A-10_EC-130_PWS_Version_0.1_5_Mar_18_Draft_Final.doc

Contract No. FA4890-18-C-00XX Effective 1 Feb 2019 Solicitation No. FA4890-18-R-00XX

Contract No. FA4890-18-C-00XX 5 Mar 18 Solicitation No. FA4890-18-R-00XX

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

EC-130H/A-10C CONTRACT AIRCREW TRAINING

AND

COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT

DRAFT –5 Mar 2018 Not for Implementation Version 0.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. Scope of Work

1.2. Strike Mitigation Plan

1.3. General Information

1.4. Contract Aircrew Training

1.5. Courseware Development

1.6. Scheduling, Registrar Functions, Database Administrator, A-10C Debrief Support/DOW Program Manager ..8

1.7. General Tasks

1.8. Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator Scenario Development .14

1.9. Employee Training

SECTION 2 SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY

3.1. General Information

3.2. Government-Furnished Facilities, Government Maintained

3.3. Government-Furnished Materials, Contractor-Maintained

3.4. Government-Furnished Services

3.5. Contractor Furnished Equipment

SECTION 4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Contractor Personnel

4.2. Employee Qualifications

4.3. Government Rights to Deliverables

4.4. Security Requirements

4.5. Hours of Operation

4.6. General Definitions

4.7. Small Computer Equipment Configuration

APPENDIX 1(WORKLOAD ESTIMATE

APPENDIX 2(PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

APPENDIX 3(DELIVERABLES

APPENDIX 4(SYLLABUS INVENTORY

APPENDIX 5(CONTRACTOR FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT REPORTING

ATTACHMENT 1(ISD MANAGEMENT PLAN

ATTACHMENT 2(COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 3(LESSON STRATEGY REPORT

ATTACHMENT 4(INSTRUCTOR PLANNING DOCUMENT

ATTACHMENT 5(A-10C FULL MISSION TRAINER INSTRUCTOR PLANNING DOCUMENT

ATTACHMENT 6(INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA PACKAGE

ATTACHMENT 7(LESSON PRESENTATION

ATTACHMENT 8(STUDENT GUIDE

ATTACHMENT 9(EXAM PACKAGE

ATTACHMENT 10(CONTRACTOR’S PROGRESS, STATUS AND MANAGEMENT REPORT

ATTACHMENT 11(CONFERENCE/MEETING MINUTES/AGENDAS

ATTACHMENT 12(TRAINING EVALUATION DOCUMENT

ATTACHMENT 13(OBJECTIVES AND MEDIA ANALYSIS REPORT

ATTACHMENT 14(EC-130H WST SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

ATTACHMENT 15(GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Section 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. 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 that are required to perform 355th Wing (WG) A-10C and 55 WG EC-130H Compass Call Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD) at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and 23 WG A-10C CAT/CWD at Moody AFB, Georgia, and other places of performance, as required. Force structure changes may require performance of these services at locations other than those listed in this contract. If the government requires a change in place of performance, a modification to this contract will be accomplished. The contract may be modified in the future to include additional training, including training for the C-130H program. This PWS has an optional CLIN. The contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract. Estimated workload for CAT/CWD, scenario development, Academic Database and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) is specified in Appendix 1. This contract is scheduled for 1 base year (Contract year starting 1 Feb 19) followed by 4 option years (Contract years 20 - 24). A phase-in period is planned for 1 Dec 18 – 31 Jan 19.

1.2. Strike Mitigation Plan. The contractor shall provide a Strike Mitigation Plan that specifically addresses the contractor’s strategy to continue service during any labor dispute. 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 phase 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 Contracting Office, ACC Training Support Squadron (TRSS) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), other quality assurance personnel and Base Leaders if required, both prior to and during a strike; 6) How the contractor plans to maintain security; 7) Acknowledge the company’s responsibility of timely notifications and communications with the Contracting Office from the time a known problem may exist. The contractor shall submit a stand-alone version of this plan during Phase-in, not later than 10 days prior to the start of performance.

1.3. General Information. The following sections contain those tasks required to accomplish CAT/CWD in accordance with (IAW) the requirements of this PWS. The specific tasks for this contract are divided into six categories: 1) CAT, 2) CWD, 3) Scheduling, 4) General Tasks, 5) DMO/Continuation Training (CT); and 6) Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator (CCMCS)/Weapons System Trainer (WST) Scenario Development.

1.4. Contract Aircrew Training.

1.4.1. The contractor shall conduct academic, training device, and live flying instruction (optional CLIN) in support of formal course syllabi, training plans, event lesson plans and CT for course students and permanent party aircrew and maintenance personnel to accomplish required event objectives and specific event tasks. EC-130H difference and multi-qualification training will also be performed. Optional Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) provide for increased training requirements as specified in Appendix 1. Academic instruction shall be accomplished during the hours of operation as specified in paragraph 4.5. Academic instruction will include platform training, remedial training and monitoring of computer-based and self-paced instruction periods. Likewise, the training devices (to include any aircraft, Full Mission Trainer [FMT], Cockpit Familiarization Trainer [CFT], Cockpit Procedures Trainer [CPT], Hands-on Throttle and Stick [HOTAS], CCMCS, WST, Part-Task Trainer [PTT], etc.) shall be used during the hours of operation as specified in this PWS. In addition to the specific tasks outlined below, instructor duties shall consist of revision and development of student training lesson plans as changes to Training Task Lists (TTLs)/syllabi, Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTPs) and other publications occur or when mission/event or safety requirements dictate. The required mix of academic, training device and flying instructor (optional CLIN) contract personnel shall be at the discretion of the contractor. Reference Appendix 1 for workload estimates.

1.4.2. Standard of Performance for Instructors. Standards for instructors shall be equivalent to the completion standards of the applicable Instructor Upgrade Training Course and the Academic Instructor Course (AIC). The contractor shall provide academic and training device instruction to allow students to achieve the learning objectives associated with applicable syllabi or training plans.

1.4.2.1. In general, accomplishment of learning objectives shall be evaluated by written tests and training device events. Deficiencies in student academic objective achievement identified by test trend analysis shall be presented at the Curriculum Reviews (refer paragraph 1.7.2.1). The contractor shall provide measures to correct identified trends. Contract instructors shall have a working knowledge of all applicable publications listed in Appendix 3 of this PWS. Air Traffic Control (ATC) service and radio calls used during academic and training device instruction shall be IAW the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order (FAAO) JO 7110.65U, Air Traffic Control, and local directives.

1.4.3. Academic Instruction Specific Tasks. The contractor shall perform academic instruction using lesson packages to accomplish required lesson tasks. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

1.4.3.1. Prepare classroom for instruction.

1.4.3.2. Issue any lesson-related student materials. This does not include individual student publications distributed by government personnel, such as, any operational technical order (TO), Air Force Manual (AFMAN), Air Force Handbook (AFH), Air Force Instruction (AFI) and/or Wing Instruction.

1.4.3.3. Perform academic instruction as required by the applicable syllabi or training plans.

1.4.3.4. Monitor self-paced and computer-based instruction to provide academic instruction as required. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of equipment and shall report any equipment problems IAW Local Operating Procedures (LOP). Monitoring self-paced and computer-based instruction to provide academic instruction does not count towards CAT time.

1.4.3.5. Provide remedial student training IAW the appropriate syllabus or training plan. Remedial training shall be scheduled by the contractor and coordinated with appropriate government Training Subject Matter Expert (TSME) to allow continued normal progression in the syllabus or training plan.

1.4.3.6. Provide Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) for EC-130H; A-10C crewmembers at Davis-Monthan AFB and Moody AFB, normally 12 times per year, for each system or location.

1.4.3.7. Administer and score examinations. The minimum passing score will be as directed by the syllabi and local directives. All examinations will be debriefed to 100 percent (%).

1.4.3.8. Accomplish and archive trend analysis and evaluation as described in AFMAN 36-2234, Instructional System Development, and AFH 36-2235, Volume 2, Information for Designers of Instructional Systems ISD Automated Tools/What Works. Analyze all examination results for trends toward faulty questions and deficient instruction. Analysis results will be documented in the Training Evaluation Document (Refer to Attachment 12).

1.4.3.9. Develop, review and respond to the TSME and Courseware Subject Matter Expert (CWSME) issues surfaced during end-of-phase critiques, end-of-course critiques and graduate evaluations. Coordinate all student comments, critiques and courseware corrections, to include errata sheets, with the government prior to use in the classroom.

1.4.3.10. When required perform as flight evaluation board or mishap (i.e., safety and/or accident) investigation board witnesses.

1.4.3.11. Manage academic programs to comply with AFMANs and AFIs.

1.4.3.12. Produce and maintain continuity folders, production folders and student grade books (normally in electronic format), as required.

1.4.3.13. Maintain production folders for each lesson taught (normally electronic), which may be periodically inspected by the CWSME.

1.4.3.14. Maintain audiovisual library, films, tapes and lesson courseware. This includes as a minimum, posting changes and maintaining master lesson courseware for all lessons and training required by the syllabus and/or the Group Training Plan (GTP). This includes Air Force taught lessons.

1.4.3.15. Manage, control and operate academic equipment (e.g., projectors, televisions, computers, Computer Based Training (CBT), smart-board, etc.). It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain positive control of the equipment and ensure that the equipment remains in the assigned room.

1.4.3.16. Maintain reference material used in support of academic courseware. This includes any relevant TO, reference notes, IRC material, publications, etc.

1.4.3.17. Coordinate and conduct aircraft preflight as required to support the syllabi.

1.4.3.18. Review desired learning objectives with students in preparation for examinations.

1.4.4. Flight (Optional CLIN)/Training Device Instruction Specific Tasks. The contractor shall perform flight and training device missions/events to accomplish required event tasks. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

1.4.4.1. Review each student’s grade book prior to every A-10C FMT, EC-130H flight, WST and CCMCS event.

1.4.4.2. Thoroughly prepare students to perform the scheduled event.

1.4.4.3. Conduct briefings covering required items before and after training device events, IAW the approved prebriefing and debriefing guides. This includes use of software tools provided through brief/debrief system, as appropriate. All syllabi/phase manual required items shall be covered.

1.4.4.4. Address 100% of all required items in the simulator instructor/mission briefing guide within the allotted time and prepare students to perform the scheduled event.

1.4.4.5. Accomplish 100% of the specified event tasks during the training device period IAW the syllabus/GTP, unless lack of student progress or maintenance problems will not allow completion. Non-effective training device events shall be documented and rescheduled.

1.4.4.6. Perform Simulator Console Operator (SCO) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS) Operator training. Contractor shall also ensure that individuals are qualified for SCO and IOS duties IAW paragraph 4.2.5. or 4.2.6.

1.4.4.7. Critique students on all errors committed during the course of the training.

1.4.4.8. Instruct students in techniques and corrective procedures to help students avoid repetition of errors.

1.4.4.9. Record student performance on grade sheets or in the Electronic Gradebook (EGB) IAW ACCI 11-464, Training Records and Performance Evaluation in Formal Flying Training Programs, current directives and courseware control documents. End-of-course minimum standards are listed in the applicable formal course syllabi and GTPs. Tasks that are not accomplished shall be annotated on the student’s “not accomplished” task logs.

1.4.4.10. Develop, review and respond to end-of-phase and end-of-course critiques of training device instruction.

1.4.4.11. Provide simulator Initial Condition (IC)/scenario event data to Air Force and Contract Logistics Support personnel. This data is required to transform training device scenarios into software format for entry into the training devices.

1.4.4.12. Some A-10C and/or EC-130H DMO/CT instructors may be required to maintain in-cockpit proficiency in the training device (FMT, WST, CCMCS, etc.) and be able to pass the simulator checkride – AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification. The specific number of AF Forms 8-qualified instructors and timing/frequency of checkrides will be determined by mutual agreement between the 355th Training Squadron (TRS)/CC, Det 3, TRSS/CC and the contractor for Davis-Monthan. Moody AFB requirements will be determined by mutual agreement between the 23rd Operations Support Squadron (OSS)/CC, Moody SME, Det 3, TRSS Deputy Director and the contractor.

1.4.4.13. All contract flying instructors (optional CLIN) will complete an AFI 11-2EC-130H Vol 2 checkride.

1.4.5. Mission Preparation for DMO/Virtual Flag Missions. For DMO mission support, the following is a list of contractors duties as a minimum associated with DMO mission preparation. The quantified workload is included in the training device workload tables for each site.

(1) Prepare Mission Planning Data Cards.

(2) Prepare Attack Cards.

(3) Prepare Communication Cards.

(4) Prepare and Submit Event Tickets.

(5) Mission Cart Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) loads.

(6) Prepare Form 70.

(7) Maps and target/target offset imagery.

(8) Provide mission overview in sufficient detail to familiarize participating aircrews with mission profile and products.

(9) Scheduling will be IAW with PWS Para 1.6.2.

1.5. Courseware Development.

1.5.1. Courseware Protocol. Contractor personnel will produce, update, and revise courseware to support the following training: Academic, HOTAS/FMT/WST instruction, PTT instruction and flight phase instruction of the training systems covered under this contract. The contractor will develop all courseware using the current, updated model of Instructional Systems Development (ISD) as defined in AFM 36-2234 and AFH 36-2235. Courseware materials will support formal course programs and CT programs, and may be used for resident and non-resident training. Courseware materials are affected by aircraft hardware, software, tactics, local course rules, flight information publications and safety publications. The contractor will provide the required number of SMEs for CWD.

1.5.2. Instructional System Development Management Plan (ISDMP). The contractor shall develop, produce, and provide an ISDMP as defined in Attachment 1 to this PWS. This plan shall describe ISD activities to be performed during the analysis, design, development and implementation of the training system. The principal use of this plan is to provide the program management agency a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of applying the ISD process over the life cycle of the training system. This plan shall be submitted with the offeror's proposal.

1.5.2.1. Review/Modification Process and Acceptance of the ISD Management Plan. After contract award, the contractor will submit the ISDMP as a stand-alone document and the TSME and CWSME will review the ISDMP and submit it to the COR for approval. Not more than 30 calendar days after contract award, the contracting officer (CO) and COR will notify the contractor if any modifications are required.

1.5.3. Existing Courseware. All existing courseware (in all formats) is Air Force property, and will be transferred to the contractor in its current condition. Courseware will not be destroyed or disposed of without knowledge and consent of the CWSME. During solicitation, all interested parties will have a chance to view existing courseware at a date and time specified by the CO. The government shall transfer existing courseware to the contractor during the phase-in period on a noninterference basis.

1.5.3.1. Courseware Deliverables/Materials. The contractor shall develop and produce the courseware materials in the format prescribed and agreed to in Attachments 3-9 and IAW Table 1.1 of this document. The contractor shall update inventory with the accepted version of the deliverables (i.e.; Lesson Strategy Report [LSR], Instructor Planning Document [IPD], Student Guide [SG], PowerPoint [PPT] and test questions) upon lesson acceptance by CWSME. The contractor will review and/or revise courseware materials as stated in paragraphs 1.5 and 4.6.12.

1.5.3.2. Courseware Development Schedule (CDS). The CDS provides a comprehensive quarterly schedule for courseware production. 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 government will establish a set period in Attachments 3-9 to either accept or return a deliverable. 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 the Det 3, ACC TRSS/CC.

1.5.3.3. New Courseware. For the purposes of this contract, new production of courseware shall be accomplished when little or no previous courseware is available for instruction or when new subsystems are added. New production requires the full development of content and graphics and the original development of all courseware package components. New lessons shall conform to ISD processes and principles. The workload estimate for new production is 100%. The new rate is inclusive for all courseware products and assessments.

1.5.3.4. Courseware Revision. Revisions are part of updating and improving courseware. Revisions ensure that technical accuracy and instructional validity are maintained. For the purposes of this contract, a revision of courseware shall be accomplished when a lesson requires work in the areas of content, structure, presentation media or format. Lessons requiring revisions are identified by the government or the contractor through the review process. Revisions add, amend, correct, substitute, delete or modify existing data. A revision affects courseware objectives and requires additional resources. Lessons shall conform to ISD processes and principles. Workload requirements to make revision changes are estimated at an average of 50% of the time required to develop a new lesson of the same level. It is expected that the workload will require more than a 50% effort in some cases and less than 50% in others. The revision rate is inclusive for all courseware products and assessments. EC-130H CCMCS/ WST Scenario Development workload tables in Appendix 1 use a “major revision” with a 67% effort and “minor revision with 33% effort to better quantify the work required. If, after acceptance, any change to the courseware is required, the level of effort is identified as revision or as review.

1.5.3.5. Courseware Review. Reviews are part of updating and improving courseware. For the purposes of this contract, a review of courseware consists of making corrections to spelling, grammar, sentence structure, template format, and making minor changes to lesson content, examination packages and presentation material. Reviews ensure technical accuracy and instructional validity are maintained. During a review, all the lesson material is present but updating is required to keep the lesson current. Lessons shall conform to ISD processes and principles. Workload requirements are estimated at an average of 20% of the time required to develop a new lesson of the same level. It is expected that the workload will require more than a 20% effort in some cases and less than 20% in others. The review shall identify any remaining work required to be current, correct and instructionally sound.

1.5.3.6. Courseware Survey. Surveys are part of updating and improving courseware. For the purpose of this contract, a survey consists of identifying and making minor corrections, publications checks and test question reviews for currency. Courseware surveys are estimated at an average of 10% of the time required to develop a new lesson of the same level. It is expected that the workload will require more than a 10% effort in some cases and less than 10% in others.

1.5.3.7. 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 SME will furnish all required event details. New or revised courseware will be completed within 48 hours after notification by the SME or completed and approved by the TSME prior to instruction (whichever is later).

1.5.3.8. Out-of-Cycle Changes. These revisions are minor in nature and occur outside the normal 2-year review and/or revision cycle. The contractor shall update existing academic and training device courseware in response to formal syllabus, TO, and AFI changes which affect the content of the lesson. The CWSME will notify the contractor of the requirement for the change and will furnish all required event details. The revised courseware shall be completed by the contractor within 14 calendar days of notification or completed and approved by the CWSME prior to instruction (whichever is later). Out-of-cycle changes are not incorporated in the workload estimate for courseware development. However, credit for out-of-cycle changes directed by an appropriate government CWSME will be credited against the annual CWD workload.

1.5.3.9. Courseware Media. The contractor shall develop electronic master files for courseware media IAW the formats directed in paragraph 1.7.1.1. of this PWS. The contractor shall maintain a redundant master files system while retaining an in-house back-up in case of catastrophic events.

1.5.3.10. Courseware Development Standards. The contractor shall build Courseware (CW) training materials IAW ISD guidance set forth in AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, and AFH 36-2235, Volumes 1-13. Contractor shall also employ Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.26, Development, Management, and Delivery of Distributed Learning. The contractor shall apply the following standards and objectives to develop courseware:

1.5.3.10.1. For this contract, all CBT courseware shall be produced in, or converted to, an internet based language such as, but not limited to, Macromedia DreamWeaver or Microsoft FrontPage, and shall be developed to no less than the Level 2 standards set forth in ACCI 36-2250, ACC Operations Training Development Program, Chapter 6. CBT products shall be Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) conformant and meet Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC) standards.

1.5.3.10.2. All training material shall be developed to run on both current and if applicable, upgraded Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC).

1.5.3.10.3. In addition to courseware being developed to ACCI 36-2250 standards, the contractor shall also provide a Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance the current program with a computer-based tracking system to monitor student progress for both weapons systems. As a minimum, the LMS shall include lesson registration, verification of student accomplishment and analysis of student test/quiz score(s). Government TSMEs and CWSMEs will be allowed access to the LMS, along with the ability to query information. The contractor will provide an operational LMS at start of contract. The present LMS may be used. All training material must be developed to run on the current Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC) Evaluated/Approved Products List (E/APL) and SDC-compliant computer hardware and software configurations. Contact AFNIC at http://www.afnic.af.mil/ for information on E/APL.

1.6. Scheduling, Registrar Functions, Database Administrator, and A-10C Debrief Support and DOW Program Manager.

1.6.1 Academic and Flying Scheduling. The contractor shall develop and provide a definitive comprehensive training schedule for academic and training device sessions. The training schedule shall be delivered IAW LOP. The contractor shall develop the academic and training device schedules to integrate with flying training requirements to ensure maximum training efficiency. Contract schedulers for each TRS/Formal Training Unit (FTU) shall ensure all flying training, including continuation training, is integrated and updated daily due to non-effective training. Guidance shall be IAW directives given by the flying squadrons. Contract squadron schedulers shall coordinate with overall program/academic device scheduler located at the 355 TRS/42 ECS to ensure all prerequisites are completed prior to flying.

1.6.2. TRS Scheduler. Develops, coordinates, publishes, distributes and is responsible for long range, mid range, short range and daily flow of A-10C academic and training device schedules. Coordinates requirements IAW various syllabi and continuation training needs of the squadrons. Produces a usable schedule 2 weeks in advance with a firm schedule published 1 week in advance. Manages day-to-day scheduled events based on changing instructor and student availability and progression. Works with the FTU schedulers to ensure proper sequencing of the syllabus flow and de-confliction of training events. Coordinates with FTU schedulers to ensure prerequisites are met for each training event to include flights, training devices and academics. Responsible for scheduling A-10C instructors for both academics and training devices. Schedules DMO events using the AF provided DMO Event Scheduling system or its successor. Coordinates with TRS registrar for new student requirements. Researches, compiles, calculates and produces reports/slides IAW training needs of the operations group, including scheduled vs. accomplished academics and device training. Writes, publishes and revises group continuity book. Operates facsimile machines and computers, and prepares e-mail to accomplish tasks using common government software in support of the group schedule. Performs all other associated administrative tasks in the performance of the group scheduling duties.

1.6.3. A-10C FTU Schedulers. This CLIN provides additional scheduling specialist to support integrated FTU operations. FTU schedulers develop, coordinate, publish, and distribute scheduling products and are responsible for long range, mid range, short range and daily flow of A-10C academic and FTU flying schedules. Coordinates requirements IAW the various syllabi and continuation training needs of each squadron. Prepares, coordinates, and transmits FTU schedule/inputs to the TRS scheduler as required. Produces flying shells 2 weeks in advance for the groups’ ranges, and other required military/contractor agencies. Produces a flying schedule using projected resources 1 week in advance. Manages day-to-day FTU flying schedule events based on changing instructor and student availability and progression. Works with the TRS scheduler to ensure proper sequencing of the syllabus flow and de-confliction of training events. Coordinates with maintenance, ranges and other squadrons/wings to get the proper airspace and configurations on the aircraft required for the flights. Coordinates with TRS and OSS schedulers to ensure prerequisites are met for each training event to include flights, training devices, and academics. Updates flying hour/sortie spreadsheets, transmits to TRS and OSS schedulers and reconciles program data monthly, or as required by the wing, operations group, or squadron. Compiles, calculates, and posts the FTU sorties/hours scheduled vs. actual flown. Produces weekly slideshow and presents at the weekly scheduling meeting. Writes, publishes and revises FTU continuity books. Operates facsimile machines and computers, and prepares e-mail to accomplish tasks using common government software in support of the FTU schedules. Performs all other associated administrative tasks in the performance of the FTU scheduling duties.

1.6.4. EC-130H FTU Scheduler. This CLIN provides additional scheduling specialist to support integrated FTU operations. FTU schedulers develop, coordinate, publish and distribute scheduling products and are responsible for long range, mid range, short range and daily flow of academic, PTTs, CCMCS, WST and FTU flying schedules. Coordinates requirements IAW the various syllabi and continuation training. Prepares, coordinates and transmits FTU schedule/inputs to the 755 OSS schedulers and computer-based scheduling, as required. Produces flying shells 2 weeks in advance for the all required military/contractor agencies. Produces a flying and simulator schedule using projected resources 1 week in advance. Manages day-to-day FTU flying schedule events based on changing instructor and student availability and progression. Works with the course managers to ensure proper sequencing of the syllabus flow and de-confliction of training events. Coordinates with maintenance, ranges and other squadrons/wings to get the proper airspace and configurations on the aircraft required for the flights. Coordinates with course managers/registrar to ensure prerequisites are met for each training event to include flights, simulators, training devices and academics. Updates flying hour/sortie spreadsheets, transmits to 755 OSS schedulers and reconciles program data monthly, or as required by the wing, group or squadron. Compiles, calculates and posts the FTU sorties/hours scheduled vs actual flown. Produces weekly slideshow and presents at the weekly scheduling meeting. Writes, publishes and revises FTU continuity books. Operates facsimile machines and computers, and prepares e-mail to accomplish tasks using common government software in support of the FTU schedules. Performs all other associated administrative tasks in the performance of the FTU scheduling duties.

1.6.5. Registrar Duties. The contractor shall develop and provide a definitive comprehensive Registrar list of duties/requirements to accomplish IAW FTU/TRS squadron checklists. The requirements shall be delivered IAW LOP and in coordination with the 355 TRS. The contractor shall develop registrar duties to integrate incoming upgrade pilots into the FTU/TRS squadrons, comply with syllabus requirements and ensure maximum training efficiency. The contract registrar shall ensure all duties are accomplished in a timely manner to preclude non-effective training. Guidance shall be IAW directives given by the FTU/TRTS.

1.6.6. Registrar. The TRS Registrar will in/out process and (PCA)/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) A-10C upgrade pilots reporting to Davis-Monthan AFB to include: create/maintain records management plan, student training accounts and records including Form 475, student flying publications and close-out/transmit EGBs to gaining units. The registrar will coordinate with contractor schedulers for syllabus requirements and AFPC for follow-on assignments and training. Also coordinate class rosters and graduation dates with Det 3, TRSS for Graduation Evaluations. Ensure end of course critiques are summarized and sent to appropriate offices. Correspond and coordinate with FS/FG/FW/MAJCOM as required. Performs all other associated administrative tasks in the performance of the TRS registrar duties.

1.6.7. Database Administrator. The Database Administrator will provide duties in support of the Student Learning Attack Training Environment (SLATE) program to include, but not limited to: issuing SLATE systems to students, establishing/maintaining secure wireless internet access, maintaining a current publication database, pushing software updates, maintaining a virtual classroom interface and virtual blackboard features, and coordinating repairs/replacements. Correspond and coordinates with the 355 TRS, Det 3, TRSS, and FTU FSs as required. Performs all other associated administrative tasks in the performance of database administrator duties.

1.6.8. A-10C Debrief Support/DOW Program Manager. The Debrief Support and DOW program manager will perform duties to support effective flight briefings, debriefings, and mission planning for FMTs and FTU Fighter Squadrons. These duties will include, but are not limited to: maintaining Removable Mass Media Devices (RMMDs) and Data Transfer Cartridges (DTC), maintaining full functionality of all FTU and sim bay briefing rooms (WEDGE, smart boards, projectors, classified and unclassified computer systems, PCDS, JMPS, and all other functions to maintain effective briefings/debriefings), maintaining mission planning area, printing maps, establishing and maintaining local area networks and file sharing resources, maintaining student study area and classified weapons library, and all other tasks deemed necessary to support all other DOW programs.

1.7. General Tasks.

1.7.1. Government Right to Deliverables. The government shall have unlimited rights to any and all items delivered under this contract. These rights apply as soon as the government explicitly or constructively accepts the delivered item. This includes access to graphics and photographs developed to support courseware, scenario, academic database production.

1.7.1.1. Master Files. All master files (electronic and/or physical) are the property of the government. At the completion of this contract, the contractor shall provide the government with the master files for all products developed under this contract. The government may request access to completed and accepted master file materials at any time. Classified courseware and materials shall be maintained in the appropriate storage facility. Table 1.1 reflects the required working documents and related master files for the products of the ISD process.

Table 1.1. Training System Media Chart.

Non-Interactive Courseware - Instructor Led Lesson Package

Graphics Disks/Electronic Files

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) - ICW/CBT Instructional Media Package

Master Video Files

Master Exam Database

Exam Graphics

A-10C Training Devices (FMT, HOTAS, CFT)

EC-130H Training Devices

Student Workbooks

Graphics

Academic Database

1.7.2. Conferences and Meetings.

1.7.2.1. Curriculum and Courseware Review Meetings. Meetings will normally be conducted on the third Tuesday of each month. Changes will be approved by the government. These meetings will be held at the place of performance in a facility designated by the government. The purpose of these meetings is to review course updates and the impact of hardware and software problems. Revisions to the current training systems and CWD progress will also be discussed. Training problem areas, scheduling and open training issues; courseware problem areas and open courseware issues will be discussed and resolved. If resolution of problem areas or training/courseware issues requires action outside the scope of this contract, required actions must be approved by the CO.

1.7.2.2. Programmer Effort/Management Meeting. Meetings will be conducted prior to courseware/curriculum review meetings. Programming priorities and software issues will be discussed with priorities clearly established for the next month and addressed at the courseware/curriculum review meetings.

1.7.2.3. Conference/Meeting Minutes and Agendas. The contractor shall deliver conference/meeting agendas to the government no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled conference/meeting. The contractor shall prepare and submit the minutes NLT 5 business days after the conference/meeting. The meeting minute’s format and review shall be IAW the agreed standards in Attachment 11. The contractor shall publish and distribute the minutes to each attendee and CWSMEs/TSMEs. For Performance Evaluation Meetings, the CO will prepare the minutes and submit them to the contractor and appropriate government personnel.

1.7.2.4. Initial Planning Conferences (IPC). The contractor shall conduct an IPC within 2 weeks of contract award to present their calendars/approach to tasks and receive government inputs. One week after the IPC, the contractor shall deliver all final versions of the project’s approved timelines.

1.7.2.5. Contractor personnel shall attend scheduled phase briefings, flight safety meetings, commander calls, crewmember meetings, and intelligence briefings, as required by the TSME. Attendance will not be required if it precludes performance of instructor duties.

1.7.3. Contract Transition.

1.7.3.1. Phase-in Plan. The existing contractors shall train the initial instructor cadre of the follow-on contractor when the contract is re-competed. The existing contractors shall provide training to qualify replacement, or additional contract instructors (other than the initial cadre). The initial cadre of instructors shall be certified IAW the contractor's approved training and certification plan, prior to the beginning of their training responsibilities. The contractor shall interface with government personnel in a manner that minimizes disruption of training activities during the phase-in period. The contractor shall develop a phase-in plan which details how it will meet these requirements to ensure continuity of services, including discussions of workload estimates, priority allocations of personnel and resources, scheduled completion dates of key events and plans for mitigating risk factors. This plan shall be submitted with the proposal.

1.7.3.2. Phase-out Plan. The existing contractors shall train the initial instructor cadre of the follow-on contractor when the contract is re-competed. The existing contractors shall also provide all continuity books and software user guides, which upon request shall be made available to the government. The contractor shall coordinate with appropriate agencies IAW LOP to establish transfer of site licenses for contractor provided software that will be retained by the government or transferred to the new contractor.

1.7.4. Required Reports. The contractor will prepare and submit reports as required by this contract. At a minimum, the contractor will submit a monthly Contractor’s Progress Status and Management Report IAW Appendix 3 and Attachment 10.

1.7.5. A-10C/EC-130 Academic/Training Database. The contractor shall provide A-10C/EC-130H academic/training database. The databases shall provide an internet based LMS/Courseware Management System and EGB that identifies and tracks student progress and deficiencies, tracks mission/task effectiveness, provides graduate critiques and serves as a central location for instructor and student academic/courseware needs. Other training database products include lesson critiques, master test database (see Attachment 9), current links for briefing/debriefing missions – Briefing Room Interactive (BRI) , WEdge brief and debrief program, Stan Eval, and publications. Other academic products include inventory, scheduling (which include development of the CDS, see Attachment 2) and courseware review databases. The system will have access controls that allow access to students and other users identified by the government and be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year except when down for scheduled maintenance. Roles will be given to users that may only allow access to certain parts of the database (e.g., Master Question Bank) as approved by the Det 3, TRSS/CC/DD.

1.7.5.1. All unclassified material shall be accessible from the FTU/TRSS unclassified Local Area Network (LAN) and/or off site server from military or civilian workstations, while all classified material shall be on stand alone computers/networks and accessible to users identified by the government using password controls. Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) may be used when deemed appropriate and approved by the government. Passwords will be provided to all current students, instructors, courseware developers and other government personnel upon request through the Detachment CC/DD. LAN access shall be approved IAW LOP.

1.7.5.2. This capability shall be provided without significant additional workload on the base LAN and information management staff. The contractor shall use best practice information and data-space management processes to preserve computer and LAN resources. The contractor shall possess network operating and maintenance capability sufficient to support this database and to meet the computer/network needs of all contractor personnel.

1.7.5.3. All systems must be compatible with and approved by the base/TRSS LAN Manager. Additionally, all systems and their operation must be in compliance with all government security regulations.

1.7.5.4. The contractor shall be responsible for assumption and maintenance of the existing academic/training database or to provide a suitable academic database system that meets the following requirements: 1) This database shall be LAN based and logically independent from client systems, supporting all standard protocol and methods of content delivery. 2) It shall be hierarchical, retrievable, re-useable, and contains full Object Database Connectivity (ODBC) with compliance for connecting data to data stores. 3) The system shall have fidelity to produce collected data in a variety of reports that may be tailored to the various levels having access to the data. 4) Government TSMEs and CWSMEs will provide required changes to the contractor to keep the system current and be allowed access to all academic/training databases, along with the ability to query information and generate reports to support courseware review, inventory and scheduling activities. 5) The academic/training database will be operational no later than the start of the contract.

1.7.5.5. Academic Database will accomplish the following:

1.7.5.5.1. Provide Worldwide access for requalification students and operational units at deployed locations.

1.7.5.5.2. Track student progress on CBTs including time spent using individual CBTs.

1.7.5.5.3. Provide ability to download and view files created on Air Force standard programs (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint) by any user.

1.7.5.5.4. Track student progression on lessons.

1.7.5.5.5. Provide an electronic EGB to track and record student accomplishments, training records and progress throughout all syllabus training events. The A-10C/EC-130H EGB is presently developed requiring in cycle changes. The present gradebook or equivalent must work at the beginning of the contract.

1.7.5.5.6. Backup up all courseware at least monthly to ensure no data/files/training material is lost in the event of primary system failure (hardware, software or combination of both).

1.7.5.5.7. Systems will accept data from the incumbent academic database with no loss of material or fidelity. (Current system is written in the general-purpose scripting language PHP and uses a modified version of the incumbent’s learning management system. This tailored version of the LMS is known as “C2 Learn” at Davis-Monthan AFB and is NOT considered Government-furnished software.)

1.7.5.5.8. Programmers. The contractor shall provide personnel to meet programming requirements for the Academic/Training Database. The Academic Database includes a LMS for CBTs, inventory, courseware review and schedules, and a brief/debrief system to include; EGB, critiques, brief/debrief support links and a brief/debrief program (WEdge), and SLATE (1.7.8) and a central pubs/scenario SharePoint for worldwide A-10C access (1.7.9.). Contractor effort is required to install/run WEdge on the AF LAN system. The contractor will also maintain and modify WEdge as required. The government will provide a SME(s) to establish an academic/training database roadmap for product development and acceptance of the final products. Academic/training database priorities for program changes and maintenance are decided at monthly programming meetings. Workgroup manager functions will be performed by the programmers to include maintaining contractor computers, on/off base servers, classified networks and classroom computers with associated audio/video equipment. Technical refresh and AF pushes will be monitored/assisted by the programmers to ensure all systems work appropriately.

1.7.5.5.9. Academic Database Maintenance. The contractor shall maintain/revise the academic and training database IAW the programming meeting priorities and CWSME guidance. The academic database, master files, courseware, specifically developed software and associated websites, etc. are all considered deliverables IAW Appendix 3 of this PWS and as such are the property of the Government IAW PWS paragraph 4.3.

1.7.5.5.10. Academic Database Hardware. All equipment for LMS, SLATE, and academic/training database development/maintenance and use, shall be purchased and maintained by the contractor. The contractor shall be required to maintain this equipment and be proficient in its operation. Any equipment purchased in support of this contract shall first be coordinated with HQ ACC TRSS and the CO prior to purchase. The present programs use servers both on and off base in support of the A-10C and EC-130H operations. Off base access is provided for both the LMS and academic database. Brief/debriefing related hardware shall remain the property of the government.

1.7.6. Academic Database Software. Any software allocated for the Academic Database and bought within the scope of this contract shall be purchased with prior coordination and approval of the CO. The contractor shall be required to maintain this software and be proficient in its operation. Any Academic Database software developed specifically for this contract effort by the contractor shall remain property of the Government.

1.7.7. Student Learning Attack Training Environment (SLATE) System. The contractor will establish a service to provide secure, application based, push-technology access to all course material via a handheld wireless device. This service shall include automated updates for all data/applications, secure credential log-in, centralized tracking of each device, and allow virtual classroom interface from TDY locations. The contractor will ensure that enough devices are available to allow individual issue to all IQ/TX/SOC students from 2 weeks prior to their course start date through course completion date. To facilitate this system, the contractor shall provide commercial grade high-speed wireless internet access at all primary training locations (355 TRS, 357 FS, 47 FS.) and establish/ maintain a main infrastructure of wireless access at 355 TRS with secure data storage of devices not in use. Active device tracking and encryption will be maintained throughout life of each tablet Workstation. Current SDC hardware requirements will be maintained for all devices. Web based push technology will be used for content synchronization across www infrastructure.