Attachment9-WarfighterSupportCenterAppendix.doc

Appendix 9 Warfighter and BMDS Operations Support

Warfighter and BMDS Operations Support Functional Annex

Dated: 29 Jan 2008 A. General Information.

The Deputy for Integration and Fielding is the principal advisor to the MDA Director for fielding and integrating the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) system across all MDA elements and programs. The Deputate’s mission is to synchronize the efforts to integrate, test, and field a BMDS system to the warfighter in accordance with Congressional, DoD and Presidential direction. The Deputate is organized with a Deputy Director, and three Directorates: Warfighter Support Center; BMDS Integration; and BMDS Worldwide Deployment Support.

The Operations Support activity is led by a Headquarters staff with functional matrix support teams centered in Colorado Springs but geographically collocated with element and program offices across the Agency. This matrix organization ensures that the warfighter perspective is considered in BMDS integration processes and facilitates Combatant Command participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities. Defined operational support groups provide base and facility support between host installations and BMDS mission operations. Specific functional responsibilities are to provide:

· Interface with the warfighters (all Combatant Commanders) in emerging BMDS development

· Support, maintain, and monitor readiness of the fielded BMDS

· Interface between the Agency and the User community (Services/warfighters) Contractors provide support in all areas of responsibility. The Deputate obtains deployment and operational expertise from contract support services contracts which will continue under the MiDAESS program. Task orders awarded under one or more of these contracts delineate specific task instructions and project requirements.

Support to the Deputy for Integration and Fielding is divided into two functional areas:

· Area 1, Warfighter Operations Support

· Area 2, BMDS Operations Support Center Area 1

Warfighter Operations Support 1.A. General Information – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

Reserved.

1.B. Statement of Work – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

Warfighter Operations Support

1.C. Estimated Man-year Equivalents (MYEs)/Performance Locations – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

The first chart shows the total MYEs, by location, as of October 2008 and October 2010. This workforce is not expected to shift significantly because of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). The second chart lists a sample skill mix for the Directorate’s contractor support staff.

MYEs by Location with Anticipated BRAC Adjustments

Sample Skill Mix*

Level # Man Year Equivalents

Total

* Position/skill category descriptions and/or definitions have not been provided.

1.D. Deliverables/General Work Products – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

· Transition Plan

· Management Plan

· Monthly Status Reports

· Funds and Labor Hour Expenditure Reports

· Draft executive level decision memorandum and guidance letters

· Presentation and Briefing Materials

· Scientific and Technical Reports and Studies

· Safety Assessment Reports

· Technical letters, special trip reports, and other special reports

This Draft RFP provides Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submittals common to all MiDAESS contracts. Specialized or tailored CDRL items will be included in final requests for proposal (RFPs) for each functional annex/area.

1.E. Anticipated Contract Awards – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

We anticipate a minimum of two full-and-open competitive contract awards for the Warfighter Support Center. Each selected contractor must be capable of performing all of the tasks provided in the Statement of Work at all locations listed in this annex.

We are continuing our search for additional small business opportunities in this area. Final determinations will be made after reviewing responses to our sources sought announcement.

1.F. Small Business – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

The applicable NAICS Code is 541330 and Size Standard is $25 million annual revenue for the tasks in the “Statement of Work—Warfighter Support Center.”

1.G. Security Requirements – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

We require a minimum of SECRET and NATO SECRET security clearances for all employees. We anticipate a requirement for four TOP SECRET security clearances when all MYEs are awarded.

1.H. Travel Requirements – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

Contractor employees should expect to travel approximately 10% to 25% of their time to various locations for support to various activities and conferences.

1.I. Government Furnished Information/Equipment/Support – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

· MDA will provide access to MDA facilities as required, including on-site work stations with computers and telephones

· Access to Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) information

· Government laptops and Blackberries may be provided on a need-justified basis

1.J. Unique Source Selection Criteria – (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

This DRFP includes source selection criteria we will use for the Warfighter Operations Support solicitation.

The final RFP will include a sample problem specific to the Warfighter Operations Support. Below is a sample problem representative of the problem you will see in the final RFP.

Warfighter Operations Support Sample Problem: The Director has been getting recent reports from the field that the war fighter is unhappy with the support he is getting from MDA. He is getting these reports from multiple general officers. Meanwhile you have been telling him that the war fighter is very pleased with the support he is getting. Your conclusion is coming from your interactions with working level war fighters. You don’t know if the problem is with BMDS training, war games and exercises, or the war fighter involvement program, but the Director has told you to fix it. Describe what steps you would take to get to the root cause of the issue, how you would determine what would solve the problem and what means you would use to assure that you have solved the problem.

1.K. Organizational Conflict of Interest - (Area 1) Warfighter Operations Support.

The MDA Director relies on the Deputy for Integration and Fielding to provide unbiased analysis, judgment and recommendations for action. The potential for conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, is significant for those prime and subcontractors providing support to the Deputy for Integration and Fielding and also providing support elsewhere in the Missile Defense Agency. Careful analysis of conflicts of interest must be accomplished by each offeror. We will allow both prime and subcontractors to accomplish this work only after the Contracting Officer approves a thorough and comprehensive mitigation plan that ensures your work remains independent of other program work. See Section H, Clause H-08, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) (January 2008), for additional guidance.

Area 2

BMDS Operations Support Center 2.A. General Information – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

Reserved.

2.B. Statement of Work – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

BMDS Operations Support Center

2.C. Estimated Man-year Equivalents (MYEs)/Performance Locations – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

The first chart shows the total MYEs, by location, as of October 2008 and October 2010. This workforce is not expected to shift because of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). The second chart lists a sample skill mix for the Directorate’s contractor support staff.

MYEs by Location with Anticipated BRAC Adjustments

Sample Skill Mix*

Level # Man Year Equivalents

Total

* Position/skill category descriptions and/or definitions have not been provided.

2.D. Deliverables/General Work Products – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

· Transition Plan

· Management Plan

· Monthly Status Reports

· Funds and Labor Hour Expenditure Reports

· Drafts of Executive-level decision memoranda and guidance letters

· Presentation and Briefing Materials

· Scientific and Technical Reports and Studies

· Safety Assessment Reports

· Technical letters, special trip reports, and other special reports

This Draft RFP provides Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submittals common to all MiDAESS contracts. Specialized or tailored CDRL items will be included in final requests for proposal (RFPs) for each functional annex/area.

2.E. Anticipated Contract Awards – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

We anticipate awarding one small business set-aside contract for approximately 14 MYEs to support the “Statement of Work—BMDS Operations Support Functional Manager.”

2.F. Small Business – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

The applicable NAICS Code is 541330 and Size Standard is $25 million annual revenue for the tasks in the “Statement of Work—BMDS Operations Support Center.”

2.G. Security Requirements – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

We require a minimum of SECRET and NATO SECRET security clearances for all employees. We anticipate a requirement for ten TOP SECRET security clearances when all MYEs are awarded.

2.H. Travel Requirements – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

Contractor employees should expect to travel approximately 10% to 25% of their time to various locations for support to various activities and conferences.

2.I. Government Furnished Information/Equipment/Support – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

· MDA will provide access to MDA facilities as required, including on-site work stations with computers and telephones

· Access to Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) information

· Government laptops and Blackberries may be provided on a need-justified basis

2.J. Unique Source Selection Criteria – (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

This DRFP includes source selection criteria we will use for the “BMDS Operations Support Center” solicitation.

The final RFP will include a sample problem specific to the BMDS Operations Support Center. Below is a sample problem representative of the problem you will see in the final RFP.

BMDS Operations Support Center Sample Problem: You received an intelligence warning that country X may conduct a developmental test or launch of a ballistic missile that could potentially harm US or Allied territories. Describe how you would provide Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) operations support on a 24/7 basis to the Warfighter and reach-back support from MDA elements in order to ensure the Warfighter's ability to defend the US and Allied territories.

2.K. Organizational Conflict of Interest - (Area 2) BMDS Operations Support Center.

The MDA Director relies on the Deputy for Integration and Fielding to provide unbiased analysis, judgment and recommendations for action. The potential for conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, is significant for those prime and subcontractors providing support to the Deputy for Integration and Fielding and also providing support elsewhere in the Missile Defense Agency. Careful analysis of conflicts of interest must be accomplished by each offeror. We will allow both prime and subcontractors to accomplish this work only after the Contracting Officer approves a thorough and comprehensive mitigation plan that ensures your work remains independent of other program work. See Section H, Clause H-08, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) (January 2008), for additional guidance.