ATTACHMENT 1_Performance Work Statement_A3W SCM Consulting Services (27 Aug 20).pdf

FA7014‐XX-X-XXXX

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

STRATEGIC CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICE

AT

HAF/A3W PENTAGON, VIRGINIA

27 AUGUST 2020

Contents

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General

1.2 Background

SECTION II

2.0 Task Descriptions:

2.1 Task 1 Executive Counsel (EC):

2.2 Task 2 Management Integration Group (MIG):

2.3 Task 3 Data & Architecture Group (DAG):

2.4 Task 4 Other Working Goups (OWGs):

SECTION III

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

SECTION IV

4.0 DELIVERABLES

SECTION V

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, ETC

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Material, Information, or Services

5.2 Contractor Acquired Property

SECTION VI

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Scheduling Concerns

6.2 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting

6.3 Transition-In Plan

6.4 Transition-Out Plan

6.5 Quality Control

6.6 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel

6.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)

6.8 Security Instructions

6.9 Travel

6.10 Employee Accountability & Turnover

6.11 Miscellaneous Paragraphs

SECTION VII

APPENDIX 1

1.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS (If applicable, add in terms that were added in Section II above. You may delete if not needed.)

2.0 ACRONYMS (If applicable, add in terms that were added in Section II above. You may delete if not needed.)

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. The Headquarters United States Air Force Director of Weather, AF/A3W provides SECAF/CSAF/AF Senior leaders with policy, guidance, and oversight for air, space, weather, and cyberspace operations, training, and sourcing of AF capabilities and personnel to support joint operations, and representing AF operations to Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Provides HAF support for employment of airpower by acting as the AF focal point for joint operational planning support and analysis for the employment of AF capabilities, and leading AF efforts relating to joint force command and control. Enhances AF operations capability through joint, interagency, coalition, and total force integration and interoperability; and serves as required, as the HAF office of primary responsibility (OPR) for operational National Security Council (NSC) issues.

1.1.1 Scope. US Air Force Weather career field needs to adapt to and embrace the accelerated pace of change across the globe. It must simultaneously standardize Air Force Weather Operations (AFWO) support to operations and institutionalize this change. The Air Force must transform to meet environmental threats with decisive action so commanders can make informed decisions in a dynamic environment. To achieve these outcomes, AFWO requires strategic planning, facilitation, program management, workforce development, working group support, and communications support driven from an Executive Counsel (EC). Some of the entities exist (recently created), others do not. The contractor shall charter and design an EC to include formalizing roles and responsibilities, annual governance rhythm and schedule, deliverables, and facilitate EC membership meetings. The contractor shall charter and design a Management Integration Group (MIG) to include formalizing roles and responsibilities, annual governance rhythm and schedule, deliverables, and process for asking for EC assistance (resources requests and policy changes). Charter and design a Data & Architecture Group (DAG) with a Cloud Migration Panel (CMP) to include formalizing roles and responsibilities, annual governance rhythm and schedule, deliverables, and process for asking for EC assistance (resources requests and policy changes). Charter and design other working groups as required.

1.2 Background. The Air Force Weather Weapons System (AFWWS) has an extremely complex and disparate organization under several Geo-distanced chains of command. AFWO, as guided by AF/A3W, developed a SECAF and CSAF signed Vision (Strategy) Document with 39 objectives nested in it to move AFWO in synch with the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS).

Contract support is required to develop the framework to synchronize the various AFWO entities to cogently move forward in achieving the AFWO Vision's objectives--directly aligned with the

NDS.

SECTION II

2.0 Task Descriptions: The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, equipment, and project supervision, as required in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1 Task 1 Executive Counsel (EC): The Contractor shall:

2.1.1. Charter and design an EC.

2.1.2. Formalize roles and responsibilities of the EC.

2.1.3. Establish annual governance rhythm and schedule of the EC.

2.1.4. Formalize EC deliverables IAW paragraphs 3 and 4 below.

2.1.5. Facilitate EC membership meetings.

2.2 Task 2 Management Integration Group (MIG): The Contractor shall:

2.2.1. Charter and design a MIG.

2.2.2. Formalize roles and responsibilities of the MIG.

2.2.3. Establish annual governance rhythm and schedule of the MIG.

2.2.4. Formalize MIG deliverables IAW paragraphs 3 and 4 below.

2.2.5. Define a process for the MIG to ask for EC assistance (resources requests and policy changes).

2.2.6. Facilitate MIG membership meetings.

2.3 Task 3 Data & Architecture working Group (DAG): The contractor shall:

2.3.1. Charter and design a DAG with a Cloud Migration Panel (CMP).

2.3.2. Formalize roles and responsibilities of the DAG and CMP.

2.3.3. Establish annual governance rhythm and schedule of the DAG and CMP.

2.3.4. Formalize DAG and CMP deliverables IAW paragraphs 3 and 4 below.

2.3.5. Define a process for the DAG to ask for MIG assistance (resources requests and policy changes).

2.3.6. Define a process for the CMP to ask for DAG assistance.

2.3.7. Facilitate DAG/CMP membership meetings.

2.4 Task 4 Other Working Groups (OWGs):

2.4.1. Charter and design OWGs.

2.4.2. Formalize roles and responsibilities of the OWG.

2.4.3. Establish annual governance rhythm and schedule of the OWG.

2.4.4. Formalize OWG deliverables IAW paragraphs 3 and 4 below.

2.4.5. Define a process for the OWG to ask for MIG assistance (resources requests and policy changes).

2.4.6. Facilitate OWG membership meetings.

SECTION III

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement and will be assessed on an “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” basis. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

SS – 1

AFW Strategy Objectives

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

Deliver a publishable (MS Office Format) electronic version of the complete AFWO Strategy Objectives 100 % of the time with graphics, key messages, and the roles of the EC, MIG, DAG, CMP, and OWGs incorporated for use by current and future council, working group, and panel members to address the 39 objectives in the AFW Vision (Strategy) Document.

Customer Complaint Periodic Surveillance

SS – 2

EC and Working Groups

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

Deliver a publishable (MS Office Format) plan(s) to facilitate effective and efficient conversations to achieve more informed decisions and increased progress toward objectives. This facilitation support could be at all or some levels and focused on a working group or problem set up to objective prioritization decisions at the EC level for use by current and future council, working group and panel members.

Customer Complaint Periodic Surveillance

SS –3

Facilitate Meetings

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

Facilitate 100% of requested EC and Working Group (WG) meetings. Utilize feedback tools and techniques 100% of the time for all meetings.

Customer Complaint Periodic Surveillance

SECTION IV

4.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide deliverable(s) in a format mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor.

The following enumerated deliverables are not expected to change. Due Date intervals are not expected to change but actual dates may need to be revised depending on actual contract start date.

DELIVERABLE PWS

PARA

DUE DATE DELIVERY

Monthly Status Report on Tasks

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

5th business day of each month

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Meeting Minutes/Reports

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

No Later than (NLT) three

(3) business days after the meeting

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Kickoff Meeting Agenda

6.2 NLT 5 days after contract

award

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Transition-In Plan 6.3 Submitted at Kickoff Meeting

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Transition-Out Plan 6.4 NLT 45 days prior to contract expiration

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Quality Control Plan 6.5 Submitted at Kickoff Meeting and annual revisions submitted 15 days after OY award.

By email to the COR in Microsoft Word format

Trip Reports 6.9.5 5 Days after completion of

TDY

By email to the COR in MS Word IAW AFH 33- 337 (T&Q)

Employee List 6.10 Upon Request By email to COR in MS Excel

AFW Strategy Objectives.

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

Updated every 45 Days By email to COR in a MS Office format

EC and Working Group Oversite Guides

2.1., 2.2., 2.3., 2.4.

Updated 15 Days after facilitated EC/WG meeting.

By email to COR in a MS Office format

SECTION V

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, ETC

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Material, Information, or Services. The Government will not furnish property or services for this requirement.

5.2 Contractor Acquired Property. The contractor will not be required to acquire any property.

SECTION VI

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Scheduling Concerns.

6.1.1 Duty Hours. The Contractor shall have access to Government facility five days per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, unless otherwise approved. Contractor personnel are expected to conform to customer agency normal operating hours; however the Contractor may be required access to Government facility outside of duty hours based on the customer agency’s needs. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the primary place of performance for this effort is the contractor facility with meetings as necessary at Government sites. A blended arrangement in office/telework may be implemented at the discretion of the Government. Compensatory time arrangements are permissible for temporary spikes in worktime; but overtime pay is prohibited without COR and CO approval. Federal Holidays shall be observed in accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy.

6.1.2 Core Duty Hours and Base Shutdown/Inclement Weather. Core duty hours are 0800 - 1600, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). The Contractor shall follow guidance of the installation containing their place of performance to determine reporting schedules whether due to a base closure or inclement weather. The website for guidance regarding status of performance for work to be performed in the National Capital Region (NCR) is http://www.opm.gov/status/.

6.2 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting

6.2.1 The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate a Project kick-off Meeting no later than (NLT) five (5) calendar days after contract award at the location approved by the Government.

The meeting will provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, and logistic issues; travel authorization; communication process between Government and Contractor; and reporting procedures. At a minimum, the attendees shall include key Contractor personnel, AF/A3W, key Government representatives, and the COR. The Contractor shall provide a Kick-Off Meeting Agenda that will include, but not be limited to, the following.

• Introduction of personnel

• Overview of project tasks

• Review of organization (complexity)

• Schedule (shows major tasks, milestones, and deliverables; planned and actual start and completion dates for each)

• Communication Plan/lines of communication overview (between both Contractor and Government)

• Travel notification and processes

• Government-furnished information (GFI) http://www.opm.gov/status/

• Security requirements (Building access, badges, Common Access Cards (CAC))

• Invoice procedures

• Monthly meeting dates

• Reporting Requirements, e.g. Monthly Status Report (MSR)

• POCs

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Overview of incoming Transition Plan to include process, timeframes, and status

• Prioritization of Contractor activities

• Any initial deliverables

• Other logistic issues

• Quality Control Plan (QCP)

• Sensitivity and protection of information

• Additional issues of concern (Leave/back-up support)

6.2.2 The Contractor shall provide a draft copy of the agenda NLT 5 days after contract award for review and approval by the COR prior to finalizing. The Government will provide the Contractor with the number of participants for the kick-off meeting and the Contractor shall provide sufficient copies of the presentation for all present.

6.2.3 The Kickoff Meeting location will be held at the Government's facility or another designated location and the date and time will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

6.3 Transition-In Plan

6.3.1 The Contractor shall provide a Transition-In Plan at the Kickoff Meeting. The plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent Contractor (if applicable) and incoming Contractor. The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incumbent Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

• Project management processes

• Points of contact

• Location of technical and project management documentation

• Status of ongoing technical initiatives

• Transition of key personnel

• Schedules and milestones

• Actions required of the Government

6.3.2 The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings per the COR’s direction.

6.4 Transition-Out Plan

6.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a Transition-Out Plan NLT than 45 calendar days prior to expiration of the contract. The plan shall facilitate the accomplishment of a seamless transition from the incumbent to and incoming Contractor (if applicable). In addition, the Contractor will continue to accomplish all tasks as outlined in the contract during this period. The Contractor shall identify how it will coordinate with the incoming Contractor and Government personnel to transfer knowledge regarding the following:

• Project management processes

• Points of contact

• Location of technical and project management documentation

• Status of ongoing technical initiatives

• Transition of key personnel

• Schedules and milestones

• Actions required of the Government

• Coordination of IT related programs, issues

6.4.2 The Contractor shall also establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming Government personnel for the period of the transition via weekly status meetings.

6.4.3 Current employees under this contract may be interviewed for possible employment by a succeeding Contractor; however, the Contractor will have the first right of refusal. The current Contractor will release any employee who chooses to be employed by a succeeding Contractor.

The current Contract will assist by orienting assigned employees of the succeeding Contractor during the last 7 days of the period of this contract, if so directed by the CO. The Government shall make available to such employees existing Government Furnished Property listed under Section V of this PWS. Items that are not accountable, such as desks, chairs, telephones, and other normal office equipment and office supplies during the orientation period, will only be transferred to the incoming Contractor if items were solely purchased by the current Contractor’s company.

6.5 Quality Control.

6.5.1. Quality Assurance. The Government shall rely on the Contractor’s existing quality assurance system as the method to ensure that the requirements of the contract and performance thresholds are met; however, the Government reserves the right to monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided and compliance with the contract terms and conditions at any time.

6.5.2. Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations, and best commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services with special emphasis placed on those services listed in this PWS. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that the work complies with the requirement of the contract.

6.6 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel.

6.6.1. Continuation of Essential Contractor Services During Crisis. All services in this PWS HAVE NOT been defined or designated as essential services for performance during crisis IAW DFARs 252.237-7023, “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.”

6.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)

6.7.1 The Contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the secure Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at: http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported anytime during the FY, all data shall be reported not later than 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

6.7.2 Subcontractor Input in CMRA: Prime Contractors are responsible to ensure all subcontractor data is reported. Subcontractors will not be able to enter any data into CMRA, but will enter their information into a Bulk Loader spread sheet available from the AF CMRA helpdesk. Subcontractor shall fill in columns A-C then return it to the AF CMRA helpdesk after it's completed and a technician team will enter the information into CMRA.

6.8 Security Instructions

6.8.1 Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property, documents and controlled forms provided for Contractor use and adhere to the Government property requirements contained in this contract. At the end of each work day, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured by a Government POC. Contractors are not allowed to secure Government facilities, equipment, and materials.

6.8.2 Access Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no building access instruments issued by the Government are lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. Access codes shall not be shared with any person(s) outside the organization. The Contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The Contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the Government COR. 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.

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

6.8.4 Retrieving Identification Media. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes, from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires.

6.8.5 Traffic Laws. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

6.8.6 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while at the Pentagon or any other military facility.

6.8.7 Communications Security (COMSEC). Contractors may require access to COMSEC information on Air Force installations. The Contractor shall not require a COMSEC account.

Access shall be controlled by the sponsoring agency. Access to COMSEC material by personnel is restricted to US citizens holding final US Government clearances. Such information is not releasable to personnel holding only reciprocal clearances. If it is determined the Contractor is required to access COMSEC information, the necessary training information and courses shall be provided by the COR. The DD Form 254 shall give further instructions on safeguarding and managing COMSEC material.

6.8.8 Contractor Identification. All Contractor personnel shall wear the Air Force issued Common Access Card at all times when away from their immediate work area so as to distinguish themselves from Government employees. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees. Contractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review.

Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practicable, contractors occupying collocated space with their government program customer should identify their work space area with their name and company affiliation or as a minimum “Contractor” after name.

6.8.9 Drug, Tobacco, and Alcohol Use Policy. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

6.8.10 (Intel or A2 requested item) Questionable Intelligence Activity (QIA). Contractor personnel supporting this contract are require to report any QIA or Sensitive/Highly Sensitive Matter (S/HSM) to an appropriate Government Intelligence Oversight monitor IAW DoDD

5148.13. Per DoDD 5148.13 QIA is defined as any conduct that constitutes, or is related to, an intelligence activity that may violate the law, any executive order or Presidential directive, or applicable DoD policy. A S/HSM is an intelligence or intelligence-related activity (regardless of whether the intelligence or intelligence-related activity is unlawful or contrary to an E.O., Presidential directive, Intelligence Community Directive, or DoD policy), or serious criminal activity by intelligence personnel, that could impugn the reputation or integrity of the IC, or otherwise call into question the propriety of intelligence activities. Such matters might involve actual or potential: congressional inquiries or investigations, adverse media coverage, impact on foreign relations or foreign partners, systemic compromise, loss, or unauthorized disclosure of protected information.

6.9 Travel

6.9.1 Local Travel. Local travel to attend meetings or events may be required at no cost to the Government. Travel within the National Capital Region commuting vicinity is considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

6.9.2. Expected Travel. Trips to Langley, VA (2 trips); Offutt AFB, NE (2 trips); and Hanscom AFB, MA (1 trip). Each trip is ~2 days. The purpose of the trips is to provide on-site support to each respective mission partner. Given the current COVID pandemic, at the discretion of the Government, the number of trips may be reduced or eliminated and replaced with telecoms via TEAMs, WebEx or some other Air Force approved IT solution.

6.9.3 CONUS Travel: Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 10 business days prior to trip.

6.9.4 OCONUS Travel: (e.g., to EUCOM and/or PACOM Area of Responsibility) Prior to travel, the Contractor shall coordinate with, and receive approval from, the COR at least 20 business days prior to trip. Theater Business Clearances shall be obtained, as necessary, prior to travel.

6.9.5 Further guidance for Contractor travel can be found at

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqctr.cfm.

6.9.6 Trip Reports: Following each trip, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver Trip/After Action Reports to the COR IAW AFH 33-337. The trip report shall be completed in accordance with AF/A3W guidance.

6.10 Employee Accountability & Turnover

6.10.1 Staffing of Contractor Personnel. Contractor shall provide a stable workforce, throughout the duration of the contract, by maintaining a 10% or less employee turnover rate. No positions shall remain vacant for more than 5 working days. The government shall not be billed for positions left vacant over 10 working days unless the vacancy is due to government delay and otherwise approved by the CO.

6.10.2 List of Employees. The Contractor shall maintain a current listing of employees assigned under this contract and define who are key personnel. 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 Contracting Officer, Program Manager, and Servicing Security Activity. An updated listing shall be provided upon request.

6.10.3 Contractor professionalism. The contractor shall:

• Present a professional appearance and maintain professional demeanor and conduct at all times.

• Conduct their work assignments IAW project schedules

• Function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.

• Function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals responsible for https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqctr.cfm the safety and security of USAF personnel and resources.

6.11 Miscellaneous Paragraphs

6.11.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official Government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7-R/AF Supplement).

Any request received by the Contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including Government/Contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the HAF/A3 FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

6.11.2 For Official Use Only (FOUO). The Contractor shall comply with DoD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

6.11.3 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

6.11.4 Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

6.11.5 Safety Concerns. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with OSHA standards for the protection of their employees. The Government is not responsible for ensuring that Contractors comply with “personal” safety requirements that do not present the potential to damage Government resources.

6.11.6 Project Policy. The Contractor shall comply with all industry standards. All work shall be done in accordance with all federal, local, and state laws and regulations.

6.11.7 Inherently Governmental Functions. The Contractor shall not perform inherently Governmental functions as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 7.5 in relation to this PWS.

6.11.8 Ethics. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the US Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoDD 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation.

6.11.9 Professional Appearance of Work Space. The Contractor shall keep work space areas neat and orderly and avoid conditions leading to safety violations.

6.11.10 Non-Personal Services. The Government shall not supervise or task Contractor employees in any manner that generates actions of the nature of personal services, or that creates the perception of personal services. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees directly and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services to the Government or to Government personnel. If the Contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the CO immediately. Non-personal Contractor services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature.

SECTION VII

APPENDIX 1

1.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS

Contracting Officer (CO). The duly appointed Government agent authorized to award or administer contracts. The contracting officer is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government.

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

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Facilities, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, or any other items furnished for the concessionaire's use by the Government. A full list, if applicable, is in Section V.

Performance Threshold. The minimum performance level of a performance objective required by the Government.

2.0 ACRONYMS

AF/A3W—Headquarters United States Air Force Director of Weather AFWO—Air Force Weather Operations AFWWS--Air Force Weather Weapons System CMP—Cloud Migration Panel COR—Contracting Officer Representative CSAF—Chief of Staff of the Air Force DAG—Data & Architecture Group (DAG) DoD—Department of Defense EC—Executive Counsel HAF—Headquarters Air Force MIG—Management Integration Group MS—Microsoft NDS—National Defense Strategy NLT—Not Later Than NSC—National Security Council OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility OWG—Other Working Groups OY—Option Year PWS—Performance Work Statement SECAF—Secretary of the Air Force WG—Working Group