TSA IV RFP Attachment 1 - SOO.docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

FOR

TRAINING SYSTEMS ACQUISITION (TSA) IV

Solicitation #FA8621-21-R-0030

Date Prepared: 15 April 2021

Prepared by:

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Agile Combat Support Directorate Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS) Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), OH

FA8621-R-21-0030

Section J, Attachment 1, Statement of Objectives

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page iii Purpose The United States Air Force must maintain a qualitative advantage by being better trained in a multi-domain full spectrum employment that enables warfighters to interact in a highly dynamic, realistic manner to train their forces as they intend to fight. Providing a relevant and realistic initial and operational training environment is a critical step for achieving readiness and lethality for our warfighters. The Training Systems Acquisition (TSA) IV Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is key to meeting this challenge.

The Simulators Division located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio leads the development, acquisition, and sustainment efforts necessary to meet every Air Force Major Command’s (MAJCOM) simulation and training requirement. The Simulators Division is responsible for end-to-end lifecycle management of Air Force training systems encompassing complex aircrew, maintenance, and system-specific training systems in support of warfighter training at operating locations worldwide. Simulators Division customers include AF active duty, reserve, and National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) joint warfighter, as well as Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Aircraft platforms supported include: fighter, bomber, cargo, airlift, tanker, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), pilot training aircraft, and special operations that include helicopter platforms. Additionally, the Division supports non-aircraft, system-specific simulation/training requirements.

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Agile Combat Support Directorate, Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS) plans to competitively award multiple TSA IV ID/IQ contracts to streamline and standardize training system acquisition and support procurement processes. Whether it is the acquisition or sustainment phase of a simulation training system, emphasis remains on rapid delivery and sustained total training system performance. In order to meet the challenge of executing an increasing number of programs with ever-changing technical challenges and technological advancements, TSA IV will “pre-qualify” a pool of both large and small business contractors that are capable of executing training systems tasks.

Background TSA IV is a follow-on contract to TSA I, II, and III. TSA I was awarded in July 1998 to five large companies with a 5-year ordering period and a ceiling of $450M. In July 2001, TSA II was awarded to 7 large and 4 small businesses with a 15-year ordering period of which task orders could be issued not to exceed 10 years. The ceiling for TSA II was $3B. In September 2015, TSA III was awarded to 12 large and 13 small businesses with a 10-year ordering period for task orders to be awarded and a $21B ceiling. In the rapidly evolving simulation and training environment, TSA IV will seek to leverage emerging tools, adaptability, and technologies to rapidly bring increased training capability to the warfighter at decreased cost, while also encompassing many of the same basic requirements as TSA III; always striving to improve on the previous processes and procedures. The goal of the Division is to provide network interoperability which delivers a 24/7, on demand, appropriate global access for any Air Force unit(s) to conduct individual, specialized, and large force Air Force training and the ability to conduct the training above including other services and coalition partners. Current challenges include Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) implementation, Joint Synthetic Environment (JSE) incorporation, network interoperability, integrating 5th Gen TSs, Cross Domain Solutions, Multilevel Security, Common Threat Environment, Hardware Obsolescence, Coalition Partner Inclusion, and improved readiness to meet MAJCOM training requirements.

Scope This document establishes the scope for the TSA IV contract. The requirements defined herein establish the scope of tasks, products, and services that may be acquired through program-specific task orders. The training system tasks include analysis, design, development, production, installation, integration, test, sustainment, and instruction. Training Systems Cross-Platform Capabilities (CPC) tasks include analysis, design, development, production, installation, integration, test, and sustainment. Training system performance parameters will be defined by requirements unique to each platform and system specific mission and unique training needs. CPC parameters will be defined by requirements which are common between training system platforms (e.g. common databases or common models). It is intended that detailed requirements will be appropriately documented in requirements documents, specifications, and PWSs or Statements of Work (SOW) as part of each individual task order.

TSA IV Objectives The objectives identified within this SOO are described in general terms. Each task order will address specific requirements as depicted in the following paragraphs.

Reference Documents Unless otherwise specified, the following documents and the version in effect on the date of the contract award form a part of this SOO to the extent specified herein. The intent of this list of reference documents is to provide as complete a list as possible of the documents that may be referenced on individual task orders. Not every document will necessarily be referenced within individual task order Performance Works Statements (PWS). Individual task orders may have additional reference documents unique to a specific program.

AFI 21-101/

AFMC SUP 21-101

Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management

Program Management As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide support of program management functions in a dynamic environment, transforming the simulation environment while sustaining vital training for the warfighter. This will include managing the development, acquisition and sustainment of training systems or CPCs. The contractor shall develop and maintain a database to support product support metrics. Tasks shall include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training requirements, leveraging innovative technologies and solutions to enhance capabilities/increase efficiencies/decrease costs, system designs and audits, participation in design and management reviews, risk management (in accordance with [IAW] contractor’s Risk Management Plan [RMP], cost/schedule status tracking, configuration and data management activities, logistics planning, and sustainment activities as specified in individual task orders. Individual task orders may also require Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs). Details for the ACAs will be provided within each applicable task order.

Contractor Manpower Reporting The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours including subcontractor labor hours required for performance of services provided under individual task orders via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to complete all required data fields at https://www.sam.gov.

Reporting records will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. Reporting of manpower may be submitted at any time during the FY. All data submitted shall occur no later than 31 October of each calendar year (CY). Contractors may direct questions to the System for Award Management (SAM) Help Desk.

Mission Essential Services “Mission-essential functions” is defined as those organizational activities that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve DoD component missions or responsibilities, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. Failure to perform or sustain these functions would significantly affect DoD’s ability to provide vital services or exercise authority, direction, and control.

“Essential Contractor Service” is defined as a service provided by a firm or individual under contract to DoD to support mission-essential functions, such as support of vital systems, including ships owned, leased, or operated in support of military missions or roles at sea; associated support activities, including installation, garrison, and base support services; and similar services provided to foreign military sales customers under the Security Assistance Program. Services are essential if the effectiveness of defense systems or operations has the potential to be seriously impaired by the interruption of these services, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent.

The services described within this SOO, and subsequent task orders, are considered mission essential. Therefore, in compliance with DoD Instruction 3020.37, the contractor shall continue to perform all the services required under this SOO during crises as defined under this instruction. In the performance of TSA IV task orders, the contractor shall be responsible to perform those services identified as essential contractor services during crisis situations (as directed by the Contracting Officer).

Cost, Schedule, and Performance Control As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall maintain a financial management program that allows effective tracking of each project’s schedule and cost. The scheduling management system shall provide for all specific work compatible with contract milestones and meaningful in terms of the technical and support requirements of the contract. The contractor shall interface scheduling with other planning and control systems to the extent necessary for measurement and evaluation of contract status and submit schedules in a government standard format.

Reviews and Meetings As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall plan for and participate in reviews, conferences, meetings, and teleconferences. The contractor shall support these meetings at a location and frequency as documented in individual task orders.

Monthly Status Report (MSR) As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide an MSR that describes the status of each task order. The MSR shall include a summary of all work accomplished to date, all program activities for the period, a forecast of work to be accomplished during the upcoming six months, all work outstanding, and a schedule of all deliverables. The contractor shall identify actions being taken to correct all schedule deficiencies. All changes from previous MSRs shall be highlighted and explained. The contractor shall report any problems requiring immediate action by the Government using the most expeditious means (phone or e-mail) and shall document the problem in the MSR. The contractor shall identify and report on maintenance trends and breakage data and provide recommendations to address those trends when applicable. The contractor shall report the real-time status of operational and maintenance metrics for each simulator device to include but not limited to status of availability, spares status, maintenance actions and those areas normally covered in the MSR. The contractor shall pursue options to provide product support data real-time as outlined in the PWS.

Systems Engineering As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall implement a Systems Engineering process to guide technical activities on the program. The contractor’s Systems Engineering process shall support the Simulators Program Office’s responsibilities to meet the requirements of AFI 63-101/20-101, Chapter 5. For TSA IV the contractor shall develop and adhere to a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) using the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)’s Defense Acquisition Guidebook, Chapter 3, as well as the Simulators Division’s Organizational Systems Engineering Plan (OSEP) as references. As required on individual task orders, the contractor may implement items such as, but not limited to, contemporary software development strategies, Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Product Support As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall develop and deliver a comprehensive product support strategy that integrates the 12 product support elements identified in DoD Product Support Manager Guidebook IAW AFI 63-101/20-101 and AFPAM 63-128 and provides visibility to the program. The contractor shall accomplish logistics support activities to meet program requirements while minimizing the logistics footprint and cost across the Simulator enterprise, to include all data necessary to support the Simulator portfolio (including provisioning, installation, operational and repair manuals, and engineering data) consistent with the maintenance concept. Compatibility (form and format) of the data with existing government systems is fundamental. The contractor shall develop and maintain a database providing real-time readiness reporting to identify the availability/capability of the simulator device to perform training tasks including operational status of simulator, device availability metrics, maintenance activities/logs, and spares management (demand/usage). The contractor shall provide product support updates to a designated government maintenance data collection system. The contractor shall provide product support data in support of annual reports such as 50/50 reporting, Repairable forecasting, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance reporting, etc. as designated in the individual task order PWS.

Information Technology Services As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide Information Technology (IT) Services. This includes information on equipment, technology, human factors, and physiological subjects within the training and human factors area.

Standardization As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall comply with all Government and/or industry guidelines. Such guidelines shall take the form of specifications, standards, handbooks, etc., as specified by the Government.

System Integration As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall integrate system components to include, but not be limited to, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), Government-Furnished Property/Equipment/Information (GFP/E/I), and custom developed components.

Program Security As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall adhere to the security requirements listed on the contract DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, addressing the general security requirements to participate in TSA IV. All future TSA IV task orders will be issued with a DD Form 254 tailored and issued specifically for the individual task. TSA IV task order security requirements will vary depending upon training program specifications. Individual task orders could require contractors to access UNCLASSIFIED (U), SECRET (S), TOP SECRET (TS), North American Treaty Organization (NATO), Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and tasks could require Special Access Information (DD Form 254, Block 10f “yes”) program security requirements. Individual tasks may require contractor access to Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) and other secure communication equipment. Tasks may include Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements and contractor could be required to establish a COMSEC account. Future tasks may require safeguarding requirements at the TOP SECRET level. Future tasks may also require the contractor to perform work and access US Classified information outside US territories. Regardless of the task specific requirements, each task DD Form 254 will address the specific security requirements for that task.

The contractor shall be responsible for the training system or CPCs security IAW with the contract DD Form 254, as well as, each individual task order DD Form 254. If applicable, the Training System Support Center (TSSC) shall meet the same security requirements as the training system elements. In the event of a conflict between requirements in the DD Form 254 and this SOO, the DD Form 254 shall take precedence. The contractor shall comply with local base standards for safety and security and shall maintain security for all facilities they occupy/manage IAW host base security requirements. The contractor shall create and maintain operating procedures IAW the DoD and Air Force security disciplines listed below. The contractor shall protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified material from unauthorized access. The contractor shall report all security violations and/or anomalies to the Government program office no later than the morning of the next business day.

All contractors located on military installations shall also comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements as set forth in DoD Directive 5205.02 and AFI 10-701. IAW DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) and DoD Instruction 1000.13, DoD military, civilian, consultants and contractor personnel using unclassified automated information systems, including e-mail, shall have, at a minimum, a completed favorable T1 equivalent or higher background investigation.

Cybersecurity The contractor shall provide services for all facets of cybersecurity, certification and accreditation (C&A) and risk management framework (RMF). The contractor shall provide IT system security technical expertise in implementing security standards and guidelines outlined in National Security Agency (NSA), DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Air Force instructions, manuals and policies to provide security guidance and information to new and/or exiting systems throughout their acquisition lifecycle.

Technology Control The protection standards and guidance described in DoD Manual 5200.1-M, are required to prevent foreign intelligence collection and/or the unauthorized disclosure of information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) during the acquisition process. All such documents shall be properly marked IAW DoD Directive 5230.24. Technical documents not subject to distribution are defined in DoD Directive 5230.25.

Training System Foreign Disclosure Disclosure of information related to this contract to citizens of or representatives of the FMS country shall be IAW the Foreign Disclosure Office and ITAR policies. The provisions of the NISPOM, Chapter 10 and DoDD 5230.20, apply to this contract.

Facility Clearance Level (FCL) A FCL is not mandatory at the ID/IQ level; however task orders may require an FCL up to and including Top Secret. The requirement for an FCL will be specified at the task order level.

Voluntary Protection Program As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall establish a Safety and Health Plan and corresponding site safety checklist resulting in the prompt investigation, correction, and tracking of safety and health violations and/or uncontrolled hazards in contractor work areas. Installation-specific references and policies may be included (or attached) to the plan.

The contractor shall comply with the specific health and safety requirements identified in individual task orders, as well as the Occupational Safety Health Act. The contractor shall comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation not directly addressed in this SOO.

Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall execute, maintain, and update a documented environmental, safety, and occupational program. The contractor shall document their approach for analyzing, eliminating or minimizing hazards during all phases of the program. The contractor shall identify, analyze, and mitigate all ESOH hazards to minimum acceptable levels IAW MIL-STD-882E criteria. As required on individual task orders, the contractor may be directed to perform tasks such as preparing Safety Assessment Reports, brief ESOH-related mishaps, notify ESOH or safety issues, minimize safety and health hazards, manage hazardous materials, and comply with host installation requirements.

Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) As specified on individual task orders, the contractor may be required to execute an ACA with the SCARS Prime Contractor, L3 Technologies, Inc., Link Training & Simulation, and/or its teaming partners. As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall participate in regular SCARS Engineering Capabilities Boards (SECB) to ensure all related activities and decisions are conducted/weighed in consideration of the simulator system requirements and mission. The contractor shall participate in the SECB in the role of a “SCARS Affiliate” or “SCARS Partner” IAW the SECB Charter. The contractor shall review and comment on proposed standards and guides put before the SECB, review SCARS standards for training system impacts, and identify/present standardization topics to the SECB. As required on individual task orders, the contractor may be directed to perform tasks such as implementing SCARS requirements, ensuring devices can be remotely scanned, re-configuring training systems to support SCARS standards, supporting site surveys, integration, installation, and test efforts, perform recurring integration and regression testing with SCARS Prime Contractor, and submit discrepancy reports. As required on individual task orders, the contractor may be directed to analyze, design, develop, produce, install, integrate, test, and sustain Cross-Platform Capabilities hosted on the SCARS infrastructure ensuring common capability is available for the training system enterprise to meet training system requirements.

Configuration Management (CM) For TSA IV, the contractor shall develop and implement a CM program and document it in a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) that addresses the entire life cycle. The CMP shall document the contractor’s configuration management procedures and processes, and in doing so, may reference MIL-HDBK-61B. This includes Configuration Baseline Management, Functional Baseline Configuration Identification, Allocated Baseline Configuration Identification, and Product Baseline Configuration Identification. CM also refers to Change Management, Audits, and Data Management.

Sustaining Engineering As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide sustaining engineering services for designing and developing system or capability modifications, upgrades and enhancements, investigation and correction of design and materiel deficiencies, reverse engineering, mishap investigations, studies and analyses, cost estimates, and other sustaining engineering activities. As required on task orders, the contractor may be required to:

a. Provide modifications which include design, development, fabrication, and installation of modifications, upgrades, and enhancements for training systems or CPC hardware and software. This effort shall include:

1. Updating and delivering all applicable drawings, specifications, technical data, computer software, and other documentation associated with the modification.

2. Maintaining configuration control of the product baseline.

3. Providing training/documentation for the installation, operation, and use of modified systems.

b. Provide test bed operation, modification and maintenance of test beds and other engineering tools and laboratory equipment.

c. Provide facility engineering requirements support for training equipment installations and classroom modifications. Modifications shall include, but not be limited to, fire protection systems; security systems; computer cabling and interconnections; motion system platforms; room and entryway enlargements; electrical power distribution; and heating, ventilation and cooling installation and upgrades.

d. Provide studies and analysis to support design concept and prototype development.

e. Producing Rough Orders of Magnitude estimates for various system options and assist in accident/incident investigations.

Facility Engineering The contractor shall provide facility engineering which supports training equipment installations and classroom modifications. Modifications shall include, but not be limited to, fire protection systems; security systems; computer cabling and interconnections; motion system platforms; room and entryway enlargements; electrical power distribution; and heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) installation and upgrades.

Upgrades and Modifications Upgrades and modifications tasks may be required under TSA IV. Each individual task order shall provide detailed training system upgrades and modifications requirements. The contractor may be required to develop, manage, and/or update a modification program schedule. Concurrency upgrades may include the contractor being responsible for upgrading training systems, components, or integrating with CPCs to reflect the evolution of weapon system designs, employment, tactics, intelligence data, and maintenance procedures. The contractor may be required to maintain awareness of end-of-life dates for components within their supported systems, and notify the Government of anticipated obsolescence issues as early as possible. As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall upgrade training system components due to parts obsolescence or technological advances. The contractor may be required to maintain equipment that will be supportable for the period of performance of the individual task orders.

The contractor shall explore integration of innovative solutions and transition technologies from laboratory environments into delivered simulation systems. Alternate design/development proposals shall be submitted to the Simulators respective program engineer for review. Approval prior to implementing is required by the Simulators respective program Contracting Officer (CO).

Training enhancements Individual task orders could also include training enhancements. Training enhancements refers to the TSs and components in order to enhance training utility. Such enhancements may include, but not limited to, Instructor Operator Station (IOS) upgrades, transfer of lessons to computer-based training (CBT) or multimedia presentations, etc.

Commonality Individual task orders could also include commonality across devices. Commonality refers to the components that are common across multiple training devices within the same TSs. Commonality can include, but not limited to, common lessons (such as mission planning systems, crew resource management), hardware components, avionics simulations, reusable software, databases, real-time executives, and support software.

Training System Support The contractor shall provide training systems support products and services to include, but not limited to, management, maintenance and support of courseware, hardware, software, firmware, spares, documentation, and services which facilitate lifecycle support of training systems or devices. Daily operation (full-time, on-site) of the training system support products and services shall be provided. The contractor shall provide trainer maintenance and repair which support 100% student throughput. The following paragraphs provide an overview of the training system support tasks that may be required under TSA IV. Each individual task order will provide detailed training system support requirements.

Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide CLS on a full-time, on- site, or on-call basis. The following can be included under CLS: operations and maintenance services and/or training system operations. The contractor’s personnel shall be fully qualified, trained, and knowledgeable in the logistics support, maintenance, and operation of the training system. The contractor may be required to ensure that the training system and instructional material meet the throughput requirements. The contractor may be required support any surge operation.

The contractor many be required to continuously report on the availability, utilization, maintainability, supportability, and obsolescence of the training systems in a metrics report and/or Simulators/Equipment Management Report. The contractor may be required to maintain a minimum availability for each training system at each site location.

NOTE: Sites with multiple training systems shall be reported individually and not rolled up into one site location.

Operations The contractor shall provide operation of training device or assistance with training operations. These include, but are not limited to, device power-up and shut down, daily readiness checks, assisting/building missions and training scenarios, assisting students and instructors in operating devices during training, and supporting user-directed activities such as investigations, test and demonstrations, tours, etc.

Maintenance The contractor shall perform and document all operational support, to include spares replacement/repair, Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), computer information systems and support equipment maintenance and logistic activities for all training systems. The contractor shall document total maintenance support on training system support equipment and components, including tests, alignments, and adjustments. The contractor shall provide all manpower, logistics expertise, support equipment, and parts (not otherwise GFE) needed to operate, maintain, and support training system equipment to meet the requirements of the Minimum Essential Subsystem List (MESL), SIMCERT standards, and the individual task order contracted availability.

The contractor shall perform applicable on-equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, replacement of parts, disassembly/reassembly, calibration, testing, and operational checks to correct training device malfunctions and verify proper serviceable condition of any component, system, or subsystem of the training device and training aids.

Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) The contractor shall support and maintain training and operations in a networked environment. Networked simulations include, but are not limited to, formation flight, air refueling, large scale exercises, Min-Interval Take-offs (MITOs), and special operations events. Formation and aerial refueling missions will primarily occur in conjunction with normal Aircrew Training System (ATS) training syllabi. The contractor shall support virtual exercise events as directed by the respective Simulators program CO. Contractor support of DMO shall include training devices, instructor time to operate the trainer during the event participation period, and maintenance activities (e.g., integration testing and model/database installation) directly associated with the event. In addition, the contractor shall maintain site DMO-related hardware, software, encryption keys, and associated operations documents. The contractor shall conduct network connectivity testing and network operations for DMO. As specified on individual task orders, the contractor shall support development of additional DMO capabilities to implement future networked training scenarios.

Remanence Security The contractor shall ensure that data from training systems is properly stored IAW DoD Manual 5200.01, Vol 1 and AFI 16-1404. All classified instructional systems storage media will be destroyed unless being used in an instructional systems environment at the same or higher classification level IAW DoD Manual 5200.01, Vol 3, Encl 3, Para 17. Reuse of classified IS storage media in unclassified environment is prohibited; destroy according to the procedures in NSA/CSS Policy Manual 9-12, NSA/CSS Storage Device Declassification Manual, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 6510.01F, Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND).

Training Device Disposal/Disposition The disposal/disposition of any classified training systems and components shall comply with the System Security Plan and Remanence Security. The contractor shall ensure all training systems and components are free of classified data or parts prior to movement from classified facilities.

The contractor shall prepare aircrew trainers, maintenance trainers, spares, and associated equipment for disposal (i.e., removal of classified, sensitive, recyclable or precious materials, etc.) and disposition of the devices. Disposition may be via DoD Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System (PCARSS), sale, or storage.

Training System Support Center (TSSC) As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide TSSC support, which encompass all of the hardware, software, technical data, and product support processes necessary to maintain, operate, and sustain trainer hardware, software, and courseware for the life cycle of the specific training system or device.

The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the product baselines common across all sites, while operational maintenance is the responsibility at each of the sites. Maintaining the product baseline includes providing modification support for training systems and instructional material, configuration and data management, and maintaining inventory control. The TSSC processes and organization shall be based on Systems Engineering and Configuration Management practices as documented in the SEMP and CMP.

In addition, the contractor may be required to have the capability to provide TSSC surge support for projects at the direction of the CO. This surge support is dedicated to projects that are determined to be out of scope of the support capabilities of the TSSC.

Instructional Services As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide a systematic process (Instructional System Development [ISD]) per Air Force Handbook (AFH) 36-2235 for developing curriculum and courseware, and providing instructional programs to ensure personnel are taught the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for successful job performance. The following may be required by individual task orders under TSA IV: instruction/training, training management, curriculum and /or courseware development, multimedia studio, classroom equipment, training materials and training aids.

Products Training Systems As specified in individual task orders for the Air Force and/or FMS, the contractor shall provide a training solution including, but not limited to, training materials, training devices, operational equipment, instructors, support systems, operations and maintenance, and support personnel. These systems may include training systems, embedded training, live training, training devices, and subsystems.

Training Devices As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide training devices to support mission rehearsal, distributed mission operation/training, interoperable network operation, task certification, and the training of tasks as defined by the Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) when procured as part of a training system or as separate standalone trainers. Training devices may include, but not be limited to the following items: Aircrew Training Devices (ATD), Maintenance Training Devices, System Training Devices, Mission Rehearsal Devices, and Physiology Training Devices (PTD).

Training System Support Center (TSSC) As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide a TSSC, which encompass all of the hardware, software, technical data, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and product support processes necessary to maintain, operate, and sustain trainer hardware, software, and courseware for the life cycle of the specific training system or device. This may include the development of minor hardware or software modifications, aircraft concurrency modifications, correction of deficiencies, visual database modeling, threat environment updates, etc.

Cross-Platform Capabilities As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall provide CPC, which encompass all of the hardware, software, technical data, IDE and product support processes necessary to maintain, operate, and sustain the CPC hardware, software, and courseware for the life cycle of the specific training system or device.

Design Concept, Prototype Development, and Production As specified in the individual task orders, the contractor shall provide engineering design concepts, prototype development and production. These may include new simulator production, front end evaluations, technology/product evaluations, technology assessments and forecasts, TSRAs, training effectiveness evaluations, integrated risk assessments, aircraft data evaluations, supportability analyses, cost and schedule estimates, and device/subsystem evaluation.

Interoperability As specified in the individual task orders, the contractor shall support interoperability between dissimilar simulation devices and networks through:

a. The use of CPC, (e.g., common databases),

b. The application of standard interfaces,

c. Conformance with specified simulation object models (SOM) and federation object models (FOM),

d. Support of subscription and publishing demands of federation entities, and/or

e. The definition of common or shared attributes that sufficiently characterize the interoperating simulations.

The contractor may also be required to perform network operations, network architecture, modeling and simulation, and/or Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) interoperability on individual task orders under TSA IV.

Qualification and Test As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall implement qualification and test programs to verify and validate delivered products. The contractor’s qualification and test process shall support the Simulators Division’s responsibilities to perform verification and validation process as defined in ASD-TR-90-5000. As required on individual task orders, the contractor may perform tasks such as, but not limited to, test planning, trainer qualification and test, simulator certification (SIMCERT), simulator validation (SIMVAL), and courseware summative evaluations.

Task Order Transition As specified in individual task orders, the contractor shall support initial and follow-on contractual transition activities. These activities shall include, but not be limited to, documenting transition activities in a transition plan, conducting inventory audits, transferring Government facilities and property, and participating as part of a Transition Team.

Deliverables Details regarding contracted deliverables can be found in the referenced DIDs and on their corresponding DD Form 1423s, and the General Instructions on individual task orders. All deliverables shall be delivered electronically as specified in the task order. Individual task orders will annotate specific contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) that will be applied to that particular effort.

Services Summary The program quality system shall be structured IAW the contractor’s quality assurance (QA) processes and documented in the contractor’s Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). The contractor shall monitor measurable product assurance indicators. The QA program shall provide for management visibility and control over the various organizational elements contributing to product quality. The contractor shall allow the Government access to all quality-related records.

The following table provides the Services Summary (SS) portion of the QASP for TSA IV. These SS elements, which are not all inclusive, will be used to evaluate the TSA IV prime contract holders’ performance and success on individual task orders issued under TSA IV. This also will aid in determining if TSA IV option periods are awarded at the ID/IQ level. Each individual task order will have a SS unique to a particular program, as well as, a QASP specific to that program. Each task order’s SS and QASP may include SS elements within the following table, as well, as SS elements unique to the program. The CPAR will be used by the Government as a means to document the contractor’s successful performance of these performance objectives.

· Resubmittal with correction of documents within three work days of notification

· Immediate correction of deficiency(s)

· Document in CPAR

· Satisfactory re- performance within three workdays of notification

· Follow-on ID/IQ option not exercised

· Correction of the problem/errors within two workdays of notification

· Document in CPAR

· Correction of deficiencies within eight work hours of failure

· Training Device will capture/report availability Metrics specified in the PWS

· Payment adjustment per Contract Clause or PWS

· Correction of deficiency within a 10 calendar-day period after notification

· Correction of the errors within three workdays after notification

· Document in CPAR

· Correction of deficiency(s) within 10 workdays

· Document in CPAR

· Remaining 5% corrected within 14 calendar days of original notification

· Document in CPAR