3D_MRSB_FY_19_ISR_SOW_20181113.docx

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) 3d Marine Raider Support Battalion Training Readiness Exercise (TRX) II Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Statement of Work (SOW)

1. BACKGROUND. 3d Marine Raider Support Battalion (MRSB) trains and prepares Support Teams (STs) for deployments with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) companies and teams. Prior to executing a 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 executing their CHOP from 3d MRSB to 3d MRB, they are expected to have completed exercises which rehearse their ability to operate and trouble-shoot all communications equipment and intelligence systems as well as have the opportunities to develop internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). STs are required to participate in a culminating TRX, which provides the Commander an opportunity to assess the team and their ability to provide fused, multi-disciplinary intelligence, communications, and logistics support to a Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC).

2. SCOPE. This SOW covers the need for reliable and flexible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform for ISR Tactical Controller (ITC) evaluation training and special intelligence collection. ISR mission planning, coordination, and execution is a crucial part of the team’s ability to plan, direct and conduct intelligence operations in support of special operations missions.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command Manual.

3.2. Intelligence Chapter (draft) MARSOF Training and Readiness Manual.

3.3. Department of the Navy (DON) Instruction

3.3.1. NAVAIR Flight Clearance Instruction 13034.1D.

3.3.2. DoN Instruction is available at: https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=384520

3.4. Executive Order (EO)

3.4.1. EO 12333 – United States Intelligence Activities

3.4.2. EO is available at: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12333.html

3.5. Intelligence Chapter (draft), MARSOC Training and Readiness Manual

3.6. DoD Instruction 4500.53 DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program

3.7. USSOCOM Directive 350-8 Commercial Aviation Oversight Procedures

3.8. Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)

3.9. Availability of DoD Documents. Unless otherwise indicated, copies of specifications, standards and handbooks listed above are available upon contract award.

4. REQUIREMENTS. The services required by this SOW shall be performed per the applicable document of section 3. This SOW establishes the requirements for Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform for ISR Tactical Controller evaluation training and special collection during TRX. It defines the material support as well as the administrative, operational, and instructional tasks required under this SOW. The TRX period of performance is listed in paragraph 8.0 of this SOW. TRX is an 8-day, scripted exercise with a live signals environment supported by twenty (20) hours of on-station ISR capability over a 5 day period within the exercise.

4.1. The Contractor shall provide twenty (20) hours of on-station ISR platform (Aircraft) Training and Exercise support. The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, transportation, supervision, aircraft, and administrative requirements for fixed-wing Air Support Services for the Government (TRX) training requirements. All aircraft pricing shall be inclusive of fuel and repairs (if required).

4.2. The Contractor shall provide an ISR platform (aircraft) to include a pilot and sensor operator, 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 must 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. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of five (5) RVTs for TRX. MX-15 sensor or better is required. The data 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 ISR platform for mission management. Recorded digital copies of all missions must be provided to the multi-discipline intelligence operator (MDIO) for post mission exploitation.

4.3. The on-screen mission data must resemble metadata typical of theater level assets such as the MQ-1/9 platforms. The mission data must also include information on the ISR platforms location, altitude, sensor orientation, active sensor info (EO/IR).

4.4. Aircraft (ISR platform) must be equipped with: mIRC and two (2) means of ultra-high frequency (UHF)/very high frequency (VHF) communication with ground forces. The Contractor shall provide an aircraft with internet access in order to utilize the mIRC.

4.5. Aircraft shall be pressurized and capable of flying during night, and inclement weather.

4.6. The aircraft shall be capable of sustaining four (4) hours of flight with at least four (4) 3d MRSB personnel and 150 pounds of equipment on board in addition to the pilot and sensor operator.

4.7. The aircraft shall be equipped with at least four (4) 110 volt power outlets accessible to the Marines and SMEs during flight.

4.8. The aircraft shall be equipped with video monitors from which to display operations to other passengers.

4.9. The aircraft shall be equipped with a headset intercom system for all personnel on board.

4.10. The aircraft shall be equipped with an RF transparent belly pod to mount antennas. Contractor shall ensure all mounts and antenna cables are installed prior to commencement of training. Additional antenna / equipment rack specifications are as follows:

4.10.1. All mounts shall be pre-mounted, and cables shall be pre-routed from the antenna mount to the equipment rack where the Nebula shall be mounted inside the aircraft, and accessible to the SI Operator.

4.10.2. At a minimum, the equipment rack shall be securely bolted into the aircraft to avoid shifting of the mount during flight.

4.10.3. The rack shall support at a minimum 150lbs, which will include the battery box (72.25lbs), the Nebula (56.5lbs), and the Power Conditioner (13.7lbs).

4.10.4 The rack for the Nebula shall be wired to provide both AC and DC power to the Nebula. AC requires 7Amps at 115VAC 60 Hertz and DC requires 24/28V at 1200 Watts.

4.11. The contractor must be able to provide flights over restricted and non-restricted airspaces.

4.12. The Contractor shall submit for and be approved for all communications needed for flight operations in support of this requirement.

4.13. The Contractor shall be responsible for the acquisition of overnight parking for the aircraft.

4.14. The Contractor shall conduct all required coordination and de-confliction for flights in unrestricted airspace and assist the coordination and de-confliction for flights within restricted airspace. Lead, conduct, and supervise all coordination, airspace control measures, and de-conflictions for both restricted and unrestricted airspaces.

4.15. Prior to the exercise commencing, the aircraft shall have a flight clearance in accordance with NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1D.

4.16. Airworthiness Certification: All aircraft used under this contract shall possess a Standard or Restricted FAA airworthiness certificate. A copy of the airworthiness certificates must be made available to MARSOC if requested.

4.17. 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 Contracting Officer (KO).

4.18. 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, 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.

4.19. 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 Technical Representative and Contracting officer upon request. These agreements must be kept current during the entire contract period of performance.

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

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

4.22. 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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer.

4.23. Maintenance Program: Aircraft used in the performance of this contract shall be maintained per the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certificate and 14 CFR.

4.24. 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.

4.25. FAA Inspection and Review: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 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.

4.26. 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.

4.27. The ISR aircraft flight schedule shall be flexible and tailored to the Marines’ specific training requirements. The projected flight schedule will be identified 30 days out from the exercise and will not exceed 20 Flight hours in total.

5. TRAVEL (LODGING, MEALS, AND INCIDENTALS)

5.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all contractor personnel travel reservations and expenses.

6. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

6.1. The Contractor shall provide an ISR platform in accordance with the requirements contained in this SOW.

6.2. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of five (5) Remote Viewing Terminals as described in section 4.2

6.3. With regard to ISR aircraft operations, the Government will provide required SIGINT equipment.

7. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

7.1. The period of performance for 19-01 is from 28 February 2019 to 15 March 2019 to support all planning and coordination requirements, with the execution of the exercise from 8 March 2019 to 15 March 2019 for TRX II 19-01. The period of performance for 19-02 is from 15 July 2019 to 29 August 2019 to support all planning and coordination requirements, with the execution of the exercise from 22 August 2019 to 29 August 2019 for TRX II 19-02. Paragraph 10.0 outlines the timeline of events required of the contractor to include scheduled coordination meetings, deliverables, and exercise execution timelines.

7.2. TRX II will be conducted in either Charleston, SC, or Wilmington, NC and the surrounding area per 3D MRSB direction.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.1 Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a plan to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The plan shall give the Contractor an effective means of identifying and correcting potential and actual non-conformance or lack of performance across the entire scope of the SOW.

8.2 Safety and Security. The Contractor and its employees shall be responsible for ensuring all safety requirements are adhered to and shall not, at any time during the performance of this SOW, place U.S. Government personnel and/or property in any danger.

8.3 The Contractor shall comply with all local Government published safety requirements and regulations.

9. COORDINATION TIMELINE AND DUE DATES. All dates are in relation to exercise start date.

10.1. 90 days prior to exercise start date – Initial coordination between Contractor and 3d MRSB Exercise Planner. Can be conducted via phone.

10.2. 30 days prior to exercise start date - All participating personnel clearances must be submitted via JPAS to SMO Code 209001MR.

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENT

11.1. Security will be in accordance with the DD254. Contractor team individual(s) supporting activities on-site will be cleared at the secret level at the start of the contract.

11.2. 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 information systems and data are fulfilled. The contractor's management system shall prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified and sensitive unclassified information. The government shall be immediately notified if any security incident or any indication of a potential unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified or sensitive unclassified information.

12. ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA). The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/ Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/

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