ATLAS Performance Work Statement - Revised 20 Jul 2011.docx

Performance Work Statement for

Aircrew Training; Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator (ATLAS)

Solicitation Number: FA5613-11-R-0012 Contract Number: FA5613-XX-C-XXXX

HQ USAFE/A3T

Date: 25 Apr20 Jul 11

REVISED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION REMARKS PAGE

SECTION 2 – SERVICES SUMMARY 7

APPENDIX 6 – TRAINING INITIAL CONDITION (TIC) FILE LIBRARY 532

APPENDIX 7 – LETTER OF IDENTIFICATION 576

APPENDIX 8 – CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTOR FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHTS 578

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. OBJECTIVES

1.1.1. The objective of the “Aircrew Training; Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator” (ATLAS) contract is to maximize the United States Air Forces Europe’s (USAFE) operational effectiveness and combat capability while preserving our limited personnel, aircraft and resources.

1.2. REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1. The Contractor shall conduct academic training (to include Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Instrument Refresher Course (IRC)) and simulator training (to include LVC and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO)), in support of USAFE aircrew training.

1.2.2. The Contractor shall provide ATLAS services for aircrew at:

1.2.2.1. Aviano Air Base, Italy – two F-16 (Block 40) fighter squadrons. The 31st Operations Group (31 OG) has a two-ship F-16 Unit Training Device (UTD). In addition, the 31 OG uses the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) F-16 experimental Deployable Tactical Trainer (DTT).

1.2.2.1.1. In FY15, the Government anticipates replacement of the UTD and DTT with a four-ship F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC). The Government will notify the Contractor in writing and will exercise the applicable CLINs (3005 and 4005), when training transitions to the new four-ship F-16 MTC. CLINs 3001 and 4001 will be deleted in its entirety when the option is exercised.

1.2.2.2. RAF Lakenheath, UK – one F-15C fighter squadron, two F-15E fighter squadrons, and one HH-60 helicopter squadron. The 48th Operations Group (48 OG) has a four-ship F-15C MTC and a two-ship F-15E MTC. Two F-15E Manned Combat Stations (MCS) provide a four-ship training capability.

In FY15, the Government anticipates replacement of the UTD and DTT with a four-ship F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC). The Government will notify the Contractor in writing and will exercise the applicable CLINs (3005 and 4005), when training transitions to the new four-ship F-16 MTC. CLINs 3001 and 4001 will be deleted in its entirety when the option is exercised.

1.2.2.3. Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany – one A-10C fighter squadron and one F-16 (Block 50) fighter squadron. The 52nd Operations Group (52 OG) has a two-ship A-10C Full Mission Trainer (FMT) and a four-ship F-16 MTC.

1.2.3. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and all other items and services that are required to perform aircrew training except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in Section 3 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.3. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR CONTRACTORS

1.3.1. The standards of performance for Contractor personnel shall be equivalent to completion standards of the applicable Instructor Upgrade Training Course and the Classroom Instructor Course (CIC).

1.3.2. The Contractor shall provide academic and simulator instruction to allow aircrew to meet the performance standards of the 31 OG / 48 OG / 52 OG training syllabi.

1.3.3. The Contractor shall have knowledge of all applicable publications listed in Appendix 2 of this PWS and use these publications while providing instruction.

1.3.4. The Contractor shall have knowledge of Air Traffic Control service and radio procedures. These procedures will be used during academic and simulator instruction and shall be IAW the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Regulation Handbook.

1.3.5. The Contractor shall have knowledge of tactical radio procedures. These procedures will be used during academic and simulator instruction and shall be IAW, local directives and current applicable Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) tactics manuals (the Government will provide controlled access to all classified manuals).

1.3.6. Annual proficiency checks of contractor personnel will be administered and documented by the Operations Group (OG) Standardization / Evaluation (OGV) aircrew. Proficiency checks should be conducted as console instructors on a syllabus directed device event (e.g. SEPT, MEPE, NVG, etc) where the instructor’s ability, knowledge and proficiency can be assessed.

1.3.7. The Contractor will attend scheduled flight safety meetings.

1.3.8. The Contractor will attend scheduled Squadron Weapons and Tactics (SWATT) and intelligence meetings.

1.3.9. The Contractor will perform as flight evaluation board or mishap (safety or accident) investigation board aircrew member (as required).

1.3.10. The Contractor will maintain a training continuity binder for each contractor instructor. The binder shall contain documentation of previous aircrew experience, all certification and qualification information, documentation of attendance at flight safety meeting and SWATT meetings, and results of annual proficiency checks.

1.4. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. The contractor shall:

1.4. 1. Perform academic instruction using the applicable AFI 11-2X-XX-V1 (X-XX is the particular Mission Design Series – i.e. F-16, A-10, F-15. V1 references Volume 1); Operations Group supplement (flight training syllabus); and unit developed blocks of instruction.

1.4.2. Provide Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) instruction as required in AFI 11-290, Cockpit / Crew Resource Management Training Program. The Contractor will develop, review and revise courseware for the teaching CRM.

1.4.3. Provide Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) instruction as required in AFMAN 11-210, Instrument Refresher Course Program. The Contractor will develop, review and revise courseware for the teaching IRC.

1.4.4. Maintain a continuity book for each academic course. The purpose of the continuity book is to provide points of contact; duties and responsibilities; and information on what personnel and equipment are required to accomplish the course. The book is to be continuously revised to reflect changes to the academic course.

1.4.5. The Contractor shall manage a hardcopy library of reference material for each academic course to include, but not limited to T.O. reference notes, publications, CRM material, IRC material, publications, etc.

1.4.5. Each contractor instructor designated as an academic instructor will receive an annual proficiency check administered and documented by OGV in at least one course for which they are qualified to instruct.

1.5. SIMULATOR INSTRUCTION. The contractor shall perform simulator training using the applicable AFI 11-2X-XX-V1 and Operations Group supplement (flight training syllabus). The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

1.5.1. Review aircrew grade book and ensure mission prerequisites have been accomplished.

1.5.2. Brief aircrew on mission objectives, mission tasks, performance standards, notes and special instruction.

1.5.3. Instruct aircrew in such a manner that performance standards will be met.

1.5.4. Critique aircrew verbally on all errors committed during the course of the training.

1.5.5. Instruct aircrew in techniques and corrective procedures to help aircrew avoid repetition of errors.

1.5.6. Debrief aircrew on mission objectives, mission tasks, performance standards, notes and special instructions.

1.5.7. Complete grade sheets IAW the Operations Group supplement (flight training syllabus).

1.5.8. Develop necessary scenario files to support simulator missions (e.g., Training Initial Conditions (TIC) files for the A-10, F-15C, F-15E, and F-16).

1.6. SIMULATOR SUPPORT. The contractor shall perform simulator support for:

1.6.1. DIRECT SUPPORT. The contractor shall perform simulator cockpit duties as flight members, participating in any flight position, in a simulator mission to support aircrew training objectives.

1.6.2. SIMULATOR TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT. The contractor shall verify and validate all simulator, DMO, or LVC upgrades that could affect aircrew training. This is to ensure that host base simulators, DMO or LVC upgrades meet expected training and concurrency requirements and do not have local nuisances. The contractor shall conduct all necessary pre-mission planning for test and evaluation missions. The contractor shall set up and attend VTC briefs / debriefs (if required) in addition to manning the Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

1.6.3. VIRTUAL FLAG SUPPORT. The contractor shall conduct all necessary pre-mission planning for Virtual Flag missions. The contractor shall set up and attend VTC briefs / debriefs (if required) in addition to manning the Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

1.6.4. JOINT TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROLLER (JTAC) SUPPORT. The contractor shall perform simulator cockpit duties as a flight member in a simulator mission to support JTAC training objectives. JTAC support shall not interfere with host-wing training and shall be used when host-wing units deploy or host-wing is not conducting simulator training.

1.6.5. RED CARPET TOUR SUPPORT. The contract shall provide support for Red Carpet and similar tours of the simulator facility.

1.6.6. ENGINE RUN TRAINING SUPPORT. The contractor shall provide support and instruction for Engine Run Training.

1.7. REQUIRED REPORTS. The Contractor shall prepare and submit reports through the Site COR to the Chief COR as required by Appendix 7 (Attachment 1) and other forms as required by the Site COR.

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

1.8.1. Phase-In Plan. The Phase-In portion of this plan shall detail how the contractor will 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.

1.8.2. Phase-Out Plan. The Phase-Out portion of this plan shall address how the contractor will ensure continuity of services in the event the incumbent contractor does not receive the follow-on award, including discussions of workload estimates, priority allocations of personnel and resources, scheduled completion dates of key events. The contractor will also provide all continuity books and software user guides. The contractor will coordinate with any offices/agencies, as required, to establish transfer of site licenses for contractor provided software that will be retained by the Government. The plan must also address how the contractor will provide for a smooth and uninterrupted transition of the incumbent personnel if the incoming contractor wants to retain such personnel.

1.9 EMPLOYEE TRAINING. In the event the Government requests the contractor to travel in performance of this contract, the contractor will be reimbursed under a separate “Cost Reimbursable Travel” contract line item. Further, if required in the performance of this PWS, and agreed to by the contractor, the Contracting Officer (KO) and the USAFE Program Manager, contract personnel shall attend Air Force special schools to enhance the Contractor’s expertise (e.g., USAF Weapons Center academics, Electronic Warfare School, etc.) and any other appropriate meeting or conferences as requested by the USAFE Program Manager. The Contractor Site Manager will coordinate on all travel requests, the Government Program Manager will approve the request and the contracting office will confirm funds availability. The travel funds will cover personal travel costs (i.e. airfare), lodging and per diem in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation on a cost reimbursable basis.

1.10. CONTRACTOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL (TDY)

1.10.1. All contractor travel shall be directed and approved by the supported agency and the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR). A Government Letter of Identification (LOI) shall initiate all temporary duty travel (TDY). This LOI will be used for identification purposes granting contractor entry to military bases, access to base billeting facilities at all locations, and access to base exchange, commissary, postal services, and MWR facilities, and if necessary, medical facility (on a cost-reimbursable basis) when travel to overseas locations. Exchange and commissary privileges will not apply to TDY to CONUS locations. Approved TDY will be reimbursed to the contractor in accordance with FAR Part 31. Travel expenses (air fare, auto rental, per diem, billeting, and movement of assets) will be reimbursed under the contract. Miscellaneous travel in conjunction with daily work performed in and around the work site will not be reimbursed.

1.10.2. The contractor shall prepare travel documentation packages for each TDY. The contractor shall prepare a letter of identification (LOI) for each contractor employee who will participate in each TDY tasking. For travel authorization, these LOIs shall be processed no later than 14 work days prior to contract personnel beginning travel through the Chief COR to the KO, or their designee for signature. Reimbursement for contractor travel shall be IAW Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) on a cost reimbursable basis.

1.10.3. The contractor shall prepare a travel worksheet for the Chief COR detailing: traveler’s name, social security number (SSN), home address, date of birth, passport number, security clearance, departure / arrival dates, duration of travel, itinerary (destinations) and purpose of the trip. In turn, the contractor will prepare a LOI.

1.10.4. Air Transportation: Air transportation may be made by the contractor own travel agency. Travel arrangements can be made prior to approval and publication of travel orders. All travel shall be at coach / tourist (i.e. Government category) accommodations unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to provide Government / military transportation or commercially owned air transportation when it is advantageous to the Government.

1.10.7. Per Diem: While a contractor employee is in a Government authorized travel status, the contractor will be reimbursed a per diem allowance for subsistence and lodging in accordance with the FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs. Per Diem payments shall be made after receipt of proper travel voucher and supporting documentation and shall not exceed allowable amounts.

1.10.8. Billeting: For travel to military installations, the traveler will make billeting arrangements through the destination base’s billeting office. In the event on-base billeting is not available, contractor personnel shall obtain a certificate of non-availability from the destination base’s billeting office. This certificate shall be filed with the travel voucher for per diem payment. If a non-availability statement is not submitted, the per diem rate for on base billeting will be used for payment. For travel to non-military destinations, the traveler will be responsible for arranging and reserving suitable quarters. Under these travel conditions the travel orders normally will detail the non-military destination and accommodations. Lodging will be reimbursed based on actual cost NTE allowable amounts set forth for civilians and military employees in the JTR.

1.10.9. Travel Protocol: When traveling on Government business, contractor employees shall travel at a maximum equivalent grade of General Schedule (GS) 12. This General Schedule Equivalent (GSE) grade will be placed on all LOI’s to establish travel, billeting and per diem rates.

1.10.10. Clearances: Travel and clearances will be obtained prior to travel. When required, the Government will request the local Special Security Officer (SSO) to forward Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances to the SSO of the destination.

1.10.11. Travel Confirmation: Contractor employees shall not commence overseas travel without prior confirmation. It is the traveler’s responsibility to make this confirmation.

1.10.12. Travel Reimbursement: When the Government authorizes travel, all travel receipts, including the printed air fare receipt, shall be supplied with the invoice and payment will be made on a cost reimbursable basis with the invoice payment.

1.11. CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTOR CONTINUATION TRAINING SIMULATOR SORTIES

1.11.1. Contractor instructors will use continuation training (CT) simulator sorties, on a non-interference basis, to maintain proficiency in current tactics and employment standards.

1.11.2. CT sorties are at no-cost to the government. CT sorties shall not preclude performance of academic or training device events.

SECTION 2 - SERVICES SUMMARY

MEASURE

SECTION 3 - PROPERTY AND SERVICES

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

AND

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.0. GENERAL INFORMATION. This section specifies the property (facilities, equipment, and materials) that will be provided by the Government to the contractor in order to perform the requirements of this contract. The contractor shall provide any other facilities, equipment, or services that the contractor determines necessary to accomplish this contract effort.

3.1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, and materials to the contractor as listed in PWS paragraph 3.1.2. and Appendix 3.

3.1.1. Government-Furnished Facilities, Government-Maintained

3.1.1.1. Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and applicable Host Nation Health and Safety standards.

3.1.1.2. No hazards have been identified for which work-around procedures have been established.

3.1.1.3. Should a hazard be subsequently identified, the Government corrects OSHA (and applicable Host Nation) hazards according to base-wide Government developed and approved plans of abatement taking into account safety and health priorities.

3.1.1.4. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities provided hereunder merely because of this contracting initiative. The fact that no such conditions have been identified does not warrant or guarantee that no possible hazard exists, or that work-around procedures will not be necessary or that the facilities as furnished will be adequate to meet the responsibilities of the contractor.

3.1.1.5. Compliance with the OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Further, the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with such requirements, with the exception of the aforementioned requirement to make corrections according to approved plans of abatement subject to base-wide priorities.

3.1.1.6. Before any modification of the facilities performed by the contractor at his or her expense, the contractor shall furnish the contracting officer documentation describing, in detail, the modification requested.

3.1.1.7. No alterations to the facilities shall be made without specific written permission from the KO. In the case of alterations necessary for compliance with the OSHA, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.

3.1.1.8. The contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, except for changes in condition resulting from fair wear and tear or approved modifications.

3.1.1.9. These facilities shall be used only in the performance of this contract.

3.1.2. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government-Maintained.

3.1.2.1. The Government will provide simulator equipment at the place of performance for the Contractor to use.

3.1.2.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper use of Government simulator equipment and shall document any discrepancies and enhancements in the AFTO Form 781A or appropriate electronic equivalent.

3.1.3. Obtaining Replacement of GFE.

3.1.3.1. The Contractor shall submit written requests for replacement of GFE to the site COR for processing. Such requests shall specify the reason for the replacement.

3.2. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES. The following will be provided to the contractor:

3.2.1. Custodial Service. As provided by the Government and/or additional service provider but will not exceed those services normally provided at that Government facility. The contractor is ultimately responsible for interior cleanliness.

3.2.2. Equipment Maintenance. The Government and / or additional service provider will provide all maintenance of the simulators, audio, video and instructional equipment. The contractor shall notify the site COR immediately of any equipment requiring maintenance, with the exception of the simulator equipment. Simulator equipment discrepancies will be documented in the appropriate maintenance forms.

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

3.2.4. Telephone Services. The Government will provide non-secure and secure telephone service within the assigned facility or facilities, if required.

3.2.5. LAN Services. The Government will provide LAN services. The contractor, with a valid National Agency Check verified through the Automated Security Clearance Approval Systems (ASCAS) roster or validation from the contractor’s security manager, will be provided access to the hosting base’s unclassified computer network and its inherent capabilities including, but not limited to: Internet access, electronic mail, file and print services. The contractor will be held accountable for all actions that he or she initiates while on the network and will conduct his or her business in accordance with all Air Force, MAJCOM, and local base instructions, manuals, and policies. Any conduct that does not adhere to sound or just network usage as stipulated in official guidance will cause revocation of all network privileges.

3.3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything necessary to perform all of the requirements in this contract. Contractor equipment shall be compatible with Government systems. All equipment provided by the contractor shall be fully owned and maintained by the contractor and removed from the site upon expiration of this contract.

3.4. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall comply with appropriate directives and locally developed security procedures with respect to physical security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the request of the Government, the contractor may be required to open training facilities, turn on equipment / simulators (with the exception of RAF Lakenheath), make service calls for repairs on simulators, and / or close facilities at the end of the duty day. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.4.1. Cipher Control. The contractor shall establish and implement cipher issue and changing procedures to ensure that all Government facilities are safeguarded. The contractor shall prohibit the use of cipher combination by any person other than the contractor’s employees and appropriate Government personnel. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by the contractor’s employees to permit entrance of persons other than the contractor’s employees who are engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

3.4.2. Controlled/Restricted Areas. (If Applicable) 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 (NAC) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge. Interim access can be granted IAW AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management.

3.4.3. Key Control. (If Applicable) The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all Government keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

3.4.3.1. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government.

3.4.3.2. The contractor shall immediately report to the building / facility manager any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys.

3.4.3.3. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government-issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor's employees and prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than those Contractor employees who are engaged in performance of task order work requirements in those areas.

3.4.3.4. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the KO, 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, the Government shall replace all locks and keys for that system and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

3.4.4. 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 USAFE 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.

3.4.5. Safe Combinations. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all safe combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

3.4.6. Facility Clearance

3.4.6.1. The contractor shall possess and maintain a facility clearance at the classification level of TOP SECRET for MTC operations and SECRET for all other facilities.

3.4.6.2. Contractor employees shall have a minimum of SECRET clearance, but could be required to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance under certain circumstances. In addition, contractor employees shall have a five-year security clearance on file and meet the requirements outlined in the NISPOM DoD Overprint, 14 Jan 1998, Chapter 2.

SECTION 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES.

4.1.1. General Information:

4.1.1.1. Contract employees shall be US citizens only.

4.1.1.2. The employee shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.1.1.3. The contractor shall not employ any person for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the KO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being, or operation of the installation and its population.

4.1.1.4. 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.

4.1.1.5. 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 Department of Defense (DoD) 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER).

4.1.1.6. 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.

4.1.2. Contractor Appearance Standards:

4.1.2.1. Contractor personnel shall present a neat and professional appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees.

4.1.2.2. Contractor personnel shall clearly distinguish themselves as such at ALL times, including in conversations, mail, email, and faxes whether with Government personnel, other contractor personnel, or with the public.

4.1.2.2.1. Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as contractors by wearing badges which clearly and legibly identify the employee as a contractor.

4.1.2.2.2. Contractor personnel shall use the label "contractor" in email addresses IAW AFI 33-119.

4.1.2.2.3. Contractor personnel shall open ALL phone conversations with a statement materially the same as, "[office name], I am [employee name], a [contractor name] contractor employee".

4.1.2.2.4. Contractor personnel shall include the contractor's name in the letter head and / or signature block of any written correspondence; and, any other means necessary.

4.1.3. Contract Program Manager (CPM).

4.1.3.1. The contractor shall provide a CPM to ensure all contract requirements and expectations are met.

4.1.3.2. The CPM is responsible for the performance and quality of work performed in support of this contract.

4.1.3.3. Within 30 days after contract award, the contractor will designate in writing to the KO the name of the CPM and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the primary PM is absent.

4.1.3.4. The CPM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the work performed at all performance locations.

4.1.4. Contract Site Manager (CSM).

4.1.4.1. The contractor shall provide a CSM at each place of performance who shall be responsible for the performance of the work at their specified location.

4.1.4.2. The name of this person and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the CSM is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO within 30 days after contract award.

4.1.4.3. The CSM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily execution of this contract.

4.1.4. 4. The CSM (primary or alternate) shall be available during normal duty hours within 90 minutes to meet on the installation with Government personnel to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the CSM (primary or alternate) shall be available within 3 hours.

4.1.5. Scheduling.

4.1.5.1. The Contractor will schedule contractor personnel as required to support academic and simulator training.

4.1.5.2. Host unit training will be scheduled IAW host unit procedures.

4.1.5.3. DMO events will be scheduled using the AF provided DMO Event Control Scheduling System or its successor. The Government will provide initial training to the Contractor within one week after contract award. Follow-on training for other contractor personnel will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.1.6. Security.

4.1.6.1. The Contractor will process security clearance paperwork for their contract employees to include filing and following-up on clearance requests.

4.2. EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS. The following are requirements for Contractor personnel.

4.2.1. Minimum of 5-years experience in A-10, F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-117 aircraft.

4.2.2. Minimum of 500 hours in A-10, F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-117 aircraft.

4.2.3. Instructor (i.e. “K” prefix in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)) experience in A-10, F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-117 aircraft.

4.2.4. Contractor personnel must be able to fly the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards. These instructors will maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.

4.2.5. Basic Word, Excel, and Power Point Skills.

4.2.6. Completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course equivalent at any time prior to employment or within six months of employment at contractor expense.

4.2.7. IAW AFMAN 11-210, all IRC instructors must be graduates of Air Force Advanced Instrument School (AFAIS); Strategic Air Command Instrument Flight Course (SIFC); Advanced Instrument Flight Course (AIFC); or Instrument Pilot Instructor School (IPIS).

4.2.8. CRM academics will be IAW AFI 11-290 (paragraph 8.5.).

4.3. CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

4.3.1. At each site, the Contractor shall designate a Contractor Security Officer with overall contract security responsibility that will ensure compliance with security requirements at the simulator facility. The Contractor shall designate a primary and alternate Security Officer with overall responsibility for these duties. The Security Officer may also perform Contractor Instructor duties and other PWS requirements. The name of the Security Officer shall be designated in writing to the USAFE Program Manager prior to start of performance.

4.3.1.1. The Contractor Security Officer shall be knowledgeable on:

4.3.1.1.1. DCID 6/9 (Physical Security)

4.3.1.1.2. DCID 6/4 (Personnel Security)

4.3.1.1.2.1. Shall be trained on the 1st Tier Eligibility Requirements and familiar with 2nd Tier Requirements.

4.3.1.1.2.2. May conduct 1st Tier Eligibility determination.

4.3.1.1.3. System Security Plan (SSP) and guidance as outlined in DCID 6/3; DoD Overprint Chapter 8; SAF/AQ guidance; and MAJCOM Supplements. Shall apply SSP security principles and ensure necessary safeguards are in place.

4.3.1.1.4. AFI 31-401 (Information Security)

4.3.1.1.5. AFI 31-501 (Personnel Security)

4.3.1.1.6. DD Form 254

4.3.1.1.7. Top Secret control account. Contractor must know how to operate a Top Secret control account; functions as either the Top Secret Control Officer or provides oversight of the account; and provides direct oversight for all TS/SAR activities of the simulator center.

4.3.2. 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 TOP SECRET level as identified in the current A-10, F-15, F-16 Security Classification Guide for classified information and materials received or generated as a part of the execution of this contract.

4.3.3. Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA). The contractor shall enter into a long-term visitor group security agreement for all locations. This agreement shall outline how the contractor integrates security requirements for contract operations with the Air Force to ensure effective and economical operation on the installation. The agreement shall address:

4.3.3.1. Security support provided by the Air Force to the contractor to include storage containers for classified information/material, use of base destruction facilities, classified reproduction facilities, use of base classified mail services, security badges, base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, base traffic regulations, the use of security forms, and conducting inspections required by DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, Air Force Policy Directive 31-6, Industrial Security, and Air Force Instruction 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management.

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

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

4.3. 5. Foreign Disclosure. The provisions of DoD Directive 5230.20, Visits and Assignments of Foreign Representatives, apply to this contract. Releases of technical and programmatic information will be governed by this document.

4.3.6. Operations Security (OPSEC). When required by the customer, the contractor will ensure OPSEC is incorporated into the appropriate areas of this contract in accordance with DoD Directive 5205.2, the DoD OPSEC Program.

4.3.7. Automated Information Systems. The contractor will ensure all required Automated Information Systems are implemented in accordance with DoD Directive 5200.28, Security Requirements for Automated Information Systems. In addition, the contractor shall ensure the Automated Information Systems included in the delivered system, whether internal, external or completely separate from the system/subsystem itself, adhere to the requirements in Air Force Policy Directive 33-2, Information Protection, Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-202, Computer Security, and Air Force System Security Instruction (AFSSI) 5027, Network Security. The contractor shall support the Air Force Designated Approval Authority (DAA) with the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process for the simulator and DMO programs.

4.3.8. Personnel Security Clearances. Personnel assigned to this contract may require access to information up to and including Top Secret / SCI-SAP. Members requiring SAP access must have a NACLC (Secret access) or SSBI (Top Secret access) investigation completed within the last five years. 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. Due to costs involved with security investigations, requests for contractor security clearances shall be kept to an absolute minimum necessary to perform contract requirements. Training within the simulator cannot occur without proper security clearance access and no break in service will be allowed to obtain proper clearance. All proposals must address the security issues associated with simulator operations to include Phase-in.

4.3.9. Handling of Classified Data. The contractor shall ensure that classified data are handled in accordance with appropriate AF and DoD security regulations. Compliance with the current DD Form 254 is required. As required for the completion of duties, the contractor will be granted access to classified computer networks (e.g., SIPRNET).

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

4.3.11. Security Point-of-Contact (POC) Appointment. The contractor shall appoint a Security POC for the on base Visitor Group. The Security POC may be a full time position or an additional duty position depending upon requirements. The Security POC shall provide employees with training required by DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, and AFI 31-401, "Information Security Program Management". The contractor will also 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, Air Force Installation Security Program.

4.3.12. Simulator Security. The contractor shall process security clearance paperwork for contractor personnel to include filing and following-up on clearance requests.

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

4.3.14. 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.

4.3.15. 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.

4.3.16. Classification Specification: The contractor shall comply with all security requirements as identified in the Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254). The Government will provide the contractor with applicable Security Classification Guide(s) for classified information 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 COR or designated representative.

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

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

4.5. SIMULATOR TRAINING CENTERS. At simulator sites, contractor personnel will:

4.5.1. Use the Government COR or designated representative as their primary POC for local requirements and issues.

4.5.2. Complete all tasks for DMO and LVC training to include all coordination with other sites. Aircrew coordination briefings will be conducted by Air Force aircrew. Contractor personnel will assist aircrew with DMO and LVC coordination.

4.5.3. Facilitate Distributive Mission Operations (DMO) and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training. The contractor shall conduct all necessary pre-mission planning for DMO and LVC missions. The contractor shall set up and attend VTC briefs / debriefs (if required) in addition to manning the Instructor Operating Station (IOS). The contractor shall set up required DMO and LVC equipment such as Link-16; Situation Awareness Data Link (SADL); Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS); USAFE Rangeless Interim Training System (URITS) pod; P-5 pod (follow-on to the URITS); ASTi Radio, and other DMO/LVC equipment.

4.5.4. Fill out and complete all appropriate paperwork to include 781’s and discrepancy forms to document simulator maintenance issues.

4.5.5. Training Priorities. The contractor may use simulators to maintain flight skills and proficiency; however, training of Air force personnel will take priority over contractor use of simulators unless coordinated and approved by the Site COR or designated Government representative.

4.6. HOURS OF OPERATION.

4.6.1. The Contractor will provide 9-hours per day of academic instruction and/ or training device operation / instruction, 0730-1630, Monday - Friday. This window may be shifted between 0400-2400 based on mission requirements.

4.6.1.1. The Government will provide a minimum of 24-hours notice for a shift in the training window.

4.6.1.2. Other tasks to support training device operation / instruction such as mission planning, mission briefing, or mission debriefing, will be performed outside of this window when required to meet mission objectives.

4.6.1.3. RAF Lakenheath differences include:

4.6.1.3.1. The F-15C MTC at RAF Lakenheath uses a 10-hr training window.

4.6.1.3.2. Winter simulator schedule – normally between 0940 – 1940

4.6.1.3.3. Summer simulator schedule – normally between 0740 – 1540

4.6.2. The Contractor will support surge operations outside of the 0400-2400 window; on Saturday; on Sunday; or on Federal holidays for surge operations that occur due to unit training requirements.

4.7. FEDERAL LEGAL HOLIDAYS. Host nation holidays are not observed under this contract. If any Federal legal holidays fall on a Saturday then it will be observed on the preceding Friday. Likewise, if any Federal legal holidays fall on a Sunday then it will be observed on the following Monday. The following U.S. Federal legal holidays are observed under this contract:

4.7.1. New Year’s Day

4.7.2. Martin Luther King’s Birthday

4.7.3. President’s Day

4.7.4. Memorial Day

4.7.5. Independence Day

4.7.6. Labor Day

4.7.7. Columbus Day

4.7.8. Veterans Day

4.7.9. Thanksgiving Day

4.7.10. Christmas Day

4.8 GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTOR LINES OF COMMUNICATION. The following lines of communication will be used for day-to-day business at each site location.

4.8.1. Chief Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Chief COR is located at Headquarters USAFE/A3T, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

4.8.2. Site COR. At all places of performance, a designated site COR will be identified to coordinate all contractor and Government COR business and act as the local point of contract.

4.9. Logistics Support for Countries other than Germany

4.9.1. Logistics support as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be provided to authorized contractor employees and their dependents to the extent these services are available at the location where the contract is to be performed and as authorized by current applicable Air Force and European theater regulations, by current applicable international agreements and arrangements, by current policies, and the local installation commander. Lack of availability of any of these services shall not serve as a basis for claims by a contractor against the Government for increased cost of contract performance.

4.9.2. An authorized contractor employee is defined as an employee who has been hired as a consequence of this contract and is employed at least 40 hours per week on this contract. For Italy, procedures must be in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Italy and The Department of Defense of the United States of America Concerning Use of Installations/Infrastructure by U.S. Forces in Italy, signed 2 February 1995.