Draft_E-3_Mission_Crew_Training_PWS_25_Jul_13.doc

E-3 Mission Crew Training Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 – CONTINUATION TRAINING Appendix e – COURSEWARE LISTING Appendix F – data deliverables

2 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). 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 level of 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. Contracted services shall achieve the training levels for mission crew member personnel 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).

1.1.2 Budget. The Government has budgeted for all CLINS to be exercised for this acquisition. This budget includes the base year, all four option years, all optional CLINs and phase-in. Due to budget constraints levied by the Government, this requirement can undergo negotiations to modify the efforts to meet the Government’s budget objective anytime during contract performance.

1.2 AWACS Mission

The AWACS weapon system is required to have a training capability to support E-3 mission crew training; E-3 Operator Introduction, Mission Crew Commander, Air Weapons Officer, Senior Director (SD) UGT, Air Surveillance Officer, Electronics Combat Officer, Senior Surveillance Technician, Air Surveillance Technician, Airborne Radar Technician, Computer Display Maintenance Technician, Airborne Communications Technician, Communications Systems Operator, Communications Technician, Flight Instructor Course, Mission Crew Instructor Course, Subject Matter Course, and Mulit-Link Interoperations Course for Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Continuation Training (CT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and Upgrade Training (UGT) IAW AFI 11-2E3 Vol. I, AFI 11-2E-3 Vol. 2, AFI 11-2E-3 Vol. 3, and AFI 11-202 Vol. 1.

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 MCS 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) Block 30/35 mission crew trainer simulator (MCS) (analyzer set AN/ASQ-T12 (for MS #1), T15 (for MS#2) and T12C (for MS#3)), debrief rooms, and Facility for Interoperability Testing (FIT), and the communications and environmental systems.

2) Block 30/35 three mission training centers, debrief rooms, and Facility for Interoperability Testing (FIT), and the communications and environmental systems.

3) Block 40/45 Mission Crew Training Systems debrief rooms, and Facility for Interoperability Testing (FIT), and the communications and environmental systems.

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 and Continuation Training (CT). Training shall be given to formal course students, permanent party aircrew and operational support personnel to accomplish required event objectives and specific event tasks.

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 and flying 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 on the (Legacy simulator, 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 to include Student Aircrew Progress Review Boards, Software Development Working Group (SDWG) and the Flight Evaluation Boards (FEB).

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 Airborne Operational Computer Program (AOCP) and Mission Simulator Computer Program (MSCP) E-3 switch action capability training.

The contractor shall conduct annually a ten (10) day training covering Airborne Operational Computer Program (AOCP) and Mission Simulator Computer Program (MSCP) E-3 switch action capabilities.

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. AOCP and MSCP 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. MSCP 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.

1.4.2 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 Northrop Grumman 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 simulator operators to support AWACS mission crew simulator training events (Legacy / MCTS /MTCs; events include Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Continuation Training (CT), Upgrade Training (UGT), and Distributive Mission Operations (DMO).

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 IAW ACCI 11-2E3, Vol 1.

1.4.3.3 Simulator operators shall support 970th AACS (AFRES) full mission crew simulator event (MTC, MCTS, or Legacy) one Saturday, per month.

1.4.3.4 DMO support will be approximately 100 events per year and four (4) operators per event.

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, maintain, update, review, and deliver for generation of AWACS mission simulator events; Mission Simulator Training Package (MSTP). For MSTP classified and unclassified.

1.5.1 Contractor shall be familiar with and use the most current Air Force standard mapping device (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, CT, and DMO. 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, and Aircraft Pilot Simulator (APS)).

1.5.4 The Contractor shall design, develop, update, and deliver up to six (6) MSTPs simultaneously scenarios for any combination of 30 or 60 day MSTPs.

1.5.4.1 Schedule shall not exceed 30 workdays for a normal MSTP or 60 workdays days for a complex MSTP. The contractor shall develop up to twenty-four (24) 30 day scenarios and six (6) 60 day scenarios for each contract year. The contractor shall develop up to fifteen (15) 30 day scenarios and four (4) 60 day scenarios for the final contract year.

Note: A sample normal 30 workday scenario MSTP development may include the following assortment of scenario participants:

(1) A combination of 40 - 50 missions programmed and dynamically controllable aircraft conducting various air/air or air/ground missions.

(2) A cell of 2 - 3 tankers serving 6 - 8 receivers.

(3) A variation of 3 - 4 air external agencies.

(4) A variation of 3 - 4 ground external agencies.

(5) A total of 200 - 250 preprogrammed aircraft as background traffic.

(6) A variety of 10 - 12 primary ground emitters/threats such as SAMs (surface to air missiles) and AAA (anti-aircraft artillery). Additional 10 - 12 secondary emitters may be added to enhance ECO training.

Note: A sample complex 60 workday 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 Contractor shall give priority to MSTPs designated as urgent.

1.5.4.3 Government will categorize status for MSTPs: 1) MSTP is no longer of training value; reduce to data-set (remove from inventory IAW CDRL B-002). 2) MSTP is still of training value; no revision required at this time. 3) MSTP is still of training value; requires revision.

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

1.5.4.4 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.

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

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. Contractor shall also employ Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.20, Development and Management of Interactive Courseware (ICW) for Military Training. 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.

1.6.1 The contractor shall:

· Analyze, develop and review all scheduled courseware and related materials.

· 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).

1.6.2 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 1 May 2015. 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, revision and/or survey 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/survey process once every other year.

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 course syllabi /IQT/UGT/SME/CT/MQT/Difference Training/Course Control Documents/Mission Training Task Lists (MTTLs)/Training Guides 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.

1.6.5 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. Contractor shall use DoDI 1322.26, Development and Management of Interactive Courseware (ICW) for Military Training as a guide for developing ICW as noted in AFH 36-2235. The contractor shall use the following standards and objectives to develop courseware:

(1) Aviation Industry CBT or ICW Committee.

(2) Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Network, Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model (SCORM). Courseware interchange and run time requirements (such as SCORM) shall allow flexibility of content use and deployment of the courseware.

(3) 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.

(4) For this contract, all ICW shall be produced in, or converted to, HTML and shall be developed to the standards listed in ACCI 36-2250. All non-ICW academic courseware shall be produced with a PowerPoint or better system to industry standards for high fidelity graphics presentations. ICW/CBT lessons are considered Level II lesson and as instructor led lessons are considered Level I lessons.

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

1.7 Block 40/45 IQT/MQT/UGT Upgrades

The contractor shall provide all Block 40/45 IQT/MQT/UPT training support for the E-3 B/C 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.

SECTION 2 – SERVICE SUMMARY

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

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

AQL: 100%

AQL: 100%

AQL: 100%

AQL: 100%

(12) Contractor submits required data and reports.

Contractor submits 100% of all reports and schedules as specified in this PWS and Appendix F.

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; however, the exact location and amount of space will not be determined until after contract award. 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 equipment. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of this equipment and shall report any problems to the COR.

(1) 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. 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. 3.1.1 and 3.1.2). 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 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 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 and instructor communication chords compatible for use in the Legacy simulator training devices for their simulator operations support personnel.

3.5.2 Server. The contractor shall provide the 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/OSTQ, 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.

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 AFTS 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

The contractor shall ensure all contractor personnel obtain a SECRET security clearance prior to performing on this contract. The contractor shall possess and maintain a facility security clearance at the classification level of SECRET prior to the base period of performance.

The contractor shall develop, update, and maintain a Security Program IAW DoD 5200.22R, Industrial Security Regulation; DoD 5220.22M, National Industrial Security Program; DoD 5225.22M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); AFI 31-401, Information Security Program Management; and AFI 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management; and the most current Tinker AFB Installation Security Plan. The contractor shall comply with DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification. The processes and procedures shall be made available for Government review.

The contractor shall complete an "Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate" (AF Form 2586) for each employee requiring entry into controlled or restricted areas IAW TAFBI 31-101 prior to period of performance. The contractor shall coordinate the request with 552 OSS/OSQ prior to submission to Pass and Registration. The Government will provide an "USAF Restricted Area Badge" (AF Form 1199D). The contractor shall display and surrender the credential as directed in TAFBI 31-101. The contractor shall comply with all instructions in the 552 ACW Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding access authorization and access credentials once approved for unescorted access to the Mission Training Facility (MTF)/Mission Training Center (MTC). The 552 ACW SOP can be reviewed at 552 OSS/CVN by authorized personnel.

The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the NISPOM for safeguarding classified information.

Not later than five (5) workdays prior to the start of the first operational performance period, or notification of an issuance of security clearances to required contractor personnel, whichever occurs last, the contractor and the Government Representatives, as designated by the CO, shall conduct a joint inventory of all classified documents and material. The contractor shall sign receipt for all items on the inventory.

The contractor shall comply with the established Computer Security (COMPUSEC) program to protect classified, sensitive, and unclassified information processed in Information Systems (IS), which are furnished to, and operated by, the contractor. The contractor shall comply with all existing and future applicable USAF, Major Command (MAJCOM), and local computer security directives to include AFI 33-202, Computer Security, AFI 33-211, COMSEC User Requirements, AFI 133-212, and Reporting COMSEC Deviations.

The contractor personnel with CACs shall receive Information Assurance (IA) Training and COMSEC at start of period of performance and annually thereafter.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. The contractor shall, at the end of each workday, secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials; and shall properly annotate Standard Form 701, Activity Security Checklist, upon completion of area inspection.

The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

The contractor shall not duplicate keys issued by the Government. The contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys to the CO. When the Government performs the replacement of locks or re-keying, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, the Government will replace all locks and keys for that system and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. The contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the contractor's employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor's employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the CO.

The contractor shall submit simulator access requests IAW AFI 36-2251, Operations and Management of Aircrew Training Devices, and coordinate with the appropriate Government office/agency.

The contractor shall ensure personnel requiring access to Tinker AFB possess a Common Access Card (CAC) or an Identification Credential (AFMC Form 387). The CAC can be obtained through the Contractor Verification System (CVS) with the help of the unit Trusted Agent (TA). Non-CAC Card holders shall complete a Request for Identification Credential (AFMC Form 496) and submit it to Pass and Registration. The requests shall be submitted to Pass and Registration. The contractor employee shall obtain a completed "Identification Credential" (AFMC Form 387), which shall be issued, displayed and surrendered IAW Installation Physical Security Program, TAFBI 31-101; Installation Security Program. The contractor shall ensure that all employees have the proper identification credentials prior to entering Tinker AFB, OK.

The contractor personnel with CACs shall receive Information Assurance (IA) Training and COMSEC at start of period of performance and annually thereafter.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. The contractor shall, at the end of each workday, secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials; and shall properly annotate Standard Form 701, Activity Security Checklist, upon completion of area inspection

The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards.

The contractor shall keep the work areas cleaned and orderly Tinker Instruction 32-2001, Fire Prevention-Fire Protection Program.

DD Forms 254: Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the basic DD Form 254, which will be further identified in the DD Form 254 for each TO, as required. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

Visitor Group Security Agreement. The contractor shall sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement to protect classified information involved in performance under this contract or Task Order.