Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf

ATTACHMENT #1

FA8003-25-R-xxxx 7 July 2025

HQ AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

System Engineering Support (SES)

For

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) A3/6 Directorate of Operations and Communications

7 Jul 2025

REVISION 2: 9 Dec 2025

1.0 INTRODUCTION: HQ AF Global Strike Command (AFGSC) functions as an “organize, train, and equip” command for assigned AF units. AFGSC is responsible for conducting the Mission Area Assessment process to ensure subordinate units’ ability to accomplish the AF missions in specific Mission Areas. Further, AFGSC develops policy for ICBM, helicopter, and nuclear security forces operations, to include developing tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Finally, AFGSC, through subordinate and associated organizations, executes the operational test programs to ensure the weapon system meets warfighter requirements. To meet these responsibilities, HQ AFGSC requires extensive ICBM weapon system, helicopter, and security forces expertise.

The contractor shall provide System Engineering Support (SES) for AFGSC priorities and programs. The Government shall not exercise any human resources related supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Government shall exercise supervision over deliverables and other products required of the Contractor. All such items shall be reviewed by the applicable Branch Chief at a minimum and frequently the applicable Division Chief.

2.0 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this task is to obtain contractor System Engineering Support (SES). SES tasks include planning, analyses, trade studies, problem resolution and associated systems engineering support tasks necessary to develop, produce, deploy, operate, maintain security, and test and evaluate ICBM and helicopter command control and communications, technology, basing, and employment, as well as ICBM reentry and launch vehicle systems.

3.0 SCOPE:

3.1. Obtain, provide, manage and apply systems and specialty engineering resources to meet HQ AFGSC policy, procedural, security, and test responsibilities for the ICBM and helicopter weapon systems assigned to AFGSC units. Helicopter and security operations are integral to missile field activities and are a crucial enabler for safe, secure, and effective missile wing success.

3.2. Support and participate in technical interchange meetings, program status and design reviews, program audits, progress report meetings and other meetings having significant technical content.

3.3. Support and participate in AF meetings and briefings with other DoD and outside agencies.

AFGSC requires support in planning, analyses, trade studies, problem resolution and associated systems engineering in order to meet mission needs as specified in Air Force instructions and Joint/DoD directives. The Command also employs required support in tasks necessary to develop, produce, deploy, operate, secure, test, and evaluate ICBMs and helicopters. They also employ required support necessary to: ensure effective/reliable command, control and communications, assess basing modes, reentry and launch vehicle systems, and potential capabilities/ramifications of technology insertion.

3.4 Period of Performance: Performance is projected to begin 28 March 2026, with 100% of the contracted man-year equivalents (CMEs) in place by the end of the transition period. Base period will include up to 30 days transition after date of award for personnel to be at their designated work location. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period – 28 March 2026 – 27 March 2027 Option Year I – 28 March 2027 – 27 March 2028 Option Year II – 28 March 2028 – 27 March 2029 Option Year III – 28 March 2029 – 27 March 2030 Option Year IV – 28 March 2030 – 27 March 2031

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform SES as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services (i.e., keys, access cards, office supplies, and IT equipment within government workspaces). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. In the event of a vacancy, the contractor is required to replace the vacant position within 30 days.

4.1. Operations Support.

4.1.1. Employment Analysis Support.

4.1.1.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.1.2. Review and assess accuracy, reliability and survivability data and apply engineering judgement to transform technical data into a format applicable to the development of weapon system inputs to support AFGSC's annual Planning Factors report to USSTRATCOM.

4.1.1.3. Perform data processing and flight test analysis as necessary to support flight test failure analysis, launch anomaly investigations and possible recovery efforts and review flight investigation/anomaly report. Discuss findings with AFGSC action officer.

4.1.1.4. Regularly review and assess data available from multiple sources, and discuss recommendations and required actions to maintain performance fidelity of the deployed force, including: accuracy, reliability, availability, survivability, maintainability, and safety with AFGSC action officer.

4.1.1.5. Review and assess system engineering estimates of system accuracy at system, subsystem, and component levels over entire range of flight test and operational missions.

4.1.1.6. Review and assess the annual Minuteman Operational Accuracy Reports (MOARs).

4.1.1.7. Review and assess Special Studies and Analysis to characterize the effect of component errors on system accuracy.

4.1.1.8. Review and assess derived weapon system ensemble accuracy parameters (biases and dispersions) and confidence limits at system, subsystem and component levels.

4.1.1.9. Review flight test database following each flight, including flight parameters and accuracy.

4.1.1.10. Review weapon system configuration data, provide technical advice, programmatic guidance and management analysis of ICBM LEPs, LRP efforts and test results. Discuss the correlation and impact to the deployed ICBM force performance with AFGSC action officer.

4.1.1.11. Provide assessment of modernization impacts, Aging & Surveillance tests, weapon system failures, parts deletion, anomalies and OTL performance on ICBM operational force reliability. Discuss findings with AFGSC action officer.

4.1.1.12. Assist in analysis and understanding of missile systems and the associated parameters required to operate and assess their performance.

4.1.1.13. Assist in meeting the flight test requirements and monitoring the results of ICBM tests.

4.1.1.14. Analyze test flights to include arming and fuzing.

4.1.1.15. Monitor the progress of the ICBM Fuze Program and provide advice on the feasibility of the proposed technical solutions based on the scientific database and models.

4.1.1.16. Provide technical advice, programmatic guidance and management/analysis of ICBM Life Extension Programs and Long Range Planning.

4.1.1.17. Provide management of fratricide support listed in 4.1.7.

4.1.1.18. Provide expertise in other significant warfighting issues requiring mathematical or engineering support.

4.1.1.19. Support coordination/publications cycles of Air Force Global Strike Command Instructions (AFGSCIs) and Air Force Global Strike Command Checklists (AFGSCCLs).

4.1.1.20. Support quarterly AFGSC (Barksdale AFB) and AFNWC (Hill AFB) Nuclear Surety Working Group (NSWG) meetings.

4.1.1.21. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.1.22. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by applicable A3 Division Chief.

4.1.2. Current Operations Support.

4.1.2.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.2.2. Provide ICBM Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP) Support.

4.1.2.3. Review Test Procedure Specifications for updates for:

a. Console Operating Program (COP)

b. Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE)

c. Minuteman Operational Targeting Program (MOTP)

d. Wing Codes Processing System (WCPS) Minuteman Applications Program (WMAP)

e. Strategic Codes Processing System (SCPS) Applications Program (SAP) and Common Certification Operating System (CCOS).

f. Mission Planning Element (MPE) software suite, including; Personal Computer (PC)- Mission Planning Program (MPP,) PC-Execution Plan Program/Database Generator (EPP/DBG), PC-MERGER, and PC-Quality and Integrity Checker (QUICK)).

4.1.2.4. Provide technical support for requirements development and software/firmware testing (interim build demonstrations, integration testing, formal acceptance) of updated COP, AVE, MOTP MPE, WMAP, SAP and CCOS assessing functionality against software requirements specifications and war fighter functionality requirements.

4.1.2.5. Provide technical input and prioritization assistance to program bi-annual software updates to ICBM operations, planning and coding software programs to include COP, AVE, MOTP, MPE, SIOP Targeting and Applications Computer System (STACS), WMAP, SAP and CCOS and other systems as necessary.

4.1.2.6. Provide technical support for requirements development and software/firmware testing (interim build demonstrations, integration testing, formal acceptance) of Higher Authority Communications/Rapid Message Processing Element (HAC/RMPE), Extremely High Frequency [EHF] Terminal (ET), Advanced EHF Terminal (AT), Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency [VLF/LF] Terminal (VT) and Missile Procedures Trainer/Minuteman Enhanced Procedures Trainer (MPT/MEP) software sustainment to include providing deployment certification memorandums and maintaining the HAC/RMPE, ET, AT, VT and MPT AF Form 1067 (Modification Proposal) databases.

4.1.2.7. Update and rewrite the AFGSC Concept of System Support For Higher Authority Communications/Rapid Message Processing Element, Higher Authority Communications Test System, Extremely High Frequency Terminal, Advanced EHF Terminal, Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency Terminal, Missile Procedures Trainer, & Airborne Procedures Trainer (APT) as required.

4.1.2.8. Prepare and assist in the conduct of AFGSC Operations Control Board (OCB) activities to include preparation of meeting announcements, milestones/schedules, presentation materials, minutes, action items and meeting logistics for the HAC/RMPE, IOSSP, MMP/MMPU AEHF Terminals, MPT/MEP and APT programs.

4.1.2.9. Provide technical expertise for requirements development and testing for new ICBM operational support programs, ICBM operational communication programs, ICBM codes programs, and ICBM Launch Control Center (LCC) programs to include:

a. LCC Block Update Program - Printer Replacement, Floppy Disk Drive Replacement, Oxygen Regeneration Unit (ORU), Journal Memory Loader (JML).

b. SACCS Replacement Program.

c. Minuteman Minimum Emergency Essential Communications Network [MEECN] Program (MMP) Sustainment.

d. MMP Upgrade (MMPU) Deployment and Sustainment.

e. VLF/LF Replacement Program to include antenna and cabling.

f. Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) MILSTAR sustainment.

g. ICBM Cryptography Upgrade, Increment II (ICU II).

h. Patriot Excalibur (PEX).

i. Missile Code Component Tracking System (MCCTS).

j. Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) Sustainment.

k. Other major ICBM or ALCS modification or sustainment programs, as assigned.

4.1.2.10. Provide technical expertise for development and test of ICBM Operations trainers (Missile Performance Trainer (MPT)/Missile Enhanced Procedures (MEP)) for all software sustainment and modification programs.

4.1.2.11. Coordinate/monitor development, acquisition, and implementation of ICBM operational hardware/software to technically assess operational impacts to crewmembers.

4.1.2.12. Provide technical expertise and update the Technical Manual for the LCC NetLink system as required (i.e., for system upgrades).

4.1.2.13. Provide technical expertise in planning future software revisions. Review briefings and prepare AFGSC for issues including operational impacts, deployment and cost/benefit analysis.

4.1.2.14. Provide technical expertise for AFGSC Hardness and Survivability program. Acquire data, evaluate analysis, and advise AFGSC action officer on responses to wide range of reliability and survivability issues.

4.1.2.15. Coordinate and support production of AFGSCIs and (AFGSCCLs).

4.1.2.16. Conduct analysis of Special Access Program (SAP) requirements as necessary and discuss findings with AFGSC action officer.

4.1.2.17. Advise Nuclear Surety Working Group (NSWG) and Nuclear Weapons Systems Safety Group (NWSSG) meetings on technical aspects of ICBM operation.

4.1.2.18. Review proposed changes to associated Technical Orders (T.O.s) for weapon system integration, usability and accuracy.

4.1.2.19. Provide expertise to 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (625 STOS):

a. Technical support in planning, creating, validating and testing the Execution Plan Program (EPP) and Message Analysis (MA) databases.

b. Technical support in planning, preparing and resolving case input data, assisting with resolution of operational execution plan data issues, and verifying compatibility with STRATCOM requirements.

c. Technical support in resolving Targeting and Force Direction Message (FDM) operational targeting issues, FDM format and/or transmission issues, and verifying compatibility with STRATCOM requirements.

d. Technical support to Mission Planning Element (MPE) formal qualification and regression testing.

e. Technical support to Minuteman Operational Targeting Program (MOTP) qualification testing at the Strategic Missile Integration Complex (SMIC) located at HAFB, UT. Support shall include test coordination with the SMIC and on-site technical support to the targeting team during execution of the testing.

f. Technical support to the integrated Console Operations Program (COP), MOTP, and Operational Ground Program (OGP) Weapon System Test (WST), and the Targeting End-End Testing performed at the SMIC including development of WST procedures, on-site support executing WST and resolving WST anomalies.

g. Technical support to COP Formal Qualification Testing.

4.1.2.20. Develop/refine operational concepts and provide technical and test expertise to AFGSC action officers as necessary for integration of the Sentinel into ICBM Operations.

4.1.2.21. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.2.22. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by applicable A3 Division Chief.

4.1.3 Emergency War Order (EWO) Support.

4.1.3.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.3.2. Conduct analysis/develop briefings on ICBM employment.

4.1.3.3. Draft and support production of AFGSCIs, checklists, and other documents to support crewmember execution of STRATCOM requirements.

4.1.3.4. Conduct detailed review of new or changed publications for impact on crew procedures and advise appropriate offices so any affected crewmember documents/materials can be updated.

4.1.3.5. Prepare and assist AFGSC action officer with conducting EWO Conference activities to include preparation of meeting announcements, milestones/schedules, agenda, presentation materials, minutes, action items and meeting logistics.

4.1.3.6. Provide technical review and on-site expertise as necessary for 20 AF document production. May include Comment Resolution Matrix drafting/review, monitoring, tracking, and reporting the results from weapon system hardware/software testing, etc.

4.1.3.7. Provide technical expertise and data review for AFGSC’s support to CJCS Vol VII requirements.

4.1.3.8. Provide analytical expertise to AFGSC for computation of the ICBM Force Commit for AFGSC/CC submission to USSTRATCOM.

4.1.3.9. Conduct analysis of national level EAP direction and assess impact on ICBM crew procedure timelines.

4.1.3.10. Develop and assist with administering EAP Timing Studies for new/modified ICBM crew procedures. Monitor, gather and compile report data supporting Force Commit times reported to USSTRATCOM as part of CJCS direction for ICBM crew reaction timelines.

4.1.3.11. Coordinate/monitor development, acquisition, and implementation of ICBM operational hardware/software to ensure STRATCOM requirements are met.

4.1.3.12. Provide expertise in other significant war fighting issues requiring mathematical or engineering support.

4.1.3.13. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.3.14. Provide expertise in the development, review, and testing of revised ICBM Command, Control, and Communications procedures.

4.1.3.15. Draft and coordinate responses as required to EWO Guidance and Clarification memorandums received from subordinate units.

4.1.3.16. Monitor and operate AFGSC’s Missile EWO Procedures (MEP) trainer. Report monthly usage and maintenance to owning contractor and perform software loads, as required.

Support MEP operations when needed to perform demonstrations to AFGSC staff, replicate field conditions for anomaly investigations, support development of scripts used for HHQ inspections/evaluations/staff assistance visits, etc.

4.1.3.17. Design, draft, write, program, test, and administer biennial ICBM crewmember Global Strike Challenge simulator scripts.

4.1.3.18. Review briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and documentation from internal and external DoD agencies for ICBM/EWO equity or impact.

4.1.3.19. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of

4.1.4. ICBM Targeting Support.

4.1.4.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.4.2. Develop AFGSC sortie requirements for OPLAN 801X and USSTRATCOM Operations Order (OPORD) Global Citadel (OGC) during periodic document updates using standard document update practices.

4.1.4.3. Provide expertise with establishing AFGSC policy for nuclear targeting operations supporting CJCS/USSTRATCOM requirements.

4.1.4.4. As necessary, advise AFGSC action officers on AFGSC policy regarding ICBM force status, configuration, and availability for USTRATCOM planners.

4.1.4.5. Coordinate and monitor development, acquisition, and implementation of ICBM operational hardware/software to assess impacts on crewmember targeting procedures.

4.1.4.6. Perform ICBM capability analysis in support of ICBM sustainment, modernization, and upgrade decisions.

4.1.4.7. Propose AFGSC policies supporting ICBM combat crew targeting and related training/evaluation procedures.

4.1.4.8. Provide technical advice and analysis of ICBM Life Extension Programs (LEPs) and Long Range Planning (LRP).

4.1.4.9. Conduct analysis of modernization impacts on ICBM force reliability.

4.1.4.10. Participate in planning ICBM force structure and maintenance activities required to ensure ICBM Hedge, New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), and Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) compliance.

4.1.4.11. Support AFGSC Hardness and Survivability program. Acquire data from a variety of sources, evaluate, analyze and advise responses to wide range of reliability and survivability issues.

4.1.4.12. Provide expertise in other warfighting issues or studies requiring mathematical or engineering support.

4.1.4.13. Provide technical review and on-site support for 20 AF document review/production and software testing, as required.

4.1.4.14. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.4.15. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the

PWS as directed by applicable A3 Division Chief.

4.1.5. Operational Test and Analysis Support.

4.1.5.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.5.2. Provide mission analysis support to assist in defining the scope of future ICBM modification programs and Sentinel test missions in order to meet test objectives, range sensor, and range safety constraints.

4.1.5.3. Recommend mission designs for ICBM modification programs and Sentinel relative to accessibility, flight safety analysis and key state vector and sequence event data.

4.1.5.4. Provide engineering expertise for ICBM modification programs and Sentinel for potential Launch Analysis Groups (LAG) in order to investigate flight test anomalies and provide analyses in determining causes/malfunctions and develop corrective action solutions that mitigate recurrence.

4.1.5.5. Provide expertise to ICBM modification programs and Sentinel flight test failure analysis, and any launch anomaly investigations and possible recovery efforts and contribute to any Flight Investigation/Anomaly Report.

4.1.5.6. Assist in meeting ICBM modification programs and Sentinel future flight and ground test requirements and monitoring the results of ICBM tests as related to ICBM future modifications and Sentinel.

4.1.5.7. Assist in other significant ICBM modification programs and Sentinel flight test and other technical issues requiring mathematical or engineering support.

4.1.5.8. Provide technical support, reach-back, and continuity for ICBM modification programs and Sentinel future operations support and testing programs as directed by AFGSC/A3.

4.1.5.9. Provide engineering support, reach-back, and continuity to AFGSC/A3 as part of the Sentinel Task Team embedded in ICBM Sustainment Project Officer’s Group, Interface and Control Subgroup, Joint Test Working Group, Requirements Subgroup, Safety and Reliability Subgroup, Maintenance and Logistics Subgroup, and Joint Test Working Group.

4.1.5.10. Interface with AFNWC, NNSA, SNL, LANL, LLNL, and other entities to provide engineering support, reach-back and continuity to A3X for future Warhead Life Extension programs.

4.1.5.11. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.5.12. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the

4.1.6. Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Ground Test and Planning Support.

4.1.6.1. Travel as required to support 576 FLTS.

4.1.6.2. Develop and coordinate test plans, test sequence documents, performance reports, and other required documentation for OT&E ground tests.

4.1.6.3. Provide test analysis support to assist in defining the scope of test missions in order to meet test objectives.

4.1.6.4. Provide expertise during test design to include scenarios and procedures to match current operations.

4.1.6.5. Perform Message Generator (MG) and Squadron Data Simulator (SDS) programming and operation in support of operational tests.

4.1.6.6. Provide engineering and analytical support to anomaly investigation teams for determining causes/malfunctions and develop corrective actions that mitigate recurrence.

4.1.6.7. Perform data processing and test analysis necessary to support test failure analysis and submit appropriate reports.

4.1.6.8. Assist in meeting test requirements during test execution and monitor/compile the results of OT&E tests.

4.1.6.9. Assist in other significant test activities requiring mathematical, programming, or engineering support.

4.1.6.10. Provide technical support/reach-back for ICBM support and testing programs as directed by AFGSC/A3T.

4.1.6.11. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM OT&E mission.

4.1.6.12. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by 576 FLTS/CC or applicable A3 Division Chief.

4.1.7. Fratricide Support.

4.1.7.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.7.2. Maintain currency and accuracy of Footprint (FTPRNT) software for development of products delivered to USSTRATCOM for use in fratricide analysis. Monitor changes to employed fuze types and Heights of Burst.

4.1.7.3. Generate/upgrade FTPRNT documentation.

4.1.7.4. Perform a system analysis of the footprint generation process and recommend improvements for implementation.

4.1.7.5. Maintain tools, databases, processing capability, and security required to support fratricide work.

4.1.7.6. Update Re-entry Vehicle (RV) functional fratricide model based on current “sure kill” criteria. Assess impact of updated fratricide data on current USSTRATCOM timing solution.

4.1.7.7. Perform research on fratricide-related models as directed by A3T.

4.1.7.8. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation on the Fratricide mission. Report on annual accomplishments.

4.1.7.9. Perform research/excursions on current fratricide-related models via the Fratricide Working Group (FWG).

4.1.7.10. Collaborate with the FWG (San Antonio), Engility Corp, and NSWCDD as authorized and participate in TIMs as requested.

4.1.7.11. Implement AFGSC-directed model, data, and/or guidance changes.

4.1.7.12. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by A3T.

4.1.8. ICBM Operations Training and Evaluation Support.

4.1.8.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.1.8.2. Develop, draft, and publish both the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) and Airborne Launch Control system (ALCS) Ready ICBM Program (RIP) Tasking Memorandums (RTM) annually.

4.1.8.3. Provide analysis of mid-term and annual RTM reports for all units. Determine and recommend changes/updates to the REACT and/or ALCS RTMs to ensure effective tools for training and evaluations policy.

4.1.8.4. Draft and support production of AFGSC Instructions related to REACT, ALCS, and 576 Flight Test Squadron (FLTS) and associated Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) or Self- Assessment Checklists (SAC) to support crewmember training, evaluations and operations.

4.1.8.5. Review operational unit Training Review Board (TRB) and Standardization Review Board (SRB) reports and provide analysis and recommendations for adjustments to RTMs.

4.1.8.6. Conduct a detailed review of new or changed publications for impact on crew procedures and advise appropriate offices so any affected documents can be updated.

4.1.8.7. Draft and coordinate responses to ICBM Operations Training, Standardization/ Evaluations, and Crew Operations Guidance and Clarification memorandums received from subordinate units.

4.1.8.8. Review and coordinate on ICBM REACT and ALCS Syllabus and workbooks (Commander Upgrade, Mission Lead, Instructor, Evaluator), as needed.

4.1.8.9. Provide technical review of AF Form 1067s processed for the ICBM MPT and APT.

4.1.8.10. Participate in and provide technical advice in support of MPT/APT Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).

4.1.8.11. Provide analysis and advice on MPT/APT changes.

4.1.8.12. Attend and support MPT/APT Software Integration Test/Acceptance Test to provide training, evaluation and crew operations expertise.

4.1.8.13. Prepare and conduct the Operations Training and Evaluation workshop activities to include preparation of the meeting announcement, milestones/schedules, presentation materials, minutes, action items and meeting logistics.

4.1.8.14. Provide assistance, advice and coordination for the ICBM Requalification Training (IRT) course. Work with ICBM units and appropriate headquarters agencies to ensure proper sourcing, scheduling and notification for potential students.

4.1.8.15. Provide technical expertise and analysis of the Master Question File and Boldface on an annual basis. Recommend additions or deletions as needed.

4.1.8.16. Provide support and assistance regarding ICBM Operations Training, Evaluations, and Crew Operations for Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visits (NSSAV) and Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), as needed.

4.1.8.17. Provide briefings, papers, reports, memorandums and other documentation as required for the ICBM operations mission.

4.1.8.18. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the

4.2 Helicopter Operations Support

4.2.1. Helicopter Operations Test Support.

4.2.1.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.2.1.2. Support development and integration of the HQ AF/A3S Nuclear Security Roadmap.

Provide technical input to ensure AFGSC programs/equities are accurately represented in overall product.

4.2.1.3. Provide planning support for operational and developmental tests and exercises. Prepare and coordinate necessary test plans and support execution.

4.2.1.4. Provide Systems Engineering Support for helicopter sustainment and modernization programs to support nuclear security roadmap.

4.2.1.5. Perform engineering analyses and studies to assist AFGSC in performance management of the operational helicopter fleet in support of the security training requirements integrating the helicopter with nuclear security tactics, techniques and procedures.

4.2.1.6. Coordinate with AFGSC/A2 and other intelligence resources to evaluate and update local ICBM area threat assessments.

4.2.1.7. Interface with tacticians participating in applicable phases of equipment acquisition to mitigate concerns as the helicopter is integrated into the security scheme of each ICBM operating location.

4.2.1.8. Initiate requests, provide inputs, and develop flows to meet the Tactics Review Board (TRB) timetable.

4.2.1.9. Support A3TW development of MAJCOM recommendations on proposed courses of action and timetables etc. for all Tactics Improvement Processes (TIPs) submitted. Ensure TIPs focus on the best way to improve helicopter support of the ICBM security mission.

4.2.1.10. Disseminate TRB TIP disposition to subordinate operational and training units and NAF/A3s. Ensure timely flow of tactics information with other MAJCOMs.

4.2.1.11. Provide expertise to A3TT/A3TW during interaction with organizations outside AFGSC in matters regarding ICBM security, tactics, and helicopter security training.

4.2.1.12. Provide expertise in AFTTP 3-1, 3-3 and other tactics development directives. Ensure concepts of operations are published prior to the initiation of test projects.

4.2.1.13. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by applicable A3 Division Chief.

4.2.2. Helicopter Operations Support.

4.2.2.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.2.2.2. Provide helicopter expertise to the A5I-led Missile Field Battlespace Awareness Team in development of future nuclear security C4ISR.

4.2.2.3. Provide expertise during development and integration of the HQ AF/A3S Nuclear Security Roadmap. Provide technical input to insure AFGSC programs are accurately represented in overall product.

4.2.2.4. Provide Systems Engineering Support for helicopter Sustainment and modernization programs to support nuclear security roadmap.

4.2.2.5. Perform engineering analyses and studies to assist AFGSC and 20 AF in performance management of the operational helicopter fleet in support of the security training requirements integrating the helicopter with nuclear security tactics, techniques and procedures.

4.2.2.6. Coordinate with AFGSC/A2 and other intelligence resources to provide evaluation and support of local ICBM area threat assessments.

4.2.2.7. Interface with tacticians participating in applicable phases of equipment acquisition to mitigate concerns as the helicopter is integrated into the security scheme of each ICBM operating location.

4.2.2.8. Initiate requests, provide inputs, and develop flows to meet the Tactics Review Board Timetable.

4.2.2.9. Develop MAJCOM recommendations on proposed courses of action and timetables etc.

for all TIPs submitted. Ensure TIPs focus on the best way to improve helicopter support to the ICBM security mission.

4.2.2.10. Support dissemination of MAJCOM TRB TIP disposition to subordinate operational and training units and NAF/A3s. Ensure timely flow of tactics information with other MAJCOMs.

4.2.2.11. Provide support during interaction with organizations outside AFGSC in matters regarding ICBM security tactics and helicopter security training.

4.2.2.12. Provide expertise in AFTTP 3-1, 3-3 and other tactics development directives. Ensure concepts of operations are published prior to the initiation of test projects.

4.2.2.13. Coordinate scheduling of munitions, ranges, operational unit support, and waivers for Tactics Development & Evaluations projects in support of 20th AF security training needs.

4.2.2.14. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of

4.3. NUCLEAR SECURITY FORCES SUPPORT

4.3.1. MAJCOM Security Forces Division.

4.3.1.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.3.1.2. Provide technical input and support development activities to ensure effectiveness of Sentinel security concepts and programs. Support periodic reviews, development tests, and evaluations.

4.3.1.3. Support development and implementation of Battlespace Awareness initiatives throughout AFGSC nuclear operations. Support and monitor progress of other Battlespace Awareness initiatives ongoing by USSTRATCOM, AF/A4S and AFGSC.

4.3.1.4. Provide technical input and support development activities for the proposed Weapons Storage Facility (WSF) MILCON Plan (WMP), the next-generation WSA construct. Support periodic design reviews, development tests, and evaluations.

4.3.1.5. Assist in the development of AFGSC guidance revisions and clarifications for DoD/AF Nuclear Security Manual and AFGSC Supplement. Participate in revision activities to DoD/AF/AFGSC nuclear security guidance.

4.3.1.6. Support development/implementation of the Nuclear Surety Deviation Process, an initiative by AF Safety Center (AFSEC) to consolidate all nuclear surety deviations and develop a robust risk management tool for use by MAJCOM/CCs and for presentation to CSAF.

4.3.1.7. Review Facility Engineering Changes. Review proposed Master Configuration Lists (MCLs) and Facility Change Initiation Requests (FCIRs) for activities in the ICBM complex.

Review proposed activities for impact to unit SF personnel and/or security systems. Provide way-ahead for potential impacts to nuclear security.

4.3.1.8. Support HQ-tasked tests, exercises and studies, as directed by AFGSC/A3S. Prepare reports and after-action reviews/summaries, as directed. These include: Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visits, Nuclear Surety Requirement Validations, Nuclear Surety Inspections, DoD IG audits, Mighty Guardians, GLOBAL THUNDER, CONSTANT VIGILANCE, System Effectiveness Assessments, Operational Test & Evaluations, etc.

4.3.1.9. Prepare briefings, talking papers and other background materials for AFGSC leadership information/presentation (e.g., SF Commander’s Conference, Air Force Nuclear Oversight Board (NOB) and the Nuclear Issues Resolution and Integration (NIRI), etc.). Provide data in support of AFGSC testimony to congressional committees in support of AFGSC Nuclear Security.

4.3.1.10. Serve as Nuclear Surety Technical Advisor. Support the Nuclear Weapons System Safety Group (NWSSG), ICBM Nuclear Surety Working Group (NSWG), Sentinel NSWG, and AFGSC Nuclear Surety Council (NSC). Serve as nuclear security Technical Advisor to AFGSC and/or AF Security Forces voting members during NWSSG Operational Safety Reviews and Special Safety Studies. Prepare and brief status of AFGSC security initiatives to NWSSG, ICBM NSWG, Sentinel NSWG and AFGSC NSC.

4.3.1.11. Support AFGSC/A3S, National Security Agency (NSA)-designated Controlling Authority, on COMSEC-related issues, including but not limited to: respond to COMSEC incidents; prepare and submit annual resupply memoranda, ensure sustainability of existing devices, and work with NSA and CPSD to ensure successful development of next-generation system.

4.3.1.12. Support development and validation of the AFGSC Strategic Security Plan (SSP).

Ensure the SSP includes current nuclear security guidance and appropriately addresses nuclear security deviations. Ensure AFGSC nuclear security programs are accurately represented in the final product.

4.3.1.13. Provide technical input and support development activities to ensure effectiveness of Weapons Storage Areas (WSAs) Kirtland Underground Munitions Maintenance and Storage Complex (KUMMSC), bomber generation/dispersal, Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF), Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3), security plans and security improvement programs. Support periodic design reviews, development tests, and evaluations.

4.3.1.14. Prepare and coordinate annual security deviation package with units, NAFs, AFGSC, HAF and USSTRATCOM, as required. Review compensatory measures for nuclear security deviations to ensure adequacy and advocate for long-term correction of deviations. Prepare and coordinate annual Deviation Report and Remediation Plan for MAJCOM/CC signature and consolidation into AF reports to DoD/DTRA. Brief AFGSC/CC and USSTRATCOM semi-annually on nuclear security deviation status and funding.

4.3.1.15. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by AFGSC/A3S.

4.3.2. Global Strike Tactics and Training Center (GSTTC) Support.

4.3.2.1. Travel as required to support AFGSC.

4.3.2.2. Develop, maintain, and facilitate exercising Nuclear Security Tactics, Training, and Capabilities to strengthen AFGSC units’ knowledge, skills, and abilities required for nuclear deterrence and Global Strike operations.

4.3.2.3. Provide training and monitor exercises as required by AFGSC/A3S.

4.3.2.4. Provide expertise to ensure plans incorporate continuous improvement through annual updates and ongoing review as needed to incorporate emergent requirements, opportunities, resource re-prioritization approaches, and incorporation of MAJCOM, Service, and other organization/agency initiatives as appropriate to include Military Personnel Data System/Oracle Training Applications (MILPDS/OTA) student updates for each class and oversight of course development.

4.3.2.5. Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support within the scope of the PWS as directed by AFGSC/A3S.

4.4. REACHBACK SUPPORT

4.4.1. The contractor (i.e. home office) shall have the expertise/ability to support the on-site CMEs with reachback support (e.g. provide information or data) for any occasion(s) that the CMEs might not have the requisite knowledge for a particular task.

4.4.2. Reachback support shall be organized by the following tasks

4.4.2.1. Task 1. System Integration, development of test/training criteria, development of operational procedures, System Engineering analysis for sustainment and modernization efforts, Independent Validation & Verification, technical support/analysis.

4.4.2.2. Task 2. Any other tasks (e.g., current MM III weapon system sustainment, Sentinel development, current helicopter sustainment, future helicopter development, etc.) that requires support.

4.4.3. Reachback tasks will be evaluated by the COR for scope and submitted to the CO.

4.4.4. Reachback hours shall not exceed 1880 hours per contract year.

5.0 MANAGEMENT OF DELIVERABLE AND REPORTING

5.1 Service Summary: The service summary reflects the objectives and thresholds used to track Contractor performance. In accordance with the Quality Performance Surveillance Plan (QASP), the COR may evaluate all or part of the elements contained in the Services Summary

SS# Performance Requirement

PWS Performance Objective (Performance Goal)

Performance Threshold (Minimum

Performance) 1 Core working hours adhered to

7.5 Maintain USG-approved

work schedule No more than zero discrepancies.

2 Contract Deliverables are timely and accurate

7.1 Contract deliverables are

complete and accurate.

Corrections are submitted NLT the fifth (5th) working day after request.

No more than three minor discrepancies per review.

No more than zero major discrepancies per review.

3 Replace CME vacancies with qualified candidates

4.0 Vacancies are replaced

with qualified candidates within 30 days.

In 90% of the cases, new CMEs report for duty within 30 days of position being vacated.

Note: The Government reserves the right to inspect or test services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require performance of any nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If performance will not correct the performance issue, or it is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or contractual processes will begin to terminate the contract. Past performance history will be reported in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to reflect satisfactory/unsatisfactory performance.

5.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.2.1. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a COR, to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The COR shall evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent inspections of the contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from supported government personnel.

DEFINITIONS:

Minor: Major:

Typographical Errors Misleading Information Grammatical Errors Incomplete Package Minor Omissions Assessments Poorly Defined

5.2.2. Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive inspection system that assures compliance with all requirements of this task order IAW FAR Part 46, Quality Assurance.

5.2.3 Government Inspection

5.2.3.1. Contractor performance is subject to surveillance by the COR to ensure compliance with this task order to include all elements of the Service Summary.

5.2.3.2. The task order identifies two types of non-conformances: minor and major.

Additionally, protection of classified information non-conformances, infractions and violations, shall be considered non-conformances. All records of non-conformance and corrective actions will be documented in Corrective Action Reports (CAR), Quarterly Surveillance Reports, and Contract Performance Assessment Ratings (CPARs).

5.2.4. Non-Conformances: The Contractor shall identify and control non-conformances through root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive actions. The Contractor shall focus on proactive identification and transparency of issues, and on eliminating the cause to prevent reoccurrences. The Contractor shall maintain records of non-conformities and actions taken. The Contractor shall correct and provide response to all Government-identified non-conformances IAW timeframes specified by the CO.

5.2.4.1. Minor Non-Conformance

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

5.2.4.2. Major Non-Conformance

A Major Non-conformance is a non-conformance that adversely impacts (or has the reasonable potential to impact) mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. A Major Non-conformance also increases risk to the Government.

An example of increasing risk would be significant number of recurring Minor non-conformances, which indicates inadequate preventive measures or corrective actions, thus lowering the Government’s confidence that quality services will be provided on time and at cost.

5.2.5. Protection of Classified Information Non-Conformances: Definitions below, provided as per Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information, Volume 3, Enclosure 6 (Security Incidents Involving Classified Information).

5.2.5.1. Infraction

An infraction is a security incident involving failure to comply with requirements (i.e., the provisions of DoDM 5200.01 References (d) and (f), or other applicable security policy) which cannot reasonably be expected to, and does not, result in the loss, suspected compromise, or compromise of classified information. An infraction may be unintentional or inadvertent. While it does not constitute a security violation, if left uncorrected, can lead to security violations or compromises. An infraction requires an inquiry to facilitate immediate corrective action but does not require an in-depth investigation.

5.2.5.2. Violation:

Violations are security incidents that indicate knowing, willful, and negligent actions and result in, or could be expected to result in, the loss or compromise of classified information.

Security violations require an inquiry and/or investigation.

5.2.5.3. Compromise:

A compromise is a security incident (more specifically, a violation) in which there is an unauthorized disclosure of classified information (i.e., disclosure to a person(s) who does not have a valid clearance, authorized access, or a need to know).

5.2.5.4. Loss:

A loss occurs when classified information cannot be physically located or accounted for (e.g., classified information/equipment is discovered missing during an audit and cannot be immediately located).

5.2.6. Non-Conformance Notification: If a non-conformance is found during inspection of the Contractor’s performance, the CO will determine the type of notification based on the category of the non-conformance and pursue non-conformance resolution IAW the contract.

5.2.6.1. First Notice

First Notices provide written notification from the CO to the Contractor of Minor Non- Conformances. First notices shall include a suspense date for the Contractor’s response. The Contractor shall send the completed first notice response to the CO. If the Contractor fails to respond by the specified due date, the CO will notify the COR to annotate the Contractor’s non-responsiveness in the COR Quarterly report. If the Contractor fails to resolve the issue as documented in the notice, the CO may elevate the issue to the next level, and request the COR to complete a Customer Complaint Record (CCR).

5.2.6.2. Customer Complaint Record (CCR)

The CCR provides written notification from the CO to the Contractor of: 1) Minor Non- Conformances not addressed by the Contractor after the CO issued a First Notice, 2) Multiple occurrences of Minor Non-Conformances, or 3) First occurrence of Major Non-Conformances.

The CO will issue the CCR to the Contractor with a suspense date for the Contractor’s reply.

The Contractor shall send the completed CCR to the CO. If the Contractor fails to respond by the specified due date, the CO will notify the COR to annotate the Contractor’s non-responsiveness in the COR Quarterly Report. If the Contractor fails to resolve the issue as documented in the notice, the CO may elevate the issue to a CAR. Corrective/preventive actions initiated and/or completed by the Contractor will be verified by the COR.

5.2.6.3. Corrective Action Report (CAR)

A CAR provides written notification from the Government to the Contractor of significant performance discrepancies. A CAR may be issued when previous notifications of Minor Non-Conformances failed to result in corrective actions or when a Major Non-conformance exists. CARs shall be issued by the CO to the Contractor for their action. To satisfactorily close-out a CAR, the following criteria must be met:

The Contractor shall meet the suspense date The corrective action must have been found satisfactory by the COR and CO Any required updates to the Contractor’s QCP must be made and reviewed by the COR The Contractor’s actions must correct the Non-Conformance (If applicable) The correction to the Non-Conformance must be within specified standards.

If the corrective action is deemed unsatisfactory by the COR and CO, the Government reserves the right for further action, up to and including equitable adjustment.

5.2.7 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Applicability

FAR 42.1502 directs all federal agencies to collect and report past performance information on services contracts with a value of $1M or more. The CPAR assesses a Contractor’s performance and provides a written record on a given contract during a specific period of time. All CPARs are accomplished using the automated Navy Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) found on the web at <https://www.cpars.gov/>. This system requires the Contractor to provide a designated representative to receive CPARs.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

6.1. The Government will provide access to relevant Government organizations, information, documentation, manuals, briefs, and associated materials as required and available.

6.2. The Government will provide access to facilities, office space, supplies, and services to include workstations, computers, and phones, with the exception of PWS Section 4.1.7. Access to classified and unclassified military local area network (LAN) services, LAN support, telephones, and reproduction facilities will be granted. If the contractor determines additional equipment is required, the contractor shall notify the Government, in writing, of the applicable information/equipment required to accomplish the requirements.

6.3. For PWS Section 4.1.7., the contractor will be provided with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) (i.e., workstations, hardware, software, etc.) to perform the fratricide modeling tasks. The contractor is responsible for accountability and daily maintenance of that equipment and will notify the Government if equipment is failing/unsupportable in order to obtain replacements. The Government will review the replacement request and arrange for purchase and shipping upon approval.

6.4. Access to Government facilities, documents, and systems shall be IAW Basic Award DD-

254. IAW PWS requirements, contract employees will be allowed unescorted access to Government buildings.

6.5. The government abides by a 100% paper shredding policy for discarded documents of any type. The government will provide contractor access to shredders for all levels of classified material.

7.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

7.1 Contract Deliverables: The deliverables specified herein shall be produced in hard and soft copy using media…