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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for in-person training services in support of the U.S. Air Force's 518 SWES F-16 Block 30 project.

The contractor shall provide a 4-day instructor-led, on-site training course accommodating 7 students at Hill Air Force Base. The training covers VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials, including 16 lesson modules spanning topics such as getting started with VxWorks 7, targets and connections, project management, debugging, memory management, board support packages (BSPs), flattened device trees, boot loaders, kernel initialization, component description language, VxBus and device driver fundamentals, real-time processes, system viewer, and analysis tools. The course also includes 12 hands-on labs covering practical application of these topics. Training materials, including manuals and instruction materials, must be delivered electronically to students three business days prior to class. The contractor must also provide a Quality Control Plan. The Period of Performance is within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) plus four days, with performance at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contractor is responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses, with one trainer required for one trip of four days on-site. The contract includes standard security requirements covering base access, identification display, COMSEC, OPSEC, and incident reporting. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 0700–1600 hours, excluding federal holidays and base closures. The contractor must comply with all Air Force security protocols, conflicts of interest restrictions, and inherently governmental function limitations.

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IN-PERSON TRAINING CLASS FOR WIND RIVER VXWORKS 7 AND

WORKBENCH ESSENTIALS

U.S AIR FORCE

Solicitation #

8/4/2026 Version 1 ii

PWS Modification History

Date Change Paragraph # iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2 SCOPE

3 BASIC SERVICES

3.1 Teaching Lesson Modules

3.2 Labs

4 CDRL SUMMARY

4.1 CDRL Information

5 TRAVEL

6 PLACE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 Place of Performance

6.2 Period of Performance (PoP)

7 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

7.1 Data Rights Management

7.2 Intellectual Property (IP)

7.3 Cybersecurity and Data Protection Plan

7.4 Government Furnished Property (GFP)/Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/ Government Furnished Materials (GFM)

7.5 Government-Provided Support

8 SECURITY

8.1 General Security Requirements

8.2 Base Access

8.3 Display of Identification

8.9 Security Incidents

8.10 Communications Security (COMSEC)

8.11 Operations Security (OPSEC)

9 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

10 GENERAL INFORMATION

10.1 Inherently Governmental Functions

10.2 Hours of Operation

10.3 Conservation of Utilities

11 GOVERNMENT OBSERVATIONS

12 ENVIRONMENTAL

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The VxWorks embedded software package is a proprietary toolset developed by Wind Rivers Systems, Inc., that is a critical component for the project. It enables the development and simulation of complex avionics systems, allowing target software to run in a virtual environment identical to the physical hardware. This capability is crucial for effective development and testing.

2 SCOPE

The purpose of this requirement is for the procurement of specialized training in support of the 518 SWES, F-16 Block 30 project. This training is essential for the migration of their VxWorks

6.9 embedded system to VxWorks 7. This specialized training will include the upgrade of VxWorks 6.9 to VxWorks 7 Workbench Essentials, VxWorks Board Support Packages and Device Drivers, and VxWorks 6.9 to VxWorks 7 Migration.

3 BASIC SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide teaching lesson modules to teach the essentials of VxWorks 7 and Workbench. This training shall be an instructor-led and onsite training held for 4 days accommodating 7 students.

3.1 Teaching Lesson Modules

3.1.1 Getting Started with VxWorks 7

3.1.2 VxWorks 7 Targets and Connections

3.1.3 Managing Projects in Workbench

3.1.4 Debugging VxWorks 7 in Workbench

3.1.5 VxWorks 7 Memory

3.1.6 Introduction to VxWorks 7 BSPs

3.1.7 Flattened Device Tree

3.1.8 Boot Loaders for VxWorks 7

3.1.9 VxWorks 7 BSP Infrastructure

3.1.10 Kernel Initialization Sequence

3.1.11 Component Description Language

3.1.12 VxBus and Device Driver Fundamentals

3.1.13 Migrating BSPs and Device Drivers to VxWorks 7

3.1.14 Real-Time Processes

3.1.15 System Viewer

3.1.16 Analysis Tools

3.2 Labs

3.2.1 Getting Started with VxWorks 7

3.2.2 Managing VxWorks 7 Image Projects

3.2.3 Debugging VxWorks 7 in Stop Mode

3.2.4 Managing VxWorks 7 Memory

3.2.5 Getting Started with VxWorks 7 BSPs and Device Drivers

3.2.6 Porting a BSP to Support a Board Variant

3.2.7 Adding VxWorks 7 Components

3.2.8 Integrating VxWorks 7 I/O Device Driver with VxBus

3.2.9 Migrating Device Drivers to VxWorks 7

3.2.10 Working with Real-Time Processes

3.2.11 Using System Viewer

3.2.12 Using VxWorks 7 Analysis Tools

4 CDRL SUMMARY

4.1 CDRL Information

4.1.1 Contract data shall be delivered electronically IAW the corresponding requirement for each Data Item listed in the table below. The contractor shall prepare and deliver data to the Government in contractor format except where specific forms are required. Data shall be formatted IAW the requirements specified for each Data Item listed in the table below.

4.1.2 The contractor shall ensure all technical data, including drafts and working papers, are marked and controlled IAW appropriate distribution statements and export control warning notices.

Exhibit Title

PWS

Paragraph

Delivery

A001 Training Material 3

The contractor shall provide training materials such as manuals and instruction materials to be delivered electronically to the students three (3) business days prior to class.

A002 Quality Control

Plan 7.6

5 TRAVEL

Travel is required under the performance of this contract. Anticipated Travel:

5.1.1 Contractor personnel shall be required to travel to location to support the objectives of this PWS. Minimum required travel is as follows:

Destination Skillset # of People

# of Trips # of Days Onsite

Hill AFB, UT

Trainer 1 1 4

5.1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for their own travel and accommodation planning. The estimated travel expense to the Contractor shall be built into the quoted pricing information.

6 PLACE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 Place of Performance

The place of performance shall be at Hill Air Force Base.

6.2 Period of Performance (PoP)

The PoP shall be within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) plus four (4) days.

7 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

7.1 Data Rights Management

This is not a requirement.

7.2 Intellectual Property (IP)

This is not a requirement.

7.3 Cybersecurity and Data Protection Plan

This is not a requirement.

7.4 Government Furnished Property (GFP)/Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/ Government Furnished Materials (GFM)

GFP/GFE/GFM is not required under the performance of this contract. GFP/GFE/GFM will not be issued to the contractor.

7.5 Government-Provided Support

The Government will provide necessary working space, including heat, light, ventilation, and electrical outlets for the use of contractors personnel. The Government will provide access to the necessary facilities where the equipment resides. Government telephones shall be used for official business only. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use.

8 SECURITY

8.1 General Security Requirements

8.1.1 The contractor shall comply with all Security, Force Protection, and Antiterrorism requirements. The contractor shall comply with local unit in- and out-processing procedures for all contractor personnel to ensure proper security-related briefings and debriefings are accomplished. Specific in- and out-processing checklists may be included at the task order level.

8.1.2 The contractor understands that any contractor employee may be summarily and immediately removed from or denied access to any Government property, facility, and installation at the sole discretion of competent Government authority if that authority determines such action is necessary to protect or preserve Government property, safety, and security, or to maintain good order and discipline.

8.1.3 Contractors shall not use any other form of identification to access any Government installation or facility while working on this contract except the issued credentials associated with the awarded contract or task order. Example:

using a military retiree card to access an installation to work on a contract.

8.1.4 Foreign nationals (FN) will not be escorted, or sponsored, onto the installation without being properly vetted. Any request must follow 309 SWEG OI 16-1404, Security Requirements section 7. FNs must be approved for access via the Foreign Disclosure Office and Air Force Office of Special Investigations

(AFOSI).

8.2 Base Access

The contractor shall schedule all visits and coordinate Base entry by contacting their Government Sponsor. The contractor will be escorted at all times.

8.3 Display of Identification

8.3.1 Air Force-issued identification badges and any contractor badges shall be worn at production or designated Foreign Object Damage (FOD) hazard area. The contractor shall procure their own lanyard and holder through their company identifying themselves as a contractor.

8.9 Security Incidents

Should a security incident occur, the contractor shall:

8.9.3 Immediately report to the site location Group SM and COR all available facts related to each instance.

8.9.4 Take such precautions as the SM may reasonably require for security purposes.

8.9.5 Take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the scene, prevent further violation, and to preserve evidence until released by proper authority.

8.9.6 Cooperate fully and assist Government personnel as the Government conducts an investigation of the violation.

8.9.7 Participate in the investigation until it is complete.

8.10 Communications Security (COMSEC)

8.10.1 All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review.

8.10.2 The DoD authorizes the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations.

8.10.3 The contractor shall adhere to COMSEC procedures any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a DoD organization.

8.10.4 The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with official DoD information.

8.11 Operations Security (OPSEC)

8.11.1 Introduction of personnel electronic devices into Government spaces, laptops, tablet personal computers (PC)s, cellular phones, cameras, recording devices, and data recording/storage devices are strictly controlled and forbidden in most cases.

Contractor-issued equipment required for the performance of work shall be approved by the 309 SWEG SM, which may include both Collateral IPO and SAP APO offices. Photography and recording are not allowed in restricted areas and controlled areas except for official use and by approved photography letter only. NOTE: Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract, contact the Installation Public Affairs or SM for approval.

8.11.2 The contractor shall not discuss Government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Official Business CUI may only be transmitted as directed in the PWS as it adheres to CUI guidelines.

8.11.3 The Contractor shall not post to company websites, publications, newsletters, or other media any images, data, or information that reveal sensitive Government operations, personnel, equipment, and/or classified or CUI. When in doubt, company press releases related to this contract shall be coordinated through the Public Affairs Office prior to release.

8.11.4 The contractor shall not disclose to unauthorized third parties or post to unofficial sites (including all social networking sites) any images, data, or information that reveals sensitive Government operations, personnel, or equipment, including: tactics, techniques and procedures, production or work schedules, any visible or concealed modifications, upgrades, additions to Air Force installations, property or weapons or equipment; increases, change, or decreases in work/deployment frequency or Government personnel, project schedules, logistics or material delivery schedules; specialized equipment orders, deliveries, shipments, etc. (Unauthorized disclosure and transfer of National Security Information is punishable under 18 USC § 793.) Unauthorized disclosures and attempts to solicit this type of information by unauthorized third parties or others not affiliated with this contract shall be reported to the SM and/or installation SFS, COR, and, if applicable, the company FSO and/or the Defense Security Service.

8.11.5 The contractor shall practice OPSEC and implement countermeasures to protect critical information (CI) and other sensitive unclassified information. Protection of CI shall include the adherence to and execution of countermeasures which the contractor initiates or as provided by OPSEC Manager or installation OPSEC Program Manager, for CI on or related to the PWS.

8.11.6 The contractor shall mark and protect any information IAW CUI to include e-mail and adhere to all CUI standards and policies.

8.11.7 Contractors who have access to CI shall have OPSEC training IAW AFI 10-701 (July 2019), Operations Security (OPSEC) table 4.1 Air Force OPSEC Training Requirements pg 32.

8.11.8 Contractor security admin may be required to access unclassified, CUI, Confidential, Proprietary and/or Sensitive Information held by the United States Air Force (USAF) relating to the tasks to be performed under this contract. This information may belong to other contractors, third parties, or the USAF.

Contractor security admin personnel shall provide a completed copy of the nondisclosure Agreement to the Government PM, COR, and CO prior to performing work under this contract.

9 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Contractor shall not assign to the contract or task order performance, any person, including any employee of the U.S. Government, if employing that person would create a conflict of interest under any law, regulation or policy of the United States Government. Additionally, the Contractor shall not assign to the contract or task order performance, any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military, reservist, or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoD Directive 5500.7-R and any other applicable regulation or policy of the Department of the Air Force or its subordinate commands, as applicable, including but not limited to Air Force Materiel Command.

10 GENERAL INFORMATION

10.1 Inherently Governmental Functions

10.1.1 None of the functions to be performed under this requirement are inherently Governmental. Additionally, no part of this PWS, the basic contract or any task order issued under the basic contract shall be construed to require the Contractor to provide personal services to the Government. The contractor shall comply with this PWS in its entirety.

10.1.2 The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes or has reason to believe any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the c responsibility to notify the PM, COR, and PCO immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, i.e., inherently Governmental functions. All decisions relative to programs supported by the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

10.2 Hours of Operation

10.2.1 Normal Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours: Monday through Friday 0700- 1600 EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and other base closures.

10.2.2 Federal Holidays: Unless otherwise required by the Government, the contractor shall not have access to the Government facilities on the following federal

Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus

Saturday, it is observed on Friday and working hours are Monday through Wednesday for that week. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday. Any other circumstances that may prompt base closure, such as Days of National Mourning, may also restrict opportunity to perform the exchanges. In the event of a base closure, exchanges shall be performed on the next business day. There may also be up to six AFMC Goal Days and four Wingman Days per year awarded to Government civilian employees, as well as possible weather-related days and Government directed holidays. On these days, the contractor shall not generally be required to work, and the Government shall not be billed for work not performed.

10.2.3 NOTE: Good Friday is regarded as a holiday by the Utah Wage Determination;

however, Good Friday is not a Federal Holiday so the Government facilities will be open for work that day. The contractor shall plan on employees working business as usual on that day, unless the Government supervisor or section chief determines that such services are either unnecessary or will be less than a full normal workday.

10.2.4 Down Days/Weather Days: The Government will notify the contractor when official notice has been given for Energy/Weather Down days. The contractor is not expected to work on any Energy/Weather Down days.

10.2.5 Rescheduling: Down Days/Weather days may be rescheduled if conditions/emergency operations require.

10.3 Conservation of Utilities

The contractor shall instruct their employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which prevent the waste of utilities.

11 GOVERNMENT OBSERVATIONS

During the PoP, Government personnel other than CO may, from time-to-time, observe contractor operations. However, these personnel may not interfere with contractor performance.

12 ENVIRONMENTAL

Weather Hazards. The contractor may encounter hazardous weather conditions including snow, heavy rain, lightning, extreme dust, and other conditions that warrant appropriate precautions.

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