Attachment 1 Draft AEDC PWS.pdf

DRAFT

Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 2 For the Test Enterprise

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

AEDC

FA2486-20-F-1004

Attachment 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Organizational Mission and Background

1.1.1 TST Division

1.1.2 Test Technology, Capital Improvements and Test Support

1.1.3 704th Test Group

1.2 Scope

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 Non-Personal Services

2.2 Business Relations

2.3 Contract Management

2.3.1 Project Management

2.3.2 Reporting

2.3.3 Financial Management Systems

2.3.4 Technical Interchange Meetings

2.4 Subcontract Management

2.5 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

2.6 Contractor Personnel Administration

2.7 Contractor Identification in the Government Workplace

2.8 Contractor Personnel Training

2.9 Location and Hours of Work

2.9.1 Government/Contractor Facilities

2.10 Travel/Temporary Duty (TDY)

2.10.1 Rental Car Procedures

2.11 Contract Security

2.11.1 Security Administration

2.11.2 Ethics

2.11.3 Security Oversight Office

2.11.4 DD Form 254

2.11.5 General Access Requirements

2.11.6 Visitor Group Security Agreement

2.11.7 Classified Visits

2.11.8 Classified Documentation Access

2.11.9 Facility Clearances

2.11.10 Task Order Security Requirements

2.12 Transition

2.13 Staffing

2.14 Data Rights

3.0 AEDC Task Requirements

3.1 Task Element 1: TST Division

3.1.1 General Test Support

3.1.2 Test Planning Activities

3.1.3 Test Execution Activities

3.1.4 Technical Reporting

3.1.5 Technology Project Support

3.1.6 Project Management Support

3.1.7 Financial Management Support

3.1.8 Engineering Systems Infrastructure Management

3.1.9 Specific Technical Requirements

3.2 Task Element 2: Test Technology, Capital Improvements and Test Support

3.2.1 RDT&E Test Technology

3.2.2 RDT&E Asset Capital Improvements

3.2.3 ID&C Operations Support and Strategic Planning

3.2.4 Utility and Facility Systems Operations Support and Strategic Planning

3.2.5 Program Management Support

3.2.6 Security Support

3.2.7 Financial Management Support

3.3 Task Element 3: 704th Test Group

3.3.1 586 FLTS

3.3.2 746 TS

3.3.3 704 TSS

3.3.4 846th

3.3.5 Det 2

3.3.6 OL-AA (Directed Energy Combined Test Force)

3.3.7 OL-AC Test Programs

3.3.8 704 TG/Headquarters (HQ)

3.4 Studies and Analyses

4.0 Special Requirements

4.1 Contract Safety

4.2 Use of Government Vehicles

4.3 Government Furnished Materials

5.0 Other Considerations

5.1 Foreign Participation

5.2 Non-Government Source Selection Advisor Support

5.3 Task Related Training

5.4 Information Assurance Training and Certification

6.0 Services Summary (SS)

6.1 SS Matrix

APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS

APPENDIX B: Applicable Publications, Regulations and Forms

APPENDIX C: SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1: LABOR CATEGORY AND SKILL LEVEL DEFINITIONS

1.0 Introduction.

1.1 Organizational Mission and Background.

This TO PWS provides for non-personal advisory and assistance services (A&AS) to fully support Aerospace Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities at the AFTC. It embraces strategic and enterprise-wide concepts by making these services available in support of interrelated and joint RDT&E efforts. An enterprise-wide approach provides, in terms of benefits, the ability to expand and create new relationships in pursuit of shared developments, new technical areas, e.g. unmanned aerial vehicles, and maximize synergies, efficiencies and interoperabilities within and between these stake holder units to fully support these systems. This TMAS 2 TO is the Contractor’s tool for providing agile, responsive and affordable A&AS, innovative processes, concepts and solutions, cost savings, continuous process improvements, and best commercial practices in support of AFTC, its partners, alliances and customers. Execution success relies on a Government-Contractor partnership working in unison, within a multi-functional team, e.g.

AFTC's TMAS Project Management Office (PMO), to meet or exceed the key objectives and goals of the TMAS Program. While the TMAS Program primarily focuses on robust systems engineering and technical assistance services, it is AFTC’s primary source for all A&AS requirements as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, Definitions, as supplemented.

The below sections provide an overview of the organizations requiring A&AS support:

1.1.1 TST Division.

TST is responsible for all testing and technology development accomplished. Testing occurs at simulated flight conditions for DoD, other U.S. Government, and commercial customers providing test support for the following areas; aeropropulsion, aerodynamics, hypersonics, modeling & simulation, rockets, and space.

1.1.2 Test Technology, Capital Improvements and Test Support.

1.1.2.1 Test Technology Branch is responsible for directing the applied test technology and analysis programs for improving AEDC's RDT&E facilities, test techniques, instrumentation, analysis and evaluation capabilities in support of simulated flight tests of Government, commercial, and international aircraft, missile, and space systems.

1.1.2.2 The Test Systems Sustainment Division is responsible for capital improvements and sustainment of AEDC test capabilities supporting all phases and activities to acquire test capabilities and infrastructure.

1.1.2.3 The Test Support Division is comprised of operation, maintenance and improvement of Instrumentation, Data and Control Systems (ID&C) for all RDT&E test assets and utility operations, maintenance and improvement for test facility and building power distribution.

1.1.3 704th Test Group.

The 704th Test Group is responsible for providing unique test and evaluation capabilities.

Technology areas include Radar Cross Section measurement, Guidance/navigation systems, advanced avionics, aircrew escape systems, munitions/missile performance, aircraft survivability, landing gear test, and directed energy.

1.2 Scope.

The scope of this TO is to provide any A&AS services to any present or future AFTC unit (or any successor to AFTC) and to non-AFTC organizations (or their successors) identified in the task order solicitation. This includes engineering and non-engineering A&AS in support of the successful accomplishment of the mission area requirements as described in paragraph 3 below.

The Contractor shall provide Direct Primary Support (DPS) to accomplish the A&AS requirements stated in this PWS (e.g., engineering and non-engineering services, technical services, management and professional acquisition support.

2.0 General Requirements.

2.1 Non-Personal Services.

The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making nature, e.g., inherently Governmental functions. Although the Contractor shall conduct independent research, development, analysis, and other tasks all decisions relative to programs supported by the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

2.2 Business Relations.

The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the requirements. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.3 Contract Management.

The following sections specify requirements for contract management and are to be applied to this TO. The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The Contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at various performance locations and the Contractor's corporate offices.

2.3.1 Project Management.

The Contractor shall participate in a Government hosted monthly Project Management Review (PMR) of the data generated in preparation of the Status Report (SR) to address monthly data and other pertinent management information. The review shall include Government requested information at the TO and TE level and shall include, but is not limited to: contract management reporting; control of the contractual TO (dollars and labor hours) and distribution; projected changes in task manpower and redistribution based on customer organization needs; manpower and recruiting summary; security issues; contractual action items; TO accounting data documentation; a report by TE of labor rates by discipline and skill level; a comparison of proposed travel costs to actual travel costs for each TE; a comparison of total contract funding to invoiced services; TO status; training hours completed; current Contractor employee qualifications and certifications, and special interest items. The Contractor shall provide the PMR briefing slides three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Government program and contract management may require other compilations of data to ensure adequate insight into the TMAS effort. This review shall be held with the Government Program Manager (PM), Financial Manager (FM) and CO. (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A006 DI-ADMN 81373, CDRL A008 DI-MISC-80678/T).

2.3.2 Reporting.

The Contractor shall provide a SR, monthly, no later than (NLT) 10 calendar days after the end of the month, which shall provide individual task costs and allocation of resources. The Contractor shall include any changes to affiliations on a monthly basis. The SR will be presented in electronic format as directed by the Program Management Office (PMO). The SR shall include a summary of tasks accomplished during the reporting period, task cost detail which includes planned and actual labor hours charged to the task by labor category and skill level. The SR shall show the allocation of labor hours to Job Order Numbers (JONs) and show labor allocation detail.

(CDRL A001 DI-MGMT-80368A/T, A002 DI-FNCL-80331A/T)

2.3.2.1 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA).

Section 2330a of title 10, United States Code (10 USC 2330a), requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual inventory of contracts for services performed during the prior fiscal year for or on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). The inventory must include the number of contractor employees using direct labor hours and associated cost data collected from contractors. The prime contractor shall report all contractor labor hours and cost data (including subcontractor labor hours and cost data) required for performance of services provided under this contract. The prime contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields in accordance with the contractor's user guide instructions found at <http://www.ecmra.mil>.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September for the life of the contract. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. User Manuals: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the Air Force CMRA link. However, user manuals for government personnel and contractors are available at the Army CMRA link at <http://www.ecmra.mil>. The November SR shall provide compliance with the CMRA requirement. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk. (CDRL A001 DI-MGMT-80368A/T)

2.3.3 Financial Management Systems.

The Contractor shall maintain an efficient integrated financial system that will provide data on a Government appropriated basis for cost accounting, cost estimating, customer billing, analysis and reporting, and contract vouchering. The Contractor financial system shall:

2.3.3.1 Test Management Data/Financial Reconciliation Reporting.

a. The purpose of the Test Wing Enterprise System (TWES) Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) Tool is to collect detailed test mission cost data and/or detailed project cost data provided by each Contractor supporting the Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 2 Task Orders in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A003. The data will then be able to be extracted in a tailorable manner to meet various Government needs, as well as, provide an automated, electronic input into applicable JOCAS systems to facilitate the collection of reimbursable charges from test customers.

b. The Contractor shall provide in a frequency IAW CDRL A003 all actual Contractor and Subcontractor costs into the TWES A&AS Tool for all support described in the PWS.

Subcontractor costs cannot be treated as a Material Cost. The Contractor shall identify and allocate all direct, overhead, and indirect cost types IAW the CDRL A003. The costs reported shall include fully burdened labor rates. The Contractor’s cost accounting system (CAS) shall have adequate internal checks, balances, and audit steps to isolate and identify erroneous or incomplete data and procedural deviations. The Contractor’s uploaded file must pass both format and content validations by the TWES A&AS Tool to enable successful uploading. Format errors will prevent the file from being uploaded in its entirety. Content errors of uploaded files will be identified via the TWES A&AS Tool to aid the Contractor in resolving the errors. Submittals will be date/time stamped within the TWES A&AS Tool.

c. The Contractor shall upload into the TWES A&AS Tool a flat-file IAW CDRL A003, the government-specified format and the specific government-provided codes. The Contractor shall assign all costs to either a direct reimbursable budget authority (RBA) Job Order Number (JON) or an indirect direct budget authority (DBA) JON and corresponding Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), respectively. JONs and corresponding WBSs are provided by the supported Government organization unit to the individual contractor employee/contractor task lead upon initiation of the specific tasking. The Government organization unit will also communicate to the individual contractor employee/contractor task lead when the JON/WBS is no longer available for charging.

The contractor shall also get determination by the Government in determining the JON/WBS for job-related training costs. Sub-element organization units (aka Customer Support Codes [CSCs]) are identified in a TMAS-2government-provided code table provided by the TWES A&AS Program Manager. In addition, Dummy JONs will be provided by the TWES A&AS Program Manager for organizations/CSCs that do not use JOCAS, or otherwise do not get their funds reimbursed. The government-provided code table may be modified throughout the entire Task Order period of performance to accommodate changing government units, non-JOCAS programs, etc.

d. The Prime Contractor’s designated personnel authorized to upload into the TWES A&AS Tool will be identified as Uploaders in the TWES A&AS Tool. Up to two (2) Government-provided laptops requiring computer access cards (CACs) issued by a Government sponsor will be provided to the Prime Contractor’s designated Uploaders to allow for uploading from an off-base location.

The government provided laptops shall be routinely taken to a designated on-base government unit for configurations and mandatory upgrades. However, the Contractor may designate more than two (2) Uploaders to enable Uploading from an on-base location for contractor employees already provided a government computer in support of another PWS requirement. The Uploader must have a CAC card to access the TWES A&AS Tool website via a *.mil domain using the Government-provided laptops. NOTE: TWES support may require up to 1 Full-Time Equivalent of manpower a year.

e. The TWES A&AS Tool Program Manager will provide detailed information during the TMAS 2 Transition period to each Prime Contractor’s designated team to facilitate the Prime Contractor’s compliance with CDRL A003. A test version of the TWES A&AS Tool will be provided during the Transition period for the benefit of each Prime Contractor in preparation for the TMAS 2 Task Order performance start. (CDRL A003 DI-MGMT-80004A/T)

2.3.4 Technical Interchange Meetings.

Contractors will participate in the periodic Government-lead/directed Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) for the purpose of sharing common points of interest between TOs. The Government TO PMO will coordinate the schedule. For TIM participation, the Contractor shall develop and implement a systematic approach to capture knowledge obtained during the execution of the TO for the purposes of sharing gained knowledge with the Government and the other TMAS TO Contractors. The expected knowledge captured shall relate only to those activities that may be considered related, common, or possibly common to any of the other TOs. The Contractor shall facilitate the transfer of information, lessons learned, and best practices across all customers and Contractors on the TMAS Program (given the constraints of proprietary rights of the Government and other Government offices prime production Contractors). The purpose of the TIM is for the Contractor to provide: technical accomplishments and challenges across the spectrum of technical activities; breath of applicable technical cross-flow between related task activities; depth of technical involvement in critical disciplines; and applicable lessons learned across related tasks.

These TIMs are held for one (1) day or as otherwise required, and held with minimum travel costs (e.g., using video teleconferencing (VTC) or other appropriately secured media).

2.4 Subcontract Management.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement.

2.5 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties.

The Contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by: employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training and experience; matching personnel skills to the work/task with a minimum of under/over employment of resources;

ensuring the labor categories as defined herein, labor rates and man-hours utilized in the performance of this TO will be the minimum necessary to accomplish the task. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage and administer this TO.

2.6 Contractor Personnel Administration.

The Contractor shall provide for the management and support of personnel. This includes, but is not limited to: providing for employees during designated Government non-work days or other periods where Government offices are closed; training of employees (to include initial and refresher training); making necessary travel arrangements for employees; supporting personnel co-located with additional resources, expertise, and advice; providing the necessary infrastructure to support tasks to be accomplished off-base; conducting personnel meetings; providing administrative support for employees in a timely manner (time keeping, leave processing, pay, and emergency needs); and providing facility and staff security requirements.

2.7 Contractor Identification in the Government Workplace.

All Contractor personnel shall be required to wear company picture identification badges so as to distinguish themselves from Government employees. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as such to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees. Contractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review. Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation.

2.8 Contractor Personnel Training.

The Contractor shall furnish to the Government Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and training [e.g., training conference, tuition fees, legacy system parts, miscellaneous equipment to include personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., respirator masks) etc.] to support this TO. Training of Contractor employees in subjects unique to the Government, which is necessary for employees to function in their assigned work environment may, with prior approval by the CO, be charged directly to a specific task (e.g., Government unique software, Security Training). In no case will the ODC or training charges for each TO exceed the ODC or training dollars funded under this TO. All training costs must be approved prior to purchasing/attending training by the CO as stated above.

2.9 Location and Hours of Work.

Accomplishment of the effort contained in this PWS requires work at Government facilities within AFTC. Support is predominately at Arnold AFB, TN and other geographic locations including, but not limited to, other Air Force installations and Original Equipment Manufacturers Facilities.

AEDC’s test project duration varies so shift work will be required. During high energy cost times of year (about four months), night operations are conducted and night time becomes essentially the first shift and would require Contractor employees. Support may require travel to various Contractor and Government facilities across various geographical locations (primarily in the Continental United States (CONUS)). During test execution or other tasks needing support, test team members may be asked to work extended hours for the duration of the event to meet mission objectives. Typically, test events are for 2-7 week periods. Many test events are conducted at other military/civilian locations requiring frequent travel for some programs. Contractors must ensure that they can provide for this type of contingency.

2.9.1 Government/Contractor Facilities.

Government facilities will be provided for Contractors directly supporting this TO. In addition, on-base facilities/office space will provide for the Contractor’s three (3) local direct support management personnel. At the present time, there is not a requirement to establish an off-base facility for support contractor employees directly supporting customer organizations; however, this may be a requirement in the future.

2.10 Travel/Temporary Duty (TDY).

Travel to other Government facilities or other Contractor facilities may be required. All travel requirements (including plans, agenda, itinerary, or dates) shall be pre-approved by the Government (subject to local policy & procedures), and is on a strictly cost reimbursable basis.

The number of trips, personnel types, and number of personnel shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging all Contractor personnel travel during the program effort in accordance with (IAW) the DoD Joint Travel Regulation. The Contractor shall use the lowest cost mode of transportation commensurate with mission requirements. All travel requests shall include the number of personnel, destination, purpose, number of days, and the cost estimate of required travel. All Contractor travel shall require prior written approval a minimum of five (5) business days in advance from the COR (exceptions for QRC may apply) prior to costs being incurred. The Government is under no obligation to reimburse the Contractor for any travel in which prior written approval has not been received. Costs for travel shall be billed IAW the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99- 234 and FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs (subject to local policy & procedures).

2.10.1 Rental Car Procedures.

TDY travel involving joint use of rental vehicles by Government and TMAS support personnel shall be guided as follows:

a. Wherever TMAS support personnel and the Government activity they support share a common official travel destination, the preferred approach will be that the Government personnel will rent vehicles proposed for joint usage.

b. In the event that circumstances preclude the preferred approach, Government personnel may travel in vehicles rented by Contractor employees when the Contractor and Government personnel are supporting the mission of the same activity which is sponsoring and reimbursing the Contractor for travel expenses.

c. Otherwise, consistent with USAF Policy, Government personnel will avoid the fact and appearance of receiving favors from Contractor personnel which may compromise the independent exercise of discretion and fulfillment of Government responsibilities with respect to enforcing Contractor obligations.

2.11 Contract Security.

The Contractor shall comply with the contract security requirements and Contractor access to classified information as specified in the contract , DD Form 254, Security Classification Guide (SCG), as well as, security requirements flowed down and identified in the TO and in the following subparagraphs.

2.11.1 Security Administration.

The nature of the contract requires a high degree of security awareness in Contractor personnel and the development of a sound industrial security program to provide for the protection of classified defense information. The Contractor shall ensure a Facility Security Officer, with Defense Security Service (DSS) certification, is part of the management team for the duration of this TO.

In addition, because the Contractor may be required to assist with any program under development at a customer location, programs must be implemented to protect source selection integrity, Contractor proprietary information, For Official Use Only information, and other special types of classified and/or sensitive information. Furthermore, Government furnished equipment/property must be reasonably protected from loss, theft, or unauthorized use. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in the formulation of adequate procedures for the safeguarding of classified defense and other protected information. Procedures must also be developed for the normal and emergency protection of Government equipment and facilities under the Contractor's control.

2.11.2 Ethics.

The Contractor shall be highly visible to the entire Test Enterprise Community as a result of providing assistance to the Government in the planning, developing, and testing of conventional munitions, missiles, range equipment, aerial targets, guided munitions, air base operability equipment, electronic combat (EC) systems, and navigation/guidance systems. Consequently, the Contractor shall present an unblemished appearance in regards to ethics, discretion, and protection of information, including the guidelines for electronic mail use listed in AFI 33-119 and Internet use of AFI 33-129 AFOSISUP.

2.11.3 Security Oversight Office.

Contractor performance at customer locations involving Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) will be under the exclusive security oversight of the Special Security Office for that customer. Secretary of the AF, Special Programs (SAF/AQL) has exclusive security oversight for all performance involving Special Access Programs (SAPs) on Eglin AFB, FL. All non-SCI and non-SAP performance at customer locations will be under the oversight of the installation Security Office. The DSS retains security oversight responsibility for all non-SCI and non-SAP performance off a customer military base location.

2.11.4 DD Form 254.

Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the DD Form 254. All Contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check.

2.11.5 General Access Requirements.

Contract performance may be conducted at the Contractor's facility, facilities at the customer AFB (and tenant locations), subcontractor facilities, Government and/or Contractor test sites, and at other locations as specified in this TO.

2.11.6 Visitor Group Security Agreement.

The Contractor shall sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA) to protect classified information involved in TO performance. The VGSA will outline responsibilities in the following areas: Contractor security supervision; Standard Practice Procedures; access, accountability, storage, and transmission of classified material; marking requirements; security education; personnel security clearances; reports; security checks; security guidance; emergency protection; protection of Government resources; DD Form 254; periodic security reviews; and other responsibilities, as required.

2.11.7 Classified Visits.

The Contractor shall be responsible for processing classified visits via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System in support of tasks within DoD. Classified visits outside DoD will require a Visit Authorization Letter IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

2.11.8 Classified Documentation Access.

Contractor personnel may be required to receive or transmit classified documents. Contractor personnel shall ensure that classified reports, data, and documentation are stored and prepared for shipment IAW DoD 5220.22M.

2.11.9 Facility Clearances.

The Contractor is required to provide a Top Secret Facility Clearance for their facility and the safe guarding level is not required (storage will be at a Government furnished facility on an AFB).

2.11.10 Task Order Security Requirements.

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with program office SCGs and shall be responsible for marking and protecting information IAW the SCGs for each task. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for communicating and ensuring compliance of the security requirements to all subcontractors and team members, as stated in the contract. Secret and Top Secret Clearances of contractor personnel will be required. Contractors will participate in the end-of-day security checks. Support provided to programs/projects that have critical program information will comply with provisions of the Program Protection Plan.

2.12 Transition.

The Contractor shall ensure individual security clearances, special access programs, and facility classification requirements IAW the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) and the clause at FAR 52.204-2 sufficient to assume responsibility for the requirements of the PWS are in place by the end of transition. The Contractor shall keep the TMAS Program Office fully informed of status throughout the Transition period. Throughout the phase-in/phase-out periods, it is essential that attention be given to minimize interruptions or delays to work in progress that would impact the mission. The Contractor must plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks during the phase-in/phase-out periods.

2.13 Staffing.

The Contractor shall provide timely increases of support in response to changes in workload. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Government to include the COR, PM, and CO of any vacancies within one (1) business day of the position becoming vacant or upon receipt of employee resignation or any knowledge thereof. Vacancies shall be filled with qualified personnel that can meet requirements of the position within 30 business days or as soon as practicable. Any vacancies that remain open beyond the allotted 30 day timeframe shall be deemed a risk to TO performance.

2.14 Data Rights

The Government shall retain unlimited rights to all data and deliverables developed at the Government’s expense. At any time and per Government request the Contractor shall provide any records, documents, and associated papers.

3.0 AEDC Task Requirements.

3.1 Task Element 1: TST Division.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of ground testing for tests conducted in test facilities at Arnold AFB, TN and other geographic locations including, but not limited to, other Air Force installations and Original Equipment Manufacturers Facilities. The breadth of test programs ranges from component testing through system testing for Air Force and Joint Acquisition programs, DoD fielded weapons systems including Foreign Military Sales, and US and international Commercial entities. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of TST for formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad engineering/scientific concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems and developing new and improved techniques and methods.

3.1.1 General Test Support.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of planning for programs/test activities throughout the entire acquisition life cycle. The contractor shall provide scientific and technical expertise to the AEDC/TST division and branches on all aspects of testing at AEDC and its operating locations by interfacing directly with AEDC Government personnel, the test customers and the AEDC Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) Contractor. The contractor shall provide technical experts on test techniques, facilities, and capabilities. The contractor shall review test plans and monitor test progress at all AEDC sites and other non-AEDC locations as required by AEDC.

3.1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of AEDC’s role as one of the Lead Development Test and Evaluation Organizations (LDTO) and Executing Test Organizations (ETO) for AFMC.

3.1.1.2 The Contractor shall assist with briefings, information, technical support, budget status, requirements review, schedule review, peer reviews of documentation, application of scientific test and analysis techniques, instrumentation requirements, data reduction and analysis requirements, test planning, test execution, and test reporting.

3.1.1.3 The Contractor shall advise internal team members and external customers on test matters. The Government will rely on Contractor expertise and recommendations to reach a near final solution for test plans, test execution, and analysis and reporting prior to the Government delivering final products to customers. When participating in test planning, execution, analysis and reporting for assigned programs, the Contractor test support will be a member of a combined Government/Multi-Contractor team referred to as a Combined Test Force (CTF) or Integrated Test Team (ITT).

3.1.1.4 The Contractor shall maintain a working copy of documents available to test team personnel and shall provide review copies IAW Government directives.

3.1.1.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of integrating strategically-focused activities in order to create new and enhanced RDT&E capabilities that support next generation DoD systems.

3.1.1.6 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of identifying future test capability requirements, tracking existing CONUS and OCONUS ground test capabilities, defining gaps between future RDT&E ground test requirements and existing RDT&E ground test capabilities, and identifying test technologies and capital improvements to meet future requirements. All T&E projects shall be accomplished IAW AFI 99-103, AFMC 99-103, AEDC OI 99-10, and AEDC I99-100 and as described in this section of the PWS.

3.1.1.7 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of evaluating test plans and make recommendations for test plan improvements including test conditions, procedures, and instrumentation. The Contractor shall also advise and assist by providing expertise in the application of the science of test with the ability to plan and design flight systems, weapon systems command and control, and launch system tests (objectives, methods, conditions, data, instrumentation) from program requirements; by developing and using data and uncertainty analyses and statistical techniques to evaluate system and test system performance; and by providing test project management, cost estimation, and oral/written technical communication/reporting.

3.1.1.8 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of science, engineering, and strategic planning that aligns with AEDC’s mission as stipulated by AFTC HQ’s guidance and is consistent with the AEDC Vision and the AEDC Strategic Plan. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in the support of project engineering of AEDC test projects, in assessing AEDC’s test capabilities, and in future test capability planning. The Contractor shall also advise and assist by providing expertise for integrating strategically-focused activities in order to create new and enhanced RDT&E capabilities that support next generation DoD systems.

3.1.1.9 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of all phases of test programs and T&E facility configuration management, as applicable, to satisfy customer requirements for test programs. Responsibilities shall include primarily, but not be limited to the following: identification of instrumentation and test support equipment requirements, coordination of test facilities and test teams; test configuration/re-configuration of hardware, software and documentation, test execution, development of data collection forms and logs, record and track documentation of test performance metrics and deficiencies; and provide systems training to users and testers. The Contractor shall also provide recommendations to management, Test Engineers, Test Managers, and other teammates in the development of the test objectives, test plans, data reduction, data analysis, alternative approaches to data collection, reduction, and analysis, and make recommendations on test conclusions for final test report development.

3.1.2 Test Planning Activities.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of test planning and preparation activities as described in the following subparagraphs.

3.1.2.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of preparation of cost and schedule estimates. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of development of cost estimates and schedules in response to customer inquiries in the form of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and Statement of Capability (SOC) documents. This advice and assistance requires coordination and communication of requirements to and obtaining information from the other AEDC operating contractors required to accomplish the test.

3.1.2.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the preparation of baseline test project plans using information provided by the AEDC Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contract.

3.1.2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of assessing the suitability of test plans, developing analysis requirements, developing the best approach to meet the objectives, and support technical review boards. A determination of project suitability shall be accomplished in coordination with the customer. The assessment shall address the intent of the project (e.g. demonstration, qualification, developmental) and methods of test (MOT), test objectives, data analysis plan, uncertainty analysis, and instrumentation. The AEDC test capabilities required to conduct a test project must be identified and determined to be available for use. Analysis requirements will either be qualitative or quantitative based on the customer’s objectives. The analysis requirements for quantitative results shall incorporate the following items at a minimum: a) pre-test measurement uncertainty assessment, statistical assessment of the suitability for each test objective, and uncertainty propagation to customer required results for all relevant operating conditions of the test; b) the requirements for configuring the data systems to meet the customer’s objectives including the implementation of customer algorithms to produce necessary performance parameters; and c) data validation approach to ensure data integrity. The analysis requirements include defining the delivery schedules for data, analysis products, and technical reports.

3.1.2.2.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of determining AEDC instrumentation and control system requirements for test plans. This requirement requires coordination and communication with the test customer or their designated representatives for test information, and the AEDC operating Contractors providing services necessary to accomplish test projects.

3.1.2.2.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of defining and documenting requirements for buildup, installation, modification, and removal of test articles.

3.1.2.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of developing test period run programs and test article configuration requirements. The test period run programs shall identify the detailed test procedures and data acquisition requirements. Also, the test period run programs shall be linked directly to the test plan provided by the test customer or developed for the test requirements provided by customer.

3.1.2.4 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of identification of resources for Integrated Scheduling. The Contractor shall advise and assist in support of the determination if resource requirements can be integrated and de-conflicted with other work requirements IAW AEDCI 21-205, Integrated Scheduling.

3.1.2.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of conducting Safety Review Boards. The project safety assessments and documentation requirements shall be accomplished IAW AEDC supplement to AFTCI 91-203.

3.1.3 Test Execution Activities

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of execution of test projects as described in the following subparagraphs.

3.1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of test article and test support equipment installation documentation, work instructions, test procedures, and the review of the test article and test support equipment installation prior to conducting the test. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of coordinating technical requirements with all other Contractors and Government organizations necessary to accomplish the project. The Contractor shall also advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of requirements management and reviewing material procurement specifications, design analysis, drawings and schematics and the installation of the test article including instrumentation.

3.1.3.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) IAW AEDCI 99-100 and AFTCI 91-203_AEDCSUP, Air Force Test Safety Review Policy.

3.1.3.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of test operations.

The assistance during test execution includes manning consoles during testing to coordinate the execution of the test and to analyze and review test data. Assistance also includes preparing and maintaining logs that track the progress of the testing, document deficiencies, and any items that require work to prepare for the next test period or test entry.

3.1.3.4 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of monitoring, investigating, and reporting test data anomalies.

3.1.3.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of tracking, managing, and reporting project cost, schedule, and technical performance.

3.1.3.6 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of identifying and documenting project scope changes IAW AEDCOI 65-105 including assisting with the preparation of project change agreements and test project plan revisions to incorporate approved changes.

3.1.4 Technical Reporting.

3.1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of preparation and management of project records IAW AEDCI 99-100.

3.1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of preparation and management of test project technical documents. Technical reports (interim and final) shall be completed in IAW AEDCOI 99-10 and delivered IAW with the SOC.

3.1.4.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of documentation of recommendations, conclusions, and lessons learned to improve test capabilities and test processes.

3.1.5 Technology Project Support.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of technology planning and the conduct of specific technical analyses that addresses but is not limited to:

Ground test facility capability deficiencies Test methodologies applicable to ground testing Test environment simulation effects Test data anomalies Air vehicle and propulsion integration

Space vehicle and propulsion integration Analysis using Physics-based M&S tools System effectiveness Trade studies for emerging systems and test requirements Data extraction from databases System performance, functionality, and interoperability Platform response to man-made threats Analysis and application of system performance prediction models Installation and configuration of systems

Reports shall be formatted IAW AEDC OI 99-10.

3.1.6 Project Management Support.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by coordinating, performing, and monitoring a wide variety of project/program management services including workload forecasting and a support to the Capabilities Analysis and Risk Assessment planning process. Support may include, but is not limited to; participating on multi-functional / contractor teams; track and report on test projects and workload forecast management; Tracking and evaluating AFTC test metrics;

track problem resolution efforts and incorporate lessons learned for test process improvements; assist with the coordination of action items including evaluation and recommendations for resolution;

participate on tiger teams; facilitate/participate in program meetings; collect and synthesize data from multiple databases and other resources; assist with data requirements generation, certification of readiness for operational testing and decision reviews; and assist with the maintenance of AEDC Test Division and CTF instructions, Handbooks, and AFTC supplements.

3.1.7 Financial Management Support.

The Contractor shall provide daily reporting of actual labor hours and costs. The Contractor shall upload or directly input data to the Government-provided enterprise-wide Information Management (IM) system for all projects and activities of this PWS. Data provided shall be consistent with monthly data requirements for JOCAS reporting and consist of the same fields of information.

3.1.7.1 Information Management Support

The Contractor shall advise and assist in the development of an interface tool to the AEDC IM system for financial reporting IAW PWS elements 3.1.1.8.

3.1.7.1.1 The Contractor shall ensure all costs are uploaded into or directly input data to the Government-provided enterprise-wide IM system for all projects and activities every Tuesday, NLT 1300 CST, for the prior work week. For the end of the month consolidation, all financial data and adjustments necessary to close out the end of the month shall be provided by the second (2nd) business day, of the following month. Once cost are loaded, the Contractor shall provide control numbers to FM for the costs loaded to the Government-provided enterprise-wide IM system. The control numbers will be total records, total hours, & total burden cost uploaded.

3.1.7.1.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of building and maintaining data libraries to manage financial data; Assist in performing budget and financial and cost variance analysis, obligation and expenditure forecasting, funds management, cost estimating, and development of program/budget documentation. Experienced in the operation of standardized cost models and spreadsheet applications.

3.1.8 Engineering Systems Infrastructure Management.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of setting up and configuring test engineering systems infrastructure to include analysis of requirements and recommending hardware and software solutions. The Contractor shall advise and assist in repairing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software to keep equipment in compliance with AF technical standards. The Contractor may be required to perform Contractor test support after hours for unexpected situations to verify systems are operational, configured properly, performs as expected, and to meet end customer requirements.

3.1.9 Specific Technical Requirements

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E). T&E Engineering may be composed of a mixture of various engineering disciplines such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Materials, Corrosion and Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Systems Engineering.

3.1.9.1 Turbine Engine Technical Support.

The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by providing expertise in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis on air breathing propulsion systems and integration…