SOCNORTH_PWS WAN at PSFB 7 May 2026.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For Wireless Network Deployment at Peterson Space Force Base

1. Purpose/Objective The purpose of this effort is to design, develop, and implement a Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Capabilities Package (CP) architecture to extend both the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and the Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) over a government-controlled network at the SOCNORTH HQ building on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

The contractor shall deliver an NSA-compliant wireless network solution nested in the USSOCOM CSfC wireless solution that meets the performance outcomes described in this PWS. The project will be executed in phases, with distinct Notice to Proceed (NTP) milestones that authorize the contractor to begin work on subsequent phases.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and other services necessary to perform the tasks identified below.

2.1 Phased Approach

This requirement will be executed in three phases, with each phase governed by a specific Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) and associated Notice to Proceed (NTP):

1. CLIN 0001 – Study and Design (Notice to Proceed required):

· Conduct a study, pre-onsite assessments, and site surveys as described below.

· Deliver a High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).

· Submit final deliverables for government review and approval.

· After government acceptance of these deliverables, a Notice to Proceed will be issued to authorize the contractor to begin work under CLIN 0002.

2. CLIN 0002 – Equipment Procurement and Installation (Notice to Proceed required):

· Based on the approved HLD and LLD from CLIN 0001, the contractor will procure, install, configure, and test the required equipment to implement the CSfC WLAN solution, this will be after Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) on-hand is assessed and properly leveraged.

3. CLIN 0003 – Testing and Validation (No NTP required):

· The contractor shall perform testing and validation tasks once the equipment installation is complete and before government acceptance. This will be evaluated by the government in-house personnel.

4. CLIN 0004 – Deliverables (Not Separately Priced [NSP]):

· Ensure delivery of all final documentation (e.g., as-built documentation, heatmaps, configuration files, network integration diagrams, etc.) as specified in this PWS.

2.2 Project Management

The contractor shall provide project management support for the duration of the project, to include:

· Conducting a kick-off meeting with government stakeholders to review the scope, schedule, deliverables, and responsibilities.

· Establishing and maintaining a project schedule with key milestones.

· Providing regular progress reports to the government-designated Point of Contact (POC).

· Serving as the primary technical liaison for all aspects of the project.

2.3 Study and Design (CLIN 0001)

· Conduct a pre-onsite assessment to evaluate the existing infrastructure, including:

· Current hardware, software, facilities, power, HVAC, and cabling readiness.

· Cybersecurity posture and compliance with NSA CSfC CP requirements.

· Perform a pre-deployment wireless site survey to:

· Identify wireless coverage areas, high-density usage zones, and potential RF barriers.

· Determine optimal Access Point (AP) placement, channel planning, and power settings.

· Generate heatmaps to identify signal coverage and interference patterns.

· Ensure no identified AP deployment location will interfere or impact existing physical building or room security protection certifications, such as SCIFs or TEMPEST.

· Deliverables:

· High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.

2.4 Equipment Procurement and Installation (CLIN 0002)

· SOCNORTH GFE will be utilized, additional equipment required to fulfil the project will be procured by vendor, see appendix 1.

· Upon government approval of the HLD and LLD and issuance of a Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall procure, install, and configure the necessary equipment as identified in the approved design.

· All installation and configuration work shall comply with the following standards:

· NSA CSfC Capabilities Package standards.

· USSOCOM Enterprise Solution CSfC Capability Packages registered with NSA, and all supplemental Annexes applicable to deployed CSfC WLAN solution.

· DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements.

· NSA Common Criteria and other applicable federal security standards.

2.5 Testing and Validation (CLIN 0003)

· The contractor shall conduct testing and validation of the installed network to ensure it meets the performance outcomes described in this PWS, including:

· End-to-end connectivity for SIPRNet and NIPRNet.

· Signal coverage, channel interference, and redundancy metrics.

· Security compliance with both NSA and USSOCOM Enterprise-WLAN CSfC requirements, as well as all applicable DoD STIGs for each component on site.

· Verify or coordinate with local site SSO, to ensure new WLAN CSfC capabilities have negatively impacted any existing building or room certifications in proximity to the newly deployed solution.

· Deliver post-deployment wireless site survey results, including updated heatmaps and documented performance metrics.

2.6 Final Documentation (CLIN 0004)

· The contractor shall provide final documentation to support government operations and sustainment, including:

· Updated wireless heatmaps.

· Final equipment configurations.

· As-built documentation.

· Final testing and validation reports.

3. Deliverables and Schedule

4. Period of Performance The delivery date for this effort is 60 days after receipt of award.

5. Government-Furnished Information/Property The government will provide:

· SOCNORTH will provide on-hand equipment to be utilized in this project, see appendix 1.

· Provide required USSOCOM Enterprise-Gray WLAN approved material equipment list (MEL)

· USSOCOM-supplied base configurations for all equipment.

· Network links and KG equipment for connectivity between USSOCOM and SOCNORTH.

· Designated government POCs to coordinate contractor performance and provide site access.

· Provide required USSOCOM Enterprise Gray Site Validation Checklist documentation, used to support end-state approval.

6. Performance Standards

7. Security Requirements The contractor shall comply with the following:

· DD254 Contract Security Classification Specification, see appendix 3.

· All vendors will request Visitors Access Request (VAR) from SOCNORTH prior to all visits, (SMO: CODE, SOCNORTHSO-CSMO-104) POC is Ms. Janice Coffman, Janice.coffman.ctr@socom.mil.

· Vendor needs to be on the NSA CSfC approved trusted list to execute this contract for the government. Executing team will have at the minimum a secret clearance.

· See appendix 2 for visitors map guide.

· National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and all relevant supplements.

· Obtain required clearances for personnel.

8. Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs)

9. Points of Contact Government POC for this contract will be provided upon contract award.

10. Assumptions and Constraints

· Cable runs to APs must not exceed 100 meters.

· SOCNORTH engineers will support establishment the additional Gray Network KG link between HQ USSOCOM and SOCNORTH.

· Overall work must be to industry standards and acceptable to government.

· Wireless project will not disrupt SOCNORTH’s ability to conduct its daily operations and missions.

· Site Wireless Security Operating Plan (SOP) will be required by HQ USSOCOM to ensure all site resources required to support initial operation and maintenance of the wireless solution are in place.