PES - American Systems Corporation - GS23F0129J

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American Systems Corporation 14151 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 500

Chantilly, VA 20151-2272 703-968-6300 www.AmericanSystems.com

Professional Engineering Services

Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List General Services Administration

Federal Supply Service FSC Group 87 FSC Class: 871

Contract Number: GS-23F-0129J Period Covered by Contract: 9/30/14– 9/29/19

Special Item Nos.: 871-1 through 871-6 Pricelist Current Through Modification: PS-0019 Dated: 9/28/2014

Business Size: Large

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Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities Concept Development and Requirements Analysis

System Design, Engineering and Integration Test and Evaluation

Integrated Logistics Support Acquisition and Life Cycle Management

1. Customer Information _____________________________________________ 1

2. ASC Corporate Overview ___________________________________________ 9

3. Professional Engineering Service Areas _______________________________ 11

4. ASC Labor Categories __________________________________________________________ 27

5. ASC Price List __________________________________________________ 43

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1. Table of Awarded Special Item Numbers

Special Item Number Page

871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities 13

871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis 14

871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration 16

871-4 Test and Evaluation 19

871-5 Integrated Logistics Support 21

871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management 24

2. Maximum Order

The maximum dollar value of each order will be negotiated individually for each order placed under this contract. There is no ceiling dollar amount that cannot be exceeded by an order placed under this schedule. However, in accordance with FAR 8.404 there may be circumstances where an ordering activity finds it advantageous to request a price reduction such as where a quantity of an individual order clearly indicates the potential for obtaining a reduced price.

To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called a maximum order has been established under the contract. That maximum order amount is $1,000,000.

When an agency order exceeds this amount, it is recommended that the ordering activity contact the contractor for a reduced price or additional concessions. Contractor may:

(1) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reduction clause is not applicable to orders placed over the Maximum Order in FAR 52.216-19); or

(2) Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or

(3) Offer a no-cost concession; or

(4) Decline the order; orders must be returned in accordance with FAR 52.216-19.

A delivery order for quantities that exceed the maximum order may be placed with the contractor selected in accordance with Far 8.404. The order will be placed under the current contract.

Customer Information (SINs 871-1 through 871-6) 1

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3. Minimum Order

The minimum order that may be placed under this contract is $100.

4. Geographic Coverage

The geographic scope of this contract is for ASC to provide engineering and technical support services and support for delivery within the 48 contiguous states, Washington, D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and, on a worldwide basis, in any foreign country in which trade is not prohibited by the United States Government.

5. Point(s) of Production (City, County, and State or Foreign Country)

Not applicable.

6. Discount From List Prices or Statement of Net Price

a. Quantity: 2% discount for orders/commitments exceeding $500,000.

3% discount for orders/commitments exceeding $1,000,000.

b. Dollar Volume: NONE. However, when an agency order exceeds the maximum order amount ($1,000,000) it is recommended that the ordering activity contact the contractor for a reduced price or additional concessions.

c. Government Educational Institutions: NONE

d. Discount for use of Government credit card: NONE

7. Other Discounts

The contractor will offer a discount for services that are provided at a customer facility on a full-time basis for periods exceeding six months in duration. The contractor will offer a discount for services that are performed in certain lower cost geographic areas.

8. Prompt Payment Terms

NONE.

9. Government Purchase Cards

a. Government Purchase Cards Below the Micropurchase Threshold.

The contractor will accept Government purchase cards below the micropurchase threshold.

b. Government Purchase Cards Above the Micropurchase Threshold.

The contractor will accept Government purchase cards above the micropurchase threshold up to $25,000. In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

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10. Ordering Address

American Systems Corporation 14151 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 500 Chantilly, VA 20151-2272

Telephone numbers(s) that can be used by ordering agencies to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance are listed as follows:

Mr. Joseph Kopfman Vice President, Contracts

(703) 968-5266 Joseph.Kopfman@2asc.com

Ms. Diane Stegner Contracts Manager

(703) 968-5210 Diane.Stegner@2asc.com

11. Payment Address

American Systems Corporation 14151 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 500 Chantilly, VA 20151-2272

12. Export Packing Charges, If Applicable

Not applicable.

13. Terms and Conditions of Government Purchase Card Acceptance

The contractor will accept Government purchase cards for purchases up to $25,000 but offers no discounts.

14. Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliant

The Contractor is Y2K compliant with respect to information technology products as defined in clause I-FSS-550-B entitled Year 2000 Warranty – Commercial Supply Items (Jan 1999).

15. Environmental Attributes, e.g., Recycled Content, Energy Efficiency, and/or Reduced Pollutants

Not applicable.

16. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number

Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS): 07-779-9799.

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17. Notification Regarding Registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database

The Contractor is registered in the CCR database; their registration number is their DUNS number: 07-779-9799.

18. Additional Information

a. Type of Contractor - Large Business

b. Woman-Owned Small Business - NO

c. Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) - 54-0962497

d. CAGE Code: 61443

e. FOB Destination

19. Security Requirements

In the event security requirements are necessary, the ordering activities may incorporate, in their delivery order(s), a security clause in accordance with current laws, regulations, and individual agency policy; however, the burden of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering agency. If any costs are incurred as a result of the inclusion of security requirements, such costs will be negotiated with the Schedule Contractor on an open market basis, outside the scope of the contract.

20. Ordering Procedures for Services

Procedures for services priced on GSA schedules at hourly rates.

FAR 8.402 contemplates that GSA may occasionally find it necessary to establish special ordering procedures for individual Federal Supply Schedules or for some Special Item Numbers (SIN) within a Schedule. GSA has established special ordering procedures for services that are priced on Schedule at hourly rates. These special ordering procedures take precedence over the procedures in FAR 8.404.

The GSA has determined that the rates for services contained in the contractor's price list applicable to this schedule are fair and reasonable. However, the ordering office using this contract is responsible for considering the level of effort and mix of labor proposed to perform specific task being ordered and for making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price is fair and reasonable.

When ordering services, ordering offices shall –

I. Prepare a Request for Quotes:

A. A performance-based statement of work that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria, and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge, etc.) should be prepared.

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B. A request for quotes should be prepared which includes the performance-based statement of work and requests the contractors to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office makes a determination that it is not possible at the time of placing the order to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence. When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time-and-materials quote may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the hourly rates in the schedule contract and shall consider the mix of labor categories and level of effort required to perform the services described in the statement of work. The firm-fixed price of the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental costs related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order provides for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the Federal Travel or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be established for labor-hour and time-and-materials orders.

C. The request for quotes may request the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, to submit a project plan for performing the task and information on the contractor's experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.

D. The request for quotes shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining technical acceptability of responses.

II. Transmit the Request for Quotes to Contractors:

A. Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering the scope of services offered, hourly rates and other factors such as contractors' locations, as appropriate).

B. The request for quotes should be provided to three (3) contractors if the proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but not exceed the maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request for quotes should be provided to additional contractors that offer services that will meet the agency's needs. Ordering offices should strive to minimize the contractors' costs associated with responding to requests for quotes for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement. Oral presentations should be considered, when possible.

III. Evaluate quotes and select the contractor to receive the order:

After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request for quotes, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special qualifications, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs.

The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein are followed. All BPAs for services must define the services that may be ordered under the BPA, along with delivery or performance time frames, billing procedures, etc. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, 6 To Order Call: 1-800-733-2721 or 703-968-6300 (FAX: 703-968-5151) regardless of the size of individual orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure volume discounts. When establishing BPAs ordering offices shall -

Inform contractors in the request for quotes (based on the agency's requirement) if a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPAs.

A. SINGLE BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency's needs should be awarded the BPA.

B. MULTIPLE BPAs: When the ordering office determines multiple BPAs are needed to meet its requirements, the ordering office should determine which contractors can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When multiple BPAs are established, the authorized users must follow the procedures in II.B above, and then place the order with the Schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency's needs.

IV. Review BPAs periodically. Such reviews shall be conducted at least annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents the best value (considering price, special qualifications, etc.) and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency's needs.

V. The ordering office should give preference to small business concerns when two or more contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price or ceiling price.

VI. When the ordering office's requirement involves both products as well as professional services, the ordering office should total the prices for the products and the firm-fixed price for the services and select the contractor that represents the greatest value in terms of meeting the agency's total needs.

VII. The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the contractor the services were purchased from, the services purchased, and the amount paid. If other than a firm-fixed price order is placed, such documentation should include the basis for the determination to use a labor-hour or time-and-materials order. For agency requirements in excess of the micro-purchase threshold, the order file should document the evaluation of Schedule contractors' quotes that formed the basis for the selection of the contractor that received the order and the rationale for any trade-offs made in making the selection.

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21. OCONUS Terms and Conditions

The same terms and conditions shall apply to all orders for services within the geographic scope of this contract, except for the following modifications:

a. The U.S. Government must provide logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable U.S. Government regulations in overseas locations, to ASC personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

b. Work Performed OCONUS: The ASC rates shown on the Schedule will be utilized for all work performed OCONUS within an agency facility. Overseas allowances will be negotiated on an individual task order basis. Work performed in certain countries, as specified by the State Department at the time the order is placed, shall qualify all ASC rates shown on the schedule to be increased by 25% to account for hazard pay, hardship allowances, and danger pay.

c. For OCONUS tasks, the minimum amount is six (6) months, or temporary travel assignment, if less. The minimum amount of services that may be ordered is ninety (90) continuous days for any single category of labor performed within agency facilities.

d. All rates are exclusive of travel charges, overtime, and shift differential, which may apply for hours worked in excess of those specified below.

e. All services will be performed during the agency's normal prime shift working hours, if services are performed at the agency site. For services performed at an ASC facility, the normal working hours of the ASC facility will be observed. Labor rates are based on an eight-hour workday, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays, and a forty-hour workweek.

f. All other direct costs required for the performance of services under FFUP or FFP orders will be reimbursed by the ordering agency at actual cost, plus ASC's applicable burdens.

Copies of receipts and other documentation concerning such charges will be maintained by ASC for audit purposes.

g. All travel-related costs, including per diems in accordance with applicable JTR and Department of State rates, will be reimbursed by the ordering agency at actual cost plus applicable burdens. Fee/profit shall not be included. Copies of receipts and other documentation concerning such charges will be maintained and available for audit.

h. Local Travel: For assignments of any duration requiring periodic local travel to and from a work site, where the travel originates at the work site, a mileage charge will be reimbursed by the ordering agency at the current JTR prevailing rate in effect at the time the travel occurs.

i. For assignments lasting longer than one year, ASC and the ordering agency may agree to relocate ASC personnel to the work location to minimize travel costs. When relocation is offered by ASC and approved by the ordering agency, relocation costs will be paid at rates not to exceed those authorized by the FAR.

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j. Security Clearances: If the ordering agency requires services to be performed by individuals with security clearances, that requirement must be specified in the order when issued. ASC will use its best efforts to provide persons with the requested clearances. If cleared personnel are not available, however, ASC will propose personnel for clearance and complete the appropriate forms to apply for the applicable clearances.

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A. American Systems Corporation Overview

American Systems Corporation (ASC), a multifaceted professional engineering services organization, focuses on four primary areas of business within the scope of this schedule in our support of the DoD, other government agencies and commercial organizations.

First, we provide strategic planning, program management and systems acquisition support, systems engineering analysis and requirements definition, systems design and integration engineering, modeling and prototype development/production, test and evaluation services, integrated logistic support and life-cycle engineering assessments to program offices in the implementation of their electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical systems development and acquisition projects.

Second, we provide specialized telecommunications related engineering and system production services including system requirements analysis and design, specification preparation, selection and procurement of hardware and software from vendors, fabrication and assembly, systems integration and certification, installation and field engineering services.

Third, we provide training services including training program planning and management, conduct of traditional standup training and curricula preparation, development of interactive courseware and multimedia applications, computer-based training, teletraining, distance learning and web-based training.

Fourth, we provide full service design/development, integration, test, delivery and installation of simulation devices and trainers for operations and maintenance training, including logistics support after acceptance. Our experience also includes design, specification, and installation of electronic classrooms, including distance learning systems.

B. Range of Experience

ASC is experienced in the provision of SIN 1 through 6 electronic and mechanical engineering services associated with command and control systems, combat and weapon systems, sensor systems, intelligence and surveillance systems, telecommunications systems, and electromechanical and mechanical platforms/systems. We perform engineering for facility based systems, national and international distributed systems, shipboard systems, laboratory systems, airborne systems, and overground systems.

Our government customers include the DoD – Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force; the Intelligence Community; the DoT – FAA and Coast Guard; the Immigration and Naturalization Service; NASA; Department of State; as well as other agencies. We have been successful in applying electronic and mechanical engineering functional capabilities and experience, gained in the performance of high visibility defense projects, to other government agency and commercial applications.

Our commercial customers include AT&T and SPRINT, for whom we perform telecommunications electronic engineering, switching cabinet manufacturing and integration, and field installation and engineering services. For TRW, Hughes, and Raytheon

ASC Corporate Overview

10 To Order Call: 1-800-733-2721 or 703-968-6300 (FAX: 703-968-5151) we have provided ship combat systems acquisition and engineering services and products.

For Lockheed-Martin we provided optical systems maintenance services, for Litton we provide ILS services, for Newport News Shipbuilding we provide electronic systems design services, and for Bath Iron Works we have developed ship radar cross section measurement ranges.

We have provided worldwide engineering services in over 100 countries on six continents, with task teams serving in such diverse regions as Korea, Turkey, India, Bosnia, and Diego Garcia.

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A. Program Management Services (Across All SINs)

ASC provides a full range of program management functions and services to support and implement engineering, technology, and systems development programs during the phases of strategic planning, concept development and requirements analysis, design and integration, test and evaluation, integrated logistics support planning, and acquisition and life cycle management. The emphasis of our approach is process-oriented and supported by the tools to operate within a virtual project office environment.

Our range of professional support services includes:

Process Definition and Management. Our analysts will assist in process identification, including determination of requirements and standards, process owners, strategies involved in the domain, measures of success for those strategies, and expectations. We will identify the boundaries of process sub-groups, all internal and external customers, suppliers, et al.

We will determine process metrics and control points, including establishing measurement criteria for all inputs and outputs, sub-groups, and end items and the means for collecting data to make the measurements. We will select the media for collecting process data and determining the scope of process data, and we will define the statistical tools to measure process efficiency and effectiveness.

Risk Assessment and Management. We provide expertise in risk assessment and management to evaluate programs for the risks associated with our clients’ program management, systems engineering, process improvement, and configuration control capabilities and activities. In applying these services we promote a proactive risk environment that supports open and honest information sharing across and among all project levels and stakeholders. The risk management processes we employ are based on recognized industry standards that address important programmatic activities and issues and how those activities are integrated with the software and systems engineering disciplines in providing a complete product solution. We focus on identifying organizational risk and its underlying causes and provide our clients with viable solutions based on project assessment results, organizational culture, established processes, project staffing, and available resources.

Collaborative Web Site Development and Implementation. We develop interactive collaborative Internet Web sites that provide a web-based, electronic data exchange environment that is platform independent and geographically indifferent. Through a secure logon, collaborative Web sites provide multiple levels of access, allowing a single site to host many different levels of information exchange. A collaborative Web site can range from a basic site used to simply relay information, to an advanced site with features such as application sharing, e-mail, bi-directional database associativity, discussion threads, and full audio and video conferencing. The collaborative Web sites we develop use open architectures, comply with open standards, and are compatible with all popular Web browsers. Our collaborative Web sites are scalable and modular, and they can be tailored to meet specific individual requirements.

Professional Engineering Service Areas (SINs 871-1 through 871-6) 3

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Database Development. Our analysts create and establish platforms for information collection, organization, and reporting, using a database system that enables quick identification and retrieval of management documentation as well as design and development, configuration item, logistics, training and other system and support documentation. We prepare user interfaces to the selected RDBMS for context-based data access, and develop ad hoc query capabilities, forms for viewing and modifying individual records, and report generators to support reporting needs.

Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD)/Integrated Process Team (IPT) Implementation. We have experience in the establishment, planning, chartering, and implementation of IPPD approaches, which is a management technique to integrate all program activities from product/system concept through production and field support to disposal. IPPD is implemented through IPTs, which allow for the collaboration of various management and technical discipline experts, operating in a concurrent engineering environment, to accomplish program objectives. We develop charters, mission statements, processes, objectives, and performance measurement criteria. We offer training programs to equip IPT members to function successfully and prepare senior management to create an environment supporting successful team performance.

Integrated Product Design Environment (IPDE) Implementation. We have experience in analyzing, recommending, developing/tailoring, and implementing an integrated electronic design and management environment, which provides for capture, organization, analysis, management, and reporting of all information developed during program evolution. We perform analyses of requirements for distributed IPDE capabilities, which include formulating features such as “intra-nets,” collaborative Web sites, and relational databases to support program requirements.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control. We have developed, refined, and proven a rigorous QA program and processes based on current industry standards and practices to ensure our clients receive uniform and reliable systems and services. For each project, our project manager inspects and approves daily all work performed, noting discrepancies and ensuring they are corrected immediately. Our independent QA inspectors also conduct a comprehensive final inspection of the project to ensure compliance with quality objectives.

We can define and implement similar programs tailored specifically for customer needs.

Subcontract Services and Monitoring. When subcontractors are required to complete your project, we can identify and solicit qualified companies and perform contract/subcontract administration services to ensure the project is completed successfully and on time. We will monitor the performance of contractors and subcontractors and perform invoicing services so that the client has the convenience of dealing with only one point of contact throughout the duration of the project.

Administrative Services and Support. To support implementation of engineering and technology based programs, ASC provides the services of documentation specialists (technical writers, graphics designers, word processors), CAD operators, administrative assistants, and clerical staff. We have internal corporate networks, reproduction facilities, graphics workstations, printers, plotters, and other capabilities needed to support proposed engineering services.

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B. Strategic Planning For Technology Programs/Activities (SIN 871-1)

Services under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and approaches to their achievement.

Our range of services includes:

Strategic Program Goals and Objectives Planning. Our analysts work closely with the customer to assess, clarify, and document the customer’s business mission, business vision, goals, and performance measures. We provide long-range planning, engineering, and program evaluation support on new systems and equipment. This capability includes proactive advance planning and critical issue resolution to ensure interoperability with legacy and joint systems, cost controls, integrated logistics support, and training and technical feasibility.

Organizational Assessment. Our analysts assist in definition and formulation of the roles and responsibilities of the program organizational elements and ensure compatibility with the overall program mission and its strategic plans. We define relationships with external and internal program organizations. We identify technical and funding management processes and make recommendations for specific changes to programmatic responsibilities, as required. We produce briefings and procedural documents and participate in training sessions to educate element managers in their responsibilities.

Planning Support. We provide skilled facilitators who work with planning groups to identify desired outcomes, support the collection of information and data needed in the decision making process, encourage alignment with organizational priorities, and create a shared vision of the desired end-state. We facilitate the planning process using both traditional methods and networked groupware. We assist groups in determining effective methods to present the results of planning efforts to their organization.

Requirements Analysis. Our engineers perform requirements analysis to clarify program/system missions and environments; to identify functional definitions and top level performance objectives for system implementation; and to define performance envelopes and design constraints. We provide technical support to customer program/systems requirements analyses activities.

Program Planning and Strategic Budgeting. Our analysts provide services to perform the strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, analysis, reporting, and coordination required to implement technology programs. We have developed automated processes and tools that we use to support these strategic planning and implementation activities.

Transition Planning. We help customers define the options available to them to change from their current technical solutions to those necessary to fully support their projected future needs. Working with the customer, we assist in identifying the prospective future technical environment, the impact of converting their existing technology, required resources, and a realistic plan for implementing the desired conversion.

Strategic Planning Training. We provide and conduct train-the-trainer, management, and supervisor training in systemic thinking and the strategic planning process. After producing a design plan for client approval, we develop the course, provide suitably qualified instructors as well as instructor guides, student guides, and all other materials necessary for the conduct of the class.

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ILS Program Strategic Planning. Our logistics analysts will analyze mission requirements and participate in the development of system concepts from a supportability standpoint. We will analyze the requirements for the full range of integrated logistics support functions and services required. We will perform system supportability analyses and planning and program implementation, and we will identify facilities requirements.

Training Program Strategic Planning. Our training analysts will utilize the latest methodologies to analyze mission requirements and system concepts from a training perspective, determine the most appropriate delivery media alternatives, develop planning for courseware requirements, postulate custom decision models or specify a COTS solution, and evaluate the success of previous program training initiatives at both the individual and organizational level.

C. Concept Development and Requirements Analysis (SIN 871-2)

Services under this SIN involve abstract or concept studies and analysis, requirements definition, preliminary planning, the evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the development or enhancement of high level general performance specifications of a system, project, mission, or activity.

Our range of services includes:

Concept Analysis. ASC engineers will perform concept studies and analyses including accomplishing the system engineering and processes that are necessary to evolve vague system objectives and abstracts into defined requirements and concept approaches that are critical for milestone decisions/tradeoffs before proceeding to detail design, development, and integration phases.

Feasibility Analysis. We will investigate the feasibility of accomplishing top level concept performance goals and objectives. Analysis includes identification of customer/user needs and objectives; requirements definition, including missions, measures of effectiveness, use environments, and constraints; evaluations of state-of-the-art and emerging commercial technology base; and identification of applicable military and commercial specifications and standards.

Logical Planning and Integration. Our engineers provide expert services to investigate, conceptualize, analyze and/or formulate Operational, Technical or Systems reference models, considering the context of the DoD Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) framework.

We perform analyses associated with development of Operational Reference Models (ORM) that identify the set of process sub-tasks in an enterprise and their logical relationships.

These process ‘activity models’ may be developed and documented using IDEF 0 modeling techniques. We perform analyses associated with the conceptualization of Subordinate Activity ‘data models’ that are developed to identify the structure, content, and logical relationships of data and information available within the enterprise activity. These ‘data models’ may be developed and documented using IDEF 1 modeling techniques. We perform analyses associated with development of Technical Reference Models (TRM) that identify technical migration road maps leading to incorporation of emerging information technology and protocol standards. We perform analyses associated with formulation of System Reference Models (SRM) that are developed to allocate functions and identify interfaces (physical and logical), which provide the basis for developing a performance specification.

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Requirements Analysis. Our engineers perform requirements analysis for systems missions and environments to identify functional definitions and alternative top level performance designs for system hardware and software architecture. We define performance and design constraints; develop and/or review specifications, drawings, and product descriptive data;

and provide technical support to customer systems requirements analyses activities.

Systems Engineering. We provide systems engineering associated with mission and requirements analysis, operations analysis, use environments and constraints, trade-off analysis, measures of effectiveness and technical performance measurement, evaluations of the state-of-the-art and emerging commercial technology base, program risk analysis, system standardization, system/cost estimates and life cycle cost analysis, and training and supportability requirements. Products include SEMPs and SEMS along with subordinate technical and planning documents.

Technical Evaluations. Our engineers will prepare technical evaluations of system program plans and system performance specifications that include technical recommendations in regard to the system’s ability to meet the postulated performance objectives, including evaluation of the technical feasibility, adaptability, and supportability; and develop recommended commercial solutions to technical requirements.

Cost/Cost-Performance Trade-off Analysis. Our analysts will perform detailed analyses such as design-to-cost analysis, total ownership cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis, build/buy analysis, and commercial off-the-shelf hardware acquisition trade-offs. We will perform technical/cost/supportability trade-off analyses to support concept formulation and definition.

Performance Specifications. Our engineers will prepare top level performance specifications to capture results of requirements and feasibility analyses and logical planning and integration activities to identify functional definitions and performance designs for system hardware and software architecture.

Regulatory Compliance Support. ASC analysts will perform research and investigations of government regulations applicable to development, installation, and operation of proposed systems to determine system feasibility within regulatory requirements, cost or technical impacts to proposed designs, and life cycle implications.

Technology Conceptual Designs. Our engineers will provide programmatic and technical support by assisting in the development of technology insertion and integration planning solutions. We will consider the need for and awareness of joint requirements, changing acquisition strategies, turnkey concepts, and distributed system testing, optimized by total platform ownership cost.

Training Concept Analysis. Our training analysts have experience in utilizing the latest methodologies to analyze customer requirements, determine the most appropriate delivery media, develop courseware, create custom or specify COTS decision models, and evaluate success of training initiatives at both individual and organizational levels.

ILS Concept Analysis. Associated with development of system concepts, ASC analysts will analyze requirements for the full range of integrated logistics support functions and services required. We will perform system supportability analyses, planning and program implementation, and support facilities requirements.

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Technical Studies and Assessments. As necessary, we conduct a Needs Assessment Study through interviews with end users and/or other client representatives to determine the current operating environment and to identify potential problem areas. We gather comprehensive information in regard to needs for facility security, software communications, existing/future equipment, equipment user locations, user functions, user connectivity, network traffic, transmission media, transmission facilities, and electromagnetic compatibility.

D. System Design, Engineering and Integration (SIN 871-3)

Services under this SIN involve translating a system (or subsystem, program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications); performing risk identification/analysis/mitigation and traceability; and integrating the various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system.

ASC has the full capability and experience to either directly perform system design, engineering, and integration; or to verify/review the performance or products of other contractors performing these activities.

The range of services that we offer includes:

Design Studies and Analysis. Our engineers perform detailed requirements analysis for systems missions and environments to identify functional definitions and alternative designs for system hardware and software architecture to meet the concepts set forth in the top level performance specification. We define architecture and design constraints; develop and/or review specifications, drawings, and product descriptive data; and provide technical support to customer systems requirements analyses. We participate in customer technical and management reviews and develop content for contract technical packages (SOW, CDRL, Specifications).

Risk Identification, Analysis and Mitigation. As part of the design process, our engineers will perform detailed analysis and quantify risk elements in alternative design approaches to meet performance specification objectives. Based on this quantification of risk, we will examine risk mitigation scenarios and select the design alternative with the most favorable risk mitigation set. We will develop a detailed risk management plan to ensure visibility to continuous risk assessment actions as engineering, design, integration, and production evolves.

Systems Engineering. ASC provides progress measurement, assessment, and decision mechanisms required to evaluate design capabilities and document system design and decision data. These mechanisms include trade-off studies; effectiveness analyses; risk management, configuration management, data management; and performance-based progress management, including systems engineering master and detailed schedules, technical performance, design reviews, and audits. We provide other support in related acquisition and engineering elements, including reliability/maintainability modeling and evaluation, safety engineering, human factors engineering, quality assurance.

Independent Verification and Validation. Our engineers provide services to assess the effectiveness of system designs developed by other integrators/vendors by independently performing systems analyses against baseline requirements; by assisting in identification of deficiencies, redundancies, and discrepancies against an established set of user, contract, To Order Call: 1-800-733-2721 or 703-968-6300 (FAX: 703-968-5151) 17 program or functional requirements; and by conducting test activities and documenting the results.

Design and Development Tools. We develop/tailor and implement system design and development support tools. These services include creating and developing an Integrated Electronic Design and Management Environment (IED&ME) based on features such as “intra-nets,” collaborative Web sites, and relational databases.

Site Surveys. We conduct comprehensive site surveys to assess the physical layout and condition of the proposed system installation location. We also assess facility (or shipboard) requirements such as physical structures, inter/intra-building (or compartment) distribution systems, equipment locations, civil engineering considerations such as electrical and mechanical services, and environmental and safety considerations. We also assess such implementation requirements as user points of contact, scheduling, installation restrictions, and site management factors.

System Design and Specification. Our engineers follow a process that defines and integrates functional architectures for which system products and processes can be designed.

This process includes performing functional analysis to the lower level functions required to accomplish the system performance specification requirement. We define internal and external functional interfaces and determine and allocate time requirements that are prerequisites for system functions and/or sets of functions. We conduct interactive syntheses to define system elements for each logical set of functional and performance requirements, refine physical and communications interfaces, and define system alternatives. We define and design system products and process solutions in terms of design requirements that satisfy the functional architecture, and define and integrate the system and physical (hardware and software) architecture. We prepare requisite specifications to document the design process.

Hardware Design and Specification. Our hardware engineers will perform analysis based on the functional requirements of the system specification, and develop detailed hardware product and process solutions that enable design verification. We will prepare specifications, work breakdown structures, and progressive definitions of specification and configuration baselines.

Software Design and Specification. Our software engineers will perform analysis based on functional requirements of the system specification, and develop detailed software product and process solutions that enable design verification. We will prepare specifications, work breakdown structures, and progressive definitions of specification and configuration baselines.

Network Design and Specification. Our engineers base network designs on a wide range of experience in application of network topologies, network hardware components, and network standards as well as installation techniques. Our services include providing detailed technical documentation, specifications, and arrangement drawings. Our designs ensure quality, clarity, and adherence to current telecommunications standards and best industry practice, and we ensure that such factors as interoperability, security, reliability, maintainability, and future system expansion have been addressed.

System Prototype Production. We have an ISO 9002 based process with controlling metrics that define all steps required to procure components, fabricate, assemble, integrate, produce, and test the system. Each step has a clearly defined set of quality control requirements that must be met in real time during process execution before the next step can be started. The

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Hardware Fabrication. Our engineers and technicians will design, specify, and fabricate (either internally or subcontract) interface hardware or mechanical enclosures as required.

ASC has existing relationships with vendors and specialty machine shops to facilitate components ordering and fabrication of specialty items.

System Hardware Assembly and Production. We receive and inspect, inventory, stage, and assemble system and network hardware components in our integration facility in accordance with established and documented manufacturing processes. We also provide these services on site at government facilities.

Site Installation Preparation. We perform the full spectrum of site preparation services as required, including expanding or modifying real property to support system installation, ensuring proper environmental controls are in place and electrical requirements are in order, and performing special services such as installing or repairing duct systems, etc. Before initiating system installation, we conduct all required construction activities, including installation of support hardware such as cable racks, core drilling and installation of backboards and conduit, and rack installation and mounting of equipment and components.

Hardware Installation and Configuration. Our engineers and technicians will install and configure all system electronic hardware, network equipment, computers, and peripherals, including hubs, concentrators, bridges, routers, etc.; PCs/workstations and servers; scanners, printers, and plotters; uninterruptible power supplies; and tape backup units.

Off-The-Shelf Software Selection and Procurement. Our software engineers conduct market surveys and trade-off assessments and then select and procure Commercial Off-The- Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software packages to meet system design and development requirements.

Applications Programming. Our software engineers and programmers modify off-the-shelf software and develop…