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This performance work statement outlines requirements for the Hardness Surveillance Electromagnetic Pulse Program to support the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system. Services include engineering, equipment repairs and testing, site configuration, High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse and Source Region Electromagnetic Pulse testing, analysis, forecasting, cybersecurity, and documentation. A qualified Contractor is required to furnish a nuclear-certified high-energy pulser and supporting equipment and personnel to perform work at various locations over a 12-month base period and four 12-month options, with a potential six-month extension. The solicitation is anticipated to be sole-sourced and awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center / Minuteman III

DIRECTORATE

HILL AFB, UTAH 84056-5609

Performance Work Statement 16 July 2021

Hardness Surveillance EMP Program

Prepared by:

AFNWC/NMET

Contents

1. Overview

1.1. Scope

1.2. Purpose

2. Description of Services

2.1. Planning

2.1.1. Program Management Plan (PMP)

2.1.2. Schedules

2.1.3. Status Updates

2.1.4. Meetings

2.1.5. Test Plans/Procedures

2.1.6. Inspection Plans/Procedures

2.1.7. Implementation Management Plan (IMP)

2.1.8. Deviations and Waivers

2.2. Test Execution

2.2.1. Hardness Testing

2.2.2. Field Activities

2.2.3. Site Configuration Inspection

2.2.4. Weapon System Operational Checkout

2.2.5. Preparation for Return of Sites to the Government

2.2.6. Photographic Library

2.2.7. Site Security

2.2.8. Site Access

2.2.9. Single Manager Support

2.3. Hardness Reporting

2.3.1. EMP Hardness Determination

2.3.2. EMP Hardness Projection

2.3.3. Identification of Anomalies and Deficiencies

2.3.4. Wing Commander Briefings

2.4. Cyber Security

2.4.1. Information System Security

2.4.2. Cyber Accreditation

2.4.3. Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)

2.4.4. Cyber Incident Reporting

2.4.5. System Security Plan (SSP)

2.4.6. Compliance with Cybersecurity Instructions and Directives

2.4.7. Information Assurance Workforce Qualifications

3. Compliance Documents

3.1. Weapon System Specifications

3.2. Military and DoD Standards

3.3. Other Publications

3.4. Contract Deliverables

3.4.1. Scientific Technical Information and Controlled Unclassified Information

3.4.2. CDRL submission

3.5. Services Summary

4. General Information

4.1. Government Program Management

4.1.1. Program Management

4.1.2. Project Engineering

4.1.3. Contract Management

4.1.4. Single Manager

4.1.5. Site Selection

4.1.6. Validation Testing

4.1.7. Turnover Conferences

4.1.8. Site Acceptance

4.1.9. Site Deposture/Reposture

4.1.10. Field Team Support

4.1.11. Transportation

4.1.12. Material and Services

4.2. Problem Notification and Resolution

4.2.1. Problem Notification Report

4.2.2. Problem Resolution

4.3. Packaging

4.3.1. Preservation for Packaging

4.4. Marking

4.5. Drug Testing Policy

5. Security Requirements

5.1. Security Program Plan

5.2. Security Clearances

5.3. USAF Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program

5.4. Two-Person Concept Control

5.5. Physical and Information Security Requirements

5.6. Classified Information

6. Quality Requirements

6.1. Inspection Program

7. Safety Requirements

7.1. System Safety

7.2. System Safety Program

7.3. Safety Compliance Assessment Report

7.4. Safety Engineering Analysis Report

7.5. Nuclear Safety Support

7.6. Nuclear Safety Analysis

7.7. Nuclear Safety Certification

7.8. Nuclear Surety Training

8. Supply Support Requirements

8.1. Government Owned Facilities

8.2. Contractor Furnished Facilities

8.3. Government-Furnished Property

8.4. Modification of GFP

8.5. Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE)

8.6. Contractor Support Data

8.7. Spares Acquisition

9. Transition Plan

9.1. Transition Period of Performance

9.2. Transition Responsibilities

9.3. Transition Plan

10. Phase Out

10.1. Responsibilities

APPENDIX A: LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................................................ A-1

APPENDIX B: GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT ...................................................... B-1

APPENDIX C: SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION AND HEALTH SPECIFICATION

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... C-1

1. Overview

1.1. Scope

The scope of the tasking in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Hardness Evaluation of United States Air Force (USAF) Minuteman (MM) III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems. This Hardness Surveillance EMP Program (HSEP) consists of hardness evaluation of Launch Facilities (LFs) and Missile Alert Facilities (MAFs) to determine the MMIII systems hardness status and project future systems hardness.

This requirement does not require continuation of essential Department of Defense (DoD) contractor services during crisis as defined in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.237-7023.

Hardness evaluation of LFs and MAFs at each specified configuration shall be completed on an annual basis. For planning purposes, testing shall be conducted in the following sequence and in accordance with (IAW) Paragraphs 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.2.

Basic F.E. Warren AFB, WY 12 Months Option I Minot AFB, ND 12 Months Option II Malmstrom AFB, MT 12 Months Option III F.E. Warren AFB, WY 12 Months Option IV Minot AFB, ND 12 Months Option V Malmstrom AFB, MT 6 Months option to extend services

1.2. Purpose

The purpose of this effort is to contract for engineering services, testing services, and technical support necessary to determine the hardness status and projection for the MMIII Weapon System. The HSEP shall determine wing and system level hardness status and hardness degradation projections for the ICBM weapon systems. The goal of this service is to establish baseline hardness test data for applicable system changes/modification, to provide sufficient data and analysis to support hardness degradation projections and provide adequate lead time for either replacement or refurbishment, as applicable, of any weapon system element prior to failure or loss of safety margin.

2. Description of Services The contractor shall develop test plans and execute HSEP testing and reporting IAW applicable technical guidance outlined in this PWS. The contractor shall determine EMP hardness and project with acceptable lead time, approximately five (5) years, future hardness utilizing statistically quantifiable determination and projection methods. The goal of the hardness projection is to provide adequate lead time, approximately five (5) years, for either replacement or refurbishment, as applicable, of any weapon system element prior to failure or loss of safety margin. The determination and projection methods shall produce results at the LF and MAF site level, wing level (Wings I, III, V), and configuration level. The contractor shall plan, conduct and report hardness testing of nine (9) facilities, consisting of seven (7) LFs and two (2) MAFs at one Missile Wing per calendar year as outlined below.

2.1. Planning

2.1.1. Program Management Plan (PMP)

The contractor shall plan and coordinate the program tasks defined in this PWS. The contractor shall plan to test nine (9) facilities each calendar year. Facilities shall include seven (7) LFs and two (2) MAFs. Engineering liaison and technical documentation shall be established and maintained by the contractor throughout the program. The contractor shall advise AFNWC/NMET of management problems and shall generate and update the PMP upon Government approval of changes. The contractor shall identify and request any training needed to accomplish the tasks described in the PMP or in this PWS.

The contractor shall direct, coordinate, evaluate, and control the program tasks defined in this PWS and as described and defined in the approved PMP (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) No. A007; DI-MGMT-81797).

2.1.2. Schedules

The contractor shall suggest and comply with the approved test schedule for the calendar year.

2.1.3. Status Updates

The contractor shall support HSEP status updates and site test Quick Look Briefings at the request of AFNWC Program Management (CDRL No. A026; DI-MGMT-80368).

2.1.4. Meetings

The contractor shall participate in meetings in support of HSEP efforts at the request of AFNWC Program Management, to include meetings at USSTRATCOM and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). These include meetings pertaining to Paragraphs 2.1.3, 2.3.4 and 4.1.7 Post-Contract Award Conference. The contractor shall schedule and host a post contract award meeting at its facility no later than 30-calendar days following contract award. The contractor shall present the PMP at the post-award meeting which defines the planned work, including all requirements established in this PWS. The contractor shall discuss the Government’s objectives, performance requirements, contract constraints and program risks.

(CDRL No. A002; DI-ADMIN-81249) (CDRL No. A003; DI-MGMT-81605) (CDRL No. A004; DI-ADMIN-81505)

2.1.5. Test Plans/Procedures

The contractor shall consider the integration and installation of all test equipment, and shall fully define how hardness testing is to be conducted. The contractor shall also include the entire site setup and checkout effort and define site-specific requirements in any plans for on-site testing at operational ICBM facilities. The contractor shall update as necessary, test plans and procedures (CDRL No. A060; DI-NDTI-80566) (CDRL No. A061; DI-NDTI-80603)

2.1.6. Inspection Plans/Procedures

The contractor shall consider the integration and installation of all inspection equipment, and shall fully define the conduct of hardness inspections. The contractor shall also include the entire site setup and checkout effort and define site unique requirements in any plans for on-site inspections at operational ICBM facilities. The contractor shall update, as necessary, the inspection plans and procedures.

(CDRL No. A060; DI-NDTI-80566) (CDRL No. A061; DI-NDTI-80603)

2.1.7. Implementation Management Plan (IMP)

The contractor shall generate an IMP governing test and field operations. The contractor shall coordinate this plan with the Program Manager. The contractor shall coordinate this plan with the appropriate AFGSC agencies through the Single Manager, described in Paragraph 2.2.9.

This plan shall establish a method to accomplish the effort required by this program and shall address such topics as test site custodial responsibilities, site access described in Paragraph 2.2.8, base support requirements and functional responsibilities. The IMP shall also cover:

a. integration and timing of all HSEP activities

b. transportation and setup of equipment including High-altitude burst pulser

c. the contractor's planned completion of the site setup and testing and/or inspections

(i.e., corrosion, maintenance)

d. the development of all contract compliance and contractor inspection records and how the contractor shall ensure compliance with all procedures

e. verification that all tests and/or inspections and checkouts have been completed

f. plans to identify any condition that could lead to damage to hardware during testing as well as proposed method to avoid damage while still assessing the hardness of the site

The contractor shall generate a Sequencing Plan as part of the IMP, describing the order of testing at each Wing considering the constraints listed below:

a. The HSEP testing shall be conducted as a Priority three (3) effort as defined in Paragraph 2.2.1 of AFMAN 21-202, AFGSC Supplement.

b. The HSEP inspections shall be conducted as a Priority 1, 2, or 3 effort as defined in Paragraph 2.2.1 of AFMAN 21-202, AFGSC Supplement.

c. The contractor shall revise engineering and planning as required by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) approved contingency work.

(CDRL No. A016; DI- MGMT-81737)

2.1.8. Deviations and Waivers

The contractor shall generate requests for deviations and waivers from approved program management or field activity plans when warranted by problems or discrepancies occurring during the activities required by this program. The contractor shall coordinate these activities with the Program Manager and proceed as directed by the PCO. During field activities, the contractor shall also notify the Single Manager verbally of changes to field activity plans.

(CDRL No. A037, DI-CMAN-80640)

2.2. Test Execution

2.2.1. Hardness Testing

The contractor shall perform EMP hardness testing on nine (9) facilities to evaluate compliance with S-133-128, and all supporting technical guidance described and referenced in this PWS.

Facilities tested each year shall include seven (7) LFs and two (2) MAFs. Testing shall include High Altitude EMP (HEMP) simulation as well as Source Region EMP (SREMP) simulation to evaluate hardness.

Both HEMP and SREMP testing shall be performed with weapon system operating, and in a manner consistent with operational mission objectives.

The contractor shall perform electromagnetic shielding effectiveness testing on one (1) LF and one (1) MAF per year. Contractor shall evaluate compliance with S-133-128 Paragraph 30.4.2.2 (Figures A-24 and A-25).

2.2.2. Field Activities

To accomplish field test/inspection activities, the contractor shall coordinate with Government agencies and shall provide the following elements where appropriate.

IAW DFARS 211.106 – Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractors, either by prominent display of badge/identification, declaration upon answering phone, or other self-identification as appropriate.

The contractor shall comply with the following provisions for assuming and maintaining control of ICBM basing sites.

2.2.3. Site Configuration Inspection

The contractor, in conjunction with AFGSC, shall perform pre-acceptance setup tasks IAW the test procedures described in Paragraph 2.1.2 or inspection procedures described in Paragraph

2.1.3 and verify existing equipment configurations against engineering and technical data prior to acceptance of each MAF or LF from the Government. Should discrepancies exist between this data and the actual configuration, the contractor shall notify the Program Manager and proceed as directed IAW Paragraph 4.2. (CDRL No. A060; DI- NDTI-80566) (CDRL No.

A061; DI-NDTI-80603) (CDRL No. A062; DI-NDTI-80809)

2.2.4. Weapon System Operational Checkout

The contractor shall perform a weapon system checkout, also referred to as a Class III Demonstration, to verify operation of the site/equipment as defined in the test plans/procedures prior to HSEP testing. Should discrepancies be encountered, the contractor shall notify the Program Manager IAW Paragraph 4.10 and proceed as directed IAW Paragraph 4.2.

(CDRL No. A060; DI-NDTI-80566) (CDRL No. A061; DI-NDTI-80603) (CDRL No. A062; DI-NDTI-80809)

2.2.5. Preparation for Return of Sites to the Government

The contractor shall perform a final weapon system checkout IAW the test plans/procedures to show conformance with the system requirements following HSEP testing. Should discrepancies exist between this data and the actual configuration, the contractor shall notify the Program Manager IAW Paragraph 4.2 and proceed as directed. (CDRL No. A060; DI-NDTI-80566) (CDRL No. A061; DI-NDTI-80603) (CDRL No. A062; DI- NDTI-80809).

The contractor shall, at the completion of the site work, return the facility to the condition existing upon entry IAW the DD Form 1149 and perform an inventory inspection in conjunction with AFGSC personnel.

2.2.6. Photographic Library

The contractor shall photograph all problems/anomalies and deficiencies discovered on site and maintain a reproducible library of these photographs.

2.2.7. Site Security

The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of the Maintenance and Security Alarm Monitor (MASAM), at both the test and monitoring facility, IAW the MASAM Operating Instructions (MASAMOI).

In the event of a MASAM security alarm indicating a potential security violation at the test facility, Government security personnel at the monitoring facility will dispatch a Government response team to the test facility. Upon verification by the response team that the test facility has not been penetrated, the contractor shall be notified and shall respond by dispatching a two-person, Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) certified team described in Paragraph 5.3 that shall provide security at the test facility until either MASAM security is reset, by the two-person contractor team, or until the next contractor duty period.

During non-duty hours, contractor response may not be until the next duty period due to contractor personnel unavailability. Costs associated with responses to MASAM security alarms will be covered on the over and above line item. Because the contractor may, if personnel are available, respond to MASAM alarms during contractor non-duty periods, pre-authorization to charge to the over and above line item is not practical for this task. The contractor shall notify the Single Manager, AFNWC HSEP Manager, and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) of any costs associated with this task on the next contractor duty period.

2.2.8. Site Access

The contractor shall conform to all approved procedures for site access. This shall include ingress and egress procedures as described in the HSEP Site Access Instructions included in the IMP and procedures associated with using the MASAM as described in the MASAMOI.

(CDRL No. A016; DI-MGMT-81737)

2.2.9. Single Manager Support

The Government has established at or near each Missile Wing a Single Manager to interface with the contractor. The contractor shall establish a similar point of contact to interface with the Government and shall maintain status and schedule data for all Missile Wing activity affected by this program.

2.3. Hardness Reporting

2.3.1. EMP Hardness Determination

The contractor shall perform the necessary tests, analyses, and/or inspections to determine the hardness of ICBM Operational Ground Equipment (OGE) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) relative to the Weapon System Specifications listed in Paragraph 3.1. The determination shall be at the site level, at the wing level, and by site configuration and shall include a final report at the wing level and by site configuration. The contractor shall quantify the wing level statistical confidence of a hardness determination, normally based on a minimum number of seven (7) LF and two (2) MAF test sites. (CDRL No. A062; DI-NDTI-80809)

2.3.2. EMP Hardness Projection

The contractor shall perform the necessary tests, analyses, and/or inspections to project the hardness of the ICBM systems OGE and RPIE relative to the Weapon System Specifications listed in Paragraph 3.1. The projection shall be at the site level, at the wing level, and by site configuration and shall include a final report at the wing level and by site configuration.

The contractor shall quantify the wing level statistical confidence of the hardness projection, normally based on a minimum number of seven (7) LF and two (2) MAF test sites.

(CDRL No. A062; DI-NDTI-80809)

2.3.3. Identification of Anomalies and Deficiencies

Weapon system anomalies are those items that would adversely impact or impede the contractor’s program or schedule. Weapon system deficiencies are deviations from the weapon system specifications which do not adversely impact or impede the contractors program or schedule. Upon identification in the HSEP of any significant (i.e., having the near-term potential for adversely affecting weapon system performance, reliability, hardness, or service life) anomalies, deficiencies, or changes in performance, the contractor shall identify potential system impacts and performance degradations (e.g., “Loss of command function”, “Loss of status reporting”, etc.) which could occur as a result of the identified anomaly or deficiency.

The contractor shall identify possible causes based on the work accomplished in identifying the anomalies or deficiencies and recommend a potential solution. The contractor shall promptly notify the Program Manager and Single Manager IAW Paragraph 4.2 and proceed as directed IAW Paragraph 4.2. (CDRL No. A135; DI-MGMT-81232) The contractor shall screen the anomalies, deficiencies, or changes in performance into the following categories:

a. No hardness impact;

b. Minor hardness impact;

c. Major hardness impact.

2.3.4. Wing Commander Briefings

The contractor shall prepare and present an In-Briefing and an Out-Briefing to the Wing Deputy Chief of Maintenance, and the Wing Commander and Staff prior to and following completion of all activities at the Wing. The contractor shall include test/inspection sites, test/inspection schedules, and an overview of the base support requirements in the In-Briefing. The contractor shall provide test results in the Wing Out-Briefings. (CDRL No. A002; DI-ADMN-81249) (CDRL No. A003; DI-MGMT-81605) (CDRL No. A004; DI-ADMN-81505)

2.4. Cyber Security

2.4.1. Information System Security

The Contractor shall implement Information System (IS) security protections and ensure the protections are appropriate to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability needs of the Government. Establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data.

2.4.2. Cyber Accreditation

All IS, Platform Information Technology (PIT) and Information Technology (IT) Services or Products under this requirement, that receive, transmit, store, or process nonpublic government data shall be accredited in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD IT, or a substitute process if RMF is replaced, and shall comply with annual Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) security control testing. IS and PIT systems must be categorized IAW Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, implement a corresponding set of security controls from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and use assessment procedures from NIST SP 800-53A with additional DoD-specific assignment values, overlays, implementation guidance, and assessment procedures as required.

All systems subject to RMF must present technical reports documenting the evidence of authorization from a System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report Plan of Action and Milestones (PoAM) and authorization decision documents or show that the system has a DoD RMF or equivalent DoD Component PIT system accreditation decision that is current within 3 years. Evidence of FISMA compliance must be presented in the form of a PoAM.

Systems must have and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) or, if acceptable to the Government, an Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) by contract award.

(CDRL No. A059 -1, -2, and -3; DI-MISC-80508B/T)

2.4.3. Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)

ISCM is defined as maintaining ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions. ISCM is a critical part of the risk management process to ensure that IS and PIT operations remain within an acceptable level of risk despite any changes that occur. The Contractor shall maintain ongoing monitoring, analysis and incident response procedures for all IS and PIT systems under this requirement IAW NIST

SP 800-137.

2.4.4. Cyber Incident Reporting

Within 48-hours of discovery of any cyber incident, the Contractor shall notify AFNWC/NMET Program Manager of the incident and the details surrounding the incident.

(CDRL No. A071; DI-MGMT-82188)

2.4.5. System Security Plan (SSP)

The Contractor shall develop, document, and periodically provide a technical report detailing updates to the SSP and/or any associated plans of action developed to satisfy the adequate security requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, and IAW NIST SP 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations”.

The Contractor shall comply with the contract security requirements, the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification. The Contractor shall pass down tailored security requirements, as stated in the contract, to all subcontractors. Refer to the DD Form 254 attached to the contract for additional security instructions, guidance, policies and restrictions.

The SSP shall describe the Contractor’s unclassified ISs or networks where covered defense information associated with the execution and performance of this contract is processed, stored, or transmitted. The contractor shall provide the SSP to the Government as part of the Contractor’s proposal.

The Contractor shall provide the Government with access to the SSP, or extracts thereof, and any associated plans of action for each of the Contractor’s tier one level subcontractors, vendors, and/or suppliers, and the subcontractor’s tier one level subcontractors, vendors, and/or suppliers, who process, store, or transmit covered defense information associated with the execution and performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall support independent on-site government assessment of compliance of NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-171A.

(CDRL No. A059-1; DI-MISC-80508B/T)

2.4.6. Compliance with Cybersecurity Instructions and Directives Upon contract signature and every six months, contractor shall provide Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Cybersecurity Division and Government Contracting Activity all unclassified network forward facing internet protocol (IP) touch points and domains to include sub-contractors down to the fourth tier supporting this contract.

The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall be in compliance with the latest versions of the documents found in Paragraph 3.3 below.

2.4.7. Information Assurance Workforce Qualifications

The Contractor shall ensure information assurance workforce personnel have appropriate Information Assurance Management (IAM) level II qualifications for implementation and management of controls IAW DoD 8570.01-M prior to contract award.

3. Compliance Documents The following documents state specific requirements with which the contractor shall comply.

Documents called out for compliance within the following cited documents are incorporated by reference even if not listed here. Specific editions/revisions of documents will be listed here.

Individual paragraph references will only identify basic documents.Weapon System Specifications

DOCUMENT NO. DATE TITLE

S-133-128 14 Jan 15 Weapon System Specification for Minuteman

III (WS 133 A-M)

Appendices I and III of the Weapon System Specifications are classified SECRET and access to these documents is controlled. Security clearance at the SECRET level will be required to view these documents. Copies of these documents will be provided to the contractor upon request.

3.2. Military and DoD Standards

DOCUMENT NO. DATE TITLE

MIL-STD-882 05 Nov 12 System Safety Program Requirements

DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN13-501 11 Oct 19 Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program

3.3. Other Publications

DOCUMENT NO. DATE TITLE

DODM S-5210.41 Vol 1, 2 and 3 31 Aug 18 Nuclear Weapon Security Manual

DOD 5220.22-M 18 May 16 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

AFMANI21-202 28 Aug 19 Missile Maintenance Management

AFMAN91-203 10 Dec 18 Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire and Health Standard

DAFI91-204 09 Mar 21 Safety Investigations and Reports

AFMAN91-118 12 Mar 20 Safety Design and Evaluation Criteria for Nuclear Weapon Systems

AFMAN91-119 10 Mar 20 Safety Design and Evaluation Criteria for Nuclear Weapon System Software

AFI 91-101 25 Mar 20 Air Force Nuclear Weapon Surety Program

DoDI 8500.01 10 Jul 19 Cybersecurity

DoDI 8510.01 29 Dec 20 DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)

DoD 8570.01M 10 Nov 15 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

NIST SP 800-171 28 Jan 21 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations

NIST SP 800-137 21 May 20 Information Security Continuous Monitoring

CNSSI 1253 27 Mar 14 Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems

Copies of Publications:

Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Product Lists, Military Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DoDSSP), in Philadelphia, PA. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST database via the Internet at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/.

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/

3.4. Contract Deliverables

3.4.1. Scientific Technical Information and Controlled Unclassified Information DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, Enclosure 4, Table 5, identifies six (6) authorized distribution statements for Scientific Technical Information (STINFO). The Contractor shall mark all scientific technical data, regardless of media or form, with the appropriate STINFO markings (i.e., distribution statement, export control warning [when applicable], and destruction notice) as specified on the DD Form 1423-1, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

For written or printed material, the STINFO markings shall appear in full text on the front cover/title page as specified in the CDRL. Distribution statements shall include all applicable “reasons” based on the contents of the document. The “date of determination” within each distribution statement shall reflect the date of the document, unless otherwise agreed to upon contract award. The Controlling DoD Office (CDO) will review all technical data (e.g., technical reports, test reports, final summaries, and briefings) prior to finalization to ensure the correct STINFO markings are applied to all scientific/technical documents. A distribution statement designation is distinct from, and in addition to, a security classification marking

CDRL # TITLE DID # Paragraph References A002 Conference Agenda (Meeting Agenda) DI-ADMN-81249B 2.1.4, 2.3.4, 4.1.7 A003 Briefing Material DI-MGMT-81605 2.1.4, 2.3.4, 4.1.7 A004 Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes DI-ADMN-81505 2.1.4, 2.3.4, 4.1.7 A007 Program Management Plan DI-MGMT-81797 2.1.1 A016 Implementation Plan DI-MGMT-81737 2.1.7, 2.2.8, 4.1.5. 4.1.10, A022 Data Accession List DI-MGMT-81453 3.4.2 A026 Status Report DI-MGMT-80368A 2.1.3 A035 Deficiency Report (DR) DI-PSSS-81535A 4.2.1 A037 Request for Variance (RFV) DI-CMAN-80640E 2.1.8

A059-1 Technical Report - Study/Services (System Security Report)

DI-MISC-80508B/T 2.4.2, 2.4.5

A059-2 Technical Report - Study/Services (Security Assessment Report)

DI-MISC-80508B/T 2.4.2

A059-3 Technical Report - Study/Services (authorization decision report)

DI-MISC-80508B/T 2.4.2

A059-4 Technical Report - Study/Services (SEAR) DI-MISC-80508B/T 7.2, 7.4 A059-5 Technical Report - Study/Services (NCE) DI-MISC-80508B/T 7.6, 7.7 A060 Test Plan DI-NDTI-80566A 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.2.3, 2.2.4,

2.2.5 A061 Test Procedures DI-NDTI-80603A 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.2.3, 2.2.4,

2.2.5 A062 Test/Inspection Report DI-NDTI-80809B 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.25, 2.3.1, 2.3.2

A067 Safety Assessment Report DI-SAFT-80102C 7.2, 7.3 A071 Accident/Incident Report DI-MGMT-82188 2.4.4, 7.6 A080 Nuclear Certification Impact Statement (NCIS) DI-NUOR-81888B 7.5 A091 Preservation & Packing Data DI-PACK-80120/T 4.3.1, 4.4 A092 Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) DI-PACK-80121/T 4.3.1, 4.4 A107 Training Materials (Nuclear Surety Training)

DI-ILSS-80872 7.8

A108 Government Property Inventory Report DI-MGMT-80441D 8.3, 8.4, 8.7 A115 Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan DI-MGMT-80934C 5.1 A135 System Problem Report (SPR) DI-MGMT-81232 2.3.3 applied in accordance with (IAW) DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 2, DoD Information Security Program: Marking of Information.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings shall be applied to all applicable scientific, technical information documents IAW DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The STINFO information (i.e., Distribution statement, Export Control Warning [when applicable] and destruction notice) will be fully spelled out, and will be placed above the CUI Designation Indicator box. The CUI box only lists the “Distribution Statement line and letter.

Place “Controlled Unclassified Information” (do not abbreviate) in the header and footer of each page. NOTE: If the information does not fall within law, regulation, or government policy then the information is not CUI.

3.4.2. CDRL submission

The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy of unclassified CDRL data through CDRLVue.

Classified CDRL data shall NOT be submitted in CDRLVue. Classified data shall be submitted to the inspection/acceptance point of contact and to offices that provide functional input to the inspector/acceptor, as identified in the CDRL DD Form 1423-1, Block 14 and following the guidance of the DD Form 254. A listing of all data delivered per year and/or per contract must be provided on the Data Accession List upon request of the Government.

(CDRL No. A022; DI-MGMT-81453)

3.5. Services Summary

Performance Parameter

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold

1. Quick Look Briefings 2.1.3 Quick Looks for 9 of 9 facility tests; delivered NLT two weeks of site return unless postponed by

AFNWC/NMET.

2. Comply with Testing Schedule 2.1.1 Testing on 9 of 9 facilities completed; On-schedule accept and return of sites for 8 of 9 facilities.

3. Timely CDRL Reporting 3.4 95% of all reports are generated on time.

4. Comply with PRP Program 5.3 100% compliance with DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN13- 501 and established Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs)

4. General Information

4.1. Government Program Management

4.1.1. Program Management

Within the AFNWC the MMIII Systems Directorate, AFNWC/NM, has overall program management responsibility for the MMIII Weapon System. Program management of the HSEP has been delegated to the MMIII System Integration and Test Branch (AFNWC/NMET).

4.1.2. Project Engineering

The HSEP Project Engineer, within the MM III Systems Integration Test and Assessment Branch (AFNWC/NMET), will provide the technical project management and is responsible for coordinating technical and engineering functions of the HSEP.

4.1.3. Contract Management

Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely within the AFNWC MMIII Contracting Division (AFNWC/PZB). No conversation, recommendation, or direction, whether given directly or implied by AFNWC personnel, that will affect the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this PWS, shall be acted upon by the contractor unless specifically directed in writing by the PCO. Efforts under the over and above line item must be reviewed and authorized by the ACO. Prior to submitting a request for over and above effort, the contractor shall obtain concurrence from the AFNWC HSEP Manager.

4.1.4. Single Manager

The Government has established a Single Manager at or near each Missile Wing. The Single Manager's function is described in AFI 91-103.

4.1.5. Site Selection

To facilitate maximum flexibility and mission planning constraints, AFGSC IAW Missile Wing personnel, will provide a list of proposed access sites for each wing to the contractor. The Government will include AFGSC/A3TT in the coordination process for the IMP that lists the proposed sites. The contractor shall review this list and work with the wing to the maximum extent practicable. The contractor shall plan to perform testing at only one ICBM site at a time.

Wing activities may preclude testing of a scheduled facility. The Host Wing, at their discretion, may propose a comparable facility. The change shall be coordinated with AFNWC/NMET and the contractor.

Some sites may not be testable IAW the testing procedures proposed by the contractor. If deemed necessary, the contractor may conduct site surveys as part of this effort. All site surveys shall be conducted on a non-interference basis to the visited site. All requests for site surveys shall be submitted with full justification of need to AFNWC/NMET through the PCO at least 45-calendar days in advance of visit. The Government reserves the right to deny any site survey request that is not deemed fully justified. Expenses associated with site survey shall be covered by over and above line item. (CDRL No. A016; DI-MGMT-81737)

4.1.6. Validation Testing

AFNWC/NM may direct the contractor to perform validation EMP testing, hardness assurance, for new systems/equipment in lieu of normal HSEP testing. Such testing is not covered under the over and above line item; however, reasonable and unforeseen expenses associated with the validation testing that would not have been necessary under normal testing conditions may be covered by the Over and Above line item.

4.1.7. Turnover Conferences

The contractor shall support a site turnover conference for each facility. AFNWC/Single Manager will prepare and submit a DD Form 1149 to the appropriate agencies to affect site acceptance from AFGSC to AFNWC Single Manager. AFNWC/Single Manager will then notify the contractor that the site is available to conduct contractor tasks. AFNWC/Single Manager will delegate overall control and responsibility of the site to the contractor. Upon completion of contractor activities at a site and following a successful site reposture, AFGSC will accept the site from AFNWC/Single Manager via the DD Form 1149.

(CDRL No. A002; DI-ADMN-81249) (CDRL No. A003; DI- MGMT-81605) (CDRL No. A004; DI-ADMN-81505)

4.1.8. Site Acceptance

Following site configuration inspection IAW Paragraph 2.2.3 and the Turnover Conference, the contractor shall accept the site from AFNWC/Single Manager.

4.1.9. Site Deposture/Reposture

If field activities require site deposture/reposture, the contractor shall recommend update as necessary to the existing technical order, T.O. 21M-LGM30G-2-34 HSEP, MAF, and LF Site Deposture/ Reposture (Missile Wings I, III & V).

4.1.10. Field Team Support

The contractor shall provide support to HSEP contractor field teams except for those goods and services provided through the IMP. (CDRL No. A016; DI-MGMT-81737)

4.1.11. Transportation

The contractor shall supply all required vehicles and transportation/handling equipment which are not listed in Appendix B of the contract to accomplish the tasks of this PWS. The contractor shall be responsible for transportation and delivery of all hardware, including Government- Furnished Property (GFP) between Missile Wings. The Government will support transportation and delivery of hardware when in the best interest of the Government.

4.1.12. Material and Services

The contractor shall provide all necessary materials and services to perform the EMP hardness activities necessary to complete the requirements identified in this PWS. GFP and drawings will be provided to the contractor IAW the GFP clause of the contract. In support of the field effort, the contractor shall provide, as necessary, the following:

a. Management and Program Control

b. Security

c. Configuration Control and Management

d. Warehousing and Transportation

e. Engineering Liaison

f. Industrial Safety

Any Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment purchased or manufactured under this contract shall be the property of the Government. The contractor shall request disposition instructions for the Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment from the PCO.

4.2. Problem Notification and Resolution

4.2.1. Problem Notification Report

The contractor shall promptly notify the Program Manager and Single Manager verbally of any weapon system anomalies or deficiencies, defined in Paragraph 2.3.3, encountered during setup, checkout, and testing and proceed as directed by the ACO. Costs associated with these tasks are not included in the over and above line item. The contractor shall prepare a Problem/Anomaly Report identifying the weapon system anomaly encountered and suggest potential corrective action. The contractor shall prepare a Deficiency Report describing all deficiencies encountered.

(CDRL No. A035; DI-PSSS-81535)

4.2.2. Problem Resolution

Problem resolution will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government on the review and analysis of problem areas and proposed changes, determination of impact on facilities, equipment, and security, and correlation of such impact with other changes. Some problems will be resolved by the Government while others may be assigned to the contractor for resolution. Such direction will be given by the ACO. Resolution of the problems shall be made by the contractor as directed by AFNWC/NMET through the ACO. The contractor shall submit a work request to the Program Manager for each problem resolution. Each work request must be approved by the Program Manager and the ACO prior to performance of any work. Cumulative problem resolution costs in excess of $1,000.00 per site will be authorized on the over and above line item. The ACO will assure that sufficient funds are obligated prior to authorization of any work.

The resolution of some problems or anomalies may require additional on-site activities. The direction to conduct such activities will be given by the ACO. Cumulative activities to resolve problems or anomalies shall not impact the overall program schedule. The contractor shall submit a work request to the Program Manager for each activity related to problem or anomaly resolution. Each work request must be approved by the Program Manager and the ACO prior to the performance of any work. The cumulative problem or anomaly resolution will be authorized on the over and above line item. The ACO will assure that sufficient funds are obligated prior to authorization of any work.

4.3. Packaging

4.3.1. Preservation for Packaging

Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the preservation and packaging for storage and shipment of HSEP elements, including GFP, shall be IAW the assigned Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) or IAW MIL-STD-2073-1 and marked IAW MIL-STD-129, as outlined in the required CDRLs. If no SPI is assigned, assets must be packaged and marked IAW military packaging and marking.

(CDRL No. A091; DI-PACK-80120/T), (CDRL No. A092; DI-PACK-80121/T)

4.4. Marking

Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the marking of unit packages, intermediate packages, and shipping containers shall be IAW the assigned SPI or IAW MIL-STD-2073-1 and marked IAW MIL-STD-129, as outlined in the required CDRLs. If no SPI is assigned, assets must be packaged and marked IAW military packaging and marking.

(CDRL No. A091; DI-PACK-80120/T), (CDRL No. A092; DI-PACK-80121/T)

4.5. Drug Testing Policy

Contractor personnel working the HSEP program will be required to pass PRP requirements and be certified for duty. DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN 13-501 ensures that employees to be assigned to a PRP position are subjected to a Personnel Security Investigation (PSI), medical record evaluation, substance abuse testing, personal interview, proficiency certification, and continuing evaluation according to the certifying official, under the reliability standards of the PRP.

Contractor personnel assigned to designate Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) PRP positions shall be subject to random Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph (CSP) testing.

Contractor personnel shall ensure all dental/medical and pharmacy information is made available to the Competent Medical Authority (CMA).

Contractor personnel shall use off-base facilities to complete the drug testing requirements. On-base facilities are not authorized for use.

5. Security Requirements

5.1. Security Program Plan

The contractor shall update as necessary the Security Program Plan (SPP) for conducting HSEP.

(CDRL No. A115; DI-MGMT-80934)

5.2. Security Clearances

The contractor shall ensure that all personnel who participate in the HSEP hold sufficient levels of security clearances to accomplish the requirements of this PWS. Minimum clearance required for all field activity personnel is SECRET.

5.3. USAF Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program

The contractor shall conduct a Nuclear Weapons PRP based on requirements in DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN 13-501. The contractor shall provide a contract CMA to perform all health-related PRP recommendations and evaluations to the Certifying Official on contract employees IAW established MOA or Memorandum of Understanding as applicable, the contractor may be allowed to utilize the Military Treatment Facility as CMA. If the contractor chooses to subcontract activities requiring PRP certification, it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the subcontractor meets, implements, and adheres to all requirements and provisions of the PRP. Failure of the contractor or its subcontractor to fully comply with the PRP requirements and provisions may result in contract termination.

The contractor shall conduct the PRP in a manner compatible with DoDM 5210.42_ AFMAN13-501, as applicable. The contractor shall provide personnel who shall be qualified for critical access to implement the requirements of the USAF Two-Person Concept. The contractor shall ensure that personnel required for Two-Person Concept teams, IAW Paragraph 5.4, are PRP-certified IAW the requirements of DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN13-501. The contractor shall notify the Single Manager, the Program Manager, AFNWC/NME and/or the Host Wing PRP monitor, and the AFNWC/NM and/or Host Wing Certification Official of any potential compromise and then proceed as directed by the ACO. The contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing duties that are of a critical or controlled position as defined under DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN13-501 meet the reliability standards of PRP. Not all employees are required to have PRP certification. However, the contractor shall certify enough personnel to insure that the HSEP meets the requirements of the PRP and threat changes in the status of personnel PRP certification do not impact the HSEP schedule. In addition, the contractor shall:

a. Instruct managerial, supervisory, medical, and other personnel as that the assignment is subject to the standards and procedures of the PRP.

b. Make sure personnel assigned, or to be assigned, to a PRP position are medically examined and evaluated as required, and receive an OS-10 physical profile from a DoD medical authority.

c. Make sure personnel assigned, or to be assigned, to PRP positions meet the PSI requirements of DoDM 5210.42 _AFMAN13-501.

d. Requests for investigations must reach the Defense Investigative Service (DIS) in enough time to allow the investigation to be conducted for the PRP position required. Interim certification is authorized for contractor personnel; however, only one interim-certified person can be used to form a HSEP team.

e. Provide for day-to-day observation by contractor supervisory personnel of personnel assigned to PRP positions.

f. Provide to the certifying official results of a medical evaluation of any personnel assigned, or to be assigned, to a PRP position, and an immediate report of any other data or information concerning such personnel that is relevant to standards for assignment under the PRP.

g. Assign to PRP positions only those personnel whom the certifying official has determined to be eligible under the standards of the PRP.

h. Temporarily remove personnel from assignment to the duties of a PRP position immediately on notice of data or information that is, or appears to be, reason for decertification for such assignment under the standards of the PRP.

i. Notify the certifying official immediately of such temporary removal of personnel and of the reasons therefore.

j. Notify appropriate activities so that entry authority and access lists may be updated to bar decertified personnel from assuming or conducting PRP responsibilities.

k. Immediately remove personnel from a PRP position on notification by the certifying official that the person has been temporarily decertified.

l. On notice by the certifying official of permanent decertification, advise the person of the right to submit information on his or her behalf for use by the reviewing official.

m. When notified by the reviewing official that the person has been determined to be unacceptable due to failure to meet reliability standards and permanently decertified, the contractor shall reassign the person to non-PRP tasks.

n. Update the PRP Implementation Plan whenever permanent changes occur in PRP certified positions or personnel.

o. Apply the PRP to any subcontractors holding PRP positions.

p. Arrange for all candidates, including any subcontractor personnel, for PRP positions to travel to Hill Air Force Base and/or Missile Wings for PRP training and interviews.

q. The AFNWC/NM and/or Host Wing Certifying Official will act as the Certifying Official for the HSEP Contractor Personnel as long as the personnel are in the Utah area. When the Contractor Personnel transfer to a Wing to perform tasks identified in this PWS, the PCO or ACO will identify a new Certifying Official, if required, by letter prior to transfer.

r. Ensure that only United States citizens are identified for PRP positions.

s. Ensure that no individuals who have previously been permanently decertified, whether as a military member, DoD civilian, or contractor performing PRP duties, are identified for PRP duty.

t. Ensure that the contractor security officer is familiar with PRP requirements.

u. Ensure that no punitive measures are taken against an employee as a result of their certification status.

(CDRL No. A016; DI-MGMT-81737).

5.4. Two-Person Concept Control

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel for critical access to implement Two-Person Concept requirements. The contractor shall ensure that personnel included in Two-Person Concept teams are PRP certified IAW the requirements of DoDM 5210.42_AFMAN13-501.

The contractor shall notify the Program Manager, the AFNWC/NM and/or Host Wing Nuclear Surety Monitor, PRP monitor, and the Certification Official of any potential compromise, involving Two-Person Concept team; and then proceed as directed by the PCO.

5.5. Physical and Information Security Requirements

The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the DoD NISPOM, DoD 5220.22-M, unless contractually modified.

The contractor shall control access to the facilities occupied by the contractor. Access to keys and combinations used to secure Government property and classified material shall be limited to authorized persons.

The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all keys and key cards issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

Note: All references to keys also include key cards. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued to the contractor by the Government.

The contractor shall immediately report to the PCO any…

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