SOW_H9225716Q0013.pdf

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command for Air Services to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) training and exercise support for 3d Marine Raider Support Battalion during

Training and Readiness Exercises for FY16 Statement of Work 4 November 2015

1. Scope: 3d Marine Raider Support Battalion (3d MRSB) trains and prepares Support Teams (STs) for deployments with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) companies and teams. Prior to a ST’s Change of Operational Control (CHOP) from 3d MRSB to 3d Marine Raider Battalion (MRB), the STs are required to perform multiple team level exercises during the Unit Training Phase (UTP). Upon the ST’s CHOP from 3d MRSB to 3d MRB, STs are expected to have completed exercises which rehearse the ST’s ability to operate and trouble-shoot all communications equipment and intelligence systems, and provide opportunities to develop internal TTPs. STs are required to participate in a culminating Team Readiness Exercise (TRX), which provides the 3d MRSB Commander an opportunity to assess the team and their ability to provide fused, multi-disciplinary intelligence, communications, and logistics support to a MSOC.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the need for a reliable and flexible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform for ISR Tactical Controller evaluation training and special collection during the FY16 TRXs. ISR Tactical Controller training is critical to prepare the Marines of the Direct Support Team (DST) to deploy ISO full spectrum intelligence, collection and special operations missions. ISR is also essential in supporting multi-disciplined intelligence training. ISR mission planning, coordination and execution is a crucial part of the team’s ability to plan, direct and conduct intelligence operations.

3. Applicable Documents: Intelligence Chapter (draft), MARSOF Training and Readiness Manual, and NAVAIR Flight Clearance Instruction 13034.1D.

4. Requirements: This SOW establishes the requirements for ISR training and exercise support for TRX 16-01. It defines the material support, administrative, operational, and instructional tasks required under this SOW.

Capability:

• The contractor shall provide an ISR platform to simulate theater level aerial systems in order to replicate a realistic, live ISR collection (requirements and operations) management environment that is responsive to tasking. The platform will provide a near real time (NRT) full motion video (FMV) / Electro-Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) data feed directly to a remote viewing terminal (RVT) within the line of sight (LOS) and beyond line of sight (BLOS) defined by communications capabilities and receivable on KU digital, C digital/analog, S digital, and L analog communications bands. MX-15 sensor or better is preferred. The feed must also be capable of being broadcasted over Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Network. The data feed must support a moving map function for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tracking of the platform for mission management. Recorded digital copies of all missions must be provided to the multi-discipline intelligence operator (MDIO) for post mission exploitation.

• The contractor shall provide 15 on-station flight hours per TRX and associated fuel. The on-screen mission data must resemble metadata typical of theater level assets such as the MQ-1/9 platforms. It must also include information on the platforms location, altitude, sensor orientation, active sensor info (EO/IR).

• Aircraft must be equipped with: two (2) means of UHF/VHF communication with ground forces.

• Any crew personnel who will be within eyesight of the SI operator’s equipment must possess a TS/SCI clearance. All others must possess at least a Secret clearance.

• The contractor shall provide an aircraft that provides capacity to transport (3) exercise participants simultaneously and up to 120 pounds worth of communications equipment with the ability to conduct both FMV and SI collection. Aircraft must be pre-equipped to mount the SI antenna system currently issued and fielded to MARSOC (currently the Nebula). The ISR platform must be able to collect both FMV and SI simultaneously and to be dynamically retasked in flight.

Dates:

• TRX 16-01 will occur between the time frames outlined below and in the period of performance section of this SOW. The TRX location that will utilize the ISR is currently in the city limits of Wilmington, North Carolina and requires flights over the non-restricted airspace of Wilmington. The current training location may be subject to change to other locations within CONUS. During the exercise, 5 days of ISR support are required with up to 3 hours per flight or 15 hours of total flight time per exercise. In the event of flight cancelation due to inclement weather or mechanical issues, the contractor must be able to surge flight operations to 5 hours a day to make up for lost time, but not exceeding 15 hours of total flight time per exercise. The current TRX windows are, but are subject to change:

o 23 February to 3 March 2016 for TRX 16-01 Flight Window 26 February to 1 March 2016

5. Specific training events. The contractor is required to work closely with 3d MRSB during the execution of these training events to include:

• Leading, conducting, and supervising all coordination, airspace control measures and de-conflictions for both restricted and unrestricted airspaces.

• Providing air services as low-profile ISR platform, in restricted and unrestricted air space, with the ability to provide ISR capabilities and support intelligence collection operations, which will be discussed prior to the exercise.

6. Deliverables. The following deliverables are required:

Personnel:

• Non-flight personnel are required to have a minimum of a Secret clearance, and all personnel who will be within eyesight of the SI equipment while it is being operated is required to have a Top Secret Clearance with Secure Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) access in JPAS submitted to SMO Code 209000943 NLT 17 February 2016.

• Personnel must be prepared and able to participate in planning prior to execution, conduct flight plan submission to appropriate flight agencies, and plan for an aircraft staging / fueling area up to two days prior to allow for ops checks and equipment set up.

• Personnel with subject matter expertise will be available for coordination with 3D MRSB personnel. Personnel will have knowledge and experience with intelligence operations and special operations.

• All personnel must comply with guidance for a contracted workforce on US installations, bases, stations and Wilmington, North Carolina, or other training areas as directed.

Travel:

• The contractor will travel in support of the 3d MRSB to Camp Lejeune, NC and Wilmington, NC as required to support the TRX planning and execution. Locations and dates subject to change.

• The contractor will make all travel reservations and not be reimbursed for travel expenses prior to the period of performance.

Lodging, meals, and incidentals:

• Lodging and meals will not be provided and must be coordinated by the contractor.

• The contractor will be reimbursed for lodging and meal expenses in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations, the maximum lodging rate is $92.00; Local meals and incidentals rate (M&IE) is $56.00 for the Wilmington, NC area.

• Maintenance, fuel, and repair of airborne platform supporting this contract will be covered by the vendor.

Government furnished equipment, material, and work space:

• The government will provide a work space for required pre-exercise meetings and conferences.

Specific requirements:

• The contractor must be able to provide ISR support with flights over restricted and non-restricted airspaces.

• The contractor will submit all communications requirements.

• The contractor will conduct all required coordination and de-confliction for flights in unrestricted airspace and assist the coordination and de-confliction for flights within restricted airspace.

• JF12 or spectrum certification regarding devices being used for communications associated with ISR operations during exercises.

• Prior to the exercise commencing, the aircraft will have a flight clearance IAW NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1D.

• Imagery collection, storage and disposal will be conducted IAW EO12333 (Intel Oversight) and all other applicable regulations.

• DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402. The Contractor shall submit DD Form 2400 - Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2401-Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, and DD Form 2402-Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, to the COR. These agreements must be kept current during the entire period of performance under the contract.

• Airworthiness Certification. All aircraft used under this contract shall possess a Standard or

Restricted FAA airworthiness certificate. A copy of the airworthiness certificates shall be available for Navy inspection.

• Overwater Operations. Aircraft survival equipment for overwater operations shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.509.

• Accident and Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall be responsible for all accident and incident damage to the aircraft that occurs during operation of the aircraft.

• Additional Contractor Costs. The Contractor shall bear all costs to repair or replace aircraft parts and all additional ferry costs or travel costs that occur as a result of the accident and incident.

• Government Notification. The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents to the

Government. For aircraft based at or operating from a military base, first contact the local base Commanding Officer, Safety Officer and Operations Officer. The Contractor shall then immediately contact the PMA226 representative. Do not leave messages. Call until you make contact with a PMA226 Representative. PMA226 Incident Reporting Phone Numbers will be provided at award.

• Investigations. The Contractor shall participate in accident and incident investigations conducted by the Government. The Contractor shall have accident and incident response procedures that clearly define the differences between a Government Legal investigation (used to satisfy claims) and a Government Safety investigation (used for accident and incident prevention). Contractor personnel shall provide information and interviews to the Government Safety investigation immediately upon request. The results of medical and toxicological testing shall be provided to the Government Safety investigation board immediately upon request. The toxicological samples shall be provided to the Government legal investigation board immediately upon request.

• FAA Certification and Oversight Required. Each aircraft used in performance of this contract shall comply with its FAA Airworthiness Certificate and be eligible to fly as a civil aircraft under FAA regulations. In the event that the performance requirements of this contract conflict with one or more provisions the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certificate (operations, maintenance, configuration, usage, etc.), the Contractor shall notify the PCO. The Contractor shall not begin flights conducted as “Public Aircraft Operations” without approval in writing by the PCO.

• Aircraft Modifications. All major alterations incorporated before contract award shall have sufficient data to determine that the equipment or provisions for the equipment meet the applicable civil, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or military standards for the type of aircraft concerned. If this data references FAA regulations as the standard, then provide FAA Form 8110-3 forms signed by FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) approving that data. Major alterations to aircraft with Restricted and Standard Airworthiness Certificates shall have been certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks 6 (Conformity) and 7 (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43, and citing FAA Approved Data in block 8. Unless directed otherwise by the Government, the Contractor shall remove any major alteration incorporated before contract award that was not certified as airworthy by an appropriately rated FAA certified mechanic or repair station. Any major aircraft alterations (as defined in 14 CFR) performed after contract award, including alterations directed by the government, shall have been certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks 6 (Conformity) and 7 (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43, and citing the FAA Approved Data (defined in FAA Order 8900.1) in block 8 and an accompanying aircraft maintenance record entry. This applies to all aspects of the aircraft alteration to include electrical modifications, mechanical modifications, tie-downs, and antennas.

• Maintenance Program. Aircraft used in the performance of this contract shall be maintained in accordance with the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certificate and 14 CFR.

• Aeronautical Regulations. The Contractor shall operate aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR, and

United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives (including foreign Government requirements), as applicable. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

• FAA Inspection and Review. The Contractor shall notify the PCO of, and make available for review, the results of any FAA inspection or review of the Contractor’s operations or any action taken by the FAA against the Contractor. The notification shall be within 30 days of the Contractor’s receipt of such documents.

7. Acceptance. Acceptance of the contractor’s work under this order shall be at the sole discretion of the Performance Monitor appointed from the 3D MRSB, who will evaluate the deliverables for completeness, correctness, and operations sufficiency of content. Acceptance will be documented using the Wide Area Workflow – Receipt & Acceptance (WAWF-RA). If a deliverable is unacceptable, the Government will notify the Contractor Program Manager (PM), who shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to determine the resubmission time.

8. Period of performance. The period of performance for this effort is from:

• 23 February to 3 March 2016 for TRX 16-01

9. Place of performance. The place of performance for this effort is Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Training locations requiring ISR support are subject to change to other locations within

CONUS.

10. Security Requirement. While performing duties within MARSOC owned and operated facilities, the contractor must adhere to all service/component command/local security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures at each contract performance location. The Program Manager will provide a copy of all applicable security directives for this contract. Appropriate local service/component command security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures will be provided by the requiring agency (normally through the Performance Monitor or component command COR). Upon completion or termination of the classified contract, or sooner when the purpose of the release has been served, the contractor will return all classified information (furnished or generated) to the source from which received unless retention or other disposition instructions are authorized in writing by the MARSOC Government Contracting Agency/Activity. Furthermore, the contractor will account for and return to the appropriate issuing office, all Common Access Cards (CAC), security badges, installation entry passes/vehicle decals issued to contractor personnel upon completion or termination of the classified contract, termination of employment, or suspension of classified clearance or access of any contractor employee.

11. Point of contact. The point of contact on this matter is Captain Luke Scott at email: luke.scott@socom.mil or phone: (910) 440-0469.

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