NF_16_OPFOR_PWS_9Mar16.pdf

Headquarters Air Combat Command

(HQ ACC)

ACC/A3O7

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Exercise Neptune Falcon 16 Support

FA4890-16-R-8005

Final Date: 9 Mar 16

1. Scope:

This Performance Work Statement describes the efforts required by the contractor to provide Opposing Forces (OPFOR) support services to ACC Supported Exercise NEPTUNE FALCON (NF). The contractor shall provide technical services in addition to operating realistic OPFOR weaponry to support US conventional and Special Operation Forces (SOF) training in an integrated tactical scenario.

2. Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide services and support to Exercise NEPTUNE FALCON training event locations as identified in the the tasks below:

2.1 Planning – Task 1:

2.1.1 Contractor exercise support to the White Cell shall include one representative to act as liaise between the Contractor and Government White Cell staff. The contractor shall be available for pre-mission planning and live exercise pre-coordination. Representative will also provide inputs to the After-Action-Report as required for follow-on improvements in mission planning.

2.1.2 Coordinate radio frequency requests through the appropriate Frequency Spectrum

Manager for the agency requesting services prior to using any radio frequency communications device.

2.1.3 Coordinate and establish a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with base, local, and state law enforcement officials. The MOA shall establish rules and procedures between the contractor force and law enforcement agencies designed to ensure the safety of the contractor force, general public, and law enforcement while operating outside areas controlled by the DoD.

2.1.4 Abide by the restrictions and guidelines set forth in Bureau of Land Management

(BLM) instructions governing the use of public land for military activities. All coordination with the BLM Area Office (AO) will be conducted through the appropriate base agency point of contact hosting the event.

2.2 Opposition Forces – Task 2:

2.2.1 Provide trained personnel to emulate terrorists, insurgents, militias, and/or Civilians on the Battlefield to provide a realistic portrayal of the battlefield environment to conventional, SOF, and Coalition forces during each training or exercise event tasked. The Contractor shall produce a listing of OPFOR capabilities, experience levels to include background and security clearances of all personnel, capabilities briefs and previous after-action reports as identified.

2.2.2 Provide a realistic force capable of conducting free-play offensive and defensive operations against government agencies. OPFOR services shall be tailored to meet the training objectives of the requesting agencies and shall be provided in either free thinking (high fidelity) or scripted (low fidelity) formats. The contractor shall accurately replicate established adversary military maneuvers as well as Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs) utilized by hostile forces engaged in the Overseas Contingency Operations.

2.2.3 Provide all OPFOR personnel on task with a standardized uniform or costume, as applicable for the training scenario.

2.2.4 Work with government event coordination personnel to prepare all required equipment, materials, and personnel for Role Player (RP) participation in the event. Role Players and Actors shall receive and conduct training and rehearsals and/or receive special certifications or training to conduct training operations at the event location prior to the training or exercise event start date.

2.2.5 Provide all required equipment (to include 15 x Push-to-Talk (PTT) radios with adequate range- 1-3K and 8 x NVGs), materials, and personnel to act as Joint Exercise Control Group, White Cell, and/or Observer Controllers during training and exercise events based on Exercise Director’s discretion. Contractors will also provide their own fuel (gas/diesel).

2.2.6 Work with government event coordination personnel to ensure that adequately trained drivers are provided for convoy operations prior to the training or exercise event start date. Government event coordination personnel shall ensure training is provided to contractors to assist with the certification of drivers using specialized vehicles. The Contractor will assume liability for incidents involving the use of contractors driving government owned vehicles during military training events.

2.2.7 Provide drivers and logistics personnel to transport, deploy, and maintain decoys and other training and simulation systems provided by the OSD Center for Countermeasures.

2.2.8 Coordinate mission specific requirements for each training scenario with the Exercise Director during exercise planning and execution.

2.3 Weapons, Ammunition, Simulators, and Instrumentation Systems – Task 3:

2.3.1 Provide OPFOR unique weaponry, ammunition, “Simunitions” (or blank ammunition or simulated munitions), and battlefield effects simulators providing conventional and SOF with a real world OCO threat environment. Weaponry should include the type of weapons the warfighter would encounter in today’s OCO scenario (i.e., automatic weapons, simulated improvised explosive devices (IEDs), simulated medium AAA, and simulated air defense systems) and be operated by trained personnel.

2.3.2 Use commercially procured ammunition and pyrotechnic systems from approved vendors in sufficient quantities to support requirements, and shall be authorized to maintain a ready stockpile in storage at designated locations in sufficient quantities needed to provide a more rapid response to customer needs and requirements.

2.3.3 Receive the requesting agencies approval to use pyrotechnic simulators in conjunction with any training scenario before said scenario takes place. Approval processes shall be conducted in accordance with and adhering to established regulations and any other guidelines provided by the requesting agency. In addition, government laws and regulations governing the transportation, storage, and use of pyrotechnics shall be followed and complied with.

2.3.4 Be authorized to use small arms, rifles, automatic weapons, and other weapons – with blank ammunition- in the performance of this task. In no case will live ammunition be used.

2.3.5 Be authorized to fire blank ammunition or “Simunitions” using weapons in the performance of this task. In no case will blank ammunition be used within close proximity (less than 15 feet) to exercise participants as to cause harm or injury from simulated ammunition effects.

2.3.6 Maintain documented weapons qualifications for all personnel handling or utilizing weapons used by the contractor in the performance of this task.

2.3.7 Be authorized to use past, present, or future versions of MILES 2000 or similar equipment, and shall carry and/or operate GPS tracking, video recording, and other range instrumentation equipment – to include night vision – required for safety, situational awareness, and after action reporting.

2.3.8 Only fire Simunitions or pyrotechnic devices when other personnel are outside the stipulated safety range of the system being employed (as defined in individual system safety manuals).

3.0 Privacy Act: Information acquired or generated on this PWS is subject to the Privacy Act.

4. Deliverables: The Contractor shall submit an exercise lessons learned and after action report to the COR within ten (10) working days after the completion of the exercise. The format for output/reports will be an agreed upon format between the COR and the Contractor, unless otherwise stated in this PWS. ACC Acquisition Management and Integration Center Advisory and Assistance Services Team (AMIC/PKA) does not require copies of deliverable reports. The Contractor shall deliver all reports, briefing materials and minutes, in an electronic format, utilizing a Microsoft Office product (MS Word) that is compatible with the current version used by ACC/A30. If a deliverable due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the Contractor shall submit the deliverable on the last work day prior to the due date. The Contractor shall submit report via email to: acca3o7.exercisebranch@us.af.mil.

5. Place of Performance: All activities of this PWS will be performed in the designated areas of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) near Nellis Air Force Base, NV.

6. Period of Performance: 1 March 16 – 30 June 16

6.1 This PWS will support one (1) NF execution and associated events during the contract period.

6.1.1. Final Planning Conference: 15-18 Mar 16 at Nellis AFB, NV. Contractor will provide two planners to coordinate and finalize mission specific requirements with exercise coordinator and planners.

mailto:acca3ye.exercises@langley.af.mil mailto:acca3o7.exercisebranch@us.af.mil

6.1.2 Primary duties to be performed during Exercise Execution: 18 – 30 Apr 2016.

6.2 The contractor must be knowledgeable about OPFOR operations and will be responsible for integrating the OPFOR capabilities into the exercise safely and effectively to meet the exercise training goals. For Exercise NF 16 planning requirements, logistics and execution details, contact Mr. Jason Hill, ACC USAFWC/A8Z, email:

jason.hill.32@us.af.mil. For contract oversight, contact Mr. Brian Joos, HQ ACC/A3O7, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA at 757-764-4720.

7. Other Direct Cost (ODC)

7.1 Travel: The Contractor shall be required to travel to attend meetings in support of tasks listed above to fulfill PWS requirements. All trips will be in accordance with regulatory requirements and actual travel shall be coordinated and pre-approved by the COR in writing.

The Government will only reimburse allowable costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 and the current Joint Travel Regulation. The Contractor shall be required to provide travel receipts to the COR as attachments in WAWF. Travel projections are subject to change based on Government requirements. Estimated travel cost is not to exceed (NTE) $88,550 to include all fees.

Origin Destination Number of Travelers

Number of Trips

Number of Days Per Trip

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Las Vegas, NV 1 2 4

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Las Vegas, NV 20 1 14

Note: Local travel to attend meetings within the local city or base of assignment commuting vicinity shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

7.2 Materials: Contractor shall provide vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment to effectively replicate opposition forces to fulfill PWS requirements. Contractor shall coordinate all materials with the COR. Estimated material cost is not to exceed (NTE) $27,100.

8.0 Security. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel shall abide by all AF and local rules, procedures and standards of conduct. A Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Fm 254) is required for access to classified material. The Contractor shall also perform in accordance with the Compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM--DoD 5220.22M).

8.1 Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). VGSA is not required.

8.2 All personnel performing on this PWS shall require a Secret level clearance. The contractor must possess or obtain a facility security clearance at the level of Secret prior to performing contract work. Contractor personnel shall have appropriate clearances prior to commencing work on any T/O unless otherwise approved in writing by the CO. The Contractor shall also complete visit requests for each individual that will be performing work on a T/O in mailto:jason.hill.32@us.af.mil the Defense Security Service (DSS) Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) prior to performance start unless otherwise approved in writing by the CO. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that any teaming partners or subcontractors have the appropriate clearances prior to beginning performance.

8.2.1 Clearance Documentation: Within 10 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Primary COR a list with the names, location of performance and clearance requirements of all company employees assigned to this effort.

8.3 Notification. The contractor shall notify USAFWC/A8, 3663 Tyndall Ave (Bldg 202), Nellis AFB, Nevada, 89191, 30 days before on base performance of the contract. The notification shall include:

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

8.3.2 The contract number and contracting agency.

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

8.3.4 The location(s) of contract performance.

8.3.5 The date contract performance begins.

8.4 Listing Of Employees. The contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees.

Within 10 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Primary COR a list with the names and location of performance of all company employees assigned to this effort.

8.5 Security Manager Appointment. The contractor will provide initial and follow-on training to contractor personnel who work in Air Force controlled/restricted areas. Air Force restricted areas and controlled areas are explained in AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program.

8.6 Pass and Identification Items. The contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government owned vehicles.

8.7 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.

8.8 Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

8.9 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing personally owned weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicles, privately-owned vehicles, or rented vehicles while on Nellis AFB, NV, except as coordinated with base security forces.

8.10 For Official Use Only (FOUO). 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.

8.11 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.

8.12 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

8.13 Controlled/Restricted Areas. The contractor shall implement local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where contractor personnel will work. An AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued.

Contractor employees must have a favorably completed National Agency Check plus written Inquiries (NACI) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge. Interim access can be granted IAW AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management

8.14 Key Control/Access Badge Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/badges issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government.

8.14.1 Lost Keys. The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Program Manager any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the contracting officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the government. The government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

8.14.2 Prohibited Use. The contractor shall prohibit the use of keys, issued by the government, by any persons other than the contractor’s employees and the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

8.15 Lock Combinations. 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.

8.16 Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE). The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures to ensure all ADPE, to include laptops and other data processing devices, issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced, are not used by unauthorized persons or are not subject to unauthorized external devices. The Contractor shall immediately report to the CO or PM any occurrences of lost ADPE within two (2) hours of discovery of occurrence. In the event that ADPE is lost, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to replace the equipment at no additional cost to the Government.

The Government may replace the equipment and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

8.17 Communications Security (COMSEC). Contractors will not require access to COMSEC information.

9.0 – Intentially left blank.

10.0 Performance Evaluation. Contractor performance is subject to Government COR surveillance to ensure PWS compliance. The Contractor shall comply with the following:

10.1 Access. The Contractor shall permit the CO or authorized representative access to all work areas, records, and data used in the performance of the contracted services. The Contractor shall provide support, and not interfere with the CO, CORs, state, federal, and other designated personnel in the performance of their official duties. Access shall be provided as soon as possible, but not to exceed one (1) workday after the request.

10.2 Non-Conformances. Identify and control non-conformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions. Focus on eliminating the cause to prevent reoccurrence. Maintain records of non-conformities and actions taken. Correct and provide response to all Government-identified non-conformances IAW time frames specified by the CO.

This contract identifies two types of non-conformances: Minor and Major.

10.2.1 Minor Non-conformance. A minor non-conformance is a non-conformance, which by itself does not adversely impact mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. It normally does not increase risk to the Government.

Minor non-conformances are typically low risk and are communicated through notices; first notices are issued for any identified non-conformance, second notices are issued for repeat non-conformances or failing to correct issues within a reasonable amount of time. Upon receipt of a non-conformance notification (first or second notice), the Contractor shall complete applicable sections and return it to the CO within time constraints directed by the CO in the notice. A formal corrective action plan is not required for notices.

10.2.2 Major Non-conformance. A major non-conformance is a non-conformance that adversely impacts (or has the potential to impact) mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. This type of nonconformance increases risk to the Government and therefore has a risk assessment rating of moderate or high. An example of increasing risk would be a significant number of recurring non-conformances, which is an indication of inadequate preventive measures/actions and lowers the Government’s confidence that the Contractor can provide quality services on time and within costs. The CO will communicate major non-conformances on a Corrective Action Request (CAR) form with a suspense date for the Contractor’s corrective action plan. As a minimum, the Contractor’s corrective action plan will address:

• Action taken to fix the immediate problem

• Root cause analysis of the problem to determine cause

• Corrective action on the cause of the problem

• Actions taken to prevent recurrence

11.0 SERVICE SUMMARY CHECKLIST:

The Service Summary is a list of critical tasks that must be performed by the contractor, the performance threshold, and the method of surveillance the COR will use to validate/inspect these tasks.

Evaluation Segment

PWS

REFERENCE

Indicator

Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

Method Of Surveillance

Exercise Planning and

Cost Estimates

2.2

Provide Opposition Forces (OPFOR) – replicating enemy forces - for support of exercise NEPTUNE FALCON as directed and scripted by Exercise Planners.

Meets Standards as described by exercise planners during planning conference(s).

Meets standards with reasonable and realistic replication of enemy forces, movement and tactics

COR complete a 100% inspection

2.3.6

Produce required weapons and munitions handling permits and qualifications, all USAF range access approvals, and conducts applicable safety briefs as identified by PWS and exercise planners.

Meets Suspense Requirements as identified at planning conference(s).

Meets suspense to ensure range access with required permits by execution date

Planning Support

2.2.8

Update Exercise Planners on support requirements and timelines for inclusion in Exercise prior to Execution.

Meets Exercise Execution Dates and

Requirements.

Ready to perform on execution dates

Execution

(When Required)

Execution Support: Active participation in live fly training event(s) on USAF tactical training ranges as identified in planning conferences.

Meets Execution timeline and pre-positioned (ready for action) at time/place with force size identified in planning conferences.

Ready to perform on execution dates

2.2 2.3

Performs OPFOR mission in a tactically sound and safe manner. Replicates enemy tactics and SOPs in uniforms, weaponry, munitions and pyrotechnical devices (no live munitions) as required to mimic sight, sound of live combat as described in PWS.

Meets Execution timeline, safety standards, mission preparedness and pre-positioning (ready for action) at time/place with f

Meets Exercise objectives in safe and timely manner.

Safety is paramount.

Evaluation Segment

PWS

REFERENCE

Indicator

Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

Method Of Surveillance

Lessons Learned (LL) and

After-Action Report

(AAR)

Collect data via interviews from primary training audience and participating OPFOR personnel to include in after-action reports and lessons learned.

Meets Format and Suspense

Requirements as identified at the

Execution Hotwash.

(Due five days after exercise completion).

Provides LL and AAR to include qualitative measures whenever possible to include GPS tracking, video recording, and other range instrumentation (when available). Contractor will also include subjective assessments to include situational awareness of participants observed by the contractor during the exercise execution.