HDTRA1-18-R-0025_Attachment_1_SOO_.pdf

DTRA TECHNICAL REACHBACK SUPPORT

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

12 December 2018

1. BACKGROUND

In 2003, DTRA responded to a growing number of requests for information (RFIs) regarding worldwide CBRNE threats by establishing a Technical Reachback effort to provide Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high Explosive (CBRNE) and associated environmental subject matter expertise to respond to RFIs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year

(24/7/365). Since its establishment, Technical Reachback has been providing a decision support and all phases of military and civilian Emergency Management Cycle capability for deliberate, crisis, immediate planning, and operations to include post-CBRNE event analyses. Today, Technical Reachback supports an Agency Mission Essential Function and is reportable to the

Joint Staff. Support is provided to the following (non-inclusive list): Combatant Commands

(CCMDs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), National Guard, Joint Staff (JS), Intelligence Community (IC), military and civilian command echelon elements, Department of

Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS), international partners, first responders, and US federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal (FSLTT) government organizations in accordance with DoD directives and US Federal statutes. Technical Reachback subject matter experts (SMEs) not only provide 24/7 RFI response and expertise, but are also integrated directly with the Science &

Technology (S&T) community developing CBRNE assessment and hazard prediction software and programs. Analysts collaborate with S&T programs both inside and outside of DTRA to help test and evaluate software programs, work with government technical leads suggesting areas for improvement, and provide a user prospective to S&T program managers. Technical Reachback

SMEs are trained to directly participate in operational plans development and support exercises and real world operations providing on-site modeling capabilities. Technical Reachback contractors must be able to perform in a classified environment.

2. SCOPE. The scope of this contract includes:

Technical Reachback Research and Development (R&D), including developing and advancing DTRA’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) modeling capabilities

Developing unique mission-oriented capabilities

Engaging with the DTRA R&D community to assist in the development of S&T software modeling tools

Configuration management activities for R&D software and operational software tools

Technical Reachback operational support including performing the 24/7/365 operational support and performing decision support analyses

Performing distribution, documentation, and management of DTRA CBRNE decision support analysis programs

Operational and R&D support to interagency and international partners including the role of the Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC)

Technical Operations Hub

Providing subject matter expertise to DTRA civilian and military personnel for developing programs and CBRNE-related worldwide crises

Contractors are required to have and maintain the appropriate level of professional development that includes CBRNE expertise and keeping current in computer-based software modeling. These task areas will be occurring concurrently. This contract will not be for Advisory and Assistance

Services.

3. OBJECTIVES. The contractor shall provide expertise and other assets to conduct, implement and sustain capabilities in the following areas:

3.1. Operational Effort. 24/7/365 Technical Reachback effort across multiple locations and multiple classification levels; decision support analyses across multiple CBRNE and software modeling technical disciplines; and senior leadership support.

3.1.1. Locations: Provide 24/7/365 manning at DTRA HQ, Ft Belvoir, VA. Provide manning at DTRA, Kirtland AFB, NM prepared to take over operations from DTRA

HQ and, as directed by government lead for Reachback ABQ, operate round-the-clock shifts for 4 consecutive days. Other locations may be required to meet mission requirements.

3.1.2. Answer RFIs. Directly answer technical RFIs in coordination with the DTRA

Joint Operations Center (JOC). The majority of RFIs require modeling a variety of

WMD real-world and exercise scenarios. RFI responses utilize WMD SME technical proficiency and analyses. These typically consist of SMEs constructing answers using CBRNE DTRA software modeling tools and interpreting the outputs, to include military and civilian operational impacts, provided formally via Microsoft

Office products and informally via phone.

3.1.3. IMAAC Technical Operations Hub. Support the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA)-led IMAAC as the Technical Operations Hub to coordinate and disseminate Federal atmospheric dispersion modeling and hazard prediction products.

3.1.4. DHHS Support. Provide the following operational support to the DHHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR):

3.1.4.1. Access to real-time modeling, simulation, monitoring, communications, and analytic capabilities for: routine operational queries, training exercises, public health emergencies, special events, and periods of heightened vigilance

3.1.4.2. CBRN SMEs on-site at DHHS to work with multiple DHHS components, particularly the DHHS Secretary’s Operations Center and Fusion Cell. SMEs will provide limited 24/7 work week support during exercises and public health emergencies when necessary.

3.1.4.3. Support development of DHHS Concept of Operations and Operations

Plans.

3.1.5. Targeting support. Support CCMD WMD targeting requests with WMD collateral damage effects, and coordinate with Intel Community, CCMDs, and foreign disclosure offices using information at the SECRET through TS/SCI classification levels.

3.1.6. On-site exercise and real-world operational support. Directly participate in numerous exercises and real-world operations providing operational plans development, on-site modeling, and subject matter expertise, both CONUS and

OCONUS. This may include locations in noncombat environments.

3.1.7. 24/7 Technical Help Desk. Directly respond to questions regarding DTRA

R&D/S&T software modeling tools through phone call or electronic mail. This may include other government-approved related software.

3.1.8. Software Distribution. Distribute DTRA software calculation modeling tools directly to customers, including but not limited to: Hazard Prediction and

Assessment Capability (HPAC), Integrated Munitions Effects Assessment (IMEA), and Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO).

3.1.9. Streamlining Analyses. During the course of the contract, analyze prospective methods for streamlining and improving how DTRA performs Technical

Reachback.

3.1.10. Information Technology (IT) system management. Provide IT services for equipment utilized in the 24/7/365 Technical Reachback effort, including software and hardware management, property accountability, integration with DTRA IT personnel, and performing security requirements.

3.1.11. Scientific Modeling. Provide the ability for SME personnel to become skilled at and employ 24 scientific modeling tools and capabilities. Personnel will be expected to acquire proficiency with the following:

- HPAC – CBRN hazard prediction

- Joint Effects Model (JEM) – CBRN hazard prediction

- VAPO – high explosive force protection

- IMEA - targeting

- Joint Air to surface Weaponeering System (JAWS) / Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)

- targeting

- Hazard US (HazUS) – natural hazards

- Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) – natural hazards

- Probability of Damage Calculator (PD Calc) – nuclear weapon vulnerability

- Effects Manual 1 (EM-1) – nuclear weapon effects

- Nuclear Biological & Chemical Casualty and Resource Estimation Support Tool

(NBC CREST) – medical planning

- Geospatial Information Systems (ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcGIS-server, ArcIMS, etc.)

- Comprehensive National Incident Management System (CNIMS) – infectious disease propagation and course of action analyses

- Visual Interactive Site Analysis Code (VISAC) – nuclear facility vulnerability

- Radiological Assessment System for Consequence Analysis (RASCAL) – nuclear power plant release

- High Altitude Electro-Magnetic Pulse Targeting & Planning System (HEMPTAPS)

- Source Region Electro-Magnetic Pulse Targeting & Planning System

(SREMPTAPS)

- Electro-Magnetic Pulse Response Tool (EMREP)

- Advanced System Survivability Integrated Simulation Toolkit (ASSIST) – high altitude nuclear effects

- Fast Artificial Radiation Belts for Defense Applications (FAB4DA) – high altitude nuclear effects

- Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) - neutron, photon, electron, or coupled neutron/photon/electron transport

- Multiphase Adaptive Zone (MAZe) - first-principle-based computational fluid and solid dynamics code for various nuclear detonation and dust cloud scenarios

- Second-order Hydrodynamic Automatic Mesh Refinement Code (SHAMRC) -finite-difference computational fluid dynamics code used to investigate high explosive and nuclear blast phenomena

- Oak Ridge Isotope Generator (ORIGEN)

- Multiple Mesoscale and Global Numerical Weather Prediction models

3.2. Research & Development Effort. Develop and advance DTRA’s WMD modeling capabilities to meet Technical Reachback requirements; perform R&D WMD analyses;

contribute configuration management services for WMD analysis capabilities.

3.2.1. Engage with the DTRA R&D community to assist in the development of S&T software modeling tools. This may include direct support to field tests, site surveys, and post event analyses.

3.2.2. Perform in-depth research of topic areas relevant to the Technical Reachback mission, particularly in the CBRNE and environmental (e.g., meteorological, waterborne, and other natural hazards) fields. Some examples include in-depth studies and analyses.

3.2.3. DHHS Support. Provide the following R&D support to the DHHS Office of the

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR):

3.2.3.1. Provide expert advice, assistance, and guidance in support of ASPR analysis and modeling efforts related to preparedness and response for pandemic influenza, CBRN events, natural disasters, and other public health emergencies.

3.2.3.2. Support mutual development and sharing of infectious disease and CBRN response models and simulations, risk management tools, and their integration with decision-making support systems.

3.2.3.3. Support the analysis of data relevant to medical and public health emergency planning and response.

3.2.3.4. Provide integrated access to DTRA Research & Development capabilities.

3.2.4. Verification and Validation Efforts. Provide technical contributions in the form of scientific Verification and Validation (V&V) for numerous DTRA R&D developmental efforts, e.g., DTRA CBRNE calculation software modeling tools.

3.2.5. Test and Evaluation. Conduct test and evaluation of modeling and simulation capabilities for validity and usability in support of Technical Reachback mission areas.

3.2.6. Configuration Management. Provide technical and administrative direction and surveillance of WMD Analysis software projects at different conceptual levels.

3.2.7. Health Effects Interpretation. Provide technical and modeling support regarding health effects to senior leadership, warfighters, and partner agencies including international collaboration. Continuously evaluate traditional biological weapons agents and emerging threats through research to optimize and enhance current modeling capabilities.

3.2.8. Provide research support to the CBRNE government civilian and military SMEs as necessary regarding existing and emerging CBRNE topics to include producing and briefing presentations, attending scientific collaboration meetings and keeping meeting minutes, and coauthoring and reviewing peer reviewed articles.

3.3. Program Management. The contractor shall provide program management support of the contract to include financial reporting and management services, maintain adequate staffing levels, network administration support, security administration required to implement all DD254 requirements, government-furnished equipment (GFE) management and contract/subcontract administration required to execute Performance

Work Statement (PWS) requirements.