Organizational schema for delivering this support include:

1.2.2.1 Program Coordination. Program Coordination includes management, coordination, and facilitation of environmental and natural resources planning; management coordination, and facilitation of compliance documentation and programs for range complexes, major exercises, and other events; review and determination of the impact of other related facility and operational planning efforts. Contractor personnel shall seamlessly complement/provide direct program coordination support to Fleet environmental staff in the performance of:

1. Program analysis, oversight, and reporting.

2. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) documentation review

3. Review of related environmental documents developed and/or prepared by outside contractors or subcontractors.

1.2.2.2 Range Complex Support Team (RCST). The RCST provides USFF with headquarters level range sustainment program strategic planning, development, coordination, and oversight;

provides Fleet training requirements collection and validation, ordnance data collection and validation, compliance reporting, major training exercise coordination, NEPA project support, and other duties as required. Personnel shall work as a team reporting directly to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The RCST provides support for the following range complexes:

1. Virginia Capes Range Complex (Boston, Narragansett Bay, Atlantic City, Virginia Capes, and Cherry Point Operating Areas)

2. Jacksonville Range Complex (Charleston, Jacksonville, Cape Canaveral Operating Areas)

3. Key West Range Complex

4. Gulf Range Complex (Panama City, Pensacola, New Orleans, and Corpus Christi

Operating Areas)

1.2.2.3 Range Complex Sustainment Coordinator (RCSC). The RCSC provides PACFLT with operational, environmental, and information management expertise and support (on-site) at range complexes. Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring range utilization, coordinating the Range Complex Management Plan (RCMP) update, and monitoring environmental mitigation requirements in Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST), supporting compliance with environmental regulations and policies, and assisting their assigned command to address encroachment/environmental challenges on Fleet training ranges. Support is provided to both their assigned commands and to PACFLT. RCSCs are assigned to and directly support commands within the following range complexes:

1. Southern California Range Complex

2. El Centro Range Complex

3. Fallon Range Training Complex

4. Northwest Training Range Complex

5. Hawaii Range Complex

6. Mariana Islands Range Complex

In addition, RCSCs provide support to the numbered fleets (e.g., Third Fleet, Seventh Fleet) associated with their assigned range complexes.

1.2.2.4 Information Management (IM) Support (USFF/PACFLT). The IM support provides support within the assigned range complex/geographical area. This support requires access to classified information used in identifying and projecting activities for the development of environmental permit requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, development and management of overarching Navy-wide operational training and testing information management systems and applications that incorporate various information technology (IT) components/capabilities (i.e., Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)); project management and collaboration; document production, review/commenting, publishing, updating, and repository; report creation; and links to sources within and outside the Department of Defense (DoD). Collecting and uploading required data for range complex operations, capabilities, conditions, and encroachment issues etc., into specified information management systems including but not limited to:

1. Environmental Information Management System (EIMS)

2. Protective Measures Assessment Protocol (PMAP)

3. Weapon Danger Zone (WDZ)

4. Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST)

5. Ship Position and Reporting System (SPORTS)

6. Navy Acoustic Effects Model Web Interface (NAEMO Web)

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Scope of Work. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the performance requirements for support of Environmental Training Operations to provide subject matter expertise, technical, analysis, and operations support to USFF and PACFLT ranges and operations worldwide. The period of performance for this requirement is five years (base year plus four one-year options).

2.2 Statement of Objective. Services are requested and controlled by means of specific objectives and constraints described as tasks. Additional details and sub-tasks may be required for the purpose of defining a specific area within a task. Tasks and sub-tasks, within the scope of work, may be added, deleted, and redefined, throughout the designated period of performance (as necessary) to carry out the Department of the Navy’s mission.

2.3 Tasks/Requirements/Objectives.

2.3.1 Program Coordinator Support. Specific work within the assigned range complex, geographical area, or fleet headquarters area require access to classified information used in identifying and projecting activities for the development of environmental permit requirements. Program Coordinators have responsibilities that are unique to the assignment. Below is a broad range of tasks that may not be applicable to all Program Coordinator positions. Refer to Section 4, Position Requirements, under the specific program coordinator title for individual requirements.

2.3.1.1 Conducting analyses, developing common risk mitigation strategies, and providing recommended solutions to support environmental readiness and resource stewardship initiatives and to strengthen Fleet compliance with environmental compliance laws, statutes, and directives.

2.3.1.2 Ensuring that NEPA documents are developed according to specification outlined in OPNAV M-5090.1.

2.3.1.3 Acting as the technical and operational liaison between USFF, PACFLT, Type Commanders (TYCOMs), and other local operational, administrative, and regional commands in the development and review of home basing and training NEPA. Task includes planning, execution, authorship, proofing, and certifying technical sufficiency of NEPA documentation and the oversight of NEPA-related Fleet training sustainment requirements.

2.3.1.4 Communicating with the chains of command to ensure that NEPA documents contain current OPNAV N4I and USFF/PACFLT policy guidance.

2.3.1.5 Maintaining close communication with Fleet training and environmental offices providing recommendations for appropriate environmental planning documentation supporting new weapons systems, range requirements, and research, development, testing, and evaluation activities Navy-wide.

2.3.1.6 Reviewing NEPA documents and associated Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) documents as they relate to current and proposed operational requirements; ensuring that analysis of NEPA documents is based on the most recent scientific research, and where possible, on peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Referring inconsistencies and recommendations to USFF/PACFLT chain of command on potential impacts, precedent, and controversy.

2.3.1.7 Recognizing the implications of other Range Sustainment and training activities, projects and management programs to the Navy’s proposed actions in Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) documents; facilitating effective communication and coordination between range complexes and NEPA planners; and supporting NEPA project managers in the development of NEPA documentation to ensure that training exercise requirements are well-defined and represented.

2.3.1.8 Recognizing potential delays and working with Fleet program managers and range sustainment project managers to eliminate delays.

2.3.1.9 Monitoring other documents and projects that may affect range complexes; identifying issues that require resolution by the USFF and PACFLT chain of command; and review other categorical exclusions (CATEXs) and EAs that may precede an EIS to ensure that these documents do not establish precedent for mitigation, that on a larger scale for the EIS, would restrict training or require unreasonable mitigation measures.

2.3.1.10 Reviewing research, development, testing, and evaluation project proposals and test plans for activities on training areas and range complexes; recommending appropriate level of NEPA documentation, if appropriate; reviewing documentation for consistency with ongoing NEPA analysis; and ensuring that mitigation measures associated with research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts do not set precedence or negatively impact current Fleet operations.

2.3.1.11 Reviewing and monitoring implications of resource management projects including integrated natural resources management plans, integrated cultural resources management plans, and fire management plans.

2.3.1.12 Maintaining coordination between NEPA documents and associated biological assessments (BA)/technical reports and ensuring that terms and conditions put forth in Navy BAs/technical reports support Navy proposed actions.

2.3.1.13 Working in conjunction with USFF and PACFLT to incorporate standardized mitigation measures into NEPA documentation and ensuring that these mitigation measures provide access to training ranges in a manner that balances military training objectives with federally mandated resource management strategies.

2.3.1.14 Maintaining and understanding current and proposed Fleet training requirements and capabilities, and range utilization constraints.

2.3.1.15 Attending public meetings, e.g., municipal agencies/councils, state organizations, and federal organizations, i.e. National Marine Fisheries Service, to provide USFF and PACFLT with notes and analysis of the discussions and potential outcomes.

2.3.1.16 Coordinating the development and dissemination of short- and long-range communications and marketing plans on Navy environmental stewardship embedded in all levels of training.

Contractor shall provide a way to transport equipment and materials to various events each year in support of the Outreach program.

2.3.1.17 Supporting the Fleets to comply with DoDD 3200.15 (Sustaining Access to the Live Training and Testing Domain) and OPNAVINST 11010.40 Series (Encroachment Management Program). Task includes identifying, analyzing, and quantifying encroachment threats to Fleet readiness training activities and coordinating with PACFLT Encroachment Program Manager.

2.3.1.18 Supporting other USFF Environmental Readiness staff activities such as but not limited to monthly staff meetings, USFF N46 hosted meetings (e.g., Environmental Protection and Environmental Compliance Workgroup) and Branch meetings.

2.3.1.19 Providing technical assistance to Fleet environmental program managers supporting home basing and homeporting actions, operational training, afloat compliance, range sustainability and compatibility (encroachment) projects and environmental outreach.

2.3.1.20 Providing technical assistance with preparation of responses to inquiries related to home basing and homeporting actions, operational training, afloat compliance, range sustainability and compatibility (encroachment) projects and environmental outreach.

2.3.1.21 Assisting USFF Environmental Readiness staff personnel with preparing environmental award packages and environmental program briefs for senior leadership, supporting command and higher echelon conducted assessments and inspections, coordinating comments on DoD, Navy and USFF instructions, Operation Orders (OPORDs) and federal, state and local environmental legislation and regulations, and preparing monthly and annual reports.

2.3.2 RCSC Operations/Environmental Support. RCSCs are assigned to commands within PACFLT range complexes to provide the following operational and environmental support, but not limited to:

2.3.2.1 Assisting assigned command and PACFLT to develop and maintain annual RCMPs for all assigned range complexes.

2.3.2.2 Assisting assigned command, TYCOMs, numbered fleets and PACFLT, as appropriate, to identify essential range and OPAREA capabilities for existing and future training requirements when formally vetted via the Fleet Training Requirements Management Plan (FTRMP) process. Assistance includes facilitating (e.g., identifying the appropriate Fleet POC) and coordinating stakeholder requirements and recommendations on range complex/training area investments and management strategies needed to sustain and build capabilities and capacities.

2.3.2.3 Responding to all PACFLT data calls including, but not limited to, the annual SECNAV

Range Metrics Data Call, and mission analysis of commercial renewable energy projects.

2.3.2.4 Supporting development of environmental planning (NEPA and Executive Order (EO) 12114) and regulatory compliance (e.g. ESA, MMPA, Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA)) documentation for training and testing activities; managing, monitoring, and tracking implementation of the environmental requirements associated with range/OPAREA activities; and ensuring that environmental requirements are identified to support evolving and emerging range required capabilities. Support includes participating in NEPA and regulatory compliance planning teams, reviewing of environmental planning and biological assessment documents, coordinating with stakeholders, participating in environmental Tiger Teams, and assisting in implementing environmental mitigation requirements.

2.3.2.5 Supporting assigned command and PACFLT to ensure current and planned range complex capabilities support Fleet training tasks, conditions, and standards i.e., after-action report review, periodic capabilities assessment reporting, and identifying items that could impede training. Support includes coordinating with range managers, regional commands, and users to develop and manage functional planning teams for the range complex; updating range complex user manuals and participating in range strategic planning process. New requirements shall follow the FTRMP process and involve PACFLT N7 coordination.

2.3.2.6 Coordinating with DoD and State range users (TYCOMs, numbered fleets, and Systems Commands), environmental professionals, and range managers to ensure environmental planning and regulatory compliance documents are consistent with range standard procedures and directives; accurately reflect Training and Readiness and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures requirements; and capturing required mitigation, protective measures and land use restrictions in applicable environmental and real estate documents, e.g., Operational Range Clearance and Navy Operational Range Assessment Program.

2.3.2.7 Managing, monitoring, and tracking implementation of environmental requirements associated with formally approved range activities. These include required monitoring and mitigation measures resulting from the ongoing range complex environmental planning initiatives and ensuring that environmental requirements are identified to support evolving and emerging range required capabilities, e.g., monitoring Fleet exercises to ensure compliance with Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Letter of Authorization (LOA).

2.3.2.8 Assisting in planning and coordinating logistical support for major range events when requested by the Navy training area scheduling authority and certifying command. Local tasking shall be aligned with PACFLT objectives and priorities.

2.3.2.9 Supporting PACFLT, TYCOMs, numbered fleets, and regions to identify and address emerging range complex and SUA encroachment challenges and impacts to Fleet training in coordination with the PACFLT, Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC), and Community Plans and Liaison Office (CPLO). Helping develop management strategies that avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential impact on the ability of the range complex to support uncompromised training and testing. Support includes serving as a range complex capability subject matter expert on regional legislative initiatives, and planning efforts; and participating in range sustainment cross functional teams such as Enhanced Readiness Team and Regional Coordination Teams.

2.3.2.10 Supporting CPLO and PACFLT to develop and implement an effective range complex outreach program.

2.3.2.11 Documenting and elevating unresolved range complex and training area sustainment issues and concerns to PACFLT N465 and N7. Issues may include, but are not limited to, new training requirements, new types of training requests, non-Governmental agency requests.

2.3.2.12 Assisting PACFLT and range managers in meeting range complex data requirements in DCAST. Interface with DCAST Team to implement the data requirements. Coordinate alignment of DCAST data to environmental planning, reporting and RCMP requirements.

Assist assigned command to update the range information page in DCAST, if applicable.

2.3.2.13 Assisting PACFLT N7 in annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission processes ensuring that the FTRMP process is shared with range users and enforced.

2.3.2.14 Regularly accessing the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network to monitor Sonar Positional Reporting System (SPORTS) and any classified information associated with the MMPA Letter of Authorization, reviewing new training and testing requirements, Concept of Operations, draft classified documents, reviewing numbered fleet and NSMWDC. After Action Reports and reviewing status and capabilities of new weapon technology.

2.3.3 RCST Operations/Environmental Support: RCST performs headquarters level responsibilities of overall program oversight and coordination in policy development and strategic planning. Specific RCST work within the assigned range complex/geographical area require access to classified information used in identifying and projecting activities for the development of environmental permit requirements and may include, but not be limited to:

2.3.3.1 Assisting USFF to develop and maintain online range management plans for all assigned range complexes. This requires updating the online range management plans annually with a ten-year planning horizon.

2.3.3.2 Assisting USFF, TYCOM, and numbered fleets to identify essential range and OPAREA capabilities for existing and future training requirements. Assistance includes acting as subject matter expert facilitator for range specific capabilities, providing information to the fleet, and supporting new capability development.

2.3.3.3 Supporting USFF to ensure current and planned range complex capabilities adequately support fleet training tasks, conditions, and standards, i.e. after-action report review, periodic capabilities assessment reporting, and identifying items that could impede training.

2.3.3.4 Supporting USFF and Navy regional commanders to develop and maintain a complex-wide list of prioritized projects and investments needed to address current or future capability shortfalls.

Support includes coordinating with range managers and users and participating in range strategic planning process.

2.3.3.5 Assisting USFF and range managers to define range complex data requirements; develop plans and collect, store, manage, and maintain data.

2.3.3.6 Interfacing with Navy environmental professionals, range users, and range managers to ensure environmental planning and compliance documents accurately reflect operator requirements.

2.3.3.7 Supporting USFF, regions, and range users in developing required environmental planning (NEPA and EO 12114) documentation for training activities; managing, monitoring, and tracking implementation of the environmental requirements associated with range/OPAREA activities as defined in the environmental planning documents; and ensuring that environmental requirements are identified to support evolving and emerging range required capabilities. Support includes review of environmental planning documents and coordination with service providers and participation in NEPA "Tiger Teams."

2.3.3.8 Managing, monitoring, and tracking implementation of environmental requirements associated with range activities as defined in regulatory documents. These include required monitoring and mitigation measures and ensuring that environmental requirements are identified to support evolving and emerging range required capabilities, e.g., monitoring fleet exercises to ensure compliance with Letter of Authorizations (LOAs).

2.3.3.9 Interfacing with Navy environmental professionals, range users, and range managers to ensure range standard operating procedures and directives are consistent with required mitigation, protective measures and land use restrictions in applicable environmental and real estate documents, e.g., operational range clearance and operational range assessments.

2.3.3.10 Providing planning and logistical support for major range events when requested by the Navy training area scheduling authority.

2.3.3.11 Supporting USFF, regions, TYCOMs, and numbered fleets to identify emerging range complex encroachment challenges in coordination with the REC and CPLO, and develop management strategies that avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential impact on the ability of the range complex to support uncompromised training. Support includes advising range managers of environmental compliance issues which may require participation in range complex Enhanced Readiness Team.

2.3.3.12 Providing analytical support to regions to develop and implement an effective range complex outreach program modeled on a CPLO. The outreach program shall maintain effective long-term working relationships with local non-DoD range complex stakeholders including, but not limited to local planning commissions, city councils, developers, commercial and recreational fishing associations, and environmental non-governmental organizations to apprise senior Navy leadership on the non-DoD environmental concerns. Analyze concerns, which may include matters pertaining to state or regional legislation, issues on the high seas, and public affairs concerns.

2.3.4 Information Management Support (USFF/PACFLT). Specific work within the assigned range complex/geographical area require access to classified information used in identifying and projecting activities for the development of environmental permit requirements and may include, but not be limited to:

2.3.4.1 Assisting the development and management of overarching Navy-wide operational training and testing information management systems and applications that incorporate various information technology (IT) components/capabilities, i.e., GIS map-making and analysis; database; project management and collaboration; document production, review/commenting, publishing, updating, and repository; report creation; and links to sources within and outside DoD. The system shall be fully modifiable to accommodate updates and inclusion of future requirements.

2.3.4.2 Collecting and uploading required data for range complex operations, capabilities, conditions, and encroachment issues etc., into specified information management systems, e.g., Environmental Information Management System (EIMS); PMAP; Weapon Danger Zone (WDZ) and Operational Range Clearance tools; Data Collection and Scheduling Tool (DCAST); and working with system administrators to create relational databases necessary to warehouse required data, and with data owners to collect required data.

2.3.4.3 Assisting operational and environmental planners, RCST/RCSC, and range managers locate, extract, and manipulate desired GIS, text and tabular data for range complex analysis and reporting, e.g., range complex utilization report and annual at-sea permit compliance reports.

2.3.4.4 Interfacing with other information management professionals to conceptualize and develop databases, GIS capabilities, linkages, and other information management tools to improve the Navy's ability to sustain its range complexes.

2.3.4.5 Providing planning and logistical support for major range events, when requested, by the Navy training area scheduling authority.

3.0 PLANS

3.1 Management and Technical Plan. The Management and Technical Plan. shall address the contractor’s understanding of the required tasks; ability to plan, implement, and deploy to meet requirements/objectives identified in Sections 1.2 and 2.0. The Management and Technical Plan shall contain:

3.1.1 Description of how the contractor shall respond to emergent short-term tasking within the scope of work.

3.1.2 Identification of the contractor’s program management structure ensuring efficient and consistent execution of all tasking and capability to report on the status of work performed.

3.1.3 Estimate of savings (personnel, time, and money) through synergy.

3.1.4 Detail of methods for efficient and effective cost savings.

3.1.5 Explanation of corporate policy and working relationship between the prime and sub-contractors/teaming partners in the accomplishment of government tasking. Explanation of mechanisms, in place or to be established, designed to meet unscheduled emergent requirements.

3.1.6 Identification of contractor representative, “in charge” of contractor personnel and identification of the roles and responsibilities of the contractor representative.

3.2 Training Transition Plan. The training transition plan shall address how the contractor will transition personnel/tasks without interruption to USFF and PACFLT activities, events, courses, and exercises. The transition period is not to exceed one month, and the plan shall address the transfer/activation of clearances and account for that time in the plan. The plan shall encompass personnel transitioning from current contracts and all manning and personnel support for positions described in the PWS.

3.3 Quality Control Plan. The Government will accept deliverables under this contract in accordance with the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contractor shall implement/employ an effective quality control program to ensure that the end result of all tasking complies with all aspects of the tasking requirement.

The contractor’s Quality Control Plan shall address:

3.3.1 A day-to-day evaluation of processes and operations to ensure outputs meet standards.

3.3.2 Constant monitoring and improvement of internal processes, procedures, and performance.

3.3.3 The process by which contract requirements and related performance standards shall be met.

3.4 Contingency Plan. The Contingency Plan shall address the timely replacement of personnel due to voluntary or involuntary termination.

4.0 PERSONNEL

4.1 Requirements.

The contractor shall perform all duties in a professional manner. Prior to commencement of work on this contract, all contractor personnel (including administrative and subcontractor personnel) shall have, at a minimum, a favorable Trustworthiness Determination, which is determined by a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) and favorable Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint checks. All personnel shall possess a SECRET clearance prior to working on the contract.

The contractor shall organize, maintain, supervise, and direct a workforce qualified and capable of effectively performing the work identified in this PWS. All personnel should have a thorough understanding of overall fleet operations; Navy range systems/capabilities supporting training; Navy mission essential tasks (Naval Tactical Tasks/Naval Mission Essential Tasks), other service mission essential tasks; and Navy warfare requirements (antisubmarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare, strike warfare, electronic combat, mine warfare, Navy special warfare, amphibious warfare), or IT software and capabilities used in USFF/PACFLT information management systems where appropriate.

Contractor shall identify, within their recruitment and retention plan, how they will maintain uninterrupted support service.

Work tasks may be performed at remote locations (telework) by contracted personnel subject to approval by the COR or designee. Ability and specific timeframe for contractor personnel to work remotely will be at the COR’s discretion. The Government reserves the right to rescind this ability to work remotely at any time. Authorization to work remotely shall incur no additional cost to the Government.

All positions are designated full time equivalents (FTE) unless specifically identified otherwise.

The Government acknowledges that contractor administrative processes for new contingency hires are not immediate and the transfer of clearances may cause delay in availability of such personnel. These factors shall be accounted for in the training transition plan (see Section 3.2).

4.1.1 USFF Administrative/Regulatory Correspondence Support (Technician IV)

4.1.1.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

1. Norfolk, VA

2. Estimated one (1) FTE

4.1.1.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Prepare N46 correspondence, to include environmental compliance correspondence to federal, state, and local regulators, NEPA stakeholder correspondence, and Congressional inquiry responses.

2. Prepare and maintain executive space to ensure equipment is functional and operational prior to all Virtual Teleconference engagements of N46 personnel.

3. Prepare, review, obtain leadership approval, and release N46 directorate naval messages in naval message format, to include recurring and intermittent messages.

4. Serve as the communication liaison between the N46 staff and the Information Technology division.

5. Prepare, review, and compile briefing packages on behalf of N46 personnel, to include responses to OPNAV/Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) taskers, Congressional inquiry responses, Freedom of Information Act request responses, and internal packages/positions for higher level leadership review and approval.

6. Maintain N46 library and filing system to include EISs, EAs, CATEXs, Endangered Species Act (ESA) Biological Assessments/Evaluations and Opinions, Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Permit Application Requests and Letters of Authorization (LOA), and other regulatory permits submitted by USFF and received from federal and state agencies.

7. Arrange conferences/meetings, including time/location, notifying participants, and arranging additional logistics, Virtual Teleconference, computer/projection capability, etc.) as necessary.

8. Maintain N46 staff/flag conference room calendar and notifying participants of any changes.

9. Assist with N46 task tracking system, to include receipt of incoming tasks, provision of updates on near-term deadlines to Division Head or designee, and submission of final products to Directorate coordinator for uploading into appropriate task response system.

10. Track and maintain record of N46 staff required training, to include submission of required reports to USFF representatives as identified.

11. Prepare and deliver training to N46 staff upon request and within area of expertise.

12. Perform administrative functions to assist new personnel check-ins, to include setting

Common Access Card (CAC) appointments, assisting with security badging, unclassified and classified computer hardware assignments, NMCI account establishment, printer access, phone set-up, and office orientation.

13. Maintain and upload N46 documents on the USFF portal as directed by N46 Directorate personnel.

14. Support in identifying and tracking required office supplies and equipment for N46.

15. Act on behalf of N46 Directorate Security Coordinator, to include coordination with USFF and Directorate Security Manager, promulgation of security requirements and reminders to N46 personnel, maintenance of safe access lists and end-of day security checklists, oversight of proper labeling of all classified and unclassified media, and inspections to ensure compliance with the USFF security instruction. Coordinate visit requests for visitors to the N46 spaces.

16. Act as N46 Information Assurance Coordinator, to include coordination with USFF and Directorate Information Security Manager to ensure Information Security procedures are implemented within the assigned area, train Division Information System (IS) users on Information Security responsibilities and provide user awareness, and ensure users are operating, maintaining, and disposing of systems in accordance with Information Security policies.

17. Act as the liaison between N46 and the USFF graphics department to include coordination of large printing orders, specialized graphics, and required signage.

18. Update/maintain N46 organizational chart and staff roster of phone numbers.

19. Coordinate and assemble monthly All Hands Call brief.

20. Submit directorate facilities requests.

21. Security clearance required: SECRET

4.1.1.3 Experience Requirement(s):

1. Seven years of relevant general office experience with at least three years in a Division level office.

2. Knowledge of Navy organizational structure and operations.

3. Knowledge of the Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (SECNAV M-5216.5)

4. Preparing classified and unclassified naval messages and correspondence in proper naval format.

5. Processing classified and unclassified documents.

6. Familiarity with EISs, EAs, CATEXs, ESA Biological Assessments/Evaluations and

Opinions, MMPA Permit Application Requests and LOAs, and other regulatory permits.

4.1.1.4 Education Requirement(s):

1. AA degree or higher.

4.1.2 USFF Environmental Outreach Program Coordinator (Senior Manager)

4.1.2.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

4.1.2.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Support government officials as the primary environmental outreach interface between the fleets, the Navy Chief of Information, and Navy range complexes and Navy regional commands on environmental outreach, engagement, public affairs, community relations, and other issues pertaining to effective communications of the Navy environmental program.

2. Provide analytical support and coordinate, develop and disseminate short and long range communications and marketing plans on Navy environmental stewardship as embodied in all levels of Navy training, to include project participation with regards to outreach subject areas; relevant document and materials development and review, as required; and review and monitoring of relevant documents and materials prepared by various contractors for the range complexes, culminating in recommendations to Navy leadership.

3. Interface with USFF Public Affairs and legal counsel and project teams to revise outreach and communications plans. The position shall identify, analyze and articulate outreach and communications implications of legal/regulatory requirements resulting from new/proposed legislation and regulations, and impacts from new litigation results and provide recommendations to Navy leadership for outreach and communication program changes.

4. Transport equipment and materials to various DoD, Navy, and public events each year in support of the Outreach program to effectively communicate the Navy’s environmental stewardship objectives.

5. Update USFF outreach website(s) and social media account(s).

6. Assist with developing websites, using government-supplied templates and systems (i.e., Armed Forces Public Information Management System [AFPIMS]) or its successor(s), for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects.

7. Assist with developing outreach materials such as, but not limited to, briefs, documents, and reports for home basing/homeporting, readiness training, range sustainment, and other environmental initiatives.

8. Other duties as designated in support of environmental training and outreach operations.

9. Security clearance required: SECRET

4.1.2.3 Experience Requirement(s):

1. Five years of relevant experience in marketing, public affairs, and/or event planning.

2. Experience in plans, policy, risk/crisis communications, community relations, media, engagement, outreach, writing, editing, and/or legislative affairs.

3. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment with a completed end product.

4. Experience articulately communicating complex concepts including supporting, researching, preparing, and conducting briefs and presentations.

5. Experience identifying, analyzing, and articulating implications of new or proposed legislation and litigation.

6. Knowledge of primary environmental laws, regulations, statutes, and DoN and DoD policies applicable to Navy training activities, (e.g., NEPA, ESA, MMPA, CZMA, EO

12114, MSFCMA).

4.1.2.4 Education Requirement(s):

1. BA/BS degree in marketing, communication, journalism, computer science, or minimum of five years’ experience in marketing, public affairs, and/or event planning.

4.1.3 USFF-PACFLT Environmental Analyst (Senior Analyst)

4.1.3.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

4.1.3.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Assist RCST Team leader with management and overall coordination of RCST operational, environmental, and information management support staff.

2. Make recommendations on compliance with primary environmental laws, regulations, statutes, and DON and DOD policies applicable to USN training activities.

3. Manage, track, organize, and store NEPA administrative records for USFF and PACFLT.

Gather, compile, index, and catalog documents for individual projects, maintaining a comprehensive inventory of the environmental document library. Ensure all procedures and records comply with NEPA, SECNAVINST 5090.6 Series, OPNAV M-5090.1, and the Administrative Records Act.

4. Develop, synthesize, and disseminate administrative record guidance to all USFF and PACFLT components to ensure standardized practices. Monitor ongoing project procedures for compliance with Navy requirements. Continuously develop and implement process improvements based on lessons learned from litigation-related record compilations.

5. Conduct administrative records management training for Navy and contractor personnel at multiple locations across the USFF and PACFLT Area of Responsibility. Develop and distribute user-friendly training materials, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quick-reference cards, and presentation decks (e.g., PowerPoint) for use by USFF, PACFLT, and other supporting commands (e.g., Systems Commands, Office of Naval Research, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command).

6. Manage command tasker system for N46-assigned taskers, including coordination with management to assign responsible parties, and uploading of final approved products into the appropriate system(s).

7. Other duties as designated in support of environmental training operations.

8. Security clearance required: SECRET

4.1.3.3 Experience Requirement(s):

1. Ten years of relevant experience in administrative and record keeping procedures.

Familiarity with library, databases, and electronic document storage; File Transfer Protocol; and understanding of digital archiving.

2. Comprehensive administrative skills including computer operations, word processing, computer presentations (MS PowerPoint), and spreadsheets.

3. Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.

4.1.3.4 Education Requirement(s):

1. Associate of Arts (AA) or higher.

4.1.4 USFF Encroachment Program Support Analyst (Executive Manager)

4.1.4.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

4.1.4.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Subject matter expert/technical analyst for Fleet ranges, SUA, and at-sea OPAREA encroachment issues.

2. Provide analysis of encroachment impacts to Fleet ranges, SUA, and at-sea OPAREAs including proposed oil/gas exploration and alternative/renewable energy proposals.

3. Collaborate/coordinate with key non-USFF stakeholders on encroachment issues as necessary to include Office of Secretary of Defense, OPNAV, PACFLT, Systems Commands, Commander Naval Installation Command Headquarters, and Navy Regions.

4. Interface with subordinate USFF commands including numbered Fleets, TYCOMs, operational commands, range managers, and range scheduling authorities to gather and analyze inputs for encroachment mission impact analyses.

5. Participate with region encroachment management teams for issues impacting fleet training or which can affect mission readiness.

6. Participate in oversight, development, review, and reporting of fleet environmental and range sustainment projects.

7. Interface with federal, state, and local officials and non-governmental organizations on encroachment proposals that may affect Fleet readiness to assist in developing and articulating Fleet/Navy positions.

8. Assist in coordinating encroachment concerns with Fleet National Ocean Policy planning and implementation.

9. Assist in developing and reviewing fleet range sustainment projects, such as environmental compliance and planning documents and range management plans.

10. Participate with region encroachment management teams for issues impacting fleet training or which can affect mission readiness.

11. Participate in oversight, review, and reporting of fleet environmental and range sustainment projects including encroachment and range management plans.

12. Coordinate with and provide input to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. as Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. decisions can impact the Fleet’s ability to train and certify ashore and at sea.

13. Other duties as designated in support of encroachment, range, training operations, and environmental readiness.

14. Security clearance required: SECRET

4.1.4.3 Experience Requirement(s):

1. DoD experience commensurate with senior command positions (e.g., GS-14).

2. Detailed understanding of Fleet ranges, SUA, and at-sea OPAREAs including knowledge of Fleet activities that occur on or within range, OPAREA, and SUA boundaries.

3. Detailed understanding of fleet training range requirements, including Optimized Fleet

Response Plan (OFRP)/Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP), and major and unit level training exercises.

4. Detailed understanding of Navy organization and command and control relationships.

5. Experience in encroachment, environmental issues, and other range sustainment issues that can affect mission readiness.

6. Knowledge of primary environmental laws, regulations, statutes, and DoN and DoD policies applicable to Navy training activities, (e.g., NEPA, ESA, MMPA, CZMA, EO

12114, MSFCMA).

7. Staff experience in Navy Fleet training, operational planning, and exercise implementation (e.g., staffs at USFF or PACFLT Headquarters, numbered fleet, TYCOM, strike force training, and similar).

8. Experience coordinating with other Navy commands and services.

9. Experience in developing and presenting briefings to senior leadership at the Flag/General officer/Senior Executive Service level.

4.1.4.4 Education Requirement(s):

1. BA/BS degree.

4.1.5 Range Safety Support (Senior Manager)

4.1.5.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

4.1.5.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Manage GIS programs in support of Weapon Safety Studies, Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), and NEPA programs. Specific GIS programs include Range Manager Toolkit, Weapons Danger Zone Tool (WDZ Tool), and supporting GIS computers and software.

2. Provide WDZ Tool management requirement analysis and recommendations to examine new weapons capability within existing ranges. Work with other military services to manage/update WDZ Tool to meet evolving DoD/DoN needs.

3. Review classified exercise/training plans on the NMCI Secret Internet Protocol Router Network as needed to ensure appropriate weapons danger zone analysis has been applied.

4. Monitor the AICUZ and RAICUZ Programs to ensure programs’ purpose, plans, guidelines, and objectives support USFF and subordinate command requirements.

5. Conduct Naval Aviation Simulation Model, AICUZ, RAICUZ, and encroachment management plan study reviews.

6. Prepare and review environmental, funding, and IT documentation.

7. Interface with other information management professionals to conceptualize and develop databases, GIS capabilities, linkages, and other information management tools to improve the Navy’s ability to sustain its range complexes.

8. Examine military and joint-use airfield, airspace and range capacity. Communicate factual and technical information with colleagues who are performing related work.

9. Participate in environmental meetings and conferences. Stay abreast of applicable legislation substantially oriented towards environmental programs.

10. Interface with Navy scheduling agencies and Fleet commands to collect at-sea ordnance expenditure data and enter it into the Environmental Information Management System.

11. Support data collection for range sustainment projects such as range management plans, environmental documentation, and marine mammal reporting.

12. Other duties as designated in support of environmental training operations.

13. Security clearance required: SECRET

4.1.5.3 Experience Requirement(s):

1. Prior relevant fighter/attack/tactical air-to-ground rated aircrew, forward air controller instructor or range operations expertise.

2. Minimum of one-year Range Manager Toolkit WDZ Tool technical support or equivalent expertise.

3. Knowledge of range management activities and regulations/instructions.

4. Knowledge of/hands-on ability to use WDZ Tool. Knowledge of RAICUZ and AICUZ

Programs. Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams preparing products to support Navy training ranges.

5. Knowledge of primary environmental laws, regulations, statutes, and DoN and DoD policies applicable to Navy training activities.

6. Minimum three years of relevant experience in Navy Fleet training, operational planning, and exercise implementation (e.g., staff at USFF or PACFLT Headquarters, numbered fleet, TYCOM, strike force training, forward air controller, etc.).

4.1.5.4 Education Requirement(s):

1. BA/BS degree. Engineering, physical science or community planning degree from an accredited institution is required.

OR

2. At least ten years specialized range operations experience, including at least five years with Range Manager Toolkit, WDZ, RAICUZ, and AICUZ programs that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

4.1.6 USFF RCST Information Management (Systems Engineering) Support (Senior Manager)

4.1.6.1 Location/Manning Requirement(s):

4.1.6.2 Position Requirement(s):

1. Interface with environmental, natural resources, range planners and managers, fleet operators, and IT and data management professionals to identify Fleet information technology requirements and translate those requirements into enterprise information system capabilities through the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, development, testing, deployment, and operational sustainment in support of Navy projects, data calls responding to congressional and chain of command inquiries or litigation, outreach products, and other related initiatives.

2. Direct and provide technical leadership to the EIMS Support Team in systems engineering and enterprise application development activities that enhance the operational capabilities of EIMS, PMAP, WDZ and related Fleet information systems. Responsibilities include oversight of concept of operations development, requirements engineering, system architecture and design, data and interface architectures, system integration, validation and verification, operational performance analysis, and compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity and accreditation requirements.

3. Coordinate and oversee enterprise data exchange and system interoperability between EIMS and related Fleet information systems supporting USFF and PACFLT environmental compliance and range sustainment activities, including systems such as DCAST, Navy Acoustic Effects Model (NAEMO), Mission Compatibility Assessment Tool, GeoReadiness Explorer, and similar operational decision-support platforms.

4. Provide technical leadership and program oversight for mission-critical Fleet information systems supporting environmental compliance, training range sustainment, and operational readiness activities across Navy.

5. Perform additional duties as required in support of Fleet environmental compliance programs, training range operations, and operational readiness initiatives.

6. Interface with senior Navy leadership, program offices, and operational stakeholders to provide technical guidance, communicate system capabilities, and coordinate priorities supporting Navy environmental compliance and range sustainment programs.

7. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams consisting of application developers,…