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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

26 Mar 2026

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HC104726R0015

Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Services Applied Engineering, Spectrum, and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineering Analysis Support

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B

B.1. MAXIMUM CONTRACT CEILING AND MINIMUM CONTRACT GUARANTEE

(a) Maximum. The maximum contract ceiling value of all task orders in this single award procurement is established at $38,680,138.

(b) Minimum. The minimum guaranteed award amount for this Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is $500.00 for the full term of the contract. The minimum guarantee only applies if the awardee does not receive a task order within the base period of performance. The minimum guarantee of this ID/IQ contract is anticipated to be fulfilled/obligated with the issuance of the first task order.

(c) The Government has no obligation to issue a task order to the contractor beyond the amount specified in paragraph (b).

B.2. TASK ORDER CONTRACT TYPES

This is a single award ID/IQ Contract for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Program Acquisition Executive Office, Transport that allows for the issuance of task orders. Task order contract types permitted include FAR 16.2 Fixed- Price and FAR 16.3 Cost-Reimbursement, to include variants therein. Task orders may include FAR 17.1 multi-year contracting and FAR 17.2 Option periods. These contract types can be used individually or in combination within a single task order comprising of multiple CLINs.

B.3. FIXED PRICE (FP) LABOR RATES

The FP Labor Rates proposed represent the offeror’s fully burdened fixed price hourly labor rates for each skill classification for work performed at both contractor and Government sites within Contiguous United States (CONUS). The rates provided in the pricing template will be used as ceiling labor rates for pricing of all labor proposed under future fixed priced task orders issued under this ID/IQ contract. At time of award, the contractor’s FP ceiling labor rates will be incorporated into the contract. The Government may request discounts on the FP Labor negotiated at the ID/IQ contract level when new task order requirements are solicited after ID/IQ contract award.

The reduced labor rates will apply only to the respective task order and will not change the fixed rates negotiated at the ID/IQ contract level.

B.4 MATERIALS AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC) (ALL ORDER TYPES)

Materials and ODCs may consist of software, licenses, subscriptions, materials, and task order related items that are incidental to the services being performed. The cost of general-purpose items required for the conduct of the contractor’s normal business operations will not be considered an allowable Materials/ODC in the performance of this contract. Profit is not allowed on materials or ODCs for any task order; however, applicable burdens are allowed in accordance with contractor’s accounting practices. If applicable, the Contracting Officer will identify a not-to-exceed ODC ceiling under a separate CLIN on the task order.

B.5. TRAVEL PRICING (ALL ORDER TYPES)

Contractor personnel may be required to travel to support the requirements of this contract as stated in individual task orders. Local travel and travel outside of the local area will be CONUS. For those task orders requiring travel, the contractor shall include estimated travel requirements in the proposal as required by the task order instructions.

For task orders requiring travel, the specific travel requirements will be included in the order’s request for proposal.

Travel will be considered local travel within 50 miles of the individual’s main place of performance/duty station and will not be reimbursed. The Government will not reimburse local travel between the contractor facility (or facilities) and the DISA facility at Ft. Meade, MD and Annapolis, MD. Non-local travel shall be approved in writing by the COR prior to the travel occurring. Travel shall not commence without prior written consent in accordance with instructions in the task orders.

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If the awardee does not have an approved accounting system at the time of award, upon award the awardee shall immediately initiate an accounting system review by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and provide verification of such to the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). If the awardee has an approved accounting system, Defense Contract Audit Agency approved burden rates are authorized on travel. Burdened travel rates are impermissible if the awardee does not possess an approved accounting system.

B.6. PROHIBITION ON ACCOMMODATION PURCHASING AND SUBCONTRACTING

Accommodation purchasing and subcontracting means the procurement of supplies and/or subcontracting of services which are not essential in the discharge of the contractor’s technical responsibilities under this contract.

These actions are usually prompted by a desire to achieve expedited procurement not warranted by technical program needs, or to avoid the requirements of current federal procurement regulation which are applicable if procurements were performed by the Government directly. Accommodation purchasing and subcontracting does not include cases in which the contractor is serving as a prime contractor in roles such as principal investigator, system integration agent or technical direction agent for which the volume of purchases or subcontracting, and sometimes the identification and management of subcontracting sources, is determined by program requirements. The contractor shall not perform accommodation purchasing and subcontracting, including any purchases or subcontracting which the Contracting Officer identifies to the contractor prior to executing the contract action as constituting accommodation purchasing and subcontracting. In such cases, the Contracting Officer will have the responsibility to communicate its concerns and decision to the cognizant technical sponsor. In addition, should the Contractor have a reasonable belief as to whether a particular action will constitute accommodation subcontracting, no action shall be taken to consummate the contract action until such time as the Contracting Officer is contacted, and appropriate guidance is provided.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Lot Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Labor

CPFF

Contractor's Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee efforts in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (Section C).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: B544

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

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0002 1 Lot Firm-Fixed-Price Labor

FFP

Contractor's Firm-Fixed-Price efforts in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (Section C).

NET AMT

0003 Lot Travel

COST

Travel-related costs associated with the Contractor's efforts in accordance with Section C. Travel will be reimbursed at actual cost in accordance with the limitations in the task order as well as those set forth in FAR Subpart 31.205-46, Travel Costs. Profit shall not be applied to travel costs. To the extent authorized by individual Task Orders placed against this contract, Contractors may apply indirect costs to travel in accordance with the Contractor's usual accounting practices consistent with FAR 31.2.

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0004 Lot Materials/Other Direct Costs

COST

Materials and non-travel related to Other Direct Costs associated with the Contractor's efforts in accordance with Section C. ODCs may consist of software, licenses, materials, and Task Order-related items that are incidental to the services being performed. The cost of general-purpose items required for the conduct of the Contractor's normal business operations will not be considered an allowable Material/ODC in the performance of this Contract. Profit is not allowed on Materials/ODCs for any Task Order; however, applicable burdens are allowed in accordance with Contractor's accounting practices.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Award/Mod Effective Version Date

Award TBD

Contract Number: TBD Contractor Name TBD Tracking Number: 632572927 Follow-on to Previous Contract and Task Order (TO) Number:

HC104721D0002

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

a. Primary COR. See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

b. Alternate COR. See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

c. Property Administrator See DITCO Additional Text G1 - Points of Contact

2. Contract Title. Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Services, Applied Engineering, Spectrum, and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineering Analysis Support

3. Background.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is a recognized center of excellence for Department of Defense (DoD) spectrum matters. One of DISA’s missions is to provide spectrum, electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) engineering, and analysis support services on a reimbursable, customer-funded basis to DoD Components, Federal Agencies, Non-Federal Government Organizations, and to foreign entities when authorized by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), or the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. DISA also provides E3 engineering support services on a reimbursable basis prior to the installation of new or substantially upgraded Commercial Telecommunications Services (CTS) on Federal property when requested by DoD components or Federal Agencies.

This requirement is required to execute DoD spectrum policy as delineated in DoD Instructions (DoDI) 4650 and DoDI 3222.

4. Objectives:

Engineering support related to spectrum operations is an integral part of the overall information battlespace. In future operational environments, it is essential that spectrum-dependent (S-D) systems perform as expected to help achieve mission objectives. The challenges faced in meeting these objectives include:

• Rapidly changing technologies associated with S-D systems

• Competing demands for spectrum access

• Adversaries utilizing advanced technologies and computer hacking

• Coordinating and collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders (e.g., services, intelligence community, commercial, academia)

• Providing timely and accurate information for decision makers at the appropriate level

• Working efficiently across multiple mission areas and organizations

A thorough understanding of the physics and technologies related to S-D systems and ramifications to operations is essential in supporting this effort. This shall include a thorough understanding in the following:

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• Spectrum related phenomenology (e.g., electromagnetic propagation, non-linear effects, antennas, near field conditions, Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)) across the electromagnetic spectrum and system performance considerations (e.g., digital signal processing, software defined radios, encryption technologies, system vulnerabilities), software tools (e.g., engineering, scenario) applications and limitations

• Testing and measurement tools, processes and limitations

There are integrated operational, technical and policy (e.g., regulations generated by the World Radiocommunication Conference) aspects of the tasking. The following DISA mission elements shall be provided by the contractor:

a. Technical support in the planning, research and development, design acquisition, and testing of spectrum-dependent systems in the operational electromagnetic environment (EME).

b. Spectrum supportability and E3 risk assessments for developmental and operational platforms, systems, and equipment.

c. Spectrum certification support including spectrum certification and supportability planning nationally and internationally, frequency band selection, host nation compatibility support, and performance of Military Standards (MIL-STD) testing.

d. Testing and measurement support to evaluate system performance in the operational EME including MIL- STD, E3, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance (HERO) testing. Support shall be provided during all programming phases from the research and development through the operational stage.

e. Comprehensive management support in the areas of project planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting and other resources.

To achieve the objectives of this PWS, it is imperative that an integrated approach across DISA and its customer base be taken. The integrated approach must consider technical, operational, policy, and acquisition factors. Close communications with all stakeholders are imperative to ensure requirements and expectations are met. An integrated approach shall:

• Promote and leverage a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled workforce with technical, analytical, and operational expertise in DoD E3 engineering. The workforce shall have experience using the classified Government spectrum management databases.

• Encourage collaboration to strengthen partnerships across diverse domains.

• Align business processes, management practices, and tools to best serve the broader community.

5. Scope.

i. E3 and Spectrum Engineering Support – The contractor shall analyze equipment and systems for potential E3 problems and recommend solutions. In addition, the contractor shall provide E3 and spectrum engineering support, including:

Radio frequency (RF) measurements E3 assessments to assisting the acquisition community Determining and evaluating frequency bands Assistance in acquiring Host Nation (HN) approval for equipment operation

ii. Technical Advice Support – The contractor shall analyze national and international electromagnetic spectrum issues and provide technical advice to executive decision-makers on the technical viability of policy and implementation options.

The Government may require surge support during the base or any option period for any TOs awarded under this contract. Surge modifications will be within the scope of the contract and all TOs awarded under this contract and will provide increased support for the defined task areas in the contract and TO PWS. The not to exceed percentage for surge support will be determined at the TO level and shall exclude any six-month extension of services pursuant to FAR 52.217-8.

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6. Performance Requirements.

6.1 Task 1 – TO Management. The contractor shall provide management, personnel, planning, and coordination support necessary to accomplish all work requirements specified at the contract and TO level. The contractor shall provide a program manager to oversee, coordinate, and provide leadership and the controls necessary to manage all TO activities under the base Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The contractor shall manage deliverable targets, maintain staffing at levels required to satisfy customer requirements, team, and/or subcontract as needed.

The contractor shall supply all programmatic and subject matter expertise required to accomplish all tasks specified at the contract and TO level.

For understanding and planning purposes, the contractor’s list of key personnel shall include the following:

Senior Program Manager (SPM) Senior Spectrum Engineer (SSE)

Key personnel shall be documented in the Program Management Plan. No changes in key personnel shall be made unless the contractor can demonstrate that the qualifications of prospective replacement personnel are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced and the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (KO) of any key personnel changes within three (3) business days. All changes in key personnel must be approved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to designate additional key personnel throughout the life of this contract. The Program Management Plan shall be managed at the ID/IQ level.

The SPM shall oversee, coordinate, and provide leadership and the controls necessary to manage all TO activities under the ID/IQ contract. The SPM shall manage deliverable targets, maintain staffing at levels required to satisfy customer requirements, team and/or subcontract as needed, budget, risks, and interface directly with Government leaders for all supported areas, and exercise control over assigned task personnel. The SPM shall ensure all work complies with policies, regulations, and requirements at the ID/IQ contract and TO level. The SPM shall have the appropriate security clearance to access up to Top Secret (TS)/Secret Compartmented Information (SCI).

The sPM shall have the following minimum requirements:Master of Arts/Master of Science with 10+ years of program management experience; or a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science with 12+ years of program management experience.

The SSE serves as the main point of contact with external customers and stakeholders; provides technical guidance to project engineers, plans and performs E3 analysis and spectrum measurement surveys of the electromagnetic environment, develops and reviews all outgoing technical reports and analyses prior to delivery to the customers, works with the PM to track performance, schedules, and identifies risks and provides mitigations to keep programs on target.

The SSE shall have the following minimum qualifications: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar) and 8+ years of spectrum-related experience; or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar) and 12+ years of spectrum-related experience.

Types of deliverables (specified in individual TOs) may include, but are not limited to: kick-off meeting materials, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), weekly activity reports, monthly status reports, project management review documents, program management plan, financial accounting, property accounting, invoices, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.2. Task 1- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and E3 Analyses. The contractor shall perform EMC and E3 analyses in support of DoD Components, Federal Agencies, and FMS countries to ensure that S-D systems in the research and development stage or the fielded/operational stage are spectrum supportable in their intended training, test, and operational environments. The contractor shall provide technical review support of spectrum-related

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Page 9 of 117 Pages documentation and shall participate in working groups (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), and fielding), technical interchanges, and other meetings.

6.2.1. Subtask 2 – Environmental Analyses. The contractor shall determine the EMC of S-D systems with other systems in their intended EME. This tasking is done at all potential stages of a system lifecycle, from the research and development phase through system fielding. The analyses will employ Government supplied worldwide frequency assignment databases, extensive equipment parameter databases, and sophisticated analysis models that can predict potential interference for terrestrial, air, ship, and space-borne systems. Analyses may also include determining electromagnetic radiation (EMR) levels, i.e., determining average/peak power densities and field strengths in the EME and communications planning by providing coverage plots and path profiles.

6.2.2. Subtask 2 – Cosite Analyses. The contractor shall determine the EMC of S-D systems operating on the same platform or in proximity to other S-D systems. The analyses will employ specialized equipment parameter databases, sophisticated coupling models, and interference prediction tools designed specifically to predict if, and when, cosine interference could occur, and how to mitigate any subsequent EMI.

6.2.3. Subtask 3 – Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV) Analyses. The contractor shall perform EMV analyses of S-D systems to determine system vulnerability to interception and jamming. The analyses will employ sophisticated tools to predict the impact of both friendly and unfriendly environmental equipment on system performance.

6.2.4. Subtask 4 – Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ) Analyses. The contractor shall perform RADHAZ analyses to determine the potential hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel (HERP), volatile materials/fuels (HERF), and ordnance (HERO), and to determine the impact of EMP, lightning, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) on the S-D systems performance.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited reports on environmental analyses, cosite analyses, EMV Analyses, RADHAZ Analyses, consulting reports, briefings, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.3. Task 3 - Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRAs). The contractor shall perform SSRAs in accordance with DoDI 4650.01 (Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum), the Joint Services Guide, and service specific regulations. The SSRAs shall be developed for S-D systems and shall address the spectrum risks associated with a system’s potential to obtain the spectrum necessary to operate compatibly within its intended operational EME. The SSRAs shall address the spectrum risks involved in the regulatory, technical, operational, and E3 aspects of the system life cycle. SSRAs are living document that progresses as the system moves through the life cycle from an RDT&E system to a fully fielded and operational system.

6.3.1. Subtask 1 - SSRA Regulatory Component. The contractor shall document the regulatory component of the SSRA the relative regulatory status of the system with respect to the radio services authorized within the Tables of Allocations of the US, European Union and intended Host Nations (HNs), as well as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the stage and status of all S-D equipment that are part of the acquisition process. The contractor shall address in the regulatory component the spectrum risks associated with current and future spectrum regulations and reallocations and shall develop recommendations for mitigation of identified regulatory risks.

6.3.2. Subtask 2 – Technical Component. The contractor shall document the technical component of the SSRA, the candidate technologies and technical parameters of the S-D system, and other S-D systems expected to be in the operational environment. The contractor shall include an initial analysis of the S-D system’s performance and the impact on other S-D systems.

6.3.3. Subtask 3 – Operational Component. The contractor shall document the operational component of the SSRA, an extensive analysis of the performance of the S-D system with the full complement of S-D systems anticipated to be in the operational environment. The contractor shall identify spectrum risks

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6.3.4. Subtask 4 – E3 Assessment. The contractor shall document the E3 Assessment of the SSRA an analysis of EMC, EMI, and EMV to determine the potential for interactions, as well as the effects on performance, between the proposed system and the operational EME. The contractor may include, at the discretion of the government, additional E3 disciplines such as HERP, HERF, HERO, EMP, lightning, and

ESD.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to: Consulting Reports and briefings, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.4. Task 4 - Equipment Spectrum Certification (ESC) and Supportability. The contractor shall perform ESC in support of DoD Components to ensure that S-D systems being developed will be able to obtain the spectrum necessary to accomplish their mission both nationally, as well as HN coordination internationally. The contractor ESC support shall include the identification of the S-D system spectrum requirements, optimum frequency band selection, frequency allocation application support, and performance of MIL-STD-461G testing required during the allocation process.

6.4.1. Subtask 1 – Frequency Allocation Support. The contractor shall review or develop the DD Form 1494, Frequency Allocation Application, reflecting the spectral requirements of the S-D system, the technical parameters of the system, the operational employment plans for the system, and measured data as it becomes available for the system. The contractor shall employ automated tools as directed by the government to expedite the review or development of the DD Form 1494.

6.4.2. Subtask 2 – HN Support Assessments. The contractor shall determine the feasibility of obtaining spectrum approval from HNs worldwide to operate S-D candidate systems.

The contractor shall:

Determine the countries suitable for operational deployment of the system.

Determine the conformance of the S-D system’s radio service with each HN Table of Allocation.

Review the comments on US systems with the same radio service with similar technical characteristics from prior submissions to HNs.

Determine the EMC of the system within the EME of the HN.

At the direction of the Government, the contractor shall brief the HNs on the technical aspects of the S-D system and the predicted EMC impact on the HN’s existing EME.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to: DD Form 1494s, briefings, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.5. Task 5 - Spectrum Measurement Support. The contractor shall provide measurement support to DoD Components, Federal Agencies, and FMS countries to ensure that S-D systems can operate compatibly with intended operational and test environments. The contractor shall perform measurements that may include the definition of the EME at test and operational sites, testing the spectrum characteristics of the S-D systems, and testing the S-D systems to identify conformance with US MIL-STDS and/or applicable HN regulations. This tasking is done at all potential stages of a system lifecycle, i.e. from the research and development phase through system fielding.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to test data, test plans, consulting reports, briefings, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.6. Task 6 - Protection of International Usage of the Spectrum. The contractor shall support the research and development of S-D systems that are intended for worldwide deployment by monitoring spectrum allocation

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Page 11 of 117 Pages changes that are being proposed at the ITU. The contractor shall evaluate ITU WRC Action Items (AIs) that may impact the international spectrum usage of S-D systems and the related North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) positions for those AIs. The contractor shall work with the program developer, the service Spectrum Management Organization (SMO), and the DISA to develop technical papers to be presented in international forums to protect spectrum usage by S-D systems.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to consulting reports, meeting minutes, briefings, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.7. Task 7 – Spectrum Standards Support. The contractor shall review, assess, and assist the Government in updating DoD, Service and Joint Staff (JS) instructions, policies, and directives for adequate HERO, HERP, and HERF operational and acquisition policy guidance. The contractor shall provide technical and programmatic support for the development of new and current DoD instructions and directives regarding all aspects of HERO. The contractor shall develop necessary documents (operating procedures, test methodologies, etc.) and develop changes to existing service documents in coordination with affected services, to provide the basis for safe and effective conduct of joint operations. The contractor shall provide technical support to DISA and other service organization ordnance and E3 working groups. The contractor shall provide support in the development of issue/point papers, coordination of ordnance/HERO community response to issues, assistance in resolving action items, assistance in developing presentation material, attendance at related meetings, if requested by DISA.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to briefings, slides, consulting reports, meetings minutes, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

6.8. Task 8 – Transition-In/Transition-Out of Contract and Continuity of Services.

The objective of the transition-in and transition-out task area is to ensure continuity of services during the transition between the ID/IQ effort and/or specific TOs.

6.8.1 Transition-In: The contractor shall execute a smooth and seamless transition-in, ensuring continuity of services as specified, if appropriate, at the TO level.

6.8.2 Transition-Out: The contractor shall execute a smooth and seamless transition-out, ensuring continuity of services as specified, if appropriate, at the TO level.

Types of deliverables (specified in the individual TOs) may include but are not limited to transition-in plans, transition-out plan, final index of deliverables, and final compilation of deliverable, and any other deliverable identified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided with individual TOs.

7. Performance Standards.

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Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Methods of Calculation

Tasks 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8 Briefings Slides DD Form 1494 Monthly status reports Kick-Off Meeting Management &

Staffing Plan Transition In/Out

Plans All other documentation prepared for Program acquisition Executive (PAE) Transport

Technical Requirements: Percentage of technical requirements contained in the PWS that were met by the contractor.

In addition, deliverables must be complete and free from major technical errors before being accepted by the Government. Meeting 95% of the requirements and being complete and free of major technical errors is an

AQL.

All documents should contain only minor technical errors that require correction prior to final delivery to a sponsor. Minor technical errors should have no or minor impact on final conclusions drawn in the report.

All relevant data must be included in the report. Conclusions must be fully supported by data and information in the report. The report must be accurate. Reports shall reflect innovative solutions or unique insights to resolve problems.

Reports shall not require multiple returns to the contractor for editorial re-work prior to being accepted by PAE Transport, user, or sponsor. Re-work of the documents must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

Reports must be presented in a logical, easy to read, and unambiguous manner. The flow of the information in the reports shall be relevant and support the conclusions provided in the analysis. All figures and tables provided in the analysis shall be properly marked and easy to read and comprehend.

PAE Transport approved report format should be used unless other provisions are stipulated at the beginning of the task.

Minimal report rework post-delivery is an

AQL.

Schedule Requirement: AQL is report delivered on time and will be specified at the TO level. The delivery date is the date the contractor provides the final deliverable to the Government.

Cost Requirement (if applicable): AQL is achieved when the invoices charged do not exceed 105% of planned costs.

Refer to Specific

TO.

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Task 6.2 Environmental

Analyses Cosite Analyses EMV Analyses

RADHAZ

Analyses

Technical Support AQL: Performance occurs with no required re-performance or re-work at least 95% of the time. Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Adequate preparation and participation in meetings and conferences is expected. If materials are presented for meetings and presentations or documents prepared, they must be accurate and professional and must require minimal editorial rework.

If database entries/outputs are required, the entries and outputs must be accurate and in the appropriate format. If ad hoc analyses are performed, the analyses must be accurate and meet the sponsor's requirements, as defined in the TO PWS.

Appropriate response (in-house analytical and deployed staff) must be provided to resolve interference events.

TO

Task 6.3

SSRA

Regulatory Component

Technical Component

Operational Component

E3 Assessment

Performance occurs with no required reperformance of analyses or re-work of final deliverable at least 95% of the time. Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Reperformance and re-work must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

Task 6.4 Frequency

Allocation Support

HN Support Assessments

Performance occurs with no required re-performance of analyses or re-work of final deliverable at least 95% of the time.

Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Reperformance and re-work must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

Task 6.5, Spectrum Measurement Support

Performance occurs with no required re-performance of analyses or re-work of final deliverable at least 95% of the time.

Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Reperformance and re-work must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

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Task 6.6, Protection of International Usage of the Spectrum

Performance occurs with no required re-performance of analyses or re-work of final deliverable at least 95% of the time.

Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Reperformance and re-work must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

Task 6.7, Spectrum Standards Support

Performance occurs with no required re-performance of analyses or re-work of final deliverable at least 95% of the time.

Problems that occur are minor and are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Reperformance and re-work must not result in unacceptable schedule delays. The schedule will be specified at the TO level.

8. Incentives. TOs may be Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee, with cost-reimbursable Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC). Specific incentives will be identified in individual TOs. The Government will make determinations for option period awards based on contract performance under executed TOs.

9. Place of Performance.

Mission Location(s): 6910 Cooper Avenue, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-7901 with possible local travel to 2204 Turbot Landing, Annapolis MD 21402-5064.

**Please note, only unclassified work may be performed at the contractor’s locations. Classified and unclassified work shall be performed only at a Government location, as specified above. **

The maximum number of seats available in the government site for this effort is four (4) (space waiver tracking # J4FL22202602 for Government use only).

Place of Performance: Alternative work sites allow for regular telework or remote work flexibilities. Regardless of where work is performed, the contractor shall ensure that work is completed effectively and that mission needs and requirements are met, without degradation of services. Also, the contractor may be required to account for the physical location of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR. The contractor shall propose on-site rates for all work performed at an alternative work site. Incidental charges incurred while working at an alternative work site (e.g., electricity, internet) are not allocable to the contract and shall not be billed to the Government.

Local travel to and around the mission location (or place of performance if the PWS does not include a list of places of performance), (add mission location such as DISA HQ Ft. Meade include contractor’s facility as well if that is part of the place of performance) may be required throughout the period of performance; this travel will not be reimbursed. Long-distance travel within CONUS may be required to support the requirements of this PWS. Long distance (non-local) travel within CONUS must be pre-approved in writing by the COR prior to the Contractor incurring the cost in support of this contract. All long-distance travel within CONUS shall be planned and conducted in support of the individual tasks contained in the specified TO.

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Secondary Place of Performance – Contingency Only. As determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), contractor employees may be required to work at a secondary place of performance (e.g., home, the contractor's facility, or another approved activity within the local travel area) in cases of unforeseen conditions or contingencies (e.g., pandemic conditions, exercises, government closure due to inclement weather). Additionally, the contractor may be required to account for the physical location of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR. Non-emergency/non-essential contractors should not report to a closed government facility.

Contractor shall prepare all deliverables and other contract documentation utilizing contractor resources. To the extent possible, the contractor shall use best efforts to provide the same level of support as stated in the PWS. In the event the services are impacted, reduced, compromised, etc., the Contracting Officer or the contractor may request an equitable adjustment pursuant to the Changes clause of the contract.

10. Period of Performance. The period of performance of this contract will be a one five-year base ordering period from the date of award, excluding any potential extension under FAR 52.217-8. The rates utilized for the additional six-month period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 shall be identical to the rates utilized in the final year of the contract before the 52.217-8 clause is exercised.TOs may be issued at any time during this period of performance.

Performance of TOs may extend up to one (1) year beyond the expiration of this contract, but no new TOs can be issued once the contract has expired. Rates in the final year of base ordering period shall be the max rates utilized in performance beyond the expiration of the contract. The period of performance for each TO awarded under the ID/IQ contract shall be specified in the TO.

Recognized Federal Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays (as specified on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website), unless otherwise specified by the COR.

Unplanned Federal Government Closure: In the event an authorized official, by either executive or legislative order, declares Federal offices closed (treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes), the order only applies to Federal employees (unless otherwise stated in the order).

11. Security Requirements.

This section supplements Block 13 of the Government provided DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. The following security requirements shall apply to this effort.

NOTE: This Indefinite Delivery Contract’s security requirements/DD254 will cover all future TOs; DD254s will not be required for individual TOs.

The contractor shall coordinate visits with site Point of Contract (POC)s providing at least a 72-hour notice (or according to each site security requirements) prior to any site access. Contractor personnel without security clearances performing any task under this PWS must be escorted by cleared DISA personnel (civilian, military, or contractor).

References:

a. DISA End User Access Agreement

b. DISA Instruction 240-240-01, External Peripheral Devices Authorized for Network Connectivity

c. DISA Instruction 240-110-8, Information Security

d. DISA Instruction 240-110-34, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

e. DISA Instruction 240-110-36, Personnel Security

f. DISA Instruction 240-110-38, Industrial Security

g. DISA Instruction 240-110-43, Counterintelligence

h. DISA Instruction 240-110-43, Insider Threat Program

i. DISA Instruction 630-230-19, Cybersecurity

j. DoD Manual 5200.01, Vol. 1 and 3, DoD Information Security Program, 17 January 2025

k. DoD Manual 5200.01, Vol. 2, DoD Information Security Program, 28 July 2020

l. DoD Instruction 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 6 March 2020

m. DoD Manual 5200.02, Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP), 3 April 2017, Change 1, 29 October 2020

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n. 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 24 February 2021

o. DoD Directive 5240.06, Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR), 17 May 2011, Change 3, 31 August 2020

p. DoD Instruction O-5240.24, Counterintelligence (CI) Activities Supporting Research, Development, and

Acquisition (RDA), 8 June 2011, Change 2, 15 July 2020

q. DoD Instruction 5205.16, “The DoD Insider Threat Program,” December 20, 2024

r. DoD Instruction 5230.24, Distribution Statements for DoD Technical Information, 10 January 2023

s. DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, 19 July 2022

t. DoD Manuel 5400.07, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, 25 January 2017

u. Security Executive Agent Directive 3 (SEAD 3) Reporting Requirements for Personnel With Access To

Classified Information or Who Hold Sensitive Position, 12 June 2017

v. Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4), National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, 8 June 2017

w. DISA Instruction 240-15-4 United States Security Authority for North Atlantic Treaty Organization Affairs

x. DISA Instruction 240-110-35 Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

y. DoD Manual 5105.21, Vol. 1-3, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security

Manual, 19 October 2012, Change 2, 06 October 2020

11.1 Facility Security Clearance. Work performed under this contract/order is up to the Top-Secret level and will require Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility for some personnel. Therefore, the company must have a final Top Secret Facility Clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Facility Clearance Branch.

11.1.2 Invalidated Facility Clearance. Companies with invalidated facility clearances (including those in partnerships, subcontracts, and Joint Ventures) are not eligible to bid on or be awarded any new or additional DISA classified contracts, subcontracts, or receive additional classified information except for information necessary for the completion of your current classified contracts. In addition, those companies with invalidated facility clearances will not be permitted access to all DISA networks. Performance on any DISA classified contracts, at any location, will not be authorized until it has been granted a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level by

DCSA.

11.2 Security Clearance. All personnel performing on or supporting a DISA contract/order in any way shall be United States citizens. The personnel security requirements for this contract/order cover the individuals supporting the Task Areas delineated in the table below. Contractor personnel must possess the interim or final security clearance eligibility delineated in the table below when performance starts.

PWS Task /

Subtask Number of Security

Clearance Levels Access Justification for Access to Classified

All Tasks Security clearance levels required:

(8) CONFIDENTIAL (8)

SECRET

(5) TOP SECRET

(5) TOP SECRET SCI

NIPRNet, SIPRNet, DODNet-J(JWICS), NATO, SCI

Confidential, Secret, Top-Secret, Top- Secret SCI, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, SCI, and DODNet-J(JWICS) accesses are required to develop, review, and comment on classified documents, military standards, technical reports, and participate in technical meetings and other forums.

NATO access is required to support: The contractor shall evaluate ITU WRC Action Items (AIs) that may impact the international spectrum usage of S-D systems and the related North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) positions for those AIs.

11.2.1 Top Secret SCI Requirements. Individuals located onsite at Government locations listed in the place of performance and supporting PWS Tasks / Subtasks that require(s) a final Top-Secret security clearance will, immediately upon hire, require SCI access eligibility adjudicated by the Department of Defense (DoD) Adjudication

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