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DRAFT Solicitation FA0021-09-R-0004

## June 2009

Solicitation FA0021-09-R-0004 6 June 2009

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SETA IV)

SERVICE

Prepared by

Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command

(HQ AFSOC)

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

6 June 2009

BRIEF CONTENTS

11.0

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

11.1 Scope

11.2 Background

11.3 Requirements

101.4 Security Administration

131.5 Management and Administration

151.6 Task Orders

151.7 Travel Requirements

161.8 Material Requirements

161.9 Transition

171.10 Release Authority

171.11 Limitation of Subcontracting

172.0

SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY

172.1 Service Delivery Summary (SDS) Matrix

183.0

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

184.0

GENERAL INFORMATION

184.1 Work Hours

194.2 Place of Performance

194.3 Contractor Training

194.4 Motor Vehicle Operation

194.5 Performance of Services During Crisis Declared by the President, Secretary of Defense, or Overseas Combatant Commander

224.6 Deployments

Appendix A Mission Descriptions Appendix B Letter of Identification (LOI)-Official Travel of Government contractors Appendix C Letter of Authorization (LOA) – as generated by Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker Program

Appendix D DD Form 254 – Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification w/ Addenda 1 – 8 Appendix E Contract Data Requirements List w/ Addenda 1 to A013 & Addenda 1 to A014 Appendix F Acronyms

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SETA IV) SERVICES

1.0

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TC "1.0

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES" \f C \l "1" 1.1 Scope TC "1.1 Scope" \f C \l "2" . This PWS provides for Non-Personal Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) and Non-Advisory & Assistance Services (Non-A&AS) to Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (HQ AFSOC) directorates and other AFSOC activities. Agencies assigned to HQ AFSOC, but not reporting to a specific directorate, may submit requirements to the most appropriate directorate based on the mission and required support. The objective of this contract action is to augment its organic (military and civil service) capabilities and acquire intellectual capital support in the areas of management and professional support services; studies, analyses and evaluations; and engineering and technical services. Although this PWS describes the general and representative efforts required under the SETA contract, the specific task requirements will be defined by individual Task Orders awarded under the basic contract.

1.2 Background TC "1.2 Background" \f C \l "2" . AFSOC became operational as a United States Air Force (USAF) Major Command (MAJCOM) in May 1990. AFSOC is also the air component of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), a unified combatant command of the Department of Defense (DoD). Under Commander USSOCOM’s direction, AFSOC provides special operations air assets to USSOCOM and all other Combatant Commands. In its Air Force (AF) MAJCOM role, AFSOC serves as the primary AF proponent of special operations and special operations weapons systems.

1.3 Requirements TC "1.3 Requirements" \f C \l "2" . The contractor shall provide the necessary services to support all mission areas of HQ AFSOC (see Appendix A) and its subordinate units as specified and ordered under individual TOs. The types of technical, engineering and acquisition management efforts the SETA contractor shall be required to assist with or to perform are exemplified by, but not limited to, the support to Air Force organizations in three functional areas: Management and Professional Support Services (Para 1.3.1, further divided into 1.3.1.1Operations and Training, 1.3.1.2 Acquisition and Logistics, and 1.3.1.3 Intelligence); Studies, Analyses and Evaluations (Para 1.3.2); and Engineering and Technical Services (Para 1.3.3). There are occasional requirements for Non A&AS support, examples are listed in Para 1.3.4.

1.3.1.

Management and Professional Support Services are defined as services that provide assistance, advice, or training for the efficient and effective management and operation of organizations, activities (including management and professional support services for information technology and research and development activities) or systems. These services are normally closely related to the basic responsibilities and mission of the agency contracting for the services. Included are efforts that support or contribute to improved organization or program management, logistics management, project monitoring and reporting, data collection, budgeting, accounting, auditing, and administrative / technical support for conferences and training programs. Also included are services to review and assess existing managerial policies and organizations, develop alternative procedures, organizations and policies; and to examine alternate applications and adaptations of existing or developing technologies. The contractor shall provide support to AFSOC for Management and Professional Support Services similar to and including, but not limited to, the following:

1.3.1.1 Operations and Training Management and Professional Support Services (O&T M&PSS). The contractor shall provide management and professional support, assistance, advice, or training and academic support for the efficient and effective management and operation of the AFSOC Director of Operations (A3), Civil Engineering (A7), Safety (SE), Air Force Special Operations Training Center (AFSOTC), and the 720 Special Tactics Group (720 STG) organizations, activities, or systems (see Attachment 4, Appendix A). The contractor shall provide support for O&T M&PSS similar to and including, but not limited to, the following:

1.3.1.1.1 Advanced Skills Training (AST) Mentorship and Instructor Program. Contribute to the professional development and mentoring of AST students by providing skill-level upgrade and AST needed for mission qualification. Provide sponsorship, leadership, guidance, continuity, background experience, academic support, coordination support, and advice for senior ranking students. Assist with counseling students on career progression, personal issues (as appropriate), job performance, duties and responsibilities, military customs and courtesies, civilian directives, and all matters pertaining to military service. When directed by AST Staff, the contractor shall perform dive and demolitions supervisor duties and demonstrate terminal attack control skills for student proficiency, safety, and upgrade training; handle munitions and small arms when instructing students; and perform rope-master duties during mock tower and actual aircraft training. The contractor shall review existing and develop new training materials and curricula.

1.3.1.1.2 Special Tactics (ST) Force Management, Training and Public Advice and Assistance. Study, develop, staff and execute ST force management and public advice and assistance initiatives. Develop general profile information for ST operators to use at public affairs events; develop public relations releases, ST literature, pictures, and posters; and analyze and recommend future manpower and training needs for worldwide ST combat control, pararescue, combat weather, and specialized support personnel. Develop public affairs capability briefings, static displays and operational demonstrations to assist Air Force Recruiting Service or ST recruiter initiatives. Provide technical advice and assistance services for operations and training analysis, integration of higher headquarter requirements analysis, and strategic planning.

1.3.1.1.3 Experimentation/Exercise Support. Assist in management of AFSOC's participation in all experiments/exercises, to include spirals, planning conferences, and execution. Provide management and sustainment of AFSOC’s warfighting experimentation program as part of DoD efforts to be innovative, evolutionary and revolutionary, and improve military capabilities. Support includes submitting proposed processes, objectives and/or initiatives; developing and implementing experimentation strategy and scenario design; developing, and proposing technology initiatives into experiment designs; supporting transition plans needed for implementation of approved initiatives following conclusion of experiment/exercise; and integrating, planning, co-hosting, and running meetings essential to task planning and execution. Assist with the development and management of special operations initiatives and experimentation / exercise objectives in the Air Force’s Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment and other experiments/exercises, and special operations aviation initiatives and experimentation objectives in the Army’s Advanced Warfighting Experiment and the Navy’s Fleet Battle Experiment. Request, collect, refine, staff, and track proposed technology and process initiatives, and integrate AFSOC-approved initiatives into service experiments/exercises, promoting the inherently joint nature of special operations

1.3.1.1.4 AFSOC Unmanned Systems Operations Support. Assist in support of USSOCOM and other-agency small and large Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as well as Air Force small UAS. Support includes establishing and managing information processes for UAS; design and development of UAS training materials; assessment and recommendations for regulatory guidance to support a UAS program; implementation and sustainment of UAS program management processes; formulation of doctrine and CONOPS utilizing various UAS classes; and facilitating overarching guidance with respect to airspace management, deconfliction, and integration into theaters of operation. Additionally, the areas of program management, test and evaluation, training, integration, and development for UAS with a focus on the following: micro, man-portable, multi-mission, mid-range and air-launched unmanned aerial vehicles; unmanned ground vehicles; ground and airborne control stations; direct links to both surface forces and airborne weapons systems; various payload considerations; actionable information; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; special operations; analysis; and software development for information management; training applications; modeling and simulation; and graphics. Support exercise development to help ensure realistic scenarios for UAS employment. This support shall include obtaining FAA Certificates of Authorization. Access required at TS-SCI level.

1.3.1.1.5 Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Instructor (CATM). Assist in performing Combat Arms initial, recurring, remedial, pre-deployment ground weapons marksmanship qualification instruction and training and record fire instruction on all ground weapons training missions, and assist with inspecting and maintaining small arms weapons. Conduct Combat Arms armory operations including issue, storage, accountability and inventory of weapons, ammunition and equipment storage, conduct weapons inspections, modifications, repairs and inspections; and properly dispose of used weapons parts, spent ammunition, and HAZMAT. Maintain positive security and safety of weapons, ammunition, students and resources required for ground weapons training, instructor training and proficiency; and properly document all weapons firing, ammunition usage, weapons/armory logs, and any deviations to safety, security or lesson instruction. Evaluate and determine risk assessment of hazardous or unsafe processes and conditions on all range facilities. Must be knowledgeable of the body of laws and governing directives for the use of weapons, ammunition, training and cleaning materials in the classroom, on the firing range, in maintenance and in storage; and shall possess and maintain certification and qualification of 3P051B, SEI312, or a civilian equivalent. Must provide Instructor training records and certifications as a basis for employment. Must be knowledgeable of basic computer systems and capable of using Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS).

1.3.1.1.6.

USAF Special Operations School (USAFSOS) Program Support. Provide SOF command / control and State Department or embassy expertise to develop, review, present, and assess lessons, programs of instruction, and courses. In the area of command / control, be able to articulate concepts at the strategic, operational and tactical levels based on recent AFSOC rated aviation experience. Ideally contractor personnel shall have had recent experience in an air operations center or joint special operations air component, or have taught air operations at an appropriate military school. Must be capable of public speaking, including military or civilian classroom and platform instructor ability. Staff experience at a group, wing, MAJCOM, or joint level is a must. In the area of State Department or embassy expertise, possess a strong background working with interagency departments in DoD and/or embassy level assignments. Assist course director (s) or serve as a course director(s) in the absence of the director(s). In this capacity, contractor personnel shall be responsible for all aspects of curriculum development and course execution including developing, presenting, and assessing content and presentation of the USAFSOS curriculum. Develop course schedules, produce course handouts, schedule classrooms, manage course nominations, and analyze end-of-course critiques for possible course improvements and provide written recommendation(s) of changes. Assist Mobile Training Teams with off-station setup to teach units similar to on-station requirements. Contractor personnel shall arrange billeting and travel for DV guest speakers. Prepare budget for various courses and track expenditures.

1.3.1.1.7.

Foreign Policy Advisor to the AFSOC Commander. Provide mission essential diplomatic and political expertise on United States foreign policy impacts and implications, with the ability to formulate policy recommendations concerning military activities of AFSOC forces worldwide. Provide expertise as a senior level foreign service officer with fully developed skills in political-military, counter-terrorism, and public diplomacy arenas, providing expert geopolitical, economic, political-military and other strategic non-military advice relevant to the Command. Provide advice and input on matters having political implications; make recommendations and provide strategies; and anticipate / identify emerging issues to keep government personnel updated with the most current thinking and US positions on the issues. Serve as the liaison and focal point for interface with Department of State, equivalent level DoD, government, and law enforcement organizations as well Air Force and USSOCOM Policy Advisors.

1.3.1.1.8 AFSOC Operations Training Division Management Support. Provide support to HQ AFSOC/A3T training and weapons and tactics programs, including cradle to grave requirements for training and tactics for each weapon system. Support is required for management of AFSOC weapons systems. Management support of deficiencies/needs identification include supervision of the implementation of, and upgrades to, training devices; courseware; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), for current and emerging missions and weapon systems. Provide assistance in managing the training program for many different AFSOC weapon systems, analyzing training requirements/methods, systems, efficiency and effectiveness. Support the implementation of tactics program requirements, and the identification and management of weapons and munitions requirements.

1.3.1.1.9 1st Special Operations Group (1 SOG) Operations Management Support. Provide support in operations management, to include functions related to current operations, scheduling and training in order to meet contingency commitments. Provide continuity and assist with range/airspace scheduling, flying mission tracking, and related support to track daily flying operations and coordinate scheduling requirements to ensure currency and qualifications for aircrews. Schedule and track aircrew member training events, including administering enlisted Career Development Courses, scheduling End of Course test dates and maintaining all OJT records for 5 and 7-level upgrade trainees. As required, serve as the Unit Control Center (UCC) duty officer. Experience required as aircrew member on SOF aircraft, with a high degree of understanding and knowledge of SOF aircrew procedures to include tactics, techniques and procedures, aircrew training, standardization and evaluation, publications management, life support equipment, exercise management, and mobility requirements.

1.3.1.2 Acquisition and Logistics Management and Professional Support Services (A&L M&PSS). The contractor shall provide management and professional support, assistance, advice, or training and academic support for the efficient and effective management and operation of Plans and Programs (A8) and Logistics (A4) organizations, activities, or systems (see Attachment 4, Appendix A). The contractor shall provide support for A&L M&PSS similar to and including, but not limited to, the following.

1.3.1.2.1 AFSOC Special Programs Acquisition and Program Management Support. Provide acquisition and program management support to AFSOC Special Programs, including contributing to technical working group and interchange meetings, program management reviews, and support equipment requirements review meetings. Analyze plans and programs, integrate with external AFSOC agencies accomplishing system acquisition, and participate in Test and Evaluation and strategic planning activities. Staff acquisition POM issues; contribute to Configuration Audits; analyze Integrated Logistics Support requirements; and review operational/contingency plans. Provide technical assistance for fielded systems; develop capabilities for new systems, investigate available technologies, and define alternative concepts to meet user needs.

1.3.1.2.2 Avionics Modernization, Development and Integration Support. Provide technical and program management assistance in the requirements development, integration, installation and fielding of upgraded or new / advanced avionics systems to improve performance and supportability for all AFSOC aircraft (Special Mission, Combat Rescue and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), including operational and logistical commonality. Analyze AFSOC avionics upgrade programs to assess impacts, performance, supportability, reliability and applicability. Deliver appropriate technical analyses and evaluations of avionics upgrade program impacts, recommend strategies and actions, and perform risk mitigation for anticipated adverse impacts. Assess and document current and projected vulnerabilities, program deficiencies and anomalies, analyze/evaluate alternatives, and provide recommended solutions. Provide support to the Requirements Generation and Validation Process,develop test plans and test execution, and be knowledgeable of operating in the Test & Evaluation Network Architecture (TENA) Environment.

1.3.1.2.3 Support Equipment (SE) Program Management Support. Assist in implementing LEAN equipment initiatives to identify, prioritize and fund the command’s SE requirement. Assist in assessing military value of alternative solutions and advise of strategies to resolve SE management and acquisition “road blocks.” Develop milestones that clearly establish a way forward to SE management. Research and produce summaries on all applicable Congressional mandates, DoD and AF directives, instructions, and manuals that are involved in the SE process. Review / analyze reported usage, past program, reported users, etc., and compare with current requirements and demands. Utilize Equipment Requirements System (ERS) to verify levels, confirm, and submit requirements, and track funding levels. Review and/or analyze management products to determine significant unfavorable logistical trends and causes for erratic demands, and recommend possible actions to correct such situations. Identify mal-positioned assets and take corrective actions to increase customer authorizations or redistribute these assets to valid approved and documented needs. Monitor the Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System and SOCOM Management Information System. Be familiar with FM financial processes including Program Objective Memorandum/Budget Estimate Submission and President’s Budget processes.

1.3.1.3 Intelligence Management and Professional Support Services (IM&PSS). The contractor shall provide management and professional support, assistance, advice, or training and academic support for the efficient and effective management and operation of the AFSOC Directorate of Intelligence organizations, activities, or systems (see Attachment 4, Appendix A). The contractor shall provide support for IM&PSS similar to and including, but not limited to, the following:

1.3.1.3.1 AFSOC Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Training. Assist in developing a comprehensive program of instruction for AFSOC PED training. Develop/update a training program and create courseware for training for AFSOC PED operations. Train PED operators to perform PED operations at worldwide locations using the contractor-developed curriculum and training materials. Coordinate schedules and record all formal intelligence training for the AFSOC PED mission. Fulfill the certification requirements for Basic Mission Qualification and Combat Mission Ready status. Requires knowledge of the AF Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) weapon system, to include the Distributed Ground System (DGS) operations; and a general knowledge of AF intelligence capabilities and organization. The contractor shall understand AFSOC PED tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) and associated security procedures, including Operations Security. The contractor shall possess experience/familiarity with full motion video and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Measurement Signature Intelligence (MASINT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT). The contractor shall be knowledgeable of the US SIGINT System (USSS) and the roles, missions, and capabilities of AF, Joint, and AFSOC Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets.

1.3.2. Studies, Analyses and Evaluations. The contractor shall provide organized, analytical assessments to understand and/or evaluate complex issues to improve policy development, decision-making, management, or administration for AFSOC. These efforts result in documents containing data or leading to conclusions and/or recommendations. Databases, models, methodologies, and related software created in support of a study, analysis, or evaluation are considered to be part of the overall effort (see Attachment 4, Appendix A). The contractor shall provide support to AFSOC for Studies, Analyses, and Evaluations similar to and including, but not limited to, the following:

1.3.2.1 AFSOC Automated Aircrew Management System Support. Assist AFSOC/A3 with rated aircrew management. Serve as a technical manager, operational program analyst and computer/web-based application manager to analyze, develop, and evaluate rated aircrew operational training, manning and qualification issues, operational data, and operational support programs. Serve as primary manager for AFSOC’s Automated Aircrew Management System (AAMS), working with developers, unit managers, and functional users of the AAMS and other Training Division computer/web-based applications. Provide subordinate units and other staff agencies with required training, guidance, and advice. Analyze AAMS data to develop and recommend resolutions to substantive operational problems to better determine need for assigned programs, applications, projects, studies, plans and systems. Develop metrics to analyze the Program Flying Training Requirements cycle, and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of aircrew training plans and programs for current and future SOF aircraft and modifications to current aircraft. Identify operational requirements, assess impacts on assignments, and develop recommendations for changes and revisions as appropriate. Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and major command requirements. Contractor employees must be Rated Aircrew or Aircrew Management and must maintain a Secret clearance at a minimum.

1.3.2.2 Headquarters, Air Force Special Operations Command/Safety Office. Assist in implementing AFSOC’s flight, ground, and weapons mishap prevention programs. Develop and supervise safety programs designed to conserve combat capability and provide guidance and directives to subordinate units to implement safety programs throughout the command. Coordinate with National Guard Bureau and Air Force Reserve Command to ensure compatibility and adequacy of mishap prevention programs for AFSOC-gained units. Monitor and assist with all mishap investigations, and evaluate the adequacy of recommended corrective actions. Provide information, mishap statistics and trend data on items of special interest to the Commander, publish a command mishap prevention magazine and other safety education materials. Monitor weapon system programs to ensure inclusion of system safety requirements in all life cycle phases. Coordinate formal safety training.

1.3.2.3 Special Tactics (ST) Operations Analysis and Planning Support. Perform analysis and planning activities in support of the ST combat force, focusing on two major areas: operations and training analysis. Review, consolidate, analyze, and document significant trends and lessons learned from ongoing contingency/wartime operations and continually evaluate strategic and performance plans based on this analysis. Perform document and records research and direct interviews, when appropriate, with individuals participating in current operations. Conduct analysis of data compiled in the ST Tasking / Allocation System to identify ongoing trends in operations / training tempo and manpower utilization. Provide after action report research and analysis to evaluate significant trends and capture lessons learned. Organize and catalogue this analysis and research to facilitate input to various DoD databases and histories. Support the development of published Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for the ST combat force and coordinate CONOPS. Participate in management and training meetings and conferences as a subject matter expert in ST. Provide analysis to support the 720 STG’s participation in the planning, programming and budgeting system (PPBS). Analyze squadron level group input for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) issues and suggest opportunities and analysis of alternatives to correct problems and negative trends.

1.3.2.4 Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Lessons Learned. Provide support to monitor, collect, and analyze AFSOC’s lessons learned and after action reports from OEF/OIF and the ongoing Global War on Terrorism operations. Function as the command’s point of contact for all lessons learned actions and as such provide command liaison to other major commands and agencies to ensure AFSOC is active and aware of all USSOCOM and AF lessons learned activities and requirements. Maintain AFSOC’s joint lessons learned program. Possess an understanding of applicable USSOCOM and AF lessons learned regulations. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software applications, the USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Advances Lessons Learned Management System (SOFALMS), the Special Operations Forces Lessons Learned Reporting System (SOFLLRS) database, the Air Force Center for Knowledge Sharing Lessons Learned (AFCKSLL) database, the SOF Instructional Input Program (SOFIIP), and the USAF Advanced Lessons Management System (ALMS). Provide inputs to the HQ AFSOC/A5/8/9, Commander’s Action Group (CAG), or any other staff entity to support briefings and products for senior USSOCOM, AFSOC, and Air Force staff offices. Collect, monitor, and analyze both internal and external after-action reports (AAR) and lessons learned and make recommendations for corrective action to any after action item identifying a negative result. Attend key meetings and briefings on past and ongoing operations. Solicit lessons learned data by maintaining close contact with key commanders in AFSOC (and/or their lessons learned POC), including but not limited to the 1 SOW, 27 SOW, 193 SOW, 919 SOW, and 720 STG. Contractor personnel will maintain a TOP SECRET clearance (including NATO SECRET) at a minimum

1.3.2.5 HQ USAF Operational Program Support. Assist in ensuring USAF SOF personnel are properly organized, trained, and equipped by performing a wide range of research, analysis, and administrative activities in support of the Air Force SOF mission. These duties include preparation and staffing of headquarters-level position, background papers, briefings and executive level summaries; briefing Senior USAF Leaders; reviewing classified documents and providing analysis for plans and position papers; preparing formal responses to Joint Staff and OSD taskings regarding SOF operational matters; and performing duties in the Air Force Operations Center during crises or exercises. Must have operational experience with, or an understanding of, Air Force Special Operations to include roles and missions, policy, operations, equipment, and training. Must possess in-depth knowledge of the USAF role in the War on Terrorism along with the roles and missions of other organizations involved; Information Operations; the USAF Military Deception Program; Joint Air Operations; the Air Force organizational structure and command relationships; and the roles and missions of SOF forces. Must have an in-depth knowledge of the rules for air operations, and an in-depth understanding of the planning and execution of CONUS and OCONUS air operations to include air refueling and diplomatic overflight/landing procedures. Must be capable of quick response to tight deadlines. Access to intelligence information reporting is required to provide a threat analysis for planning and real-time support to ongoing War On Terror operations and conventional war plans.

1.3.2.6 CV-22 Program Management and Technical Support. Provide program management and technical support for the acquisition and sustainment of the CV-22 weapon system for AFSOC. Define and translate capability requirements, and evaluate subsequent operational capabilities of new or modified systems. Develop policies, procedures, and planning related to capability requirements, and operational test and evaluation (OT&E). Aid in the conversion of AFSOC concepts, roles, and missions into qualitative operational requirements for the CV-22 weapon and support systems, and assist in evaluating CV-22 capabilities to meet Joint Operational Requirements Document (JORD) requirements, including unique avionics systems and associated weapon system interfaces. Conduct CV-22 studies and analyses in five primary task areas: test and evaluation, mission planning, operational analysis and engineering, program analysis and engineering, and specific CV-22 program, planning and control. Provide assistance to update, implement, and maintain the AFSOC CV-22 Command Management Action Plan. Conduct requirements analyses; develop and integrate planning for operational training; and provide program analysis and engineering support, program planning and control, data management support, risk analysis, and preparation of presentation materials for the CV-22.

1.3.2.7 AFSOC Tactics Program Management Support. Conduct analysis, research, training development, instruction, and management support to implement and sustain the required elements of the AFSOC tactics program to ensure that the command’s crews are prepared to conduct operations in hostile environments and survive. Conduct information management; develop, maintain and update aircrew training courseware; and maintain, update and instruct tactician training courseware. Support the annual AFSOC Tactics Conference and related crosstell functions, and implement and maintain the tactics program processes.

1.3.2.8 Modification Management Database System (MMDS) Support. Employ and sustain the MMDS, a web-based java application, incorporating changes, resolving software deficiencies, and developing system capabilities. Provide on-call/e-mail technical support; ensure MMDS meets all requirements of Global Combat Support System (GCSS) framework/architecture; modify MMDS to meet new requirements; and migrate/populate existing modification databases and data into MMDS. Explore the feasibility of paper to electronic conversion technologies, make recommendations, and implement. Administer the MMDS, update user and database administrator guides; and provide continued Oracle support and MMDS training.

1.3.2.9 AFSOC Operational Program Support. The Air, Space, & Cyberspace Directorate, A3, is responsible for readiness of all AFSOC forces and is divided into several areas. The Standardization & Evaluation area requires working knowledge of the AFSOC MAJCOM and NAF Standardization and Evaluation functions. The contractor shall prepare position / background papers and briefings to senior leaders; maintain the publications library, build and maintain web pages. The Aerospace Management Operations area requires implementation of space capabilities in exercises and demonstrations; implementation and management of Blue Force Tracking (BFT) capabilities; coordination of planning for participation with space capabilities in exercises; and coordination with forward deployed units for BFT support. The contractor shall coordinate with national agencies in implementation of new space capabilities in AFSOC exercises. The Aircrew Training area requires assistance with requirements development, scheduling, and costs estimates/analyses. The contractor shall assist in developing training plans and programs for current and future SOF aircraft and modifications to current aircraft, and provide flying training program continuity for simulators and AFSOC’s simulator certification program. The contractor will develop and coordinate AFSOC Gulf Range requirements with USSOCOM, USAF, USN, USMC, and subordinate units, and provide representation on the working groups for Joint Gulf Range Complex Strategic Plan. The Tactical Applications area requires management support for AFSOC tacticians and crews to improve combat capability, survivability, and accomplishment of missions in hostile/threat environments. The contractor shall develop and update aircrew training courseware on “Threat Evasion and Countermeasures” for each USAF SOF aircraft; and implement the tactics program processes/responsibilities. The Personnel Recovery Command and Control (PR C2) area ensures a trained, certified, and experienced force for manning SOF Personnel Recovery Coordination Cells (PRCC). The contractor shall coordinate with Theater Special Operations Components (TSOCs) and USSOCOM component commands to integrate the SOF PRCCs into Joint Task Forces (JTF) and Special Operations Air Components (SOAC) with the goal of standardizing mission qualification training and continuation training. The contractor shall identify future technology requirements and work towards development of new technologies to meet those requirements.

1.3.3 Engineering and Technical Services. These services take the form of advice, assistance, training, or hands-on training (direct assistance) essential to research, development, production, operation or maintenance necessary to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of weapon systems, equipment, and components for AFSOC organizations or activities (including software when applicable) at design or required levels of effectiveness. These services include information technology consulting services, such as information technology architecture design and capital programming, investment control support services, software services such as implementing a web-based and commercial off-the-shelf software product that is an integral part of a consulting services contract. Systems engineering includes a combination of substantially all of the following activities: determining specifications, identifying and resolving interface problems, developing test requirements, evaluating test data, and supervising design. Technical direction includes a combination of substantially all of the following activities: developing work statements, determining parameters, directing other contractors’ operations, and resolving technical controversies. System Program Office (SPO) Engineering is also included in this definition. The contractor shall provide Engineering and Technical Services to AFSOC similar to and including, but not limited to, the following.

1.3.3.1 Emergency Management (EM), Prime Beef, and Engineer Readiness Program Support. Provide EM, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense, A7 Readiness support services, provide complex research, and investigate new/updated equipment for beddown assets (to include development, acquisition, and modernization). Serve as the CBRN Specialist and provide multifaceted engineering and technical assistance at all levels to include SOCOM, other MAJCOMs, Joint Services, local, state, and federal agencies, and NATO CBRN planning activities, acquisition efforts, and training specialists. Coordinate with higher headquarters, MAJCOMs and base level units on EM, CBRN, and Civil Engineer Readiness, Prime BEEF, and Collective Protection Small Shelter System (CPSSS-3) / associated UTCs matters. Augment the AFSOC Inspector General Team by inspecting units, reporting findings and writing reports during the inspection. Coordinate, staff, and or develop CBRN Capability Development Documents (CDD), bullet background papers, Operational Plans (OPLANS), Standard NATO Agreements (STANAG), NATO Quadripartite Standardization Agreement (QSTAG), and Air Force/Joint publications. Represent AFSOC CBRN and EM interests at various meetings, forums and conferences. Support reviewing and analyzing AFSOC CBRN and Agile Combat Support (ACS) capabilities, identifying shortfalls and necessary improvements in procedural, training, curricula, and equipment capabilities, and recommending candidate solutions to meet identified shortfalls. Issue, receive, account for, and maintain, clean, and inspect CBRN defense equipment IAW technical orders.

1.3.3.2 Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) Support. Provide field representation at AFSOC locations to assist in the engineering disposition of damaged C-130 aircraft. Assess aircraft structural and/or system damage and recommend repairs and disposition. Participate in the test and evaluation of C-130 aircraft, attend Test Plan Working Group (TPWG) meetings and support pre test, test execution, and post test activities. Provide Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) and Technical Order (TO) Engineering Support through engineering recommendations to the development of TCTOs and TOs within the scope of mechanical systems and structural engineering. Perform engineering trade studies, cost analyses, and structural and systems engineering tasks. Utilize the AF Automated Inspection, Repair, Corrosion and Aircraft Tracking (AIRCAT) Technical Assistance Request System (TARS) to document and track AFSOC aircraft maintenance technical assistance. Request, review, evaluate, and propose solutions to resolve deficiencies identified in the Corrosion Prevention Advisory Board (CPAB) and Product Improvement Working Group (PIWG).

1.3.3.3 Visual Information Support. Provide dedicated specialists in digital multimedia, graphics art technology, and the associated software, hardware, video tele-conferencing systems, and presentation systems to ensure their efficient and effective operation. Install and maintain audiovisual systems; isolate and resolve problems with presentation equipment; maintain multimedia and instructional technology equipment; assist in-house and guest presenters to ensure superior presentation capabilities are realized; and provide the continuity, knowledge and presence needed to professionally project the information necessary to expound the mission. This includes access to classified information. Information presented will be used in both conferences and classroom situations. Research available and emerging technologies to identify areas where technology advances in audio visual equipment can benefit the command.

1.3.3.4 Electronic Combat Support Flight (ECSF), Robins AFB, GA. Provide mission data software generation, database management, electronic warfare (EW) system assessments and related engineering tasks to support the AFSOC Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) process. Perform Mission Database Development, Testing, and Reprogramming. Must understand design impacts to system hardware and software in order to program initial data files or update existing software. Produce and disseminate Pacer Ware messages/reports and other documentation associated with mission data changes. Document changes associated with new Operational Flight Program/Mission Data (OFP/MD) software and database version updates to include details peculiar to specific platforms. Revise and update handbooks in current ECSF-produced publications, develop web-based handbooks, and conduct / participate in handbook reviews involving the using command. Maintain, distribute and provide an annual update to Threat Signal Recognition Training System (TSRTS) courseware modules.

1.3.4 – Non-A&AS Support:

1.3.4.1 1st Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron. Provide clerical support for the Health and Wellness Center. Track suspenses and perform records management plus prepare presentations. Contractor shall be knowledgeable of various software processing systems to produce a wide range of documents, web pages, portal development, and graphics.

1.3.4.2 USAF Special Operations School (USAFSOS) Student/Guest Speaker Support Services. USAFSOS serves as a primary support unit of the AF component to USSOCOM responsible for providing joint education for a large number of student through use of guest speakers. Provide student support for a constant incoming stream of students, to include developing course folders, reproduction support, processing graphics requests, and in-processing the students. Serve as the focal point for all guest relations, prepare speaker information packages and travel vouchers support both faculty and students, and control access to the building during classified meetings/briefings.

1.3.4.3 Maintenance and Upgrade Support for SILENT SHIELD (SS) Equipment. The 25th Intelligence Squadron (IS) Logistics Branch requires Maintenance and Upgrade Support (MUS) personnel organizational level maintenance support of the SS mission equipment associated with the Direct Support Operator (DSO) mission used to satisfy AFSOC requirements at Hurlburt Field, FL; Cannon AFB, NM; RAF Mildenhall, England and Kadena Air Base, Japan. Support will include equipment upload and download, fault isolation and repair, software upgrades, cable fabrication, and testing on AFSOC aircraft. MUS requirement is to provide coverage until the Joint Threat Warning System – Air becomes a permanent modification and an organic maintenance capability is developed. Provide hands-on repair and maintenance services and install software upgrades to ensure DSO equipment is installed on AFSOC aircraft and fully mission capable prior to DSO scheduled flights. Provide on-the-job training to Air Force personnel. Must be capable of deploying to worldwide locations, in regions of conflict, combat, or contingency operations, to perform quick reaction technical support for US Forces. Estimated deployments are as follows: a minimum of six deployments for 60 to 90 days, and a minimum of three from 15 to 20 days each throughout the task.

1.4 Security Administration TC "1.4 Security Administration" \f C \l "2" . The nature of the contract requires contractor personnel to possess a high degree of security awareness. The contractor shall develop a sound industrial security program to provide for the protection of classified defense information. Further, Government-furnished equipment/property must be reasonably protected from loss, theft, or unauthorized use. The contractor shall be responsible for understanding security obligations for the formulation of adequate regulatory procedures in the safeguarding of classified defense and other protected information. Contract security requirements and contractor access to classified information shall be in accordance with the “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and as specified in the contract DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) (Ref Appendix C), and the TO specific DD 254.

1.4.1 Contractor Identification.

1.4.1.1 Identification Badges. The contractor shall furnish corporate identification badges to all contractor and subcontractor personnel authorized to work at Hurlburt Field facilities (or other Government installations). Costs for providing the corporate identification badge is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. While in Government facilities, all contractor employees shall conspicuously display their corporate identification badge at all times to allow for easy identification as a contractor employee or authorized subcontractor performing work for the contractor. Badges shall be worn at all times when contractor employees are collocated on a Government installation or when on temporary duty (TDY) working with other Government personnel. Subcontractor employees’ identification badges shall identify their respective prime contractor.

1.4.1.2 Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as contractors or subcontractors during all meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, or correspondence related to this contract.

1.4.1.3 Contractor-occupied facilities (on Hurlburt Field or other government installations) such as offices, separate rooms, or cubicles must be clearly identified with contractor supplied signs, name plates or other identification, showing that these are work areas for contractor or subcontractor personnel.

1.4.1.4 Out processing Procedures. Government-issued badges, identification cards, passes, vehicle registration media, and admittance controls are accountable and, as such, are US Government property to be accounted for, protected and returned to the Government. When a contractor employee leaves the company or moves to a different directorate for support under this contract, the employee shall clear all computer systems to which they have access, turn in all keys or other admittance hardware, and perform "out processing" procedures with their Contracting Officer Representative (COR). A statement certifying that all appropriate “outprocessing” has been completed shall be included in the monthly report upon departure of any contractor personnel or at the end of TO performance period, to include the turn-in of the CAC Card as required by AFFARS 5352.242-9001. This responsibility extends to any subcontractors. (CDRL A0001) 1.4.2 Visitor Group Security Agreement. With the assistance of Industrial Security Office, 1SOW/IPC, the contractor shall enter into a Visitor Group Security Agreement. [reference AF Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.204-9000, Notification of Government Security Activity and Visitor Group Security Agreements; and Attachment 4, Addendum 8].

1.4.3 Classified Visit Requests. The contractor shall be responsible for processing classified visits via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) in support of tasks within Department of Defense (DoD). The contractor must determine that the visit is necessary and that the purpose of the visit cannot be achieved without access to, or disclosure of, classified information. Contractors shall establish procedures to ensure positive identification of visitors, appropriate personnel security clearance, and need-to-know prior to the disclosure of any classified information, and ensure that visitors are only afforded access to classified information consistent with the purpose of the visit. Classified visits outside DoD will require Visit Authority Letters (VALs) IAW National Industrial Security Program Operating Manuel (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M.

1.4.4 Facility Clearance. The contractor shall possess, or acquire prior to award of the contract, a TOP SECRET facility clearance – equal to the highest classification being granted as stated on the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, Appendix C.

1.4.5 Personnel Clearances. The Contracting Officer intends to issue task orders whose scope of effort will be in support of classified programs. The contractor shall be responsible for recruiting and retaining personnel with the appropriate clearances, as outlined in the individual TOs, to perform under this contract. Generally, all contractor personnel assigned to work requiring access to any Government automated information technology system shall require a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I). Certain TOs will require the contractor to work with documents with security classifications up to and including SECRET/TOP SECRET/ SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION/Special Access Program (S/TS/SCI/SAP). The contractor shall identify contractor employees on each TO to the appropriate COR and CO for verification in the JPAS prior to TO start date. Specific access information shall be detailed in the DD Form 254 attached to the TO.

1.4.6 Document Accountability. The contractor shall maintain accountability records for contractor-generated and received classified material and comply with the provisions of the NISPOM.