Atch 1 PRST PWS_18 Sept 23.pdf

Pacific Range Support Team

Performance Work Statement

DRAFT

Pacific Range Support Team (PRST)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Vandenberg SFB, CA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Description of Services

1.1. Scope and Objective

1.2. Specific Tasks

2. Services Summary

3. Government Furnished Items and Services

3.1. Facilities Supplies and Services

3.2. Government Vehicles

3.3. Reimbursable

3.4. Physical Security

4. General Information

4.1. Hours of Work

4.2. Place of Performance

4.3. Funding

4.4. Invoicing

4.5. Travel

4.6. Information Security

4.7. Safety Support

4.8. Base Pass and Registration

4.9. Contractor Identification

4.10. Security Requirements

4.11. Performance of Services

4.12. Citizenship

4.13. Privacy Act

4.14. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

4.15. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

5. Appendices A. Project Background and Expanded Objectives B. Workload Tasks and Estimates C. Travel Requirement Examples D. Key Positions E. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Training Qualifications and Certification for Flight Test

Mission Execution Teams (MET) Enclosure 1, Responsibilities – Project Background and Expanded Objectives Enclosure 2, Training Curriculum Enclosure 3, Director for Test (DT) Level III, Pre-Deployment Training and Qualification Enclosure 4, DT Level IV, Mission Training and Certification Enclosure 5, Certification Criteria Enclosure 6, MTD Development Process

6. PRST Glossary

7. Attachments

1. Attachment 1, CDRLs A001 & A002 Data Item Description (DID)

2. Attachment 2, DD254

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

PACIFIC RANGE SUPPORT TEAM SERVICES

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CA

1.0 Description of Services.

1.1 Scope and Objective. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, transportation and supplies to support the Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) Pacific Range Support Team (PRST) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. The objective of this task order is to provide Operational & Engineering Support (O&ES) to the PRST at VSFB.

The PRST assists SLD 30 and the Western Range (WR) with missile defense program test planning, integration and execution.

The primary PRST objective is to serve as lead element for all Missile Defense Agency (MDA) related range interface and coordination efforts, as well as test resource integration and interoperability. In addition, to support test mission surge requirements, the PRST may be tasked to provide MDA certified mission execution team members to support specific mission tests at deployed locations for up to 30 days at a time. The key elements are to: provide mission test integration, mission test planning and execution support; develop common processes, procedures and standards; and assist in the development and employment of mobile/transportable range instrumentation.

1.2 Specific Tasks. The contractor shall provide program support in the following areas:

1.2.1 Execution Support. The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, three personnel trained and certified in WR operations (e.g. positions operating command, telemetry, radar, voice/data communications, data processing, or data display systems) and one person with experience in range scheduling and Job Order Number (JON) management to support MDA flight test execution.

The contractor shall staff/provide sufficient trained/certified/experienced personnel to sustain three launch console functions simultaneously on day-of-launch (DoL). The contractor shall provide Assistant Resource Test Directors (ARTD) services and Auxiliary Sensors Coordinators (ASC) services personnel with knowledge of other ranges, test assets and multiple government programs in support of inter-range missions (Appendix D) for MDA and partner tests,. The contractor shall be capable of deploying appropriate personnel simultaneously to three conus and non-conus locations for up to 30 days. All personnel supporting the ARTD and ASC requirements shall be certified in Levels I, II, III, and IV categories of the MDA Flight Test Mission Execution Standards and Training (DT 203). The contractor must be able to anticipate and discern status changes and system degradations caused by equipment malfunctions and resource availability at any time during the countdown and provide accurate predictions to the Resource Test Director and Mission Test Director regarding impacts to the launch using launch constraints documents, Range Safety Operation Requirements (RSORs) and other test constraints documentation. The contractor shall provide inputs to MDA personnel managing and updating entries on the Operations Dashboard (OPDASH) launch decision aid on day-of launch by translating mission critical equipment status received from supporting elements. The contractor shall have sufficient trained and experienced personnel to provide full time WR MDA JON management and range scheduling functions. With the future Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) and two competing contractors coming to

Vandenberg competing for the contract, the workload for JON management and range scheduling will increase considerably.

1.2.2 Mission Assessments. The contractor shall perform overall assessments of system capability and infrastructure requirements in support of SLD 30, MDA and other stakeholders. The contractor must have in-depth knowledge of, and experience with, the instrumentation and communication systems at the WR, as well as a working knowledge of the instrumentation and communication systems that could be utilized from other ranges. In the event mobile instrumentation systems are needed to augment WR capabilities, the contractor shall assist each mobile/transportable range instrumentation program in their upgrades and/or development to include design, training, operations, maintenance, configuration management, siting, and infrastructure support. The contractor shall maintain a current and weekly updated electronic data base of WR infrastructure modifications/upgrades, MDA test facility acquisition, and Host Tenant Support Agreements (HTSAs) between SLD 30 and MDA. The contractor shall provide on-going assessments of MDA programs, assist in the development of program plans and schedules, track milestones and resolve scheduling and integration conflicts. The contractor shall have experience with missile defense and test range activities and be able to observe the entire system, develop program/implementation plans and integration. Ensure actions are taken to meet the overall objective of the PRST (Section 1.1). The contractor shall perform advanced planning functions, including, but not limited to, working with the LTRS Integrated Services Contractor (LISC) and the future Space Force Range Contract (SFRC), Space Systems Center (SSC), MDA Director of Test Resources (MDA/DTR), other Pacific ranges (including Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR), Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Reagan Test Site (RTS), Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA), and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)), along with other Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force elements to ensure combined requirements, integration operations, and schedules are resolved to the satisfaction of the SLD 30 PRST Director.

1.2.3 Operations Support. The contractor shall provide operational support as directed to provide the optimum level of government coordination and insight in conjunction with the MDA PRST operations. Support shall include, but not be limited to, strategic and mission planning, range instrumentation requirements, flight and systems safety support, financial projections, risk management analysis, range scheduling for all MDA test missions and GM transportation operations, and integrated master schedule development and analysis. The contractor shall provide the PRST with a strategic plan and other plans that will include any or all the functions identified in the PWS. The contractor shall provide the facilitator for working groups in the development of instrumentation and communication plans for mission support. If mobile/transportable instrumentation systems are deployed to VSFB, the contractor shall assist with the logistics support for the systems. For example, leasing of equipment such as cranes, fork-lifts, and toilet and trash collection facilities may be required to ensure timely utilization of mobile systems. The contractor shall be proficient in Universal Documentation System (UDS) development, compilation, and review of program and range applicable items. The contractor shall act as lead element in the development of Test Instrumentation Sheets (TISs) for use in prelaunch and launch events based on knowledge and experience in interpreting and integrating UDS and MDA test requirements. The contractor shall also provide support to the Joint Pacific Area Scheduling Office (JPASO) in the preparation of Operational Directive (OD) test procedures. The contractor shall act as the schedule submittal representative to the JPASO for MDA missions.

The contractor shall have experience with the launch processing flow for a Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI), future Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) as well as a working knowledge of the requirements of other major launch programs at the WR. Possessing a deep understanding of these processes is critical for de-conflicting assets needed for the concurrent processing of multiple missions. The use of frequency de-confliction, limited telemetry and radar assets, and optical platforms must be as efficient as possible to ensure safe operations are accomplished.

Considering these limited resources, a sound background in multiple systems, their procedures and requirements is key to this being accomplished. The ability to tailor existing UDS tests allowing accomplishment of MDA objectives as well as the objectives of other range users, especially during high operations tempo mission campaigns, is also critical to supporting the mission of the WR. The contractor shall have the experience and credibility to discuss shared resources with test engineers from other programs. Knowing which assets are needed or not needed and for how long, is critical for the WR to provide smooth, financially efficient, and uninterrupted support. The contractor shall provide cost benefit analysis of multiple approaches to challenges in meeting the PRST mission objectives. The contractor shall assist SLD 30 responsible agencies in the resolution of conflicting MDA program requirements and develop plans to ensure range capability to support MDA launch and test operations in support of the objectives of the PRST.

1.2.4 MDA Job Order Number (JON) Financial Analysis. In support of MDA programs financial management and projections, the contractor shall obtain requirements from MDA and coordinate with base agencies and support ranges for future year estimates and update current estimates throughout the fiscal year. The contractor shall use the Comptroller Financial Information System (CFIS) and range scheduling programs to assure estimates and actual charges align with projected requirements and launch schedules. The contractor shall monitor funding levels on all open MDA test and support Job Order Numbers (JONs), including past years, and reconcile outstanding funding issues or identify if and when funds can be returned to MDA. The contractor shall inform MDA of funding requirements needed to meet support contract needs and projected obligations, research and provide bi-weekly reports on all active JONs. The contractor shall coordinate a quarterly teleconference between MDA and PRST financial managers. The contractor shall alert the PRST director of any issues, discrepancies, or emerging requirements, and track issues through resolution.

1.2.5 Administrative Support. The contractor shall provide administrative support for the PRST, including, but not limited to, maintaining a VSFB MDA schedule of meetings, taking meeting minutes, tracking, and accomplishing PRST tasks and projects, maintaining PRST staff schedules and other general administrative support. All contractor team members shall be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and at least two team members shall be proficient in Microsoft Project. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering all end items specified in the original PWS or as supplemented by the Contracting Officer (CO). The contractor shall maintain a file of started, completed and ongoing tasks. When the workload exceeds the capabilities of the contractor staff, priorities shall be determined by the SLD 30 PRST Director to ensure critical projects are completed in a timely manner. The PRST Director will assign contractor’s tasks and priority levels.

1.2.6 Phase-In/Phase-Out. Contractor shall provide a sound and feasible phase-in plan from contract award to full operations, including a timeline for accomplishing mandatory training requirements and coordinating with the incumbent’s phase-out. The contractor must address the methodology for ensuring the assumption of PRST services within 30 days of assumption of responsibilities for PRST services. The contractor must provide a detailed Phase-in/Phase-out plan in accordance with the requirements in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.237-3 “Continuity of Services” in Section I, which states, “The contractor agrees to give support to and cooperate with any successor that may be designated prior to the expiration of this contract.”

Phase-in assistance to a successor contractor may be required during the final ninety days of this contract and is defined in the following sub-paragraphs:

1.2.6.1 In the event that contractor is to be replaced by a successor contractor in the performance of all or part of the work contemplated by this contract, it is mutually understood and agreed that the best interests of the Government will be served through re-employment by the successor contractor of qualified contractor employees. Therefore, contractor shall cooperate in good faith with any successor contractor to provide reasonable access to employees and employee records for recruitment efforts. With respect to any such employees who are offered positions by the successor contractor, contractor further agrees to release, without penalty, any employee who chooses to accept employment by a successor contractor. This obligation shall not require contractor to release an employee prior to the completion date of its performance under this contract if such early release would materially affect contractor's ability to perform its obligations under the remainder. Furthermore, this clause shall not be deemed to preclude contractor from making bona fide offers of alternate employment to its employees involved in the performance of this contract.

1.2.6.2 Make available to the successor electronic copies of all historic data, including but not limited to, tests, reports, procedures, schematics, drawings and diagrams developed and documented in the performance of this contract. This documentation shall be transferred to the successor contractor by the start date of the contract. All data and systems used in day-to-day operations with the exception of personnel management data and company business records are to be transferred to the government or successor contractor as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.6.3 Ongoing operations shall be coordinated with management and administrative personnel of the successor.

1.2.6.4 The contractor agrees to cooperate with the successor in executing a formal transfer of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) that fully accounts for all assets. This will include a joint walk-down inventory with the successor. A Government representative shall monitor the joint inventory.

1.2.7 Monthly Status Reports. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL A002) report shall be delivered by the contractor to the PRST Director and the Contracts Officer (CO)Not Later Than (NLT) twelve working days after the end of the month. The narrative reports shall contain an accurate, up-to-date summary account of tasks completed during the month, tasks on-going during the month, tasks to be worked during the next month, and any outstanding issues. These reports shall be no longer than three pages and should contain a statement of progress against the cost schedule developed by the contractor under project management.

1.2.8 Monthly Financial Summary Reports. CDRL (A001) report shall be delivered by the contractor to the PRST Director NLT ten working days of each cost accounting billing period.

Financial reports, including any electronic copy of the invoice as an attachment to the financial reports shall include all labor, material, and travel costs incurred by the contractor. The report shall be completed by the contractor and formatted to provide labor hours and related costs for the current period, the task order to date, the total amount negotiated for the task order, the amount remaining on the task order, and a projection for the current contract year. Other Direct Costs (ODC) shall be reported similarly. This format allows efficient and accurate tracking to task order financials over the full course of the effort and provides effective insight into declining funds availability so the Government can budget in a timely manner. The PRST Director shall provide the format for this delivery.

1.2.9 Contract Cost Reporting. In addition to the requirements of the FAR, the contractor shall maintain a cost reporting and accounting system that allocates 100% of all costs which are defined as Direct Cost, by Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) 7000.14R, Vol. 11a Chapters 12 and 13, and Department of Defense Directives (DoDD) 3230.3.

The job order number (JON) will be the highest reportable level and the contract work breakdown structure (CWBS) will be the lowest reported element within the JON and will be burdened with Cost of Money, Overhead, General and Administrative (G&A), Fee and any other cost to the contractor for each reporting period. The upload process and delivery described in CDRL A001 must be strictly adhered to maintain Job Order Cost Accounting System (JOCAS) JOCAS II certification.

1.2.9.1 Contractor System Capabilities: The contractor shall operate and maintain an automated cost collection system where labor costs are derived from auditable timesheets. The system will collect all other direct costs and interface with JOCAS III using one of the following standards: Structure Query Language Network (SQLNET) or File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The contractor’s cost accounting systems administrator will establish and maintain a working relationship with the JOCAS III administrator, to ensure reliable, timely and accurate uploads.

(CDRL A001)

1.2.9.2 Internal Controls: The contractor shall reconcile accounting systems monthly with the costs distributed to the Government’s system and analyze variances. The contractor shall isolate and identify erroneous or incomplete data, maintain cross-referenced documentation, and provide records for traceable audit trails.

1.2.9.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the U.S. Air Force, via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://sam.gov

1.2.9.3.1 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the Enterprise Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) help desk.

1.2.10 Deliverables. Deliverables include (but are not limited to): development of strategic plans and concepts of operation, development of program and implementation plans, development of launch execution plans, development of travel schedules and plans and costs, development of range support plans, maintaining schedules and timelines, recording and processing of action items, taking meeting minutes, security support plan development, development and reporting of program status indicators, and the development of launch and range techniques and procedures.

The contractor shall develop spreadsheets and summary reports showing bi-weekly financial status of all SLD 30 established MDA test program Job Order Numbers (JONs).

1.2.11 Government-Furnished Training. Training leading to certification in level I and II categories of the MDA Flight Test Mission Execution Standards and Training (DT 203) will be provided after contract award.

2.0 Services Summary

Performance Objective PWS Para

Performance Threshold

Develop PRST planning documents and coordinate with ranges, MDA/DTR and SLD 30 agencies, integrating lessons learned from experiences acting as MET members

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4

No more than one valid customer service complaint per month.

Complete strategic plan NLT 3 months after contract award and update annually thereafter (on anniversary).

Lead PRST inter-range working groups and develop lead range concept.

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4

No more than one valid customer service complaint per month.

Act as key member of range working groups and complete PRST-related tasks. Support meetings and work tasks between meetings. Complete, to customer’s satisfaction, all tasks by agreed upon deadlines, utilizing technical expertise of the systems discussed

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.4 1.2.5

No more than one valid customer service complaint per month.

Develop and submit bi-weekly MDA test JONs financial data, analyzing burn-rates and emerging requirements

1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4

Data base is updated bi-weekly. No more than one valid customer service complaint per month.

3.0 Government-Furnished Items and Services

3.1 Facilities, Supplies and Services: The government will provide suitable administrative office space to contractor personnel, including building maintenance and utilities. The government will provide basic computer systems, communication systems (including headsets) access to printers, copiers and fax machines. The government will provide mail distribution of interoffice mail, military police and fire protection at the level provided to local government offices. The contractor will be provided connections/ports to the VSFB Local Area Network (LAN) and shall be subject to all Enterprise Network (EN) regulations and policies. Access to existing base phone lines, including Defense Switched Network (DSN) capability, is provided to make necessary government office telephone calls for command and control purposes. For commercial services, the contractor shall submit requirements through the Contracting Officer to the 30th Communications Squadron for local exchange carrier service to bill the contractor directly.

3.2 Government Vehicles: Although not furnished as part of this contract, government vehicles (if available) may be used by the Contractor in the performance of task order related duties by contacting Base Transportation. This may include, but not be limited to, transportation between the places of performance, other Government offices and airports. The use of any Government vehicles for personal use is strictly prohibited. A valid Driver’s License is required when operating a government vehicle.

3.3 Reimbursables: The contractor may be required to purchase/rent supplies and equipment in support of requirements for siting and integrating mobile instrumentation. Logistical support for equipment movement and repair may also be required on a case-by-case basis. Contracted services needed due to non-availability of base support will be reimbursed upon Program Manager (PM) concurrence and CO approval. A best value decision process should be applied to ensure the government receives the highest quality of support based on the most economically efficient means to complete the task. The VSFB PRST Director shall approve all purchases prior to funds obligation. The Government will make available relevant standards, functional statements, technical manuals, regulations, instructions, and operational procedures necessary to meet requirements.

3.4 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and resources provided for contractor use.

4.0 General Information

4.1 Hours of Work. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to the government’s normal business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the exception of Federal holidays. Actual hours of work will be agreed upon at task order start up. Work outside of normal work hours, if required, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis between the Government Task Leader and the Contractor Program Manager.

4.2 Place of Performance. On-site work will be performed in SLD 30 offices at Vandenberg SFB, California.

4.3 Funding. This task order will be incrementally funded. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (30 CONS/PKD) in writing whenever it has reason to believe that the costs it expects to incur under this contract in the next 60 days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 75% of the total amount so far allotted to the contract by the Government.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-22, Limitation of Funds Clause, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7007, Limitation of Government’s Obligation Clause, hereby apply to this requirement. All cost notices shall go through the Contracting Officer (CO) for coordination.

4.4 Invoicing. Invoices shall indicate current task order to date and remaining dollar amounts. In addition, ODC purchases must be detailed.

4.5 Travel. The contractor will be required to conduct local and/or long-distance travel in support of the requirements outlined above. Significant travel will be required to supply PRST mission execution support, training, and mission planning. Dates and duration of travel will be affected by mission timelines and will normally include all walk-up events and required MDA training sessions.

(Appendix C) Locations of travel include, but are not limited to, Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC), Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR), Huntsville, Reagan Test Site (RTS), and other locations determined by the MDA test schedule. The contractor shall have the capability to plan and execute overseas travel. The number of contractor personnel required will be determined at the discretion of the SLD 30 PRST Director. Travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). All travel shall be approved by the SLD 30 PRST Director.

4.6 Information Security. All personnel requiring access to the Vandenberg Unclassified Local Campus Area Network (VULCAN) must have a minimum of a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-501, paragraphs 3.24.10 and 3.27.3, dated 27 January 2005. The contractor shall complete the Infocon and Information System User Computer-Based Training (CBT) available at VSFB. The reference for the CBT requirements is AFI 33-204, paragraph 18.5, and AFI 33-115 VII.

4.7 Safety Support. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, county, and local regulatory requirements. Coordinate any safety concerns/issues with the appropriate unit safety representative.

4.8 Base Pass and Registration. The contractor shall register with the Base Pass and Registration office prior to start of contract work to complete a Contractor Application for Access form. The SLD 30 form authorizes contractor employees’ individual and vehicle entry to the installation. The contractor shall be responsible for the control and accountability of all such media and upon completion of the contract, the media will be returned to Pass and Registration. The contractor shall comply with VSFB policies regarding entry to the installation, rules of the road, contingency operations, and photography.

4.9 Contractor Identification. Contractor employees working on government facilities shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such and shall identify themselves as contractor employees when communicating by telephone and e-mail. When contractor personnel are tasked to attend a government meeting or conference, they shall identify themselves as employees of the contractor at the beginning of the meeting. The contractor may present government approved briefings at the meeting and answer questions with pre-approved responses; however, the contractor shall not become a de facto government representative in discussions.

4.10 Security Requirements/Clearances and Licensing. At a minimum all employees shall have security clearance of Secret. In addition, two of the employees shall have Top Secret (TS) Specially Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances. All work is to be performed in accordance with the attached Department of Defense (DD) Form 254 and the onsite specifications. DD 254 is part of this contract and applies herein.

4.11 Performance of Services. Contractor performance of services during crisis as declared by the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, or Overseas Combatant Commanders is not considered to be mission essential. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or his/her representative will verbally advise the contractor of the revised requirements, followed by written direction. However, the contractor shall support SLD 30 exercises and inspections as necessary.

4.12 Citizenship. All contractor personnel working on this task order must be US citizens. In addition, contractor personnel working on this task order shall be fluent in the English language.

4.13 Privacy Act. Work on this project requires that contractor personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations. All contractor personnel shall sign a Non-Disclosure Form.

4.14 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance. The COR and designated alternates are representatives of the Contracting Officer who shall participate in the administration of this contract. The COR or alternate shall inform the contractor when discrepancies occur and shall request corrective action.

The COR or alternate shall make a notation of the discrepancy with the date, time and discrepancy that was noted, and request the authorized contractor representative to initial the entry and provide the appropriate corrective action.

4.15 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall plan, establish, implement, document and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) detailing the policy & implementation processes for the Quality System that as a minimum adheres to the requirements of the PWS. The QCP shall be completed 30 days after start of contract and shall be made available to the government for review.

Additional changes to the QCP will be coordinated with the government representative.

5.0 Appendices/Attachments

Note: The following information in Appendix A thru E and Attachments 1 and 2 are for informational purposes to assist in proposal preparation.

Appendices:

A. Project Background and Expanded Objectives B. Workload Tasks and Estimates C. Travel Requirement Examples D. Key Positions E. Training, Qualifications and Certification program for Flight test mission Execution Teams (DT 9420.01, September 2011)

Attachments:

Attachment 1, CDRLs A001 and A002, with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) Attachment 2, DD254

APPENDIX A, PROJECT BACKGROUND

APPENDIX A

Project Background and Expanded Objectives:

5.1 Background: The Pacific Range Support Team (PRST) is a test support organization chartered by the MDA Director for Test (DT). The PRST is comprised of a coalition of DoD personnel from Government and contractor organizations providing test planning and execution expertise, resources, and range resource management in support of Missile Defense System (MDS) flight-testing worldwide. Following completion of the original PRST charter, MDA and five Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) ranges, one of which is Vandenberg SFB (VSFB), entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The current PRST charter and MOA includes MDA and six MRTFB ranges. The PRST exists to assist the MDA in planning, resourcing, integrating, and executing those test missions that are of such a global nature that they exceed the physical, geographical, or administrative abilities of MRTFB ranges, individually or collectively, to support those missions. The PRST provides support both on a mission-by-mission basis, as requested by MDA, and on a sustaining basis for long range planning and development of common tools, infrastructure, and other resources to aid MDA in future broad area testing.

5.2 Objective: The PRST concept will achieve the following objectives:

5.2.1 Integrated, operationally responsive range support during all phases of test planning and execution.

5.2.2 Improved definition and communication of MDA and/or Program Element range support requirements.

5.2.3 Develop and provide surge capability to augment existing test ranges with mature test infrastructure and personnel using full-time/part-time PRST personnel funded by MDA.

5.2.4 Provide the ability to set-up a complete mobile range to support remote test locations

5.2.5. Create inter-operable range support personnel, assets and infrastructure.

5.3 Mission Test Planning and Execution Support: The PRST is responsible for working in close coordination with MDA to assess requirements and develop top-level range execution and support plans to ensure test range supportability of MDA integrated test schedules. The PRST will coordinate with member ranges to:

5.3.1 Determine recommended roles and responsibilities

5.3.2 Establish a mission integration lead and recommend lead and support activities for both planning and test execution

5.3.3 Identify and schedule required range resources

5.3.4 Identify testbed infrastructure shortfalls

5.3.5 Establish test specific “range execution” teams

5.4 Common Processes, Procedures, and Standards: The PRST will develop common processes, procedures and standards to the maximum extent practicable to facilitate planning and test execution by using common test plans, common requirement documents, consistent standards of test execution and day-of-launch procedures. Particular emphasis will be placed on the current range safety standardization efforts funded by MDA.

5.5 Development and operation of mobile/transportable range instrumentation and MDA testbed infrastructure and assets: The PRST is responsible for identifying and obtaining transportable instrumentation systems from the Nation’s test infrastructure to be used in support of MDA testing. The PRST will ensure compatibility of these assets with member test range infrastructure and develop appropriate configuration management processes for these systems.

Additionally, the PRST will identify testbed infrastructure shortfalls and recommend solutions to include new developments, improvements, and upgrades, along with operations and maintenance requirements.

APPENDIX B, WORKLOAD TASKS

APPENDIX B

Workload Tasks and Estimates

Estimated Work Requirement: For the purposes of indicating scope of work only, the Government estimate for the work to be performed in the base period of one year (aligned with government fiscal year) with four yearly options of this PWS is as follows: base year has a minimum of five full time equivalents (FTEs) and the option years a minimum of five and a maximum of six FTEs. The positions may include planner, analyst, range and test engineers in the areas of program planning, range and test operations, instrumentation, data security and management/administration. The FTE positions assume an annual work hour requirement of 2080 hours, with an overtime allocation of up to 100 hours per equivalent position. This estimate is the Government’s interpretation of the requirement and is not intended to be binding on either party or to be the only possible solution to the requirement. The hours to be performed may vary over the course of the period of performance.

Workload Area PWS

Para Workload Estimate

1.

Planning, Programming and Integration. Develop, coordinate and update PRST Strategic Plan; Integrate MDA program requirements with non-MDA program schedules; Secure future MDA infrastructure and surge capability; Investigate, forecast and advocate any cost-sharing opportunities to leverage non-MDA funded range upgrades; Facilitate exploitation of existing VSFB infrastructure; Track current and forecasted MDA facility requirements; advocate program interests with base Space Utilization Panel. (Strategic Planner)

1.2.1 2080 hours per year

2.

Facilitate PRST Inter-Range Working Group: Set meetings and track taskings for Inter-Range Working Group (IRWG); Make Universal Documentation System inputs for PRST related ops; Schedule MDA test operations and MDA/GM transportation operations with VSFB range scheduling; De-conflict inter-range and VSFB day-of-launch support. (skill mix)

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3

2080 hours per

3.

Support Up-Range Working Group and Down-Range Working Groups and complete tasks: Key member of working groups providing PRST perspective to MDA/GM (office symbol) process; Develop and maintain availability schedules for Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR), Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Reagan Test Site (RTS), etc.; Expedite MDA-funded range upgrades. (Scientist/Engineer Technician)

1.2.2 260 hours per

4.

Maintain and monitor all active MDA Job Order Numbers (JONs); provide weekly reports; identify funding discrepancies; track and document issues through resolution. (Operations Research Analyst)

1.2.3 1300 hours per

5.

Attend PRST related meetings: Organize and attend the annual VSFB Test Focus Day, attend Test Resources Program Reviews and other Technical Engineering Review (TER) meetings. (skill mix)

1.2.2 130 hours per

6.

Mobile asset planning and execution: Develop mobile asset instrumentation modeling to support MDA testing;

Support surge capability for MDA launch teams;

Develop a modeling and simulation function for the PRST. (Operations Research Analyst)

1.2.1 260 hours per

7.

Test planning and execution: Provide dedicated PRST support to develop, coordinate, and approve MDA Countdown integration activities with other ranges;

Monitor procedure submissions and track approvals;

maintain database of approved and current procedures for local MDA processing; Provide Mission Execution Team members (ARTD, ASC) to support inter-range and other PRST Ranges MDA missions. (Test Engineer)

1.2.2 1.2.3

2080 hours per year

8. MDA program integration: Insure PRST integrates MDA test and range planning at VSFB; Work with wing/MDA agencies to secure administrative work areas for 15-20 Temporary Duty (TDY) personnel;

Provide lessons learned and tap range expertise. (skill mix)

1.2.2 130 hours per

9.

PRST Management Lead at VSFB: Provide insight and direction on non-Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) MDA programs and VSFB requirements;

Coordinate VSFB Safety documentation; Track all requirements and requested Rough Order Magnitude (ROMs); recommend prioritized implementation schedule and provide execution status; highlight range deficiencies or resource conflicts; Build support and lobby for VSFB Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) funding to support MDA requirements.

(Project Manager)

1.2.1 2080 hours per

APPENDIX C, TRAVEL REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES

Historical data provided as an example of potential training/deployments.

APPENDIX C

Mission/Location Date Duration

1. Level III Training Flight Test Standard Missile (SFTM)-XX/Huntsville, AL

Apr 2017 1 person/5 days

2. SFTM-XX/PMRF May 2017 1 person/16 days

3. Level III Training Flight Test Ground

(FTG)-XX/ Huntsville, AL Apr 2017 1 person/5 days

4. FTG-XX/Colorado Springs May 2017 1 person/30 days

5. Level III Training Flight Test Team (FTT)-

XX/ Huntsville, AL May 2017 1 person/5 days

6. FTT-XX/Huntsville, AL Jun 2017 1 person/20 days

7. Level III Training FTT-XX/ Huntsville, AL Jul 2017 1 person/5 days

8. FTT-XX/Huntsville, AL Aug 2017 1 person/20 days

9. Level III Training Flight Test Aegis (FTM)-

XX E2/ Huntsville, AL Jul 2017 1 person/5 days

10. FTM-XX E2/PMRF Aug 2017 1 person/16 days

11. Level III Training Flight Test Protocol

(FTP)-XX/ Huntsville, AL Aug 2017 1 person/5 days

12. FTP-XX/Huntsville, AL Sep 2017 1 person/20 days 13.Test Resources Program Review/Huntsville, AL

Sep 2017 3 people/5 days

APPENDIX D, KEY POSITIONS

APPENDIX D

The following definitions of the unique roles and responsibilities of two key services the PRST contractors are tasked to fulfill are provided to increase understanding of the service requirements.

The Auxiliary Sensors Coordinator (ASC) service assists the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA's) Test Resource Directorate in the planning, procurement, and integration of required auxiliary sensors for flight test missions. The ASCs primary role is to coordinate non-range assets. They identify and Integrate Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFBs) and non- MRTFB assets into seamless situational awareness and truth data collection systems supporting MDA test objectives. Auxiliary Sensors provide a range capability where no Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) range instrumentation exists. They are also used to augment existing range instrumentation systems to fill shortfalls and capability gaps. ASCs are responsible to design and implement the Auxiliary Sensors Integration Test or ASIT. The ASIT is the first opportunity to work all Auxiliary sensors as a group. The comprehensive test includes range integration and interface tests exercising Radars, Telemetry, Optics, Radio Frequency (RF) test sets; video link checkouts for sea going ships, aircraft, and ground-based mobile instrumentation. The ASC develops mobile asset instrumentation modeling to support MDA testing and must maintain knowledge of and report current and future status of MDA-related operations to the Government and Contractor Leads. The ASC provides the Range Operations Commander on-console status of auxiliary sensors during the mission's countdown rehearsals and day-of launch test execution. The ASC must maintain Missile Defense Levels I, II, and III mission execution proficiency and eligibility to provide on-console status of auxiliary sensors during test missions. The ASC must also maintain a working knowledge of various test mission sensor architectures. ASCs provide surge capability for MDA launch teams at other ranges and assist the Director for MDA tests in the procurement of required auxiliary sensors. The ASC investigates, forecasts, and advocates for any cost-sharing opportunities to leverage non-MDA funded range upgrades in support of MDA missions. The ASC may also be tasked to support aircraft ground activities to coordinate takeoff intervals, de-conflict airspace restrictions and interface with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel to facilitate aircraft operations in restricted, shared and/or uncontrolled airspace.

The Assistant Resource Test Director (ARTD) service works directly with MDA’s Resource Test Director (RTD) in preparation for and execution of MDA Flight Tests. The ARTD coordinates non-range and support range assets during missions. They identify and integrate MRTFB and non-MRTFB assets into seamless situational awareness and truth data collection systems supporting MDA test objectives. The ASC, Mid-Range Coordinator (MRC), Test Support Systems Director (TSS), Support Range Test Director, and the Communications Director all report their respective asset status directly to the ARTD during missions. The ARTD and RTD work directly for the Mission Test Director during missions. The ARTD must maintain Missile Defense Levels I, II, III, and level IV mission execution proficiency and pass mission specific check-rides prior to providing on-console status of sensors during test missions. The ARTD is responsible for all supporting assets and must be able to assess operational capabilities to meet test objectives. For mission execution countdown events, the ARTD authors and maintains the RTD checklist. This checklist incorporates the necessary steps and input from the Mission Test Director’s (MTD) checklist and adds additional steps as necessary to monitor and direct the actions of subordinate assets. The ARTD also coordinates on-console documentation such as the test constraints document and launch commit criteria documents, consolidates changes recommended by the supporting assets, and determines the priority of the assets per the RTD and MTD guidance.

APPENDIX E

Appendix E is provided for information on the MDA requirements to become qualified as a Mission Execution Team Member.

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

Flight Test Mission Execution Standards and

Training June 27, 2022

Office of Primary Responsibility: Director of Test (DT 203) June 2022

TRAINING TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURPOSE 21

APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE

DEFINITIONS

Certification Flight Test Mission Execution Team (MET) Qualification

POLICY

RESPONSIBILITIES 22

TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, AND CERTIFICATION APPROACH

Training Approach Evaluation Approach

MTD DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 24

ENCLOSURE 1, RESPONSIBILITIES 24

ENCLOSURE 2, TRAINING CURRICULUM 26

ENCLOSURE 3, DT LEVEL III, PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION 30

ENCLOSURE 4, DT LEVEL IV, MISSION TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION 32

ENCLOSURE 5, CERTIFICATION CRITERIA 33

ENCLOSURE 6, MTD DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 35

DT 203

SUBJECT: Flight Test Mission Execution Standards and Training

References:

(a) MDA Directive 3000.11, “MDS Test Program,” June 25, 2021

(b) MDA Directive 3000.10, “Missile Defense System Flight Test Concept of Operations,” March 17, 2022

(c) MDA Manual 3000.10-M, “Flight Test Mission Director Training and Certification Program,” October 1, 2017, Administrative Change, May 11, 2018

(d) DT-313, “Asset Management Event Objective Worksheet Standard Operating Procedure,” October 4, 2021

1. PURPOSE. This manual defines the Training, Qualification, and Certification Program for Flight Test Mission Execution Teams (METs). The Program’s goal is to produce Test Directors (TDs) and METs that are technically competent on System Under Test (SUT) architecture, understand resource constraints, effectively communicate and properly manage off-nominal situations. This manual defines the roles, responsibilities, and minimum requirements for the Program with respect to references (a) thru (d).

2. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE. This manual applies to government personnel, contractors, and other designated personnel assigned to DT. This includes matrixed Element personnel reporting through the Test Element Integration Division (DTM), assigned to a Missile Defense System (MDS) Flight Test MET.

3. DEFINITIONS

a. Certification. A designation by the Certifying Authority (Director, Flight Test, and (DTF)) that the designated MET is deemed ready for conducting the mission. A recommendation for certification is provided to the Certifying Authority by the Chief Evaluator (CE) and is based on a culmination of observations and evaluations during formal training events.

b. Flight Test Mission Execution Team (MET). In accordance with the Mission Execution Standards Manual (reference (d)), a flight test MET is made up of government personnel assigned to the following positions: the Test Director (Mission), referred to as the MDAMDA Mission Test Director (MTD), Assistant MDAMDA Mission Test Director (ATD), Weapons Test Director (WTD), Resources Test Director (RTD), Associated Operations Test Director (AOTD), Sensors Test Director (SnTD), and Target Test Director (TTD). The MTD and appropriate senior leaders (SNT for SnTD, DTT for TTD, etc.) select the MET members. Qualified government personnel may be assigned as assistants to any of the on-console positions for non-operational test events.

c. Qualification. Achievement of proficiency in a particular knowledge or skill area to an established standard.

Demonstration of sufficient knowledge and skills to allow the individual/MET to conduct assigned tasks (individual or collective) to established standards.

4. POLICY. Per MDAMDA Test Policy (reference (a)), the Test Functional manager is responsible for providing “…MDA test organizations with trained, qualified personnel to manage the MDA test infrastructure and plan and support MDA testing.” The MDA CONOPS (reference (b)) states that personnel assigned to Integrated Event Test Team (IETT) positions, such as a Test Director (TD) (e.g., MTD, ATD, SnTD), “…may be selected from any MDA organization if they meet experience, training, and certification requirements.” Additionally, MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) Manual (reference (c)) requires that Developers (includes Directorates and Elements) “…shall establish, implement, and maintain a training and certification program to ensure sufficient program knowledge and personnel skills are developed and sustained.” To fulfill these requirements and comply with the Mission Execution Standards Manual (reference (d)), MET personnel will complete a formal and verifiable Training, Qualification, and Certification program prior to performing System Level test duties for the MDA.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 1.

6. TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, AND CERTIFICATION APPROACH. All personnel assigned to a MET must complete Level I, II, III, and IV training or equivalent per DTF approval. Individuals will be declared “Pre-deployment Qualified” following successful completion of Level III training. As a team, the MET will be declared “Pre-deployment Qualified” by the Training Test Director (TrTD) upon successful completion of Level III training. The MET will be evaluated during Level III and IV training events.