Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS)_-_DRAFT_-_VCOT_&_UGT-I_Upgrade.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

U.S. Army National Guard Virtual Convoy Operation Trainer and Unstabilized Gunnery Trainer Individual Upgrade

1.0 General: The United States Army National Guard (ARNG) has a validated upgrade requirement for Army National Guard’s Virtual Convoy Operations Trainers (VCOT), and Unstabilized Gunnery Trainer - Individual (UGT-I).

1.1 Scope: The Contractor shall replace all computers systems and upgrade with computers that support Windows 10 operating system and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 encryption chip capabilities in 81 VCOTs and 515 UGT-Is. The Contractor may us an alternate operating system, for example Red Hat Linux to better suit software and exercise development. The Contractor shall also disposition 43 separate 53’ trailers for VCOT 1, 2, 4-43, and 55, and 75 UGT-Is. The Contractor shall salvage all reusable parts and components of these VCOTs in order to establish a spares package to be used on remaining systems. The Contractor shall remove all software currently on the VCOT and UGT-I and replace with a viable Government owned software with newly developed exercises for Combat Patrol, and Crew through Platoon level gunnery training IAW TC 3-20.31, TC 4-11.46, or current gunnery manual released prior to this contract award. The Contractor shall be required to implement all current DoD Information Assurance requirements using the Risk Management Framework guidelines.

1.2 Background: The ARNG VCOTs and UGT-Is are simulation systems currently fielded to the ARNGs 54 states and Territories. These systems support the training of Convoy Operations, Gunnery Table II Simulations Gate to Live Fire (GTLF), and Collective Gunnery training requirements. This PWS establishes and defines the requirements for upgrade of all systems currently fielded.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be 24 months.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that all work complies with the requirements of the contract. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The Contractor shall not perform services on Government installations during these days:

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The Contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0730-1700 on Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by Contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the Contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The Contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on any military installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All Contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.5 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security: All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the Contractor is advised that any time Contractor employees place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The Contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The Contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DOD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the AEI. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

1.4.5.2.1 Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

1.4.5.2.2 Complete initial and annual Information Assurance (IA) training as defined in the IA Best Business Practices (BBP) training.

1.4.5.2.3 Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

1.4.5.2.4 Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

1.4.5.2.5 Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.4.5.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII): The Contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DODD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DOD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the Contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the Contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.4 CAC Requirements: The Common Access Card (CAC) is the Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-003, December 1, 2008, incorporating Change 5, October 8, 2013, initial issuance of a CAC requires at a minimum, the completion of FBI fingerprint check with favorable results reflecting "No Record" and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or a DOD-determined equivalent investigation. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DOD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, March 2006, and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987, and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.4.5.4.1 HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel assigned to work on the Government site and by personnel requiring access to a DOD network (and other eligible populations as specified in DTM-08-003 Attachment 3, paragraph 3a.) are required to, at a minimum, have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent/higher investigation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form, at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward to the NGB Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the request has been received by the Office of Personnel Management, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the Background Investigation (BI) will be initiated. The Contractor shall ensure all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system are complied with immediately. The Contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from 2-6 weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.4.5.4.2 Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The Contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every Contractor employee who has need to access any Government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel."

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all Contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including Sub-Contractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a Government computer network. This can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil and register as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR designated individual if the COR is ineligible to serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If an employee of a Contractor loses the privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore it is critical that Contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts.

It is recommended that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each Contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications.

CAC applications shall be processed through the TASS. The Contractor's FSO or Contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS TA before accessing the TASS website. The TASS TA for this requirement will be:

The Government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each Contractor employee a USER ID and Password, via email, to the FSO. The FSO or Contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing Contractor information as applicable) at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/.

The FSO or Contractor employee will submit completed applications in TASS and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request.

A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that the FSO has initiated a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI). The Government will inform the Contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

* Approved. Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the Contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The Contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (RAPIDS Site Locator: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

*Rejected. The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

*Returned. Additional information or correction to the application required by the Contractor employee.

The Contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications.

At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the Contractor by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 115-0136, "Employment Eligibility Verification”. Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture identification (ID). The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC.

Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier.

The Contractor shall return issued CAC's to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each Contractor employee. Obtain a receipt for each card and provide to the TA/COR.

1.4.6 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The Contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. These meetings will be conducted virtually or at the Contractor’s facility, as decided by the Government.

1.4.8 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that Contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure Contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the Contractor.

1.4.9 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractor personnel are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The Contractor’s status as a “Contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e- mail) and dealings with Government or non-Government entities. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “Contractor” displayed. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the COR KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.10 Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.4.11 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The Contractor and Sub-Contractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.12 Data Rights: The Government will have unlimited and all data rights to all documentation, drawings, material, software, and hardware that are used and or developed under this contract. The Contractor shall not use or place as a part of their bid to the Government any software license packages for this contract effort. Any bids with software license package will not be considered for award of this effort.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.0.1. CALENDAR DAY. A term used to describe a period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight that includes all days of the week except recognized holidays stated in this PWS.

2.0.2. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.0.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.0.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor Contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.0.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.0.6. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.0.7. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1 ACRONYMS:

3.0. Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, Services, Utilities and Information (GFP/M/E/S/U/I): The Government will provide the Contractor with all required government-furnished property described in this contract. The Government shall furnish related data and information needed for the intended use of the property. The warranties of suitability of use and timely delivery of government-furnished property do not apply to property acquired or fabricated by the Contractor as Contractor-acquired property and subsequently transferred to another contract with this Contractor.

3.1. Property: There is no GFP as part of the contract effort.

3.2. Materials: The Government will provide the current operations manuals as a system reference only to the Contractor to perform the requirements outlined in this PWS to include applicable user manuals and reports.

3.3. Equipment: The Government will provide one VCOT and one UGT-I with 3 of each weapon type (50 Cal, MK19, and M240B as GFE to the Contractor to support all tasks associated with this contract effort. The Contractor shall disposition all GFE provided once Government Acceptance Procedures have been signed and initial acceptance of systems is complete.

3.4. Services: The Government will provide access for services stipulated in the upgrade of all VCOTs and UGT-Is.

3.5. Utilities: All utilities within access required facilities will be available for the Contractor’s use in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

3.6. Information: The Government will provide Government-owned software to be installed on all VCOTs and UGT-I systems being upgraded.

4.0. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): The Contractor shall provide all data rights, software, Personal Protective Equipment, tools, and Information Technology equipment as part of this contract. .

4.1. Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these upgrades as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements:

5.1 Movement and Relocation:

5.1.1 The Contractor shall relocate VCOT trailers 1, 2, 4-43, and 55, and 75 UGT-I systems to their facility in order to disposition, and dispose of all non-system components, and trailers. The Contractor shall wipe all computer hard drives prior to disposal. Per this contract all non-system components shall consist of; each trailer primary container, generators, and HVACs (permanent trailer components).

5.1.2 The Contractor shall uninstall and salvage all usable system components as a spares package from VCOTs 1, 2, 4-43, and 55, and 75 UGT-I systems for any future repairs needed. Per this contract effort system spare components shall consist of all; Weapons, Weapons Cases, head monitor displays, and the high fidelity Gunner Station Components.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide to the Government a spare parts list that accounts for component names, and quantities after all parts salvaged from 43 VCOTs and 75 UGT-I scheduled for disposition. Once parts have been removed and accounted for on the spare parts list the Contractor shall ship all spare parts to the ARNG maintenance vendor, Raydon Corporation, 1420 Hockney Court, Port Orange, FL 32128. Maintenance vendor POC information will be provided after Contract award.

5.1.4 The Contractor shall relocate 13 VCOTs to a new ARNG provided location per the attached VCOT-UGT-I Relocation-Surge Breakdown spreadsheet due to ARNG requirements. New locations are shown on PWS Attachment XX – VCOT-UGT-I Relocation Breakdown. Specific shipping addresses and POC will be provided after contract award.

5.2 Computer Upgrade:

5.2.1 The Contractor shall replace all computers in VCOTs 3, 44-70, 72-125 and the identified 515 UGT-Is. New computers shall be capable of supporting current HQDA directed operating system (Windows 10 or Red Hat Linux), trusted platform module 2.0 chip, and all risk management framework requirements.

The Contractor shall replace all VCOT and UGT-I computers on-site at each systems location. All system locations are shown on PWS Attachment XX – VCOT-UGT-I Relocation Breakdown. Addresses will be provided by the Government prior to the first delivery per this contract effort

5.3 Software and Exercise Development:

5.3.1 The Contractor shall replace and install Government owned software that supports Simulations Table II Crew through Platoon level training exercises IAW TC 3-20.31, and TC 4-11.46 gunnery manuals.

5.3.2 The Contractor shall use all existing system hardware components that are currently being used on the VCOT and UGT-I for this contract effort.

5.3.3 The Contractor shall provide a proposed timeline to integrate all new software and exercise development within 30 days after contract award.

5.3.4 The Contractor shall provide a Training Management System (TMS) that is integrated to support all modes of training for crew through platoon Gate to Live Fire, and combat patrol exercises simulation requirements. The TMS shall keep and store all training data and information associated with all crew through platoon records and scoresheet data for each training session. The TMS shall provide a training playback capability for all training completed on the system. All TMS training records shall be easily accessible. The TMS shall provide print capability in order to keep a record of completed training. The TMS shall provide import and export CD-ROM capabilities so that training records can be moved from system to system in order to mitigate loss of training completed on previously used systems.

5.3.5 The Contractor shall provide One Semi-Automated Forces (One-SAF) software for 81 VCOTs that support user developed gunnery and maneuver based exercises. One-SAF shall be capable of supporting up to 6 high fidelity vehicle platforms across 3 VCOTs in order to meet collective training tasks. Systems shall have the capability to store, save, and recover One-SAF developed exercises. One-SAF developed exercises shall be transportable to other systems once developed.

5.3.6 The Contractor shall provide training packages for MMG training for crews, sections, and platoons IAW the gunnery standards outlined in TC 3-20.31 and TC 4-11.46, supporting the M2 .50 Caliber MG, MK 19 AGL, and M240B MG.

5.3.7 The Contractor shall provide aural cues that replicate: engine running at idle; engine fluctuations (rev up/down); weapon charging and firing; ammo load and reload.

5.3.8 The Contractor shall provide Urban, Woodland, and Desert terrain database software for all exercise development. Each terrain database shall account for both day and night exercise requirements, and variable weather conditions (Rain, Snow, Fog, etc.). All new software shall support current system components already installed on each VCOT and UGT-I.

5.3.9 The Contractor shall provide the following target types for each exercise (each target type should have appropriate thermal signature): 7 man troop teams, 3 man Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) teams, Snipers teams, Area Troop Target Arrays, 3 variants of technical trucks, 2 variants of military trucks, friendly HMMWV, friendly Military all-terrain vehicle (M-ATV)).

5.3.10 The Contractor shall develop and install 10 each, crew practice and qualification exercises, with the required 10 crew tasks per exercise for each simulated weapons system IAW TC 3-20.31 and TC 4-11.46 for 81 VCOTs. These exercises shall incorporate a system prompt and pause for Commander and Gunner swaps for Commander Engagement task requirements.

5.3.11 The Contractor shall develop and install five each, crew practice and qualification exercises, with the required 10 crew tasks per exercise for each simulated weapon system for individual/commander gunner level training IAW TC 3-20.31 and TC 4-11.46 gunnery manuals for 515 UGT-Is and all high fidelity stations in 81 VCOTs. The Contractor shall ensure these requirements are completely voice automated for all fire commands and communication interaction with the system. Exercises shall incorporate a system prompt and pause for Commander and Gunner swaps during all Commander Engagement requirements.

5.3.12 The Contractor shall develop and install three each, practice and qualification exercises for each terrain database for each simulated weapon system for Section and Platoon gunnery IAW HBCT FM 3-20.21 (or newer manuals if issued prior to award) for 81 VCOTs. (i.e. 3 Section and Platoon Urban, 3 Section and Platoon Woodland, and 3 Section and Platoon Desert).

5.3.13 The Contractor shall develop and install five Combat Patrol exercises for each terrain database that train crews to observe, maneuver, fire weapons, anticipate ambushes, and avoid common road side obstacles, for example but not limited to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on 81 VCOTs.

5.3.14 The Contractor shall provide exercises that incorporate; distribution and control of fires for section and platoon-level collective tasks IAW the Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS), and command and control maneuver requirements.

5.3.15 The Contractor shall provide exercise scenarios and terrain databases that account for engagement scoring standards such as but not limited to: target kill, target exposure time, offensive engagements, defensive engagements, vehicle exposure time, etc.

5.3.16

5.3.17 The Contractor shall provide the capability for up to three VCOT trailers to be linked in order to complete Combat Patrol exercises, and Section and Platoon gunnery scenarios within each VCOT.

5.3.18 The Contractor shall provide scoring data IAW TC 3-20.31 and TC 4-11.46 for all crew gunnery exercises, tasks, and scenarios developed for the VCOT and UGT-I. The Contractor shall provide as part of the systems scoring requirement; DA Form 8265 Common Crew Score Sheet, and DA Form 8265-1 Common Crew Roll-Up for all crew exercise evaluation and scoring. All scoring data shall be printable at the completion of each exercise.

5.3.19 The Contractor shall use the collective task scoring model to evaluate section and platoon, and combat patrol exercises IAW FM 3-20.21 (unless manual change prior to award). The Contractor shall use the below criteria as a guideline for combat patrol, section and platoon evaluation.

5.3.19.1 Trained (T). Evaluated as trained (T) under the Training and Evaluation Outline (T&EO). Destroyed all targets presented (T).

5.3.19.2 Needs Practice (P). Evaluated as needs practice (P) under the T&EO. Met collective task gunnery minimum performance requirements.

5.3.19.3 Untrained (U). Failed to meet the task standards or one or more critical or leader performance measures within the T&EO for the collective task. Failed to meet the gunnery minimum performance requirements.

5.3.19.4 The Contractor shall provide the following scoresheets as part of the system scoring requirements for collective level exercises; DA Form 7659-R for 2 to 3 vehicle Combat Patrol, and Section exercises for Gunnery Tables VII-IX, and DA Form 7658-R for 4 to 6 vehicle Combat Patrol, and Platoon exercises for Gunnery Tables X-XII to record gunnery and tactical scores along with task and table assessments. All scoring data shall be printable at the end of each exercise completion.

5.4 VCOT Printer Replacement:

5.4.1 The Contractor shall provide 596 new printers for all VCOTs and UGT-Is. The new printers shall have black and white capabilities only.

5.5 System Communication Requirements:

5.5.1 The Contractor shall provide an interactive communication system between crews and IOS within the VCOTs that will allow for proper fire command implementation and evaluation, and command and control requirements.

5.6 Risk Management Framework:

5.6.1 The Contractor shall ensure that the new computer configurations and software meet all Risk Management Framework requirements in order to maintain current Authority to Operate (ATO). Each VCOT shall meet all Cybersecurity controls associated with the minimum baseline control set of Confidentiality (Low), Integrity (Low) and Availability (Low) to include a Privacy Overlay for retained Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

5.6.2 The Contractor shall provide all required documentation and shall be required to enter all control measures into eMASS in order to maintain current ATO for all VCOTs and UGT-Is.

5.6.3 The Contractor shall be permitted to provide upgrades to the field prior to RMF completion provided the Contractor acknowledges and assumes all financial responsibilities of returning to each location to ensure each system meet RMF requirements prior to the end of the POP.

5.6.4 The Contractor shall track and provide detailed monthly reports to the Government for all RMF progress.

5.7 Government Acceptance Procedures (GAP):

5.7.1 The Contractor shall provide a GAP for the initial acceptance of the systems. The Government will travel to the Contractor facility to conduct the GAP prior to the delivery and upgrade of any systems in the field. The Government will provide gunnery Subject matter Experts (SME) upon request for all required support for exercise development, testing, and deliveries. The GAP shall not exceed a single 2 week period (80 hours) in order for acceptance to be completed by the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the Government a copy of GAP acceptance documents NLT 15 days prior to GAP dates for approval.

5.8 Delivery, Installation, and Acceptance Procedures (DIAP):

5.8.1 The Contractor shall conduct a DIAP test of all system hardware and software at each delivery and or upgrade location to ensure systems are in a full and operational status, and has met all contract requirements prior to acceptance. If the system is deemed unaccepted by the Government representative, the Contractor shall have one additional day to bring the system to a full and operational status. If that system is deemed unaccepted a second time by the Government representative, the system will not be accepted at that time. In the event that a second fail takes place, the Contractor shall be required to attempt a Government acceptance at a later date.

5.8.2 The Contractor shall not include unaccepted systems on documentation for invoicing submitted to the Government until the system has been accepted.

5.8.3 The Contractor shall limit travel to each VCOT location for all delivery and upgrade regardless of number of systems requiring upgrades for this contract effort. UGT-I upgrades shall be coordinated to take place at and during VCOT upgrade locations. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate with state points of contacts prior to each delivery/upgrade. Systems are considered accepted once all documentation per paragraph 5.9.1 has been signed.

5.8.4 The Contractor shall provide to the Government all technical and training documentation, installation, processing, acceptance, and at a minimum, a three day user training course in order to bring service members to current system training capabilities. The Contractor shall provide examples of the user course curriculum to the Government for review, and acceptance prior to the first delivery. The Contractor will provide the user training commencing the day after installation of upgrades.

5.8.5 The Contractor shall provide a 12 month warranty for all new components installed during this contract effort.

5.9 Acceptance Documentation/System Documentation Requirements:

5.9.1 The Contractor shall provide the COR and onsite Government representative the following documents once each system has been accepted; DD Form 1149 Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document (if required), and DD Form 250 Material Inspection and Receiving Report, DIAP, and any student sign in rosters for each upgrade and delivery.

5.9.2 The Contractor shall create and provide to the Government prior to the first delivery a system Technical Drawing of the VCOT and UGT-I.

5.9.3 The Contractor shall create and provide to the Government prior to the first delivery a system maintenance manual for the VCOT and UGT-I. The maintenance manual shall contain all beginner level maintenance requirements through advanced level (vendor level) maintenance requirements.

6.0 Applicable Publications: Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

*The above list is not all inclusive. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, directives, executable orders and memoranda, as they apply to Information Technology and the maintenance of Cybersecurity.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine Contractor performance and will compare Contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule