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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

FOREIGN MILITARY SALES

TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES MANUALS

24 August 2010

DRAFT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/TITLE PAGE

2. SERVICES SUMMARY 7

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

AND SERVICES 9

3.1 General Information 9

APPENDIX

A-1. Technical Definitions Peculiar to this PWS 26

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Scope Of Work. The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and services necessary to develop Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Tactics Employment Manuals as tasked and as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as specified as government furnished.

1.2 Contractor Qualifications.

1.2.1 Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience as a rated aviator(s) specializing in Joint/Combined aerial operations and the application of aerial tactics.

1.2.1.1 Current work experience (last 5 years) working with Joint/Combined military airpower-doctrine, aerial-weapons capabilities, and aerial weapon-systems capabilities.

1.2.1.2 Possess a current DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET Level or higher (verifiable through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System [JPAS]).

1.2.1.3 Obtain a common access card (CAC) within 10 days of the contract award to allow use of Nellis AFB SIPRNET and NIPRNET.

1.2.1.4 Possess current, verifiable USAF Information-Protection training within 15 days of contract award.

1.2.1.5 Must have proficient knowledge and ability to use Adobe Frame Maker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional for desktop publishing on any computer operating system.

1.2.6 Demonstrated, verifiable performance in editing and producing classified and unclassified technical-military documents.

1.3 Background/Specific Tasks:

1.3.1 In an effort to better equip allies to fight alongside US forces during battle, the Chief of Staff of the AF directed that USAF tactical employment doctrine be released to our allied nations. The primary means to accomplish this tasking is to edit existing USAF tactical doctrine, known as the Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) manuals, into a product suitable for foreign release. AFTTP manuals are divided into two series: classified Tactical Employment, known as the AFTTP 3-1 series; and unclassified Combat Fundamentals, known as the AFTTP 3-3 series. The 561 Joint Tactics Squadron (JTS) at Nellis AFB, NV, owns the AFTTP 3-1/3 tactics manual series and is the agency responsible for executing this CSAF directive. The AFTTP 3-1/3 series volumes are created using Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other support software.

1.3.2 For FMS tactics manuals, the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs division (SAF/IA) establishes foreign disclosure policy, which in turn has a large impact on the contractor’s editing/production process. The goal is to provide allied nation(s) with current tactics in phase with the USAFs tactics manuals two-year revision cycle. The USAF tactics manuals are weapons system specific, while FMS manuals are mission specific. The primary FMS missions are: Air-to Surface (A/S), Air-to-Air (A/A), Multi-Role, Command and Control (C2), Airlift, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Special Operations, Air Refueling (A/R), Tactical Air Control, Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC), Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Information Operations (IO), and Maintenance (MX). FMS manuals are not limited to only these missions. Each allied nation seeking to purchase FMS tactics manuals generates a unique editing signature based on country-specific SAF/IA disclosure guidelines (provided by the 561 JTS) and the unique equipment, avionics, and weapons system sold to them. In conjunction with SAF/IA provided country equipment lists, the contractor will be responsible for researching additional required information beyond the provided equipment list in order to develop the tactics manuals.

1.3.3 Four documents will be generated per country in each revision cycle: a Basic Employment Manual (BEM), an Advanced Employment Manual (AEM), a Mission Planning Manual (MPM), and an FMS Summary Document. The BEM will mirror the unclassified mission tactics of AFTTP 3-3, Combat Fundamentals Manual. The AEM will mirror the classified mission tactics of AFTTP 3-1, Tactical Employment Manual. The MPM will mirror the classified AFTTP 3-1.General Planning and Employment Considerations manual and AFTTP 3-1.Shot/Kill manual. The FMS Summary Document will be created by producing a first draft manual for a specific country using the baseline manual and will only be created for the startup category, as delineated in section 1.4.

1.3.4 The contractor will deliver to the 561 JTS all FMS source files for all manuals they produce.

1.3.5 The contractor will develop and implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure quality and timely performance of PWS taskings. The final QCP will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for acceptance within 30 days after contract award.

1.3.6 Production timelines for this contract will be measured from the date of official notification (DON) which begins when the contractor is notified by the Contracting Officer that a line item delineated in the contract is to be executed. If a production deadline falls on a weekend, or official government holiday, the deadline will be moved to the next government workday. FMS manuals will be grouped into two categories, Start-Up Volumes and Follow-On Volumes.

1.4 FMS Start-Up Volumes.

1.4.1 Definition. Start-Up volumes are defined as the first time the contractor has to edit a tactics document for a given mission or country grouping. A contractor’s task will fall under Start-Up category when:

· Using a newly updated tactics manual such as the AFTTP 3-1/3-3 manual (which typically occurs every two years), or

· Developing the series for the first time for a specific mission type as determined by 561 JTS, or

· Developing the series for the first country of a given country grouping, as determined by SAF/IA.

1.4.2 Start-Up Volumes, Preparation: The 561 JTS will assemble paper and electronic copies of the current AFTTP 3-1, General Planning and Employment Considerations, AFTTP 3-1, Tactical Employment and/or AFTTP 3-3, Combat Fundamentals manuals; assemble country grouping disclosure guidance from SAF/IAPD and provide an updated country equipment list to the contractor. In conjunction with 561 JTS provided materials, the contractor is responsible for: calling the equipment manufacturer and researching other reliable information sources; assemble and read all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and user handbooks on country specific equipment, avionics systems, and weapons system capabilities if necessary.

1.4.3 Start-Up Volumes, Production: Basic Employment Manual (Draft). The contractor will produce the manual by editing all text, figures, tables, and videos and apply country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. The contractor will also review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. The contractor will then produce a draft BEM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software, convert to a portable document file and deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 35 business days.

1.4.4 Start-Up Volumes, Production: Advanced Employment Manual (Draft). The contractor will produce the manual by editing all text, figures, tables, and videos and apply country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. The contractor will also review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. The contractor will then produce a draft AEM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software, convert to a portable document file and deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 35 business days.

1.4.5 Start-Up Volumes, Production: Mission Planning Manual (Draft). The contractor will produce the manual by editing all text, figures, tables, and videos and apply country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. The contractor will also review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. The contractor will then produce a draft BEM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software, convert to a portable document file and deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 35 business days.

1.4.6 Produce: FMS Summary Document (Draft). The 561 JTS review draft start-up copies of the BEM, AEM, and MPM and provide the contractor with any necessary input. The contractor will then incorporate 561 JTS input into the draft manuals. These master draft manuals in (.pdf) format will serve as the summary document and these files will be maintained by the 561 JTS and will not be delivered to the FMS customer. The contractor will deliver a CD-ROM to the 561 JTS by DON + 40 days.

1.4.7 Produce Final Copies of Start-Up Volumes: Basic Employment Manual, Advanced Employment Manual, Mission Planning Manuals. The contractor will consolidate all changes required by the government in the production of final copies. The contractor will import final text drafts, graphics and tables into FrameMaker, or equivalent publication software and convert the documents into individual pdf files. In addition, the contractor will ensure the acronym and glossary lists are current, and that all CD-ROM multi-media functions are operational such as: hotlinks, videos, and animations. The contractor will produce 10 final copies of the BEM, AEM, and MPM into CD-ROM; produce color one two-sided hard (paper) copy of the BEM, AEM and MPM for mailing per SAF/IAPD direction; and deliver the products to the 561 JTS by DON+120 business days.

1.5 FMS Follow-On Volumes.

1.5.1 Definition of Follow-On Volumes. Follow-on volumes are defined as the second or subsequent revision of the BEM, AEM and MPM. The contractor will create a tactics manual series for an ally with the same mission and same country disclosure grouping as the start-up series. Follow-on tasks generate a similar editing/production signature, thus allowing the contractor to use the start-up series already produced as a building block. For example, the first country requesting an A/S tactics manual would fall under a start-up task. If a second, or subsequent country, also requests to purchase an A/S tactics manual and fall within the same disclosure release category as the first country, the task will fall within the follow-on category. The ensuing description of the follow-on series is identical to the start-up series, except that the contractor will be using the FMS start-up series as a baseline, rather than the 561 JTS AFTTP 3-1/3 manuals.

1.5.2 Follow-On Volumes, Preparation. The contractor will assemble paper and electronic copies of the appropriate start-up country volumes. The 561 JTS will provide the contractor an updated country equipment list and any additional country specific disclosure guidance set forth by SAF/IAPD. In conjunction with 561 JTS provided materials, the contractor is responsible for: calling the equipment manufacturer and researching other reliable information sources; assemble and read all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and user handbooks on country specific equipment, avionics systems, and weapons system capabilities if necessary.

1.5.3 Follow-On Volumes, Production: Basic Employment Manual (Draft). The contractor will edit all text, figures, and tables by applying country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations, and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. Review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. Produce a draft of the BEM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software and convert to .pdf. The contractor will deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 25 business days.

1.5.4 Follow-On Volumes, Production: Advanced Employment Manual (Draft). The contractor will edit all text, figures, and tables by applying country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations, and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. Review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. Produce a draft of the AEM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software and convert to .pdf. The contractor will deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 25 business days.

1.5.5 Follow-On Volumes, Production: Mission Planning Manual (Draft). The contractor will edit all text, figures, and tables by applying country unique equipment, avionics/weapons configurations, and SAF/IAPD foreign disclosure guidance. Review all figures and tables and remark/redraw if needed. Produce a draft of the MPM in Adobe Frame Maker, or equivalent publication software and convert to .pdf. The contractor will deliver a draft CD-ROM to the 561 JTS for review by DON + 25 business days.

1.5.6 Reserved

1.5.7 Produce Final Copies of Follow-On Volumes: Basic Employment Manual, Advanced Employment Manual, Mission Planning Manual. The contractor will consolidate all changes required by the government in the production of final copies. The contractor will import final text drafts, graphics and tables into FrameMaker, or equivalent publication software and convert the documents into individual pdf files. In addition, the contractor will ensure the acronym and glossary lists are current, and that all CD-ROM multi-media functions are operational such as: hotlinks, videos, and animations. The contractor will produce 10 final copies of the BEM, AEM, and MPM into CD-ROM; produce color one two-sided hard (paper) copy of the BEM, AEM and MPM for mailing per SAF/IAPD direction; and deliver the products to the 561 JTS by DON+60 business days.

1.6 Contractor Travel (If Required). The contractor may send a maximum of three individuals to various locations to support FMS tactics development. These trips will include attending FMS related conferences; supporting FMS tactics development working groups; and/or, providing FMS briefings to various US agencies on the reclassification effort. The contractor will produce trip reports (within 5 work-days of completed travel). The report will be submitted to the 561 JTS for review. Travel and/or per diem will be based on the rates identified in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and FAR Part 31.205-46.

1.7 Service Outcome Description. The contractor is expected to perform FMS Tactics Manual(s) development services as tasked and IAW the service summary, government and local directives, while maintaining safe operations and customer focused service.

SECTION 2

SERVICE SUMMARY

2.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

Errors Defined. An error in the draft and final document is defined as, but not limited to, the following: SAF/IA disclosure errors, spelling errors, grammatical errors, omission of content found in the source files, incorrect classification part-markings, broken hotlinks, and non-compliance with AFTTP 3-1/3 publication formatting standards and guidance found in AFTTP 3-1. General Planning, Atch 4. If more than five errors are found in the DRAFT document, Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) review will cease and the document will be returned to the contractor for rework. If one error is found in the FINAL document, QAP review will cease; the fact that an error was found will be documented, and the document will be returned to the contractor for rework. The contractor will not be held accountable for errors found in the manual(s) after QAP acceptance of the final product.

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SECTION 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 General Information. The Government will provide, without cost, the property, facilities, and/or services listed below to support FMS manual(s) production. The Government shall provide all computer equipment, software, and administrative supplies (paper, pens, etc.) necessary to perform services related to the contract. This includes, computers, color printers, black and white printers, scanners, shredders, unclassified fax, external hard drives, CD-ROM writer/printer, copier, and current ACC accepted versions of FrameMaker, MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Adobe Illustrator software necessary to maintain compatibility with the 561 JTS. The Contractor shall be responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and replacement of all equipment.

3.2 Government-Furnished Property/Facilities/Equipment. The government will furnish or make available property, facilities, furniture, a STE telephone, and SIPRNET connectivity to the contractor to support this contract. Specifically, approximately 1600 square feet of workspace or more, based upon workload, as determined by the 561 JTS Program Manager (PM). Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). No hazards have been identified for which work-around has been established. Compliance with the OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Further, the government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such requirement, with the exception of the aforementioned requirement to make corrections according to approved plans of abatement subject to base-wide priorities. No alterations to the facilities will be made without specific written permission from the contracting officer. In the case of alterations necessary for compliance with OSHA, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The contractor will return the facilities to the government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. These facilities will only be used to perform US Government related work in accordance with this PWS.

3.2.1 Property Inventory. An inventory of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) (furniture, STE telephone) must be done not later than 5 calendar days before start of the contract, within 10 calendar days of the start of any option periods, and not later than 10 calendar days before completion of the contract period (including any option periods). The contractor and a government representative (identified by the contracting officer) will conduct a joint inventory of all government-furnished property and the contractor will sign a receipt for all property provided by the government. The inventory list is maintained at the 561 JTS. Items of property missing or not in working order will be recorded and the contracting officer notified in writing. The contractor and the QAP will jointly determine the working order and condition of all property and document their findings on the inventory. In the event of disagreement between the contractor and the QAP on the working order and condition of property, the disagreement will be treated as a dispute under the disputes clause.

3.2.2 Property Accountability. By completion or extension of the contract, a joint inventory of equipment will be conducted by the contractor and a Government representative. The contractor will be liable for loss or damage to Government furnished property beyond fair wear and tear in accordance with the clause of the contract, "Government Furnished Property." Compensation will be effected either by reduced amount owed to the contractor or by direct payment by the contractor, the method to be determined by the Contracting Officer. All equipment in need of repairs/maintenance will be repaired/maintained by the contractor within 30 days of discovery, but before the joint inventory is made. All repairs/maintenance not performed by the contractor will be made at the Government's option and at the contractor’s expense. In the case of damaged property, the amount of compensation due the Government by the contractor will be the actual cost or repair, provided such amount does not exceed the economical repair value. In the case of items lost or damaged beyond economical repair, the amount of the contractor’s liability will be the depreciated replacement value of the item to be determined by the contracting officer. Any failure of the contractor to agree with such determination will be treated as a dispute under the disputes clause.

3.2.3 Obtaining Replacement of Government-Furnished Property. The Government is required to replace such equipment in PWS 3.2 only when due to fair wear and tear and it is no longer usable for its intended purpose. The contractor will submit such requests through the QAP.

3.3 Government Provided Services.

3.3.1 The government will furnish electricity, water, sewage, and heating/air conditioning for the work area.

3.3.2 The government will provide on base mail distribution and USPS and UPS service, but limited to official government mail matter, required under terms of this contract.

3.3.3 The government will provide telephone service consisting of Class A and Class C phones and a STE telephone. Phone use is limited to matters related to the performance of this contract.

3.3.4 The Government will provide maintenance and repair of real property facilities.

3.3.5 The Government will provide network support (NIPR and SIPR), as well as CAC cards to the contractor.

3.3.6 The Government will provide fire prevention protection, inspection and maintenance of government furnished fire extinguishers and systems, pest control, and grounds maintenance.

3.3.7 The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for contractor personnel. The contractor will reimburse the government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current inpatient or outpatient treatment rate as appropriate.

3.3.8 The 99 ABW Security Forces Squadron will provide general on-base DoD security.

SECTION 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Personnel Security.

4.1.1 The Contractor will not employ any person who is an employee of the United States government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor will the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with DOD 5500-7. In addition, the contractor will not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense, if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106. Any and all Foreign Nationals hired by the contractor must be cleared through the Foreign Disclosure Office IAW AFI 31-209.

4.1.2 The contractor must possess a facility clearance at the classification level of SECRET, with a National Agency Check (current personnel clearances are desired). The contractor will apply for personnel security clearances within 15 days after receipt of the facility clearance or upon contract award notification. The contractor will sign an agreement stipulating the security requirements of this contract as provided for in AFI 31-601. The contractor will comply with DOD 5220.22-M, Industrial Security Manual.

4.1.3 Prior to the start of the first operational performance period, the contractor will ensure that sufficient personnel have appropriate security clearances to meet and maintain requirements specified. The contractor will provide sufficient information to their local Defense Security Service office to obtain favorable National Agency Check investigations for its employees for entrance to restricted areas.

4.1.4 The contractor is required to comply with all security regulations and directives as identified, herein, and other security requirements as are shown elsewhere in this contract. Contractor will comply with DD Form 254, DOD Contract Security Classification Specification, attached to this contract. Only those persons who have a "need to know" in accordance with the performance of work under this contract will be given access to classified information or material.

4.2 Contractor Appearance. The contractor and all employees will wear distinctive logo shirts or badges clearly designating them as contract employees and not Government Service employees.

4.3 Physical Security. The contractor will be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contract use. At the close of each work period, facilities, equipment, and materials will be secured. Since the contractor will be working within a secure facility and storing classified material within that facility, the contractor will conform to the provisions of AFI 31-209, for safeguarding the government-furnished facility and material contained therein.

4.4 Safety Requirements. Contractor will conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work and take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for safety and mishap prevention purposes. Provide protection to Government property to prevent damage during the period of time the property is under the control or in possession of the contractor.

4.5 Workload Estimates. The following workload estimates are based on responses from allied nations offered the sale of USAF tactics manuals. This information does not guarantee nor does it necessarily portray the future workload.

4.5.1 Max/Min Estimates. Total number of volumes estimated per year are as follows:

4.5.2. Typical FMS Volume Size. Foreign Military Sales Tactics Maunuals, both Start-up and Follow-on categories, are anticipated to be approximately the following sizes:

Air-to-Surface Start Up Series

MPM number of pages estimate

BEM number of pages estimate

Air-to-Surface Follow-on Series

Air-to-Air Start Up Series

Air-to-Follow-on Series

AMRAAM Start Up Series

AMRAAM Follow-on Series

Generally no BEM is required for AMRAAM BEM number of pages estimate

Command and Control (C2) Start Up Series

Command and Control (C2) Follow-on Series

Airlift Start Up Series

BEM number of pages estimate

Airlift Follow-on Series

Air Refueling Start Up Series

Air Refueling Follow-on Series

Intelligence, Surveillence & Reconnissance (ISR) Start Up Series

Intelligence, Surveillence & Reconnissance (ISR) Follow-on Series

Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Start Up Series

Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC) Start Up Series NOTE: To date, only a BEM is required

Joint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC) Follow-on Series NOTE: To date, only a BEM is required

4.6 General Information Regarding Publications and Forms. Publications that apply to the PWS are listed below. The publications have been coded as mandatory or advisory. The contractor is obligated to follow those publications and use those forms coded as mandatory to the extent specified in other sections of this PWS. The contractor will be guided by those publications or use those forms coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in this PWS. The 561 JTS at the start of the contract will provide all publications, forms, applicable changes and updates as listed.

4.6.1 Publications.

ATTACHMENT 1—TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

561st Joint Tactics Squadron – United States Air Force Air Warfare Center. Stationed at Nellis AFB, NV, the 561 JTS is responsible for the documentation, production, and distribution of USAF tactical-level doctrine.

AFTTP – Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. The USAF’s comprehensive series of tactics manuals, published by the 561 JTS. Manuals are produced for every major weapons system in the USAF inventory, and are updated by a conference of subject matter experts, hosted by the 561 JTS. Generally, two series of manuals exist for each aircraft/mission area; a “3-1”, or classified Tactical Employment manual, and a “3-3”, or unclassified, Combat Fundamentals manual.

ACC – Air Combat Command AFI – Air Force Instruction CAF – Combat Air Forces DD – Defense Department DoD – Department of Defense FMS – Foreign Military Sales Graphics Source File – Includes but is not limited to the following:

1. A scene file created in Autodesk 3D Studio Max with all models, textures, and paths used in a particular animation.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act PDF – Portable Document File QAP – Quality Assurance Personnel SAF/IAPD – Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Disclosure Office SME – Subject Matter Expert STE – Secure Telephone Equipment UPS – United Parcel Service USAF – United States Air Force

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