DRAFT_ISR_PWS_17_Aug_15_w_Opt_CLIN_language.pdf

Contract No. FA4890-15-R-0008

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIR AND GROUND INTELLIGENCE,

SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNISSANCE (ISR)

TRAINING SUPPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS PAGE

Section 1 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

1.0 Scope of Work 3

1.1 Goals 4

1.2 Tasks 4

1.3 Required Reports 6

1.4 Contractor Plans 6

1.5 Employee Training 7

1.6 Quality Assurance 7

Section 2 - SERVICE SUMMARY 9

2.0 Service Delivery Performance Objectives 9

Section 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT 10

3.0 General Information 10

3.1 Government Furnished Equipment, Government Maintained 10

3.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment Contractor Maintained 10

Section 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION 11

4.0 Contractor Personnel 11

4.1 Site Lead/Manager 11

4.2 Key Personnel Qualifications 11

4.3 Contractor Travel 12

4.4 Security Requirements 12

4.5 Physical Requirements 13

4.6 Government Right to Deliverables 14

4.7 Hours of Operation 15

4.8 Government/Contractor Lines of Communication 15

4.9 Contractor Manpower Reporting 15

4.10 General Definitions 15

4.11 Technical Definitions 16

4.12 List of Acronyms 18

Appendix 1 Workload Estimates 19 Appendix 2 Training Syllabus Inventory 23 Appendix 3 List of Applicable Publications and Forms 24 Appendix 4 Government Furnished Equipment 26 Appendix 5 Deliverables 29 Appendix 6 Range Charts 30

Attachment 1 Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report 31 Attachment 2 Contractor Manpower Report 32 Attachment 3 PWS Changes pages 33

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SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.0. SCOPE OF WORK. Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in Section 3 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services required to support MQ-1 and MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) with Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) training Support. The contractor will provide realistic training exercises for the war-fighter to include Opposing Forces (OPFOR), Friendly Forces (BLUFOR) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) support. Increased training support and continuation training support may be required at work sites in the future. In addition, this PWS provides for Air and Ground Testing support. Additional weapon systems and places of performance may be added in the future.

1.01. The work identified in this PWS supports the 49 th Wing, 432nd Wing, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 57 the Wing’s United States Air Force Weapons School, AFOTEC, ANG and their range partners.

1.02. Places of performance will be at the following locations and associated training ranges:

(1) Holloman AFB, NM

1. 5103A/B/C (Timber North, Timber South and CFA)

2. 5107A/K

3. White Sands Missile Range (Yonder/Yonder South/Lavas/Mesas)

4. 5107 B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J

5. 5111 A/B/C/D

6. Red Rio

(2) Creech AFB, NV

1. 65B, C, D

2. 64A, B, C, D, E, F

3. 63B, C

4. ALAMO BRAVO, CHARLIE

(3) Nellis AFB, NV

1. See Appendix 6 para A6.3 for Ranges

(4) March Air Reserve Base CA

1. R-2515

2. R-2502 Fort Irwin

3. R-2501 Twenty-nine Palms

(5) Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, NY

1. R-5201

2. R-5202 B

3. Viper MOA/ARTCC (Canton; ADRK: A, B, C, D; CRTHG: E, W; Lowville)

4. Oswego

5. GR1MM

6. M1STY 1/2/3

7. R-5203

8. PMATS (Hancock Field)

1.03. Training support includes Initial Qualification, Combat Mission Ready, USAFWS Training and includes advanced reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, weapons, ISR target management, and mission planning and execution. In addition, this PWS requires support in the development and integration of common operating standards, concepts, technologies, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training through the use of real-time ISR, surface attack, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Close Air Support (CAS) training scenarios on military ranges where aircrews conduct ISR, simulated attacks, CAS and CSAR on from the aircraft.

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1.04. The contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract. This contract is scheduled for one base year (21 June 2016 – 20 Jun 2017) followed by 4 option years. A phase-in period is planned starting 1 May 16 – 20 Jun 2016.

1.05. Estimated workload is specified in Appendix 1.

1.1. GOALS. The goals of this contract are to maximize operational effectiveness and combat capability, and to preserve Air Force personnel and material resources.

1.2. TASKS. The following section contains those tasks required to accomplish Air and Ground ISR Test and Training Support in accordance with the requirements of this PWS.

1.2.1. General Tasks.

(1.) Assist the Government in planning, scheduling and conducting day-to-day range operations in support of on-going training activities to include: ground personnel for acting as simulated ISR targets, JTAC personnel for conducting Battlefield Air Operations training activities, and directing aircraft Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Electro-Optical and Infrared sensors onto ground targets during aircrew training in support of identified Syllabi. (Appendix 2)

(2.) Provide simulated OPFOR, BLUFOR, isolated personnel, and JTAC on the ground for the purpose of prosecuting with MTS sensors.

(3.) Provide logistics, equipment maintenance, and services to upgrade, test, operate, maintain and support new and existing Government RPA and manned platforms, systems, subsystems and critical items.

(4.) Provide JTAC subject matter experts (SMEs) with expertise in Command & Control and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Battlefield Air Operations (BAO) program equipment and software, special operations Training, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), infiltration and exfiltration techniques, and sister service capabilities and limitations.

(5.) Provide combat-experienced SMEs to drive continuous improvements for all phases of C2ISR and Surface Attack training and development.

Note: Ground range teams must possess a working technical knowledge of all of the above-mentioned tasks to work in conjunction with airborne ISR platforms to provide training scenarios to support the USAF Formal Training Unit syllabi (attached in Appendix 1) and continuation training requirements. Teams shall act as both regional OPFOR and BLUFOR JTACs, oftentimes simultaneously. In addition, the use of pyrotechnic or flash-bang and other devices are required for use each training day for realistic visual effects for student pilots and sensor operators to simulate weapons effects for AGM-114 missiles and GBU-12 and GBU-38 bombs.

(6.) Perform in the role of JTAC ground team in the RPA simulators at Holloman AFB, Creech AFB, March ANGB and Hancock ANGB simulator training devices specifically by standing in the training device and utilizing voice communications with student crews to simulate ground personnel when weather conditions do not permit on range support or if a team(s) is/are untasked to the daily flying schedule. In addition, the role of JTAC can be required in the simulator for DV visits, media days, etc.

(7.) Provide JTAC SMEs to play the roles of OPFOR, JTACs, BLUFOR and isolated personnel for CSAR.

(8.) Provide teams to perform scenario-driven role-play of BLUFOR and OPFOR when manned and unmanned aircraft training is being conducted. The contractor will conduct specialized training for RPA aircrew to include integration with ground personnel, ground tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and execution of training scenarios for IQT, MQT and CT operations. Feedback will be provided to instructors and/or aircrew during briefings and debriefings to determine success of mission training objectives. Each team will consist of the appropriate number of JTACs and OPFOR support personnel to play the roles required to sufficiently meet the

DRAFT (10 Aug 15) syllabus requirements. Normally feedback will be given at the end of the two hour training over the radio.

Face-to-face debriefings will be accomplished, as required.

(9.) Support full time operational and test scenario development, planning, project management and execution of Air Combat Command and Department of Defense (DoD) training and test related exercises or demonstrations by acting as on-range ground data collectors for fielding of new software and Multispectral Targeting System capabilities (Target Location Error tolerance measurements, effective laser ranges, tactical acoustic testing scenario setups, range escort for scientific personnel, and exercise players.) Testing and evaluation of multi-camera systems to track personnel and vehicles requires personnel and vehicles to move in particular patterns, which would be required of the support test teams. Additionally, testing of new weapon accuracy requires ground range support in the form of a team on the ground to observe the employment and track technical data dictated by the test. These tests occur approximately four times per year.

(10.) Support testing and demonstration exercises by providing test and evaluation expertise for manned and unmanned ISR test planning, test execution, range logistics, and post-test analysis and documentation. This requires training specialists that have RPA expertise to aid the test aircrew in identifying the requirements of a ground-based team in the field. Exercises will include demonstrations of new RPA capabilities to the warfighter from the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron in the form of escorting RPA commanders onto ranges to observe capabilities, participating in Creech AFB and Nellis AFB exercises approximately three times a year for one week each.

(11.) Support development of joint manned and unmanned ISR employment and training standards, relevant products, analysis, and information. Specifically, provide input of ground end-user requirements for the ISR, Close Air Support, Surface Attack, and CSAR mission sets to the Major Command (Air Combat Command) responsible for dictating the training standards.

(12.) Provide survivor/downed airman support for manned and unmanned platform Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training, convoy operations and associated ground force activities IAW the Formal Training Unit and Weapons School (26th WPS) syllabi.

Note: Upon request, the contractor shall make available personnel who are available to act on the range and then travel to the crew location to debrief crews of student pilots and sensor operators that had just acted in training scenario. These personnel have historically been the same individuals who conducted the on-range activities.

(13.) Provide Phase Training on the proper use and practical application of remote Video Down Link (VDL) devices, ground communications, and support equipment during classroom and field training scenarios for the MQ-1/9 Formal Training Unit Students. Similar training and hands-on demonstrations will be provided for crews in Continuation Training status. This training will be conducted approximately two times per month.

Provide academic support to the manned and unmanned ISR Formal Training Units’ instructor staff, students and support personnel during classroom and preflight briefings. The briefings will take place during the academic portion of each Formal Training Unit class as indicated in the Training Syllabus (attached). This training includes approximately three 2-4 hour briefings as instruction from JTAC SMEs monthly. Each class will be approximately 15 students, and oftentimes permanent party flight instructors will sit in on discussions for continuation training (approximately 5 additional personnel). Services provided by the contractor must include ground team support during a variety of mission profiles, including: intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, route reconnaissance, convoy escort and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR). Additionally, aid MQ-1/ MQ-9, Instructor Pilots in developing daily training scenarios that involve setting up ground on-range events to simulate raids, attacks, movements to contact, firefights, fleeing vehicles, multiple targets, and CSAR as mentioned above for aircrew training during portions of the Fighter Weapons School. This will involve teams of individuals maneuvering for the purpose of being exploited by airborne cameras, directing air strikes, simulating battlefield environments on pre-existing military ranges, and communicating directly with the aircraft’s pilot via handheld radios.

(14.) Assist formal training units in planning daily training events, on each of approximately 230 flying training days per year for active duty and 190 training day per year for ANG units and support of RPA training requirements as required.

(15.) Maintain communications with the applicable FTU and USAF WS scheduling offices and range scheduling office to help facilitate coordination of aligning schedules for range ground support on a daily basis.

Assist active duty ground teams in coordinating with RPAs when active duty units are visiting the RPA training or testing squadrons.

(16.) Provide a debrief/critique of each training mission to students and instructors immediately following each training period. Briefing will cover both procedural requirements and techniques used by JTACS to enhance mission communication and accomplishment, as required

1.2.2. Logistical Tasks.

(1.) Provide logistics planning and sustainment support. The contractor shall assist the government in development of standard operating procedures and processes associated with system operations, mission areas, maintenance of government furnished equipment (handheld radios, laser pointers, laser-safe goggles, antennas, ROVER kits), and identifying range structure deficiencies.

1.3. REQUIRED REPORTS. The Contractor shall prepare and submit reports as required by this contract to Government SMEs, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and CO, as required. See Appendix 5 for a complete distribution list.

1.4. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED PLANS. The contractor shall provide the following plans in support of this contract.

1.4.1. Transition Plan. The contractor shall develop a Phase-In/Phase-Out-Plan. This plan shall be delivered to the CO concurrently with the contractor’s proposal. The Phase-In portion of this plan shall detail how the contractor shall meet Phase-In requirements including discussions of workload estimates, priority allocations of personnel and resources, scheduled completion dates of key events, and plans for mitigating risk factors. The incoming contractor shall interface with Government personnel in a manner that minimizes disruption of training activities during the phase-in period. The Phase-Out portion of this plan shall address how the contractor shall ensure continuity of services in the event the incumbent contractor does not receive the follow-on award, including discussions of work-load estimates, priority allocations of personnel and resources, scheduled completion dates of key events. The plan must also address how the contractor shall provide for a smooth/uninterrupted transition of the incumbent personnel if the incoming contractor wants to retain such personnel.

1.4.2. Training Workload Management Plan (TWMP). The contractor shall develop and submit a plan concurrently to the CO with their proposal. This plan shall outline the management approaches, methods, innovations and policies for ensuring all required training support shall be accomplished in accordance with this PWS. This plan shall include workload analysis and proposed scheduling procedures. The plan shall include the contractor manning level and mix to accomplish required training support. The contractor shall provide a manning workload tables that identifies all proposed manning, the manning mix, and distinguish between full and part time employees, as required

1.4.3. Range Vehicle, Equipment and Supplies Support Plan. The contractor shall develop and submit this plan concurrently to the CO with their proposal. This plan will have three sections as follows:

(1) Vehicles. Outline in detail the following: type and number of vehicles to support range operations, type purchase (own, rent, lease) and associated annual running and maintenance costs IAW PWS para 3.2

(2) Support equipment and supplies. Include a list of items with amounts and cost IAW PWS para 3.2

(3) Cell phone. Identify the plan with type phones and associated annual cost IAW PWS Para 4.4

(4) Additional training associated equipment and cost, if required.

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1.4.4. OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.4.5. Strike Mitigation Plan. (Required within 60 days of the workforce formally organizing.) The contractor shall formulate and submit a realistic Strike Mitigation Plan that specifically addresses the contractor’s strategy to continue service during any labor disputes. It will be reviewed by the government for acceptance. At a minimum, the plan shall address:

(1) Alternate sources of manning to replace the striking workforce.

(2) Detail priority actions in the event the contractor cannot cover 100 percent of the requirement.

(3) Time phased to allow for ramp-up of manpower, clearances, etc.

(4) Draw clear lines of authority.

(5) Identify the company’s Program Manager to be responsible for coordination with the CO, Government SMES, ACC TRSS PM and Base Leaders if required, both prior to and during a strike.

(6) Acknowledge the company’s responsibility of time notification/communication and coordination with the CO from the time a known problem may exist.

1.4.6. Quality Control Plan. The contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) concurrently to the CO with their proposal that addresses how they will provide quality training support and controls that will be used. As a minimum, the QCP shall contain:

(1) Inspection System. Describe the inspection system used to cover all services listed in the SS (refer to Section 2).

(2) Records. Describe the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken. The records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.5. EMPLOYEE TRAINING.

1.5.1. Briefings, Meetings and Training. As required by the GSME, contract personnel shall attend scheduled phase briefings, flight safety meetings, commander calls, crewmember meetings and intelligence briefings.

1.5.2. Posse Comitatus Act. The Possee Comitatus Act, AFI 14-104, Oversight of Intelligence Activities and DoDD 5525.5 DoD, Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials, shall be taught by a Government representative to all contract flight instructors before any flying.

1.5.3. Removal of Substandard Personnel. As a result of an observation by a Govt SME, a valid customer complaint or student critique, the Program Manager through the CO may direct the contractor to remove any employee under this contract. Reasons for removal shall include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Substandard performance in daily duties

(2) Training device or flying event aborted or non-effective due to inept instructor performance

(3) Failure to protect or properly care for Government property or equipment

(4) Inappropriate conduct or behavior

(5) Derogatory comments

(6) Acts that endanger the health or safety of Government or contractor personnel.

(7) Any act or comment found to be a security violation IAW applicable security regulations/directives.

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1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE. According to the contract clause entitled Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Item, FAR 52.212-4, the Government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract using the approved Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). For those tasks listed on the SS Chart (refer to Section 2), the COR and Government SMEs shall follow the methods of surveillance specified in this contract and the QASP. Government personnel shall record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the Site Manager (SM) or his representative will acknowledge the observation by placing their initials on the Corrective Action Request Form. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgment that the SM or representative has been made aware of the unsatisfactory or defective performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the SDS, or by methods other than those listed in the SDS (i.e., those provided for in the Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Item, FAR 52.212-4 contract clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance shall be completed according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance shall be according to the terms of this contract and the QASP.

1.6.1. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The CO may require the SM to meet with the CO, contract manager (CM), COR, and other government personnel as deemed necessary. The contractor may request a meeting with the contracting officer when he or she believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of any such meetings shall be recorded and maintained in the contract file and signed by the SM and the CO or contract manager. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the contracting officer with ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

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SECTION 2

SERVICE SUMMARY

2.0. SERVICE SUMMARY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. The following Service Summary (SS) chart details the specific performance objectives that shall be evaluated by the Government. Specific performance measures are assigned to each performance objective.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

(1) Contractor maintains qualified personnel.

100% of contractor personnel are qualified IAW PWS (paragraph 4.2).

(2) Contractor meets all security requirements.

Contractor ensures all employees adhere to 100% of the security requirements identified in PWS (paragraph 4.4 & 4.5).

(3) Contractor submits required reports.

Contractor submits 100% of all reports and schedules as specified in this PWS and Appendix 5. All deliverables required by this PWS and the contractor’s proposal are delivered within 5 days of the due date (Appendix 5).

(4) Contractor MQ-1/9 Training Support

Contractor provides support to required training events. Supports teams are in place with all required support equipment and prepared to support training a minimum of 97% of the scheduled monthly events. (paragraph 1.2.1 & Appendix 1).

SECTION 3

GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTOR -FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

3.0. GENERAL INFORMATION. This section of the PWS details what the Government shall provide to the contractor to accomplish the requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall provide any other equipment or services that the contractor determines necessary to accomplish this contract effort.

3.1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, GOVERNMENT MAINTAINED. The Government shall provide specialized equipment considered to meet the requirements of this PWS. (Appendix 4). The Government shall retain accountability of these items and shall be responsible for the maintenance. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of this equipment and shall report any problems to a Government SME.

3.1.1. Equipment Inventory. The local unit will require an inventory of GFE. 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 (identified by the CO) shall conduct a joint inventory of all GFE 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. (Appendix 4).

3.2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR MAINTAINED. Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything necessary to perform all of training requirements in this contract. This includes all vehicles, costumes, simulated guns/weapons, pyrotechnics and any other equipment, products, and training aids etc.

3.2.1. Vehicles. The terrain on the associated ranges is considered rugged terrain. Vehicles used by the contractor supporting training missions must be able to travel in off-road conditions throughout the identified ranges. A minimum of (1) one vehicle is required per training team supporting daily scheduled training requirements.

3.2.1.1. Contractor Furnished Vehicles. All contractor furnished vehicles shall be maintained by the Contractor in a clean, serviceable and safe condition. Maintain an AF Form 1800 or contract equivalent form for all vehicles.

Vehicles shall meet all safety and operational requirements established by State and Local authorities. Vehicles shall be maintained IAW the manufacturer’s manuals and commercial standards/practices. The vehicles shall present a professional image at all times.

3.2.1.2. Vehicle Management. The contractor shall provide any transportation required to perform this contract.

This includes repair materials, maintenance services, registration and licensing.

3.2.1.3. Vehicle Inspection. These vehicles will be subject to COR contract surveillance and inspections at all times.

3.2.2. Cell Phones. Cell phones plans/agreements are the responsibility of the contractor to include maintenance and repair, as required.

3.2.3. Office Space. Office space at March ANGB, Hancock Field ANGB, and Creech AFB will be provided by the local Wings. Holloman AFB due to its location from the training ranges is authorized to acquire office space outside of Holloman AFB.

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SECTION 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

4.0. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. All contract employees shall be hired with qualifications stated throughout this PWS, which will be spot checked by Government personnel. Contract employees shall be US citizens or immigrant aliens with a previous US or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) security clearance. The employee shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English. The contractor shall not employ any person for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational event of the installation and its population. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER). The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in the JER.

4.1. Site Manager. The contractor shall provide a Site Manager at each place of performance who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO within 30 days after contract award. The Site manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily execution of this contract.

4.1.2. The site manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within 24 hours of notification/request to meet on Creech AFB, Holloman AFB, March ARB, or Hancock Field ANGB with government personnel (designated by the CO) to discuss problem areas.

4.1.3. The site manager or alternate shall assist the 11th RS, 16th TRS and 196th RS 6th RS 9th ATKS, 29th ATKS, 49th OG Commanders and 174th OG or their designated representative by providing support for the following duties:

(1) Planning and oversight of training activities.

(2) Attending meetings (planning, scheduling, etc.) regarding RPA r training.

(3) Attending Staff Meetings, as required.

(4) Assist in the performance and assignment of collateral duties.

Note: Collateral duties shall consist of: preparation of training aids, attend safety meetings, as required, to maintain a level of safety (ground, range, flight, etc.) to operate in the military environment.

4.1.4. Employee Qualifications. The contractor shall submit to the TRSS COR at Langley AFB for review, a cover letter and resume for each new employee that details how that employee meets the PWS qualification requirements of the position being hired for a minimum of 15 work days prior to the hiring of the candidate. The COR shall review and evaluate such resumes for all new candidates to ensure they match the Government's PWS requirements. If required, the COR may forward the resumes to other appropriate Govt personnel for their review.

Personnel employed under the preceding contract do not require re-approval as long as there is not a break of service of over 6 months.

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4.2. KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: 1. Site Manager, 2. Team Leads, 3. JTAC Training Specialists.

Note: (Holloman AFB only) Due to the large number of JTACs required to support Holloman requirements, a Holloman training team may be comprised of a minimum one (1) JTAC team lead, (3) three JTAC training specialists or (2) two JTAC Training Specialist and (1) one Performance Technician

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

4.2.1. Site Manager Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

(1) Minimum 6 years’ experience as a certified JTAC or

(2) Previously Qualified JTAC Evaluator.

(3) Post Sept 11 2001 deployment experience.

(4) Fully understand all aspects of support required in this PWS.

4.2.2. JTAC Team Lead Qualifications: The team lead is responsible for the execution of range/classroom/simulator training and management of associated equipment. Team leads must possess thorough understanding of current CAS procedures, the FTU syllabus, and any training emphasis items. They should be selected based on their ability to lead the team and to ensure accurate mission execution.

Required Qualifications:

(1) Minimum 6 years’ experience as a certified JTAC or

(2) Previously Qualified JTAC Instructor.

(3) Post Sept 11 2001 deployment experience

(4) Fully understand all aspects of support required in this PWS.

4.2.3. JTAC Training Specialist Qualifications: Must be able to follow the directions of the team lead to aid in scenario execution. Attention must be paid to having future team leads available from this pool of operators.

Required Qualifications:

(1) Previously qualified JTAC with experience after 11 Sept 2001.

4.2.4. Performance Technician (Holloman AFB only).

Required Qualifications:

(1) Previous active duty, ANG or AF Reserve service after 11 Sept 2001.

Desired Qualifications:

(1) Operational FTU, CAS and/or CSAR experience (aircrew or direct JTAC support in the field)

4.3 TRAVEL. The Contractor shall be required to travel regularly to interface with Government representatives.

Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), while not wholly applicable to contractors shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours. All necessary travel meeting the above criteria shall require approval in advance by the COR.

4.3.1. The Contractor shall provide their own transportation to and from the ground ranges where the training will take place.

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4.4 COMMUNICATION: The contractor will provide cell phones for each JTAC team. Cell phones will be for Official Use Only and may be ruggedized based on range conditions. Cell phone numbers and associated names will be provided to the GSME.

4.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Using activity shall provide security classification guidance for performance of this contract. The highest level of security clearance required for contract performance is SECRET. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD5220.22-M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

4.5.1. Facility Clearance. The contractor shall possess or obtain a facility clearance at the classification level of SECRET prior to performing contract work. The Government shall request a facility clearance if the contractor does not possess a facility clearance. The contractor will have SECRET safeguarding capabilities not to exceed two

(2) cubic feet.

4.5.2 Personnel Security Clearances. Personnel assigned to this contract shall require access to information up to and including SECRET. The contractor shall request applicable security clearances (Submit Clearance Paperwork 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.

Administrative duties performed by the contractor will not require a clearance and may require an investigation for Information Technology (IT) sensitive duties. Specific security requirements for this PWS are defined in the attached DD Form 254. The Government shall conduct and assume all costs for the background investigations for the required clearances. Due to costs involved with security investigations, requests for contractor security clearances shall be kept to an absolute minimum necessary to perform contract requirements.

4.5.3. Communications Security (COMSEC) and For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor will require access to COMSEC Information and For Official Use Only (FOUO) Information. The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

4.5.4. Information Security: The contractor shall comply with all security requirements as identified in the Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254). The contractor shall provide for the protection of classified information from UNCLASS to SECRET level as identified in the current MQ-1 and MQ-9 Security Classification Guide for classified information and materials received or generated as a part of the execution of this contract. The contractor shall not reproduce or distribute classified information without the written approval of the Government SME or designated representative.

4.5.5. Operations Security (OPSEC). When required by the customer, the contractor shall ensure OPSEC is incorporated into the appropriate areas of this contract in accordance with DoD Directive 5205.2, the DoD OPSEC Program. Contractor personnel are required to be current and qualified in the following training lessons/courses.

4.5.5.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees with an area of performance within a DoD controlled installation, facility or area, shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQSF and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.5.6. Unescorted Entry. Individuals requiring access to ranges shall complete an AF Form 2586, as required, to have access to the training ranges.

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4.5.7. Computer Security. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of restricting access to appropriate personnel on both classified and unclassified computer systems. Practices shall be implemented to ensure that classified information is not transmitted over the unclassified server.

4.5.8. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle while on Government installations.

4.5.9. Listing of Employees. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees for each place of performance. 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. In addition, a list of the number of personnel, by specialty, shall be provided in the contractor monthly status report.

4.5.10. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.

4.6. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The government shall provide storage capability for all classified material required for this contract. All classified information shall be returned to the government upon termination of the contract.

4.6.1. Lock Combinations. (If Applicable). The contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the Government Program Manager. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

4.6.2. Safe Combinations. (If Applicable) The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all safe combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. These procedures shall be included in the contractor's QCP section of the ISDMP as opening and closing procedures.

4.6.3 Pass and Identification. Within 30 days of contract award, the contractor shall obtain the following pass and identification items for personnel who shall require access to the place of performance on a regular basis:

4.6.3.1. The contractor shall submit a written request to the CO or designated Government official specifying the:

(1) Contract number.

(2) Place of performance.

(3) Beginning date of entry to the base and contemplated termination date of entry.

(4) Names of contractor and subcontractor employees requiring access to the base.

4.6.3.2. The Contracting Officer or designated Government official shall:

(1) Endorse the request.

(2) Forward this request to the Security Police, Pass and Identification Office, at the place of performance.

(3) The contractor shall also submit any requirement for vehicle decals.

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4.6.4. Retrieving Identification Media. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires; e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.

4.6.5. Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees shall comply with local base and range traffic regulations.

4.7. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS TO DELIVERABLES. The Government shall have unlimited rights to any and all items delivered under this contract. These unlimited Government rights apply as soon as the Government explicitly or constructively accepts the delivered item. (Appendix 5)

4.8. HOURS OF OPERATION.

4.8.1. Academic, Training Device and Support. Academic, training device and support shall normally be scheduled between 0400 hours and 2200 hours Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal legal holidays (paragraph 4.4.2.). Operating hours may be adjusted (i.e., shifted) by the GSME when necessary to support operational and/or training requirements. If weekend training or training outside normal scheduled times is required and/or operating hours are adjusted, the GSME shall provide notification to the contractor a minimum of 48 hours in advance for weekends, and 24 hours for normally scheduled workdays.

NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION

FY Type of Training

Support Dates Hours of

Operation 16 – 20 PMATS 1 Oct to 30 Sep 0600-2200 16 – 20 ACADEMIC 1 Oct to 30 Sep 0600-2200 16 – 20 FLYING 1 Oct to 30 Sep 0400-2200*

*Note: The flying and PMATS schedules will be adjusted as required for forecast weather conditions and seasonal weather patterns.

4.8.2. Federal Holidays. The following Federal legal holidays are observed under this contract:

FEDERAL LEGAL HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

Note: If any of the above Federal legal holidays fall on a Saturday then it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. Likewise, if any of the above Federal legal holidays fall on a Sunday then it shall be observed on the following Monday.

4.8.3. Government Training Days. The government periodically designates working days as “Training Days”.

These days may be non-fly days for the contractor. Workload requirements will be based on the number of training days at each site (para A1.1.4). The contractor is required to attend briefings and training the same as an active duty military. Exceptions will be approved by the Govt SME. The contractor may also use the training day to provide in-house training, as required. The Training SME or appropriate Government personnel may release the contractor on non-fly days.

4.9. GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTOR LINES OF COMMUNICATION.

4.9.1. The following lines of communication shall be used for day-to-day business at each site location.

4.9.1.1. COR. The COR is located at Headquarters ACC Training Support Squadron (TRSS), Langley Air Force Base, VA.

4.9.1.2. Site Government SME’s. At all places of performance, a designated site Government SME shall be identified to coordinate all contractor/ Government SME business and act as the local point of contract.

4.10. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING.

4.10.1. The contractor shall provide a contractor manpower report IAW the SAF/AQ, 13 Nov 12 Letter, Implementation of FY11 NDAA Section 8108, Contractor Inventory. See Attachment 2 for reporting information requirements.

4.11. GENERAL DEFINITIONS:

4.11.1. Contract Deliverables. Materials delivered by the contractor.

4.11.2. Continuity Folder. A folder that is maintained by the Site manager, team leads and each site. As a minimum, continuity folders shall contain:

(1) Overview and record of updates/reviews.

(2) Letters of appointment.

(3) Functional statements covering primary and additional duties.

(4) Applicable instructions and self-inspection checklist(s).

(5) References to applicable AF instructions and directives.

(6) Current correspondence and messages.

(7) History of past/current significant trends and lessons learned.

4.11.3. Contracting Officer Representative. Contract Program Manager who is located at HQ ACC TRSS.

4.11.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance specified in this contract for that particular service.

4.11.5. Duty Hours. That period of the day during which contract instruction is scheduled. Additionally, the terms established in paragraphs 4.12.

4.11.6. Functional Area Chief (FAC). The commander or functional director of the organization having responsibility for the actual performance of a given service.

4.11.7. Lot. The total number of potential service outputs in a surveillance period.

4.11.8. Performance Measure. The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance of a task according to the Services Delivery Summary and the Inspection of Services contract clause. It is the number of defectives or maximum percent defective in the lot that is deemed acceptable. Any further defectives shall require the Government to take corrective action.

4.11.9. Periodic Surveillance. A surveillance method where samples of service output are selected on other than a one hundred percent (100%) or statistically random basis.

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4.11.10. Quality Assurance (QA). A planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established, products and services conform to established technical requirements and satisfactory performance is achieved. For purposes of this contract, QA refers to actions performed by the Government.

4.11.11. Government SME. A functionally qualified person who performs quality assurance functions for a contracted service. For the purpose of this contract, the COR shall be located at Headquarters Air Combat Command/Training Support Squadron (HQ ACC/TRSS), Langley-Eustis Air Force Base, VA, with additional Government SMEs located at the places of performance for this contract.

4.11.12. Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

4.11.13. Random Sampling. A sampling method where each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected for quality assurance surveillance.

4.11.14. Sample. One or more service outputs drawn from a lot for quality assurance surveillance.

4.12. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS:

4.12.1. Acceptance (of deliverable items). Acceptance applies to deliverable items stated in the PWS attachments.

Acceptance means the Government has approved the item for delivery (refer to "Delivery").

4.12.2. Adverse Weather Shutdown. Removal of power from training device (PMATS) due to power fluctuations caused by adverse weather.

4.12.3. Behavior Objective (BO). A training objective that is evaluated using subjective testing methods or is demonstrated in the simulator or aircraft.

4.12.4. Class. A group of students being trained under a formal training syllabus.

4.12.5. Criterion Referenced Objective (CRO). A CRO serves as a performance-oriented tool identifying criteria and actions required to demonstrate mastery of a task. Each CRO has prescribed levels of performance, contains a behavior (task statement), a condition (available equipment, checklists, governing directives or the situation requiring the task) and a standard (regulation, instruction or operating instruction) for the task. Each CRO can be evaluated using objective testing methods.

4.12.6. Delivery. For the purpose of this PWS, a courseware item is "delivered" when the Government has accepted the item. Items presented to the Government for acceptance which are subsequently rejected and returned to the contractor for correction(s) shall not be considered as delivered to the Government (refer to "Acceptance," "Corrections" and "Rejection").

4.12.7. Formal Course. Training course outlined in formal training syllabi which trains a student with prescribed entry prerequisites and ensures that each graduate possesses the skills, knowledge and levels of proficiency established in the course objectives or training standards.

4.12.8. Ground Control Station (GCS). MQ-1 Predator Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE) Remotely Operated Aircraft Ground Control Station.

4.12.9. Lesson. A unit of instruction contained in a formal training syllabus. For example, Airframe/Field Trip lesson 1 (AC-1).

4.12.10. Maintain. To keep in a state of repair. This is a guardian (i.e., one who guards, preserves or secures) function to prevent other than fair wear and tear on materials or equipment.