Attachment_1_-_E-3_PWS_v1.51_dated_2_Jan_2014.doc

E-3 Mission Crew Training Performance Work Statement (PWS) Version 1.51 2 Jan 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

SECTION 2 – SERVICE SUMMARY

SECTION 3 – GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY

SECTION 4 – GENERAL INFORMATION

aPPENDIXES

APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Appendix b – PUBLICATIONS AND FORMs

Appendix c –WORKLOAD ESTIMATES

Appendix d – Deliverables

Appendix e – Government Furnished Facilities

Appendix F – Contractor full-Time Equivalent Reporting

SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all personnel and services, except as specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), to perform E-3 Mission Crew Training (MCT) at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. In addition, the contractor shall provide E-3 MCT to the proficiency level in accordance with (IAW) 552 Air Control Wing (ACW) MCT Training Task Lists (TTLs) at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. This PWS provides the technical and program management requirements for the full spectrum of United States Air Force (USAF) directed E-3 MCT efforts. These efforts include courseware development, academic instruction, Aircrew Training Device (ATD) instruction, simulator operator support, scenario development, mission crew ATD event scheduling, and support functions.

1.1.1 Goals. The PWS designates the training services to be provided to Mission Crew Personnel to include Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) mission crew member personnel and Foreign National Students from other nations, as required by the government (ACC TRSS Det 6 Tinker AFB, Oklahoma) IAW DoDD 5230.20. Contracted services shall achieve mission crew member training as identified in each approved course syllabi, continuation training plans, AF Directives, Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles, applicable TTLs and the Readiness Aircrew Program. Contracted efforts are to achieve effective E-3 mission crew personnel training and support in the areas of Initial Qualification Training (IQT), simulator support for Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Upgrade Training (UGT), Netted Exercises including Distributive Mission Operations (DMO), and Continuation Training (CT).

1.2 AWACS Mission

The AWACS weapon system is required to have a training capability to support E-3 mission crew training.

1.2.1 Current Operations. The Mission Crew Training is comprised of three E-3 mission crew training systems listed below. The mission crew trainer simulators are used to provide training and evaluation for E-3 aircraft mission crew personnel, support exercise scenarios, MSLITE, MSLITE Coordinator Function, and provide the capability to perform mission readiness crew operations.

1) Three Block 30/35 mission crew trainer simulators (legacy). Legacy simulator has 5 positions available for simulator operator support and 2 positions for Exercise Director Support. Legacy simulator area includes a Facility for Interoperability Testing (FIT) which can be used for limited simulator training.

2) Block 30/35 Mission Training Centers (MTC). The MTC simulator has 5 positions available for simulator operator support.

3) Block 40/45 Mission Crew Training Systems (MCTS). MCTS has 8 positions available for simulator operator support. There will never be more than a combination of 7 aircrew training devices (legacy, MTC, MCTS) available at any time.

1.3 Contract Aircrew Training

The Contractor shall conduct academic and simulator training to meet the annual student throughput requirements for each student and in support of formal course syllabi, training plans, event instructor guides. Continuation Training (CT) is not required for academic and simulator training, but is required for simulator operator support. Training shall be given to formal course students, permanent party aircrew and operational support personnel to accomplish required event objectives and specific event tasks. The contractor shall make up any sessions that were scheduled but not accomplished.

1.3.1 Academic instruction shall include platform academic instruction, remedial training and monitoring of computer-based and self-paced instruction periods. In addition to the specific tasks outlined below, instructor duties shall consist of revision and development of student training instructor guides as syllabus or aircraft procedures change due to mission/event or safety requirements. This includes providing Air Force or contract maintenance personnel with event data to transform training device events into software format for entry into the training device. The required mix of academic and training device instructor contract personnel shall be left to the discretion of the contractor. Reference Appendix C for workload estimates.

1.3.1.1 The contractor shall ensure all training instruction and courseware deliverables are concurrent with the E-3 B/C Sentry Block 30/35 and E-3 G Sentry 40/45 aircraft.

1.3.1.2 Instructor support shall be provided Monday through Friday in the simulator (Legacy, MTC, and MCTS). The contractor shall certify completion of required instruction and transfer the IQT students to the 966 AACS for flying training.

1.3.1.3 Manage all academic equipment including uploading of computer-based instruction and applications. Monitor self-paced computer-based instruction to answer training questions during the training activity. Review the learning objectives with students in preparation for their tests. Administer and score tests, review missed test questions to ensure the students understand the correct answer.

1.3.1.4 Provide additional student training for both academic and training device instruction. Schedule remedial training to allow continued normal progression in the syllabus and provide make-up instruction for students who have missed classes.

1.3.1.5 Responsible for obtaining all pertinent E-3 technical data from the Government in the performance of the Mission Crew Training contract. Responsible for establishing any accounts necessary for acquiring E-3 technical data needed to satisfy Government requirements. Coordinate with the appropriate 552 ACW training organizations, all technical issues affecting the E-3 Mission Crew training program.

1.3.1.6 In the event government owned courseware is lost, the contractor shall restore the courseware at no cost to the Government.

1.3.1.7 Participate in Tinker AFB boards and working groups as required.

1.3.1.8 Identify all ISD courseware deficiencies and notify the Government.

1.3.1.9 Generate and maintain Student Training Folders during the academic and simulator phase of instruction.

1.3.1.10 Provide resources to support an annual student load as identified in Appendix C.

1.3.2 Annual E-3 switch action capability training.

The contractor shall conduct annually a ten (10) day training covering switch action capabilities. Class size typically ranges from 10 – 20 attendees for each annual training class.

1.3.2.1 The government will request the training no less than 60 days prior to the event. The training schedule shall include as a minimum the following up-to-date topics:

a. Situation Display Console Orientation

b. General and Common Switch Action Operations and Displays

c. Surveillance Related Switch actions and Displays

d. Communications Related Switch Actions and Displays

e. Simulation Related Switch Actions and Displays

f. Battle Staff Related Switch Actions and Displays

g. Weapons Related Switch Actions and Displays

1.3.2.2 The contractor shall deliver up-to-date topic materials used by attendees in the classroom and a training outline for government approval no later than ten (10) business days prior to the training start date. The contractor shall provide a certificate of completion each individual completing the training. The contractor shall evaluate its training classes by providing a course critique for each attendee who has completed the training. The Government shall be provided copies of the completed critique from each training class.

1.4 Support

1.4.1 Registrar

The Contractor shall operate the Registrar’s Office in support of the academic instruction effort from Monday thru Friday 0730 to 1630 hours.

1.4.1.1 The contractor shall maintain training course and school accreditation by the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) IAW AFI 36-2304, and with guidance from the CCAF Affiliation Handbook.

1.4.1.2 The contractor shall coordinate with Head Quarters (HQ) Air Combat Command (ACC), HQ Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), HQ Air Education and Training Command (AETC), applicable 552 ACW agencies, and the base Personnel Support Flight for aircrew student pipeline entry, reassignment, or classification for the aircrew student qualification training.

1.4.1.3 The contractor shall schedule and ensure completion of all course prerequisites listed in the AF Education and Training Course Announcements (ETCA).

1.4.1.4 Disseminate the following reports and letters IAW AFI 36-2304, Community College of the Air Force Policies, Procedures and Guidance and 552 TRS OIs, as applicable: PFT status rosters, Days Awaiting Training letters, Permanent Change of Assignment letters, Start Training letters, Training Completion letters, Quality Reports, CCAF Rosters, and Total E-3 Crew Production letters.

1.4.1.5 Maintain a Faculty Staff Roster (FSR) and an Instructor Profile Folder (IPF).

1.4.1.6 The contractor shall attend weekly Student Progress Board meetings for 552 TRS and 966 AACS, weekly staff meetings, and semi-annual PFT meetings to discuss issues and concerns regarding training.

1.4.1.7 The contractor shall update the AF Training Management System (AFTMS) to ensure accurate student/class data no later than five (5) workdays of class completion.

1.4.1.8 The contractor shall update the Student Tracking Program to reflect actual student and class information, as listed in the AFTMS no later than five (5) workdays of class completion.

1.4.1.9 Utilize learning management system to track student’s progress and maintain/update training records. Currently a combination of physical (paper) and electronic (C2MS and PEX) and used to track student’s progress and maintain/update training records. The government is transitioning to a mostly electronic process utilizing PEX.

1.4.2 Scheduler

The contractor shall manage the mission simulator schedules of the Legacy, MCTS, and MTC systems based on console utilization, availability, simulator to simulator events and simulator operating hours from Monday thru Friday 0700 to 1700 hours.

1.4.2.1 The contractor shall post simulator schedules on the 552 ACW Local Area Network (LAN) and updated no later than 30 minutes after notification of a change, which shall be made available for viewing continuously. The contractor shall notify parties affected by schedule changes by telephone. The contractor shall complete schedules for viewing by Thursday of the preceding week. The contractor shall retain each weekly schedule on the LAN for a minimum of one (1) year.

1.4.2.2 The contractor shall manage Mission Simulator Live Training Environment (MSLITE) as required by the government and DMO scheduling. The scheduler shall perform the following MSLITE scheduling duties: Coordinate with 552 ACW scheduling agencies for MSLITE Coordinator, Supervisor and crew allocation for MSLITE missions. Coordinate with MCT Scheduler on the weekly schedule allowing maximum use of the MTC. Work with MSLITE Coordinator and/or Supervisor, on facility and timing cancellations/deviations Interoperability Testing and Legacy Sim backup availability. Coordinate with MTC, MSLITE and Legacy contractor as necessary. Use most current scheduling software as directed by the government.

1.4.2.3 Participate in 552 ACW scheduling meetings.

1.4.2.4 The scheduler shall be co-located within the 552 OSS.

1.4.2.5 The contractor scheduler shall perform the following DMO scheduling duties: Coordinate as the 552 ACW via the ACC Integrated Training Initiative (ITI) website the Distributed training Operations Center website (or other tools when established) and the Distributed Training Center at HQ ACC to process mission requests with present and future MTC Federation members for various training missions. In the absence of electronic scheduling tools, scheduling shall involve coordination directly with distant-end participants. This includes timing, scenario and mission briefing, units involved, and Plexsys confirmation. Coordinate with 552 ACW scheduling offices to allocate crews for DMO missions. Provide mission planning documentation for DMO mission scenarios, if available. Coordinate with MCT Scheduler to de-conflict scheduling of DMO missions in MTC and MCTS with other simulator events.

1.4.3 E-3 Mission Simulator Operations Support

The contractor shall provide exercise director and simulator operator support for mission crew training events to include Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Continuation Training (CT), and Upgrade Training (UGT). The contractor shall support full mission crew simulator events in three (3) mission E-3 simulators simultaneously using any combination of Legacy, MTC, or MCTS IAW Table C1.4. This does not preclude the contractor from using qualified simulator operators in more than four (4) simulators when the circumstance warrants and less than Full Mission Crew scenarios are in progress. A Full Mission Crew scenario is defined IAW 1.5.4.1 and 1.5.4.2. A mission scenario is defined as one four-hour block.

1.4.3.1 The contractor shall ensure simulator operators simulate current realistic flying characteristics and capabilities of US and foreign airborne platforms to include pilot communications, NATO employment standards and communication, and dialogue IAW AFI 11-214, AFTTP 3-1, AFTTP 3-3, and ACP 125. Simulator operators shall portray ground and airborne agencies unique to the simulation events.

1.4.3.2 Simulator operators shall provide pre- and post-mission simulation briefings to the students. The contractor shall obtain and return the computer generated imagery media for the Simulators.

1.4.3.3 Simulator operators shall support 970th AACS (AFRES) Full Mission Crew scenario (MTC, MCTS, or Legacy) one Saturday per month IAW table C1.4.

1.4.3.4 Legacy Simulators operate up to 16 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The 16 hours shall begin at the start of the first scheduled Legacy event on a daily basis.

1.4.3.5 MTC and MCTS operate up to 16 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The 16 hours shall not start before 0400 hours and shall not end any later than 2400 hours on a daily basis.

1.4.4 Program Manager/Site Manager

The contractor shall provide an MCT Program/Site Manager at Tinker AFB who shall have full authority for speaking on behalf of the company and meeting the performance requirements of this PWS.

1.5 Generation of AWACS mission simulator events

The contractor shall develop, produce, update, maintain, and deliver Mission Simulator Training Packages (MSTP), classified and unclassified, to generate AWACS mission simulator events in support of AWACS mission crew training.

1.5.1 Contractor shall be familiar with and use the most current Air Force standard mapping device (i.e. Falcon View). Scenarios include Continental United States (CONUS) and overseas operational missions, exercises, and spin-ups. Positional Training which include mission crew, position-unique academic and hands-on support for IQT, MQT, UGT, and CT. Special Tasking which include equipment and operational procedures, tests and evaluations, higher headquarters special tasking, and Stan/Eval evaluations.

1.5.2 Format should be compatible with Legacy simulators, MTC simulators, MCTS simulators. Simulator Tape Generator (Legacy) defined in System Exercise and Analysis Computer Program document. Aerospace Control and Operational Trainer (ASCOT) uses procedures defined in the AWACS MTC / MCTS Instructor Operation Station (IOS) Manual.

1.5.3 Use computer generated imagery that provides realistic simulation returns depicting airborne/ground/surface platforms and airborne/ground/surface-based electronic support/jamming emissions (Legacy, MTC, MCTS).

1.5.4 Mission Simulator Training Package (MSTP).

1.5.4.1 The contractor shall develop MSTP IAW Table C1.6. All scenarios will be certified by an Air Force crew prior to being accepted. A sample scenario MSTP development may include the following assortment of scenario participants:

(1) A total of 50 or more mission programmed and dynamically controllable aircraft conducting various air/air or air/ground missions.

(2) A cell(s) of 4 or more tankers serving 9 or more receivers.

(3) A variation of 5 or more air external agencies.

(4) A variation of 5 or more ground external agencies.

(5) A total of 250 or more preprogrammed aircraft as background traffic.

(6) A variety of 15 or more primary ground emitters/threats such as Surface to Air Missiles (SAM) and Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA). Additional 15 or more background emitters/threats may be added to enhance training.

1.5.4.2 The contractor shall review MSTP IAW Table C1.6. Deliver updated MSTP affected by the review. Develop, produce, and deliver supplementary MSTP changes as directed by the government when the changes cannot wait until the next revision. Scheduled review and revision occurs during the normal 12 month revision cycle. Review during the normal cycle is assigned a review rate of 0.1 unit (work required is approximately 10% of that required to produce a new item) and is intended to evaluate the MSTP for further revision and to incorporate minor changes. Minor revision during the normal cycle involves a substantial work effort and is assigned a higher revision rate of 0.33 unit (approximately 33% of work required to produce a new item). Major revision during the normal cycle involves a more substantial work effort and is assigned a higher revision rate of 0.67 unit (approximately 67% of work required to produce a new item).

1.5.4.3 Contractor shall give priority to MSTPs designated as urgent. All MSTPs shall be placed on hold until the “urgent” MTSPs are accomplished. The contractor shall resume work on the hold projects when (1) the priority is complete. (2) The priority does not require additional developers. Urgent MSTPs will be completed NLT five (5) business days. An urgent MSTP counts as one (1) new development.

1.5.4.4 Government will categorize status for MSTPs: 1) MSTP is no longer of training value; reduce to data-set (remove from inventory). 2) MSTP is still of training value; no revision required at this time. 3) MSTP is still of training value; requires revision.

1.5.4.5 Contractor will maintain the MSTP Catalog computer file and inventory.

1.5.4.6 Store and control MSTPs in building 215 as designated by government or designated representative for Legacy support-ware and in building 284 store and controlled by MTC/MCTS contractors.

1.5.4.7 Return all existing copies of MSTP computer generated imagery and support-ware to the government at the termination of this contract.

1.5.4.8 The contractor shall update MSTPs based on AWACS aircraft modifications as follows:

i. The contractor shall develop and revise MSTPs due to version modifications. 552 OSS/OST in coordination will select the MSTPs to be modified and provide the production schedule IAW table C1.6.

ii. The contractor shall develop and revise all MSTPs to be compatible with AWACS aircraft software version modifications and to allow operation of all functioning simulators.

iii. The contractor shall develop and revise all MSTPs to be compatible with AWACS aircraft hardware version modifications and to allow operation of all functioning simulators.

1.5.4.9 The contractor shall provide to mission crews a scenario overview which covers security classification, design parameters, learning objectives, and internal and/or external agency participants.

1.5.4.10 The contractor shall develop, produce, update, maintain, and deliver for each MSTP all mission planning materials necessary to plan and execute each scenario. The contractor shall provide to the mission crews simulated mission documents and information as identified by the Subject Matter Expert (SME) required to mission plan and successfully conduct the simulation event. Common mission plan documents include (but are not limited to) Air Tasking Order (ATO), Airspace Control Order (ACO), OPTASKLINK, Special Instructions (SPINS), and Operation Plans (OPLANS).

1.6 Courseware Development

Contractor personnel will produce, update and revise classified and unclassified courseware to support academic and training device instruction, and crewmember duty/mission generated training requirements covered under this contract. The use of instructors as CWD SMEs and CWD SMEs as instructors is encouraged. The contractor will develop all courseware using the current, updated model of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) as defined in AFI 36-2201, Developing, Managing, and Conducting Training, AFI 36-2247, Planning, Conducting, Administering, and Evaluating Training, and AFH 36-2235, Volumes 1-12. Courseware materials will support formal course programs, IQT, MQT, and CT programs and operational support programs, and may be used for resident and non-resident training. Changes in hardware, software, tactics, local course rules, flight information publications and safety publications will affect courseware materials. The contractor shall deliver updated courseware products affected by the review on a date agreed upon by ACC TRSS Det 6/552 OSS/OST and annotated on the OG Form 35, Training Change Request (TCR).

1.6.1 The contractor shall:

· Develop new courseware

· Analyze, review, all scheduled courseware and related materials for deficiencies, currency, and mission relevance.

· Analyze test items and cumulative data for trends for all courseware (as defined in AFM 36-2234 and AFH 36-2235, Volume 2). Maintain analysis results in the corresponding lesson’s production folder.

· Pursue the use of current technology, teaching tools and techniques that are compatible with Government media systems.

· Maintain and revise developed courseware and PTT materials to support Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and Continuation Training (CT) programs.

· Following the contractor’s quality control measures, submit products to the Government via standardized electronic media and provide hard copy when requested. The contractor and Government shall schedule the products for review IAW the approved Courseware Delivery Schedule. Contractor shall correct errors and resubmit the entire product for Government acceptance. After the Government accepts a product, the contractor shall deliver the final corrected product both in electronic and hardcopy (if requested) NLT ten working days after the acceptance date.

1.6.1.1 Urgent Action Directive (UAD). The contractor will develop new courseware or revise existing courseware in response to each UAD issued by HQ ACC on an as-required basis. The COR will furnish all required event details. New or revised courseware will be completed within 48 hours after notification by the COR, or completed and approved by the COR prior to instruction (whichever is later).

1.6.1.2 Continuation Training (CT) Courseware. The contractor shall develop and deliver Continuation Training (CT) courseware material IAW the Courseware Delivery Schedule. Each CT Lesson Package will be IAW the Style Guide Paragraph 1.6.7.

1.6.2 Instructional Systems Development. The contractor shall build training programs IAW with ISD regulations set forth in ACCI 36-2250. ISD shall encompass the total training system. Contractor personnel shall have a working knowledge of the ISD model commensurate with his or her level of involvement in the ISD process. Contractor personnel shall also have a working knowledge of all applicable regulations, instructions, procedures, technical orders, and other publications listed in Appendix B of this PWS.

1.6.3 Existing Courseware. Existing courseware is Air Force property, and shall be transferred to the contractor in its current condition. Courseware shall not be destroyed or disposed of without knowledge and consent of the COR. On a non-interference basis, courseware shall be made available to the contractor during the phase-in period.

1.6.4 Courseware Materials. The contractor shall develop and produce the following courseware materials described in Appendix F, Data Deliverables. Refer to Appendix C for workload estimates applicable to CWD.

1.6.4.1 The contractor shall review courseware, syllabus, and supporting media (simulator) all courses on a bi-annual cycle beginning at the start of the contract. Deliver updated courseware products affected by the review. Develop, produce, and deliver supplementary courseware changes as directed by the government when the changes cannot wait until the next revision. Scheduled review or revision occurs during the normal 24 month revision cycle. Review during the normal cycle is assigned a review rate of 0.1 unit (work required is approximately 10% of that required to produce a new item) and is intended to evaluate the courseware for further revision and to incorporate minor courseware changes. Revision during the normal cycle involves a more substantial work effort and is assigned a higher revision rate of 0.50 unit (approximately 50% of work required to produce a new item). As a minimum, all courseware materials and lessons will go through the review/revision process once every other year. The Registrar shall issue critiques at the end of each course and provide survey data to Det 6 within five business days.

1.6.4.2 All specified training data products will be approved and accepted by the Government prior to final publishing.

1.6.4.3 All courseware to include syllabi, Course Control Documents, Training Task Lists, etc. shall be approved by Det 6 and 552 OSS/OSQ.

1.6.4.4 Out-of-Cycle Changes. These are minor in nature and occur outside the normal review and/or revision cycle. The contractor will update existing academic and training device courseware in response to formal syllabus, T.O., equipment modification, AFI or Tactics, Techniques and Procedures changes which affect the content of the lesson. The COR will notify the contractor of the requirement for the change and will furnish all required event details. The revised courseware will be completed by the contractor within 14 calendar days of notification, or completed and approved by the COR prior to instruction (whichever is later).

1.6.5 Courseware Development Schedule. The contractor shall develop, coordinate, and produce a definitive CWD schedule that shall identify the milestones and time phasing of CWD that shall occur during the next fiscal year. Special emphasis shall be given to milestones at which key ISD tasks or events produce deliverable data or intermediate products of the CWD process. The contractor shall provide the initial CWD schedule to the COR no later than 45 days after contract award. For subsequent option years, the contractor shall provide the CWD schedule to the COR annually no later than 30 calendar days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year in which it is to be effective. The COR shall have 15 calendar days to notify the contractor of acceptance of, or the required modifications to, the CWD schedule and updated as necessary throughout the contract. The CDS shall be updated and coordinated at intervals determined by the Government to meet FTU requirements.

1.6.5.1 Status updates will be documented in the contractor’s monthly Progress report. Contractor courseware deliveries are scheduled and developed by the quarter, and are expected to be evenly flowed throughout the year to prevent excessive deliveries at year-end. The acceptance period provided to the Government is based upon a relatively steady flow of deliverables from the contractor. The contractor shall turn in as a minimum, 50% of the quarterly deliverables by the end of the second month of that quarter. Waiver of the CDS delivery timeline shall be at the discretion of COR.

1.6.5.2 Equipment/Software Changes. The contractor will develop new courseware or revise existing courseware/syllabi in response to equipment or software changes. The government will furnish all required event details, timelines, and all required technical data to the contractor as soon as it is available. The contractor is required to develop the new or revised courseware within 60 days after all information is provided. The Courseware Development Schedule (CDS) will be updated to reflect the change as agreed to by both the Government and the contractor.

1.6.6 Courseware Development Standards. The contractor shall build CW training materials IAW ISD guidance set forth in AFI 36-2201, AFMAN 36-2234, and AFH 36-2235 Volumes 1-11. The contractor shall use the following standards and objectives to develop courseware:

(1) Employ metadata characteristics including a listing of commonly defined fields for each learning object.

These fields shall adhere to an accepted set of rules. Creating, handling, and storing the data electronically transferring the information shall use common standards of operability.

(2) All academic courseware shall be produced IAW the Style Guide PWS Para 1.6.7.

(3) All training materials must be developed using the current Air Force Enterprise System.

1.6.7 Style Guide

The Government will provide a Style Guide. The Style Guide is used to coordinate the format for all final deliverables. The contractor must coordinate their proposed style with the site QPC’s to ensure all applicable areas are included, and the style is acceptable. The QPC’s will use the Style Guide to ensure all deliverables are in the correct format and to provide continuity between personnel. The Style Guide shall provide the contractor with a known acceptable standard. Any changes in style must be pre-coordinated and approved with the QPC’s. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a revision log to include requesting official, date, and summary of changes in the Style Guide.

1.6.7.1 Content. The Style Guide shall consist of the following:

1.6.7.2 Government Requirements. The Government Training and Courseware QPCs will provide all specific requirements for each deliverable. Each deliverable shall have the Government’s expectations and constraints listed. This Style Guide shall also address any format corrections to ensure errors are not repeated.

1.6.7.3 Samples. If required, deliverables may have a sample acceptable product. It shall show the accepted format, font, spacing, titles, and sections.

1.7 Block 40/45 IQT/MQT/UGT Upgrades

The contractor shall provide all Block 40/45 IQT/MQT/UGT training support for the E-3 GC Sentry Block 40/45 aircraft. The contractor shall manage Block 40/45 mission crew academic development, instruction, simulator operator support, MCTS scheduling, DMO scheduling and scenario development in the same manner as identified in previous paragraphs for E/3 B/C Sentry Block 30/35 aircraft. The contractor shall be capable of conducting Block 40/45 Difference Training in the classroom and MCTS.

Block 40/45 is not expected to transition from Block 30/35 for IQT till the FY17 time frame. Block 40/45 difference training will be conducted by Air Force personnel until transition to Block 40/45 as determined by the government. This will happen after contract award. Block 40/45 is a one for one swap with Block 30/35.

SECTION 2 – SERVICE SUMMARY

Throughput to achieve the PFT (+ variance) assumes 100% PFT fill rates for each class. PFT vacancies may be added to subsequent classes so that the annual target can be achieved provided class sizes never exceed maximum PFT class size plus 25% and classes of increased size do not overlap.

The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a monthly basis.

Acceptable Quality Level: 100% The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a monthly basis.

Acceptable Quality Level: 100% The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a quarterly basis.

Acceptable Quality Level: 100% The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a monthly basis.

Acceptable Quality Level: 95% The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a monthly basis.

Acceptable Quality Level: 100% The COR will conduct periodic surveillance on a quarterly basis.

SECTION 3 – GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1 General Information

This section of the PWS details what will be Government Furnished, which the Government will provide to the contractor as well as the Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) required to perform under this PWS. The contractor will provide any other facilities, equipment, or services that the contractor determines necessary to accomplish this effort.

3.2 Government-Furnished Facilities

The Government will provide facilities for the performance of this contract: see Appendix E. Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). No hazards have been identified for which work-around procedures have been established. Should a hazard be subsequently identified, the Government corrects OSHA hazards according to base-wide Government developed and approved plans of abatement taking into account safety and health priorities. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities provided hereunder merely because of this contracting initiative. 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 the OSHA, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The contractor will return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, except for changes in condition resulting from fair wear and tear or approved modifications. These facilities will be used only in the performance of this contract.

3.3 Government Property

3.3.1. The Government shall provide property considered to be incidental to the place of performance located on Government installations; these items are not GFP according to FAR 45.000(b). The Government shall retain accountability of these items and shall be responsible for the maintenance of Government-owned property. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of this property and shall report any problems to the COR. The following items are examples of property considered to be incidental to the place of performance.

(1) Classroom computers, training devices, aircraft, and other associated equipment required by the E-3 course syllabi supported by this contract.

(2) Audiovisual equipment required to support approved lesson guides.

(3) Safes for classified material.

(4) The contractor shall identify any office furnishings (i.e. desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc.) needed in performance of this requirement and submit a list of these items to the COR. The Government (local unit) shall furnish all incidental items that are determined reasonable for performance under this contract.

3.3.2. Equipment Inventory. The local unit may require an inventory of equipment that is not classified as GFP, which includes classroom computers. If this occurs, it must be completed no later than 15 calendar days upon written request from the local unit. The contractor and a Government representative shall conduct a joint inventory of all equipment and the contractor shall sign a receipt for all equipment provided by the Government. Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded. The contractor and the Government representative shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment and document their findings on the inventory.

3.3.3. The Government shall furnish existing courseware materials required by this contract. The existing courseware shall be delivered to the contractor in the existing condition and format. The Government shall also furnish all approved (currently in the inventory) student and classroom materials required by the approved Instructor/Lesson Guides. At the end of the contract, the contractor shall return all residual inventories to the Government.

3.4. Government Furnished Services. The following shall be provided to the contractor:

3.4.1. Custodial Service. As provided by the Government but shall not exceed those services normally provided at that Government facility. The contractor is ultimately responsible for interior cleanliness.

3.4.2. Equipment Maintenance. The Government shall provide all major maintenance of the training devices, audio, visual, and instructional equipment (para. 3.3.1). The contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any equipment requiring maintenance.

3.4.3. Graphics and Photographic Support. The Government, through the TRSS Detachment, may provide graphics and photographic support for approved rewrites and revisions of existing lesson plans, and for creation of approved new lesson plans covered under the training sections of this PWS when not within the capabilities of the contractor (i.e. classified photography). The contractor shall provide graphics and photographic support for all other courseware materials.

3.4.4. Security Police and Fire Protection. As provided by the Government but shall not exceed those services currently provided at that Government facility.

3.4.5. Telephone Services. The Government shall provide non-secure local telephone service within the assigned facility or facilities, and access to secure voice and message communication facilities.

3.4.6. Local Area Network Services. The government shall provide LAN services. The contractor, with a valid National Agency Check with written Inquiries (NACI) verified through the JPAS roster or validation from the contractor’s security manager, shall be provided access to the hosting base’s unclassified and classified (SIPRNET) computer network and its inherent capabilities including, but not limited to: Internet access, electronic mail, file and print services. The contractor shall be held accountable for all actions that he or she initiates while on the network and shall conduct his or her business IAW all Air Force, Air Combat Command and local base instructions, manuals and policies. Any conduct that does not adhere to sound or just network usage as stipulated in official guidance shall cause revocation of all network privileges. The contractor shall allow all computer hardware/software to be inspected by Air Force personnel to ensure compliance with this contract and Air Force instructions, manuals and policies.

3.4.7. Mail Service. The government shall provide basic mail service not to exceed those services normally provided at that government facility to include pick-up and delivery of official, first-class and standard mail and periodicals.

3.5. Contractor Furnished Equipment.

Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything necessary to perform all of the CAT/CWD requirements in this contract. This includes all office equipment, computer and support equipment determined by the contractor to be necessary for the performance of this contract. The contractor is not expected to furnish classroom computers. The Government shall not maintain title/ownership or responsibility for any such computer/support equipment throughout the life of this contract or after the termination/ expiration of this contract.

3.5.1. The contractor shall provide and maintain headsets compatible for use in the Legacy simulator training devices for their simulator operations support personnel. The headsets shall allow clear communications with multiple users with no noise impediments and have the salient characteristics of the following:

1) David Clark (National Stock Number (NSN) is 5965-01-462-8230).

2) Bose (NSN 5965-01-535-8833).

3.5.2 Server. The contractor shall provide Non-classified Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNet) hardware and software equipment including server and switch computer equipment as required by the Base Communications Squadron (CS) to attach to the Base furnished router. The contractor shall also comply with Base CS requirements for personnel trained to perform Functional System Administrative (FSA), Computer System Security Officer (CSSO) and CSA duties.

Once a contract computer is plugged into the government network it shall comply with all DoD/AF/ANG mandated security and protocol procedures. Computers on the government network will not be removed/replaced for any reason without prior coordination with DoD/AF/ANG CSA. The CSA needs to ensure that the hard drive has been “degaussed” or sanitized.

SECTION 4 – GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 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 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

4.2 Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. 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.

4.3 Contract Administration and Management

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) for this program will be assigned to HQ ACC AMIC/PKB, Langley AFB, VA. The PCO is the only person authorized to approve contractual changes to this program. In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the PCO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority.

The Program Office for the E-3 training program will be HQ ACC A5TS, 204 Dodd Blvd., Langley AFB, VA 23665.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this program will be 552 OSS/OSQ, 7556 Sentry Blvd, Ste. 37, Tinker AFB, OK 73145-9012. Problems arising in interpretation of program/training issues between the 552 ACW and the contractor will be referred to the COR for resolution. Unresolved contract issues will be forwarded to the PCO for resolution.

In accordance with DFARS 211.106, the contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as such and displaying distinguishing badges for meetings with government personnel. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence to include email.

4.4 Location and Workdays

Accomplishment of the results contained in this PWS requires work at Tinker AFB, OK. Normal workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays and when stated elsewhere in this PWS. Simulators are operational IAW para 1.4.3. Therefore contractor personnel performing the tasks required in PWS paragraphs 1.3 (except 1.3.2), 1.4.3, and 1.5 are not required for the whole 16 hours but must be available during these hours. Scheduled training will change as required per mission needs during these hours. The hours stated elsewhere in this PWS apply for the remaining tasks.

4.5 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY)

Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required. All government directed travel requirements (including plans, agenda, itinerary, or dates) shall be pre-approved by the HQ ACC A5TS Program Office and is on a strictly cost reimbursable basis. Costs for travel shall be billed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation.

4.6 Security

1. Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). The contractor shall enter into a long term visitor group security agreement if contract performance is on base for 90 days or more. This agreement shall outline how the contractor integrates security requirements for contract operations with the Air Force to ensure effective and economical operation on the installation. The agreement should address:

a. Security support provided by the Air Force to the contractor to include storage containers for classified information/material, use of base destruction facilities, classified reproduction facilities, use of base classified mail services, security badging, base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, base traffic regulations, the use of security forms, and conducting inspections required by DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, and Air Force Instruction 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management.

b. Security support requiring joint Air Force and contractor coordination includes packaging classified information, mailing and receiving classified materials, implementing emergency procedures for protection of classified information, security checks, and internal security controls for protection of classified material and high value pilferable property.

c. On base, the long term visitor group security agreement may take the place of a Standard Practice Procedure (SPP).

2. Clearance Requirements. The contractor must possess or obtain a facility security clearance at the classification level of Secret prior to performing contract work. If the contractor does not possess a facility clearance the government (Contracting Office) will request one. The government (DISCO) assumes costs and conducts security investigations for Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential facility security clearances. The contractor shall request security clearances (Submit Clearance Paperwork through DISCO to the Office of Personnel Management) for personnel requiring access to classified information within 15 days after receiving a facility clearance or, if the contractor is already cleared, within 15 days after contract award. Due to costs involved with security investigations, requests for contractor security clearances shall be kept to an absolute minimum necessary to perform contract requirements.

3. Notification. The contractor shall notify 72 SPS/S5P, Building 661, Tinker AFB, OK 73145, (405) 734-7328, 30 days before on base performance of the contract. The notification shall include:

a. Name, address, and telephone number of company representatives.

b. The contract number and contracting agency.

c. The highest level of classified information which contractor employees require access to.

d. The location(s) of contract performance.

e. The date contract performance begins.

4. Listing Of Employees. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees. The list shall include the employee's name, social security number and level of security clearance. The list shall be validated and signed by the company Facility Security Officer (FSO) and provided to the Sponsoring Agencies Security Manager. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee's status or information changes.

5. Security Manager Appointment. The contractor shall appoint a security manager for the on base Visitor Group. The security manager may be a full time position or an additional duty position. The security manager shall provide employees with training required by DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, and AFI 31-401, "Information Security Program Management".