MEUAS II Revised PWS_3Dec10.doc

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT: MEUAS II

20 October 2010

Solicitation H92222-11-R-0004

MID-ENDURANCE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (MEUAS) II

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

20 October 2010

1. Scope: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirements for world-wide, 24 hours per day, seven days per week (24/7), unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intelligence gathering, target surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all operational, engineering, and sustainment efforts necessary to effectively execute pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment activities. The contractor shall utilize a UAS that provides persistent ISR capability from designated locations in support of USSOCOM’s various missions in direct support of Overseas Contingency Operations. Deployment operations will be conducted solely with Contractor Owned and Contractor Operated UAS equipment.

2. Applicable Documents:

2.1. U.S. Army Regulation 710-2, Supply Below the National Level, Para. 2-5, (10)

2.2. USSOCOM Directive 350-9, Unmanned Aerial System Training, dated 6 Aug 10

2.3. MIL-STD 1474D, February 1997, DoD Design Criteria Standard, Noise Limits

3. Requirements: The contractor shall provide a total ‘turn-key’ organic infrastructure to provide this capability worldwide to include: ISR capability, and all personnel resources, shelters, equipment, spares, fuel, electric power, contract and management systems, and facilities to successfully meet, plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the services requirements specified herein. The Contractor shall establish, operate, and maintain their MEUAS capability within the deployment Area of Operations to fulfill the MEUAS ISR requirement from a minimum of 300 flying hours monthly up to 900 flying hours of task order contracted monthly ISR services. Minimum requirements for services shall include but are not limited to the following:

3.1. Pre-Deployment Requirements:

3.1.1. Prior to deployment, the contractor shall ensure deploying personnel have met the requirements necessary to accompany U.S. Armed Forces. Contractor personnel shall complete the basic training required for deploying outside of the United States using a web based courseware system. This training will familiarize contractor personnel with the laws of war, theater specific military procedures and the tactics, techniques, and procedures required by the Government. Contractor personnel identification, training and deployment travel schedules shall be documented using the Personnel Rotation Schedule (CDRL A005).

3.1.2. The contractor shall perform site surveys at ordered deployment locations to assess the adequacy of infrastructure to support ISR operations. The contractor will recommend deletions of organic capabilities that the site survey identifies as available from the existing infrastructure and shall ensure equipment needs, proposed location, and shipping protocols are satisfactory to support the deployment and operations. The deployment location site survey findings will be documented and provided as a Deployment Site Survey Report (CDRL A003).

3.1.3. The contractor shall develop with the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Government Site Representative (GSR) a site specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prior to activation of the site. The SOP will serve as a living document outlining daily operations procedures, flight planning resources, frequency coordination and deconfliction procedures, key personnel, responsibilities, contact information, and other vital information to assist mission accomplishment at the specific operating location. (CDRL A001)

3.1.4. The contractor shall have CONUS based personnel qualified in the use of the Synchronized Predeployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT) system and will provide all documentary evidence for input of contractor personnel into SPOT with the Government designated sponsor a minimum of three weeks prior to the individuals planned deployment departure date.

3.1.5. The contractor will have organic personnel qualified to prepare all equipment, (systems, shelters, equipment and spare parts required), to include export/import licenses, and hazardous material certifications for shipment on commercial or military transportation systems. The Government Life Cycle Sustainment Manager will provide transportation coordination. The contractor shall retain title to all contractor furnished equipment. However, for deployments over 6 months in length the contractor will submit inventory data for contractor equipment to be inventoried and accounted for under USSOCOM Property Book procedures IAW Army Regulation 710-2, Supply Below the National Level, Paragraph 2-5, (10).

3.1.6. Contractor operators will develop and maintain qualifications and proficiency levels to ensure the requirements of USSOCOM Directive 350-9 are met. Contractor qualification and proficiency records will be made available for Government review upon request.

3.1.7. The contractor shall be responsible for system set-up and checkout at the operational site. Pre-deployment will be complete upon acceptance of the delivery of the final SOP (CDRL A001) and final checkout by the GSR.

3.2. ISR Services Requirements:

3.2.1. Operate, maintain, and manage operational deployments necessary to meet the requirements of this PWS within 90 days of task order award. The contractor shall provide a Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (MEUAS) with the capability to launch, control, and recover as well as provide the required ISR services. The contractor shall provide sufficient operational personnel to launch and recover the Air Vehicles (AVs) from austere environments.

3.2.2. System shall be capable of injecting near real-time UAS Full Motion Video (FMV) into host unit’s Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) system(s). Contractor shall not be required to perform PED. The contractor shall have no rights to use the video imagery or specifics of the operation without the express written permission from the Government.

3.2.3. AVs shall be available for flight operations 24 hours a day and capable of supporting a flight window from 10 to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from a minimum of 300 hours up to a maximum of 900 hours flying time per month. Each task order will identify the flight hour requirements by month. Flight hour accumulation shall begin at successful take-off and end at termination of the flight, e.g. landing or recovery. A work day begins with AV preflight and setup and concludes with system shut down. The daily flight operations schedule will be provided by the GSR to the Site Mission Coordinator (MC) one day in advance. A corresponding recovery period shall be negotiated locally which will be reasonable to ensure deferred maintenance actions are completed to include all maintenance and log book documentation and status reporting, personnel rest, and overall safety of operations. Response time from receipt of a launch request for a non-scheduled mission to AV take-off shall be no longer than 30 minutes, weather conditions permitting, when the site is operational and in an active standby status.

3.2.4. The contractor shall support surge requirements not to exceed 3% of the maximum hours/month when directed by the COR to meet compelling mission requirements. Any surges above 3% per month shall be approved by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) by issuance of a contract modification. It is specifically understood that any unused hours are not carried over to the following month.

3.2.5. Contractor personnel shall operate, provide spares management and maintain the system as necessary to meet the requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.2.1 above. Each operational deployment shall consist of the number and type of ground control station’s computers and communications equipment in addition to AVs, specialized equipment and spare parts sufficient to support the required flight window.

3.2.6. Contractor shall staff each operational deployment with a team sufficient to provide system equipment maintenance and AV operator functions. System maintenance functions shall include servicing, repairs, preventive maintenance and inspection actions, plus communications and computer system operations and maintenance. UAS operator functions shall include mission coordination, flight planning and control; managing AV airborne operations, to include airspace deconfliction; controlling / managing airborne sensor operations; and the injection and transmission of the FMV product into the end-users system. The majority of all contractor personnel shall be cross-trained in operations and maintenance of the system. Contractor personnel shall be proficient in accomplishing detailed mission planning and conducting UAS flight operations, preflight procedures and loading the AV to conduct airborne ISR operations.

3.2.7. Each site shall have the ability to conduct hand-off operations to a remote Ground Control Station (GCS), operated by the contractor, to maximize the 50 nmi Line of Sight (LOS) AV capability. Although not required, it would be preferred that the remote GCS have launch and recovery capabilities the same as the site GCS, but at minimum the same capability as required in 3.2 above less the launch and recovery.

3.3. Post-deployment:

3.3.1. Upon completion of the ISR performance order, including any extensions or follow-on orders, the contractor shall disassemble and prepare for shipment all contractor-owned and operated systems, equipment and spares and return all GFE to the Government.

4. MEUAS ISR Requirements:

4.1. Air Vehicle:

4.1.1. Each AV shall be capable of accurately adapting to dynamic, in-flight re-tasking instructions. On command from the GCS, the AV must have the capability to automatically enter into an orbit above an objective which is within the center of the payload sensor display.

4.1.2. The system shall possess an autonomous recovery feature ensuring the AV predictably executes a loss of link (LOL) recovery route to include loiter for a predetermined length of time in the event of a primary data link loss. If the data link cannot be reacquired, the AV shall execute preprogrammed instructions resulting in a recovery at a pre-determined end point. The AV shall also be capable of executing a flight termination option at the operator’s discretion.

4.1.3. Each AV shall have an effective operational radius of at least 50 nmi Line of Sight (LOS), dependent on terrain. AV data link shall provide command and control of the AV and downlink of FMV and metadata to the GCS at a range of at least 50 nmi LOS when operating at standard mission altitude (3,000 ft AGL).

4.1.4. The AV downlink shall provide Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certified, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encrypted, digitally compressed, near real-time EO/IR FMV with embedded non-proprietary Unmanned Systems Interoperability Profile (USIP) USIP 1 compatible Key Length Value (KLV) metadata to GCS and supported Remote Video Terminals.

4.1.5. The AV downlink shall provide near real-time FMV and metadata to ROVER IV, ROVER V, ROVER VI, OneSystem RVT, and VideoScout receivers, (assuming flat terrain, unobstructed line-of-sight, and straight and level flight at an altitude of 3,000 ft AGL) at a horizontal range of up to 10 nmi, with an objective horizontal range of 20 nmi.

4.1.6. The AV shall support pre-mission loading of National Security Administration (NSA) provided AES-256 keys via manual text entry and automated loading from ASCII text file.

4.1.7. At a steady-state cruise power setting, the AV shall provide “useful” imagery at an altitude and slant range such that it remains acoustically non-detectable per MIL-STD-1474D, Level 1, Requirement 2 conditions (quiet rural area with the closest heavily used highway and community noises at least 2.5 miles away). At a minimum, the AV shall provide National Imagery Interpretation Rating Scale (NIIRS) 8 daylight and infrared FMV at a slant range of 4,242 feet allowing the end user the ability to classify/recognize whether a human target is holding a weapon such as a rifle or rocket propelled grenade, or a shovel.

4.1.8. The AV payload bay shall have an open, modular payload architecture with standard physical and electrical interfaces to facilitate integration of additional payloads such as Signals Intelligence, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Ground Moving Target Indicator, Electronic Warfare, Tagging/Tracking/ Locating, and Communications Relay. An Ethernet based architecture is strongly desired.

4.1.9. The contractor shall operate Government provided payloads to support ISR services when sufficient documentation and information has been provided or is developed to ensure agreement on the airworthiness of the payload to be flown.

4.1.10. The AV shall have a Federal Aviation Authority approved and certified Mode 3/C transponder with “IDENT” capability, controlled via the GCS.

4.1.11. The AV shall be capable of launch and recovery from austere, unimproved locations with a ground footprint requirement of no larger than a 200 x 100 ft area.

4.1.12. The AV shall be capable of launch and recovery operations with headwind speeds up to 30 knots, with a crosswind component of up to 10 knots and maximum wind gusts up to 15 knots.

4.1.13. The AV shall have a daylight and an Infrared (IR) anti-collision lighting subsystem (providing a visibility range of at least 3 nmi) producing energy emitted in a 360 degree pattern around the AV, +30 degrees (above) and -30 degrees (below) the horizontal plane of the AV. The IR-light intensity shall be at least of a Class B NVIS radiant intensity (NRIb) of 2.31 E-04 NRI. The GCS shall have the ability to turn the anti-collision lighting on or off at any time the AV is operating.

4.1.14. The AV shall provide a minimum flight endurance of eight (8) hours assuming takeoff at 8,000 ft MSL density altitude, orbits at 11,000 ft MSL density altitude, and landing at 8,000 ft MSL density altitude all at standard hot day conditions.

4.1.15. The AV with a full fuel level and mission payload shall be capable of take-off, flight operations, and recovery at density altitudes ranging from sea level to 8,000 ft MSL, in temperatures between -20F to +120F degrees, up to 95% relative humidity, and rainfall rates up to 0.25 in/hour.

4.1.16. The AV shall possess a service ceiling of 15,000 feet MSL density altitude in standard day conditions.

4.1.17. Each AV shall have a non-reflective matte finish and color that minimizes its visual signature to ground observers under normal atmospheric conditions.

4.2. Payload:

4.2.1. Each AV shall have an inertially stabilized payload turret allowing for the FMV sensor(s) to be focused on a particular coordinate, object, or target for extended periods of time sufficient to track a target as long as it remains in an area of interest.

4.2.2. Each AV shall be capable of tracking stationary or moving targets of interest using automated video-based motion tracker algorithms.

4.2.3. FMV payload configurations shall include a daylight electro-optical (EO) capability and a cooled, Mid Wave Infrared (IR) capability. A simultaneous EO/IR capability is highly desirable.

4.2.4. The FMV turret shall provide a continuous 360 degree field of view in azimuth and +10 to -90 degree field of view in elevation.

4.2.5. The GCS operator shall be able to automatically and rapidly slew the FMV turret to point at a specified geo-coordinate.

4.2.6. The end to end Target Location Accuracy of the FMV metadata shall be within 50 meters with an 85% Circular Error Probability (CEP) as a threshold and <10 meters with a 95% CEP as the objective. The Target Location Error shall be calculated assuming straight and level flight at 3,000 ft AGL over flat terrain at a slant angle of 45 degrees.

4.2.7. Additional desired features for FMV sensor include a bore-sighted infrared laser illuminator with both solid and pulse/strobe modes and a laser range finder.

4.3. Ground Control Station (GCS):

4.3.1. Each GCS shall be capable of controlling the type of vehicles necessary to satisfy the requirements described in paragraph 3.2. The GCS shall be able to control no fewer than two (2) vehicles simultaneously and the remote GCS shall be able to control at least one (1) air vehicle. Flight and sensor control systems shall be capable of re-tasking vehicles and controlling vehicle sensors as necessary to effectively respond to imagery requests in addition to persistent surveillance requirements.

4.3.2. The GCS shall support loading of NSA provided AES-256 keys via manual text entry and automated loading from ASCII text file.

4.3.3. The GCS shall provide the capability to output near real-time National Television Steering Committee (NTSC) analog video via RS-170 BNC connector.

4.3.4. The GCS shall be capable of recording up to 24 hours of full quality digital FMV with associated meta-data.

4.3.5. The GCS shall be capable of outputting, to a standard Ethernet data port, MISP-compliant H.264 FMV with embedded non-proprietary USIP 1 compatible KLV metadata to allow for the near real-time sharing of mission video when connected to a tactical network.

4.3.6. Downlink FMV metadata shall be compatible with current KLV standards based on USIP 1 including all mandatory data elements.

4.3.7. The GCS shall provide the organic capability to inject digital FMV and Metadata into a SECRET level network using an NSA certified low-to-high guard (i.e. data diode).

4.3.8. Recorded Still Images and FMV frames shall maintain frame by frame association with metadata including air vehicle location, center field of view location, target range, slant angle, and timestamp. Metadata shall not be permanently burned into the pixels of still or recorded FMV files.

4.3.9. The contractor shall store all video and data recordings from each mission within the GCS on the hard drive and have the capability to record mission video to a DVD disk. The video recorded from each mission shall be stored for up to one week and then consolidated on DVD disk(s) and provided weekly to the GSR. At such time as the contractor transfers the data from the GCS, the Government shall assume storage responsibility. All imagery recordings shall be deemed U.S. Government property and shall not be used and/or released without the express written Government consent.

4.3.10. Video clips shall be easily and quickly exportable into industry standard format playable by Windows Media Player on any standard computer or laptop without the need for proprietary video playback software.

4.3.11. The GCS and AV networks shall operate at the unclassified level.

4.3.12. Each GCS shall be capable of being set-up and operational within 12 hours of arrival at a forward operating location. Additionally, a functioning GCS in forward operating locations shall be able to be disassembled and stowed for transportation in less than 12 hours of tasking.

4.4. Spares Management:

4.4.1. The contractor shall provide inventory management to ensure sufficient equipment spares levels are maintained for contractor provided equipment throughout the duration of each services order such that surveillance operations will not be interrupted in the event of a component failure within the system. For inventory management the contractor shall be responsible to obtain through manufacture or purchase and prepare for shipping to deployment sites spare replacement parts. The contractor is responsible for ensuring sufficient redundancies in the equipment to permit continued operations in the event of a failure/malfunction of the originally designated equipment.

4.5. Performance:

4.5.1. Contractor personnel shall operate and maintain the system to ensure maximum availability during the operational period. The contractor will be provided operational direction from the GSR and shall be available 24/7 for the duration of the operational deployment.

4.5.2. Prior to each flight mission, the contractor Site Mission Coordinators (MC) shall coordinate with local authorities on any schedule changes and airspace limits for system operation. The contractor shall ensure flight missions comply with applicable airspace restrictions. Loss of Link procedures, loss of Global Positioning System (navigation) procedures and any parameter deemed necessary for the safety of personnel, the safe operation of the AV and other aircraft that may operate in close proximity to the AV shall be planned, incorporated and briefed by the flight crew prior to each mission. The lost communications procedures shall include a lost communications flight plan that could result in a recovery at a designated safe location in the event communication is not re-established.

4.6. Logistical Footprint:

4.6.1. The contractor shall provide an MEUAS that requires a minimal logistical footprint size. Each operational site transport configuration shall be no more than six (6) 463L pallets / one (1) C-130 equivalent load. Each operational site shall be self-supporting and consist of the number and type of self-contained, environmentally controlled shelters needed to house and maintain the system to include the ground station computers, power and communications equipment, ancillary items, spare parts and any required peculiar maintenance support tools. Each operational site will provide sufficient computers, communications equipment and architecture to receive, process, and store ISR product.

5. Contractor Personnel:

5.1. The contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all rules and regulations applicable to contract personnel, including those applicable to the safe operation of vehicles, personnel safety and equipment, and shall not be present in locations not required for proper performance of the contract.

5.2. The contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to maintain performance requirements in paragraphs 1 & 3 above with adequate senior personnel to maintain 24/7 position of the MC. The Contractor Site Lead and MC’s shall have the authority to act on behalf of the contractor in all matters relating to the performance of this contract. The MC’s shall perform the following duties and responsibilities at each site:

5.2.1. Mission Coordinator Duties Include:

· Mission Pre-Briefing Contents (Mission Packet Completion)

· Weather forecasts/Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS)/ Special Instructions (SPINS)/Airspace

· Updating local Air Traffic Control (ATC) Cards as necessary - review

· Airspace Control Plans and Mission Logs

· Ensuring Completion of Mission Briefing Worksheet, Mission Risk Assessments, and crew briefings

· Prior To Launch (approx 30 minutes prior) Ensure airspace requests and coordination with local ATC are accomplished

· Coordinate/inform launch crews on latest mission/equipment status

· Monitor missions and events – system status/video/supporting customer’s requirements, airspace page, weather conditions and forecast weather updates, all available communications methods to include computer networks and MS Outlook E-mail accounts

· Prior To Recovery - Assess weather and airfield traffic conditions

· Inform local ATC “Returning To Base” (RTB)

· After Recovery - Inform local ATC with “Safe On Deck” (SOD) or similar call

· Note landing time on Mission Log with System maintenance status

· Save log data

· If last flight of day - print Mission Logs

· Ensure mission reports are completed as required: Situation Report/Personnel Status/Maintenance Status (SITREP/PERSTAT/MAINT)

5.2.2. Mission Coordinator Responsibilities:

5.2.2.1. Provide overall general mission direction, monitoring and coordination between the operations and the TOC/JOC battle captain (CPT) and/or ground force commander.

5.2.2.2. Ensure all airspace (terminal, enroute, and target) has been approved by local ATC for the air vehicle to operate.

5.2.2.3. Continuously maintain listening/visual watch of airspace status via radio (local ATC) and/or computer networks to ensure the air vehicle is located in authorized airspace.

5.2.2.4. Keep a running log of mission events.

5.2.2.5. Monitor hours of collection flown, any safety problems, responses to special requests, supply status, personnel status, etc.

5.2.2.6. Liaise directly with the using unit to ensure the air vehicle operation supports their needs and intent.

5.2.2.7. Communicate with the ISR Battle Captain to ensure the ISR Synch Matrix is updated, ISR Mission Weather Forecast is updated and Perstat Reports are accurate/updated. Prepare any other reports as required.

5.2.2.8. Keep the GSR informed of overall general status and any problems/issues which may affect mission accomplishment.

5.2.2.9. Ensure the Battle Book(s) (one at TOC site, one separate at Launch/Recovery site) have CURRENT TAC/TAPS, list of points of contact, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, etc. Update NOTAM information daily.

5.2.2.10. Be the key point of contact during UAS emergencies. Allow the operators to respond as they are trained, advise the chain of command of problems when they occur and respond to the situation as required. Keep local ATC and mIRC players informed (nature of emergency – navigation problems, engine issues, lost link, etc.). Be prepared to provide written/oral reports of events and what happened.

5.2.2.11. Utilize and maintain a continuity training plan for newly assigned team members. The training plan should include familiarization with the following items:

5.2.2.11.1. Battle Book and its contents

5.2.2.11.2. Safety briefings, local hazards and situational awareness items

5.2.2.11.3. Daily site rhythm

5.2.2.11.4. POC’s – Phone Numbers/Radio/CallSigns/E-mail

5.2.2.11.5. Required actions during emergencies

5.2.2.11.6. Roles, responsibilities, and Realistic expectations of the contractor and of military members

5.2.2.11.7. Mission perspective – supporting the local commander with video coverage

5.2.2.11.8. Basic crew coordination – timing and sequencing of communication, supporting fellow crewmembers, mutual cross monitoring, offering assistance, etc.

5.2.2.11.9. Encourage teaming arrangements; provide cross-talk to keep each other informed, be predictable in actions and sensitive to each other’s needs.

5.3. Contractor personnel entering a military installation may be subject to security checks. Contractor personnel shall abide by direction given by Military Police or other security personnel acting in accordance with their duties.

5.4. The contractor shall not employ any individual for the performance of this contract that may violate DoD Joint Ethics Regulations, DoD Directive 5500.7, or create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict.

5.5. Contractor personnel must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand the English language.

5.6. Contractor personnel must meet the medical requirements as stated in DoDI 3020.41 of October 3, 2005. Any waivers must be acquired from the Senior Medical Officer. Copies of Medical records/physicals must be made available for the Senior Medical Officer’s review.

5.7. The contractor shall provide supervision for task order assigned employee personnel.

5.8. The contractor shall be responsible for the safety and accountability of all task order assigned employees in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the operation.

5.9. The contractor shall operate in accordance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

5.10. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, spares and equipment necessary to accomplish the surveillance flight hours, tasks and requirements.

5.11. The contractor shall employ professional and technically qualified personnel to perform the tasks outlined herein. The contractor must provide qualified personnel, organization, and administrative controls necessary to provide services. During the performance of this contract the contractor shall have the burden of proof to ascertain that its personnel possess the required qualifications and experience. The Government has the right to request and review personnel training records and certifications.

5.12. Contractor shall provide operation, maintenance, and management capabilities for each operational deployment location task order(s) under the contract to ensure that the minimum specifications outlined in this PWS are satisfied.

5.13. Contractor shall provide a rotation schedule with the identification of deploying personnel and their replacements to ensure timely training, issuance of required credentials and travel arrangements (CDRL A005). The contractor shall provide documentary evidence of completion of predeployment requirements and criteria for assigned personnel. The contractor shall create and manage personnel deployment information within the Synchronized Predeployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT) system.

5.14. Contractor personnel operating under this contact must be U.S. citizens and as a minimum, possess a Secret security clearance prior to being deployed.

5.15. Contractor shall ensure personnel utilize Government provided messing facility or provide meals to personnel.

5.16. The contractor shall be responsible for providing a monthly report to the Government for each operational deployment after arrival in theatre. The report shall include monthly flight hours utilized, sorties flown, status of equipment, a brief description of any incidents and mishaps, any lessons learned and describe overall achievements at each site in one consolidated report. The report shall be provided in Microsoft Office compatible format (CDRL A002). Additionally, the contractor shall report to the GSR on a daily basis maintenance and operational status for each task order site.

5.17. The contractor shall ensure each MEUAS II site receives timely system safety related alerts, data, bulletins and mishap/safety investigation reports for incidents across the system fleet to prevent future potential problems/mishaps. (CDRL A006)

5.18. Contractor shall provide proficiency training as described in their Standard Operations Procedures (CDRL A005), with emphasis on the processes used by the operators and the functional features provided from the operational equipment utilized by the contractor, to Government personnel as necessary and as the operational environment permits.

5.19. The contractor shall return any GFE equipment within 30 days of the end of deployment assuming assets are returned from theater of operations in a timely manner. The equipment will be returned to the same location as originally issued unless otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government after removal of any installed contractor owned equipment (hardware and software). All GFE equipment shall be returned in serviceable condition based on the environment and the length of use in the theater of operations. For unserviceable GFE, the contractor shall provide a disposition report noting the cause for the item’s unserviceable condition.

5.20. The contractor is not required to arm its deployed task order personnel.

5.21. The contractor shall maintain personnel on location sufficient to meet obligations under this contract unless the Combatant Commander (CO) orders a mandatory evacuation of some or all personnel. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, the MC shall notify his corporate office of the CO’s decision. The MC will attempt to identify an evacuation site that could provide continual operational ISR support.

5.22. The contractor shall provide space for at least one military intelligence analyst per GCS within the operational deployment contractor space.

5.23. Contractor shall notify and obtain approval from the Government prior to shipping items using commercial sources. If prior approval is not received, the contractor shall ship items at its own expense.

5.24. The Contractor shall have all Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) inventoried and accounted for.

5.25. The contractor shall supply all fuels in sufficient quantity to maintain operation of the system and any support equipment.

5.26. The contractor shall provide electrical power sufficient for each operational deployment to perform the requirements of this PWS.

5.27. The contractor shall provide tactical and aeronautical maps/charts and DTED data as required for mission accomplishment and identified during the pre-deployment site survey. The contractor may request Government assistance in access to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) website.

6. Government Responsibilities:

6.1. The Government will transport contractor furnished equipment from contractor’s facility to the deployed site location. Contractor or equipment movement shall not be permitted without prior Government authorization. Upon completion of the contractor services, the Government will provide return transport for contractor furnished equipment from the deployed site location to the contractor’s facility.

6.2. The Government will provide all applicable instructions, regulations, and excerpts as guidance for each site’s operation.

6.3. The Government will assist the contractor with acquiring personnel passes, identification cards, and vehicle permits required in the performance of this contract in accordance with the contractor provided Personnel Rotation Schedule (CDRL A005) and contractor input from the pre-deployment site survey.

6.4. The Government will provide contractor personnel with deployment in-processing briefings to ensure understanding of and integration into the operational environment.

6.5. The Government will provide transportation within the operating area to assist in the initial equipment setup and if a relocation of the operational deployments is required.

6.6. If available, the Government will provide access to the same postal services, messing facilities, laundry, religious, recreational facilities, and lodging utilized by Government personnel. Lodging facilities will consist of same or similar standards provided to other military personnel. The Government will provide access to non-routine medical, vision, and dental care as described in DFARS 252.225-7040. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for any costs associated with such care.

6.7. The Government will provide force protection and security services during contractor’s performance of this contract, including to and from the contractor’s initial and subsequent, if any, operating locations and to the final point of overseas departure. All deployed contractor operations will be conducted from within controlled, secure, limited access, compound locations. The Government will not be held liable for capture, injury, or loss of life to any employee.

6.8. Government may provide contractor with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) as requested after the site survey(s) and any associated spare parts for the GFE.

6.9. The Government may provide hardware/software for injecting mission video from operational deployments onto a classified network.

6.10. The Government may provide access to the internet as much as feasible for contractor software support and upgrades for operational support as available to include e-mail connectivity and access to the contractor’s portal. Telemetry files for any AV involved in an operational incident/mishap shall be transmitted to the contractor by the most expedient method possible for expedited diagnosis of the flight data to determine causation and potential remedy.

6.11. Contractor shall possess software tools capable of stripping absolute GPS coordinates from system log files to allow for mishap diagnostics by engineering personnel not possessing security clearances or the need-to-know regarding deployed locations. Contractor shall not transmit system log files containing absolute GPS coordinates off site without explicit permission from the GSR.

6.12. The Government will provide contact information to assist the contractor to facilitate air space integration, mission coordination and deconfliction.

6.13. The Government may provide a NIPRNET and VOIP data connection to CONUS to meet data communications requirement of the contractor, based on available capability of the local government system and IAW security considerations/restraints of the Government.

6.14. The Government will provide tactical radios and wire line handsets as required to integrate the site into the command post architecture.

6.15. Government will assist in providing pre-deployment training. The locations, dates and times of the training events will be coordinated between the Government representative and contractor, as required.

6.16. Government will reimburse the contractor shipping charges for items shipped OCONUS using commercial sources with prior coordination and approval by the Government.

6.17. The Government will transport and position the principal components of the contractor provided UAS equipment.

7. Engineering Support:

7.1. The contractor shall provide engineering support for future system requirements for system enhancements and alternative/additional payloads. This effort will include the capability to perform additional systems testing, payload integration, obtaining safety certificates, performance upgrades, and systems engineering. The contractor shall provide the capability to evaluate and integrate Government provided modular payloads to support ISR services when sufficient documentation and information has been provided or is developed to ensure agreement on the airworthiness of the payload to be flown. (CDRL B001).

7.2. The Government desires the capability to integrate future payloads (including EO, LWIR, MWIR, SWIR, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Signals Intelligence, LIDAR, and Communication Relay) and internal volumes to support simultaneous operation of EO/IR payload. The Government desires the capability to upgrade/modify the UAS data links, GCS, and Remote GCS to ensure interoperability with future SOF C4I architecture.

7.3. The contractor shall deliver Air Vehicle Payload and Ground Control Station Interface Control Documents under Government Purpose Rights providing all electrical, mechanical, software, and environment interface requirements for integration of 3rd party payloads. (CDRL A007)

8. Government Quality Assurance (QA): Each phase of the services performed under this contract is subject to Government inspection during the contractor’s operations and after completion of tasks. The Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Program is not a substitute for quality control by the contractor. The Government reserves the right to choose inspection methods utilized during the work, without notice to the contractor.

9. Quality Control: The contractor shall establish a Quality Control Plan encompassing all activities required by this contract to ensure personnel, products, services, hardware and support meet the requirements of this PWS. The Quality Control Plan (CDRL A004) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within ninety days of contract award. The contractor shall implement the approved Quality Control Plan within fourteen days of Government’s approval. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer an updated copy of the Quality Control Plan as changes occur for approval. At a minimum, the Quality Control Plan shall include the following:

9.1. An inspection system covering all services required by this contract. The inspection system shall specify the areas to be inspected, inspection basis, methods, intervals, scheduled and/or unscheduled sequencing and the titles of the individuals responsible to perform the quality inspections. The individuals inspecting for quality control shall not be involved in the day-to-day operations.

9.2. Performance monitoring methods shall be implemented to identify performance trends in order to correct any deficiencies in services before the level of performance fails to meet the requirements of this PWS.

9.3. The Contractor shall meet or exceed a Mission Reliability Rate (MRR) of 95% as defined in the Quality Control Plan (CDRL 004).

9.4. Quality review methods and documentation processes shall be developed to ensure compliance with PWS requirements.

9.5. Performance Requirement for payment: Failure to meet the required service levels of the contract will result in adjustments to the monthly payments as follows: Monthly payments will be reduced on a per hour pro-rata basis for each planned flight hour the contractor was unable to provide due to personnel or equipment non-availability and for each hour of ISR video which failed to meet the contract quality requirements.

10. Security

10.1. Security will be in accordance with the DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification (Attachment B). Select personnel will require a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, all others will require a minimum of a Secret clearance Contractor will require access to SCI and Focal Point material for this effort. Contractors will require access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET computer systems only at Government facilities.

10.2. The contractor shall ensure requirements for safeguarding classified information and classified materials; for obtaining and verifying personnel security clearances; for verifying security clearances and indoctrination of visitors; for controlling access to restricted areas; for protecting Government property; and for the security of automated and non-automated management systems and data are fulfilled. The contractor’s management system shall prevent the unauthorized disclosure of classified and sensitive unclassified information. The Government shall be immediately notified if any security incident or indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive information occurs.

10.3. The contractor shall provide security management support. Efforts will include, but are not limited to, performing classified document control functions, classified materials inventories, program access requests, preparing and monitoring personnel indoctrination and debriefing agreements, and maintaining and using security-related databases.

11. JCC-I/A Clause 952.222-0001 Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, Inhumane Living Conditions and Withholding of Employee Passports (Aug 2009)

11.1. All contractors (“contractors” refers to both prime contractors and all subcontractors at all tiers) are reminded of the prohibition contained in Title 18, United States Code, Section 1592, against knowingly destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, or possessing any actual or purported passport or other immigration document, or any other actual or purported Government identification document, of another person, to prevent or restrict or to attempt to prevent or restrict, without lawful authority, the person’s liberty to move or travel, in order to maintain the labor or services of that person, when the person is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons.

11.2. Contractors are also required to comply with the following provisions:

11.2.1. Contractors shall only hold employee passports and other identification documents discussed above for the shortest period of time reasonable for administrative processing purposes.

11.2.2. Contractors shall provide all employees with a signed copy of their employment contract, in English as well as the employee’s native language that defines the terms of their employment/compensation.

11.2.3. Contractors shall not utilize unlicensed recruiting firms, or firms that charge illegal recruiting fees.

11.2.4. Contractors shall be required to provide adequate living conditions (sanitation, health, safety, living space) for their employees. Fifty square feet is the minimum acceptable square footage of personal living space per employee. Upon contractor’s written request, contracting officers may grant a waiver in writing in cases where the existing square footage is within 20% of the minimum, and the overall conditions are determined by the contracting officer to be acceptable. A copy of the waiver approval shall be maintained at the respective life support area.

11.2.5. Contractors shall incorporate checks of life support areas to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Trafficking in Persons Prohibition into their Quality Control program, which will be reviewed within the Government’s Quality Assurance process.

11.2.6. Contractors shall comply with international laws regarding transit/exit/entry procedures, and the requirements for work visas. Contractors shall follow all Host Country entry and exit requirements, including requirements for visas and work permits.

11.3. The contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under his contract.

(End of clause)

12. JCC-I/A CLAUSE 952.223-0001, REPORTING KIDNAPPINGS, SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATHS (MAR 2009)

12.1. Contractors shall notify the Contracting Officer, as soon as practicable, whenever employee kidnappings, serious injuries or deaths occur. These procedures will also be included in each site SOP. Report the following information:

12.1.1. Contract Number

12.1.2. Contract Description & Location

12.1.3. Company Name

12.1.4. Reporting party:

Name

Phone number

E-Mail Address

12.1.5. Victim:

Name

Gender (Male/Female)

Age

Nationality

Country of permanent residence

12.1.6. Incident:

Description

Location

Date and time

12.1.7. Other Pertinent Information

13. JCC-I/A CLAUSE 952.225-0003 FITNESS FOR DUTY AND MEDICAL/DENTAL CARE LIMITATIONS (JAN 2010)

13.1. The contractor shall perform the requirements of this contract notwithstanding the fitness for duty of deployed employees, the provisions for care offered under this section, and redeployment of individuals determined to be unfit. The contractor bears the responsibility for ensuring all employees are aware of the conditions and medical treatment available at the performance location. The contractor shall include this information and requirement in all subcontracts with performance in the theater of operations.

13.2. The contractor shall not deploy an individual with any of the following conditions unless approved by the appropriate CENTCOM Service Component (i.e. ARCENT, AFCENT, etc.) Surgeon: Conditions which prevent the wear of personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments; conditions which prohibit required theater immunizations or medications; conditions or current medical treatment or medications that contraindicate or preclude the use of chemical and biological protective’s and antidotes; diabetes mellitus, Type I or II, on pharmacological therapy; symptomatic coronary artery disease, or with myocardial infarction within one year prior to deployment, or within six months of coronary artery bypass graft, coronary artery angioplasty, or stenting; morbid obesity (BMI >/= 40); dysrhythmias or arrhythmias, either symptomatic or requiring medical or electrophysiological control; uncontrolled hypertension, current heart failure, or automatic implantable defibrillator; therapeutic anticoagulation; malignancy, newly diagnosed or under current treatment, or recently diagnosed/treated and requiring frequent subspecialist surveillance, examination, and/or laboratory testing; dental or oral conditions requiring or likely to require urgent dental care within six months’ time, active orthodontic care, conditions requiring prosthodontic care, conditions with immediate restorative dentistry needs, conditions with a current requirement for oral-maxillofacial surgery; new onset (< 1 year) seizure disorder, or seizure within one year prior to deployment; history of heat stroke; Meniere’s Disease or other vertiginous/motion sickness disorder, unless well controlled on medications available in theater; recurrent syncope, ataxias, new diagnosis (< 1year) of mood disorder, thought disorder, anxiety, somatoform, or dissociative disorder, or personality disorder with mood or thought manifestations; unrepaired hernia; tracheostomy or aphonia; renalithiasis, current; active tuberculosis; pregnancy; unclosed surgical defect, such as external fixeter placement; requirement for medical devices using AC power; HIV antibody positivity; psychotic and bipolar disorders. (Reference: Mod 8 to USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual/Unit Deployment Policy, PPG-Tab A: Amplification of the Minimal Standards of Fitness for Deployment to the CENTCOM AOR).

13.3. In accordance with military directives (DoDI 3020.41, DoDI 6000.11, CFC FRAGO 09-1038, DoD PGI 225.74), resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization at Level III (emergency) military treatment facilities and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb or eyesight could occur will be provided. Hospitalization will be limited to emergency stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system. Subject to availability at the time of need, a medical treatment facility may provide reimbursable treatment for emergency medical or dental care such as broken bones, lacerations, broken teeth or lost fillings.

13.4. Routine and primary medical care is not authorized. Pharmaceutical services are not authorized for routine or known, routine prescription drug needs of the individual. Routine dental care, examinations and cleanings are not authorized.

13.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of the contract, the contractor shall be liable for any and all medically-related services or transportation rendered. In accordance with OUSD(C) Memorandum dated 4 June 2008, the following reimbursement rates will be charged for services at all DoD deployed medical facilities. These rates are in effect until changed by DoD direction.

13.6. Inpatient daily rate: $2,041.00. Date of discharge is not billed unless the patient is admitted to the hospital and discharged the same day.

13.7. Outpatient visit rate: $195.00. This includes diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pathology, and pharmacy provided at…