LMTF ARES SOW_Industry_Draft.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR ADVANCED RADIATION ENVIRONMENT SIMULATOR (ARES), LITTLE MOUNTAIN TEST FACILITY (LTMF)

AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPON CENTER (AFNWC)/NIM

6054 Dogwood Ave, Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) 04/08/2025 Controlled by: US Air Force Controlled by: AFNWC/NIM CUI Category: CTI/OPSEC Distribution Statement: D POC: AFNWC.NIX.Security@us.af.mil

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only, CTI, OPSEC, 02 December 2024. Other requests for this document must be referred to AFNWC/NIM 6054 Dogwood Ave, HAFB, UT, 84056.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BACKGROUND

In approximately 1984, the USAF recognized a test capability shortfall to support nuclear hardness testing for early iterations of Minute Man III (MM III) guidance sets. To remedy this shortfall, the USAF LMTF Program Management Office (PMO) acquired Physics International’s PI-958 gamma simulator or Large Flash X-Ray (LFXR). At the time, the LFXR utilized the latest technology to provide high-energy photons to simulate a gamma prompt pulse environment. Through time and weapon system modifications, the LFXR became the primary simulator for Air Force gamma prompt pulse environment testing. From 1988 through 1990, the LFXR supported the Small Missile Program. During 1988 through 1992, it also supported the Peacekeeper Missile Program. In 1995, the LFXR was dedicated to support the MM III NS50 Guidance Replacement Program (GRP). It began at the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, continuing through qualification and into hardness assurance. The USAF is now at a similar cross-road where a test capability shortfall in support of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) exists.

· For the past 25 + years the LFXR has been dedicated to the MM III hardness testing and surveillance phases of MM III sustainment. This capability will continue until MM III is retired.

· The predicted demand for radiation testing presented by the Sentinel program and the continued sustainment required by MM III will increase testing workload at LMTF, resulting in testing schedule conflicts between the two programs and overburden the LFXR.

· Sustainability of the LFXR is an added complexity as specialized components are becoming difficult to find in industry. Resulting in diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.

· The ARES Special Test Equipment (STE) is the remedy to the new capability shortfall. The ARES output will closely match the Sentinel weapon system exposure environments, and will eliminate testing schedule conflicts on the LFXR; thus, reduce testing workload on the LXFR and establish a new hardness testing capability for future ICBM system and subsystem level testing.

· Compared to the LFXR, the energy produced by the ARES will be increased to meet the Weapons System Specifications (WSS) of the Sentinel missile program.

2 SCOPE

This Statement Of Work (SOW) defines Prime Vendor requirements to conduct engineering, design integration, manufacturing, installation, and qualification testing services, of the ARES STE on behalf of the AFNWC at Hill Air Force Base Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF), located in Ogden, Utah. The LMTF supports the AFNWC mission by providing a multiple testing environment where the impacts of nuclear effects on weapon systems can be studied, analyzed, and evaluated to support warfighter nuclear capabilities. The primary focus of the ARES SOW is to address prompt gamma radiation at box and full system level capability and capacity testing support, of new and fielded ICBM weapon systems and replacements. The contractor shall comply with this SOW and any future revisions.

3 BASIC SERVICES

3.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP)

3.1.1 It is anticipated that the LMTF PMO will develop and award a contract to incrementally phase ARES over a 7-year ordering period, based on a successful proposal from a qualified vendor. The USAF expects the contractor to conduct a Kick-Off meeting within 14 calendar days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

3.1.2 The ARES will be a total system acquisition. The USAF is procuring a verified and validated ARES Specialized Test Equipment from the contractor. The USAF anticipates the ARES to have a baseline Blumlein design built upon the ARES feasibility trade study and pre-conceptual design final report, to meet all defined requirements and deliver a fully turnkey pulse power solution. The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) attached to this SOW are to be priced separately.

3.2 REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 General

3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all commercial licensing for Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) software or hardware utilized according to data rights clauses in the contract, and section 7.8 of this SOW. The total cost of developing ARES, including design completion, manufacturing/build, integration, testing and handover shall have certified cost or pricing data IAW the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) as implemented IAW DFARS 215.403-4.

3.2.1.1.1 The Contractor shall design and build components using COTS equipment and open architecture to the greatest extent possible and provide all necessary documentation. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the performance and quality of the total requirements performed hereunder.

3.2.1.2 The contractor shall develop Vendor Item Control Drawings (VICDs) as required for COTS equipment, IAW ASME 14.24 using open architecture to the greatest extent possible and provide all necessary documentation: Baseline strategy, Drawings, Manuals, and Design Life Analysis IAW [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]; [CDRL A031, DI-SESS-80639E, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)]. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the performance and quality of the total requirements performed hereunder. The contractor may draft and/or design Altered Item Design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contractor shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.1.3 Contractor developed proprietary hardware, or software shall not be used without prior Government approval. If the design solution requires any contractor developed non-COTS or proprietary equipment/software, the Contractor shall provide detailed and clear, written engineering justification to receive approval of its use from the Government.

3.2.1.4 Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC). The contractor shall ensure CPC through COTS procured and identified on VICD for the DAS comply with MIL-STD-1568, Materials and processes for Corrosion Prevention and Control in Aerospace Weapon Systems and SAE AS12500, Corrosion Prevention and Deterioration Control in Electronic Components and Assemblies.

3.2.1.4.1 The contractor shall document the finish specifications on engineering data specifying substrates and protective finishes, called out on the VICD IAW [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]. The contractor may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contractor shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.1.5 The contractor shall develop the qualification and functional test plans and Systems Requirement Document (SRD) IAW MIL-STD-961, [CDRL A201, Program-Unique Specification Documents, DI-SDMP-81493A].

3.2.1.6 The Contractor shall update specific process specifications (e.g., work instructions, process procedures, contractor data manual, and other technical data used) as changes occur. All applicable illustrations, drawings, specifications, etc. shall be delivered as part of the final technical data package [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]; [CDRL A031, DI-SESS-80639E, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)]. The contract may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contract shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.1.7 The Contractor shall provide personnel, materials, services, temporary climate controlled storage containers, data, design, engineer, manufacture, test and validate the solution in the new radiation facility, to include high voltage ramp-up and characterization testing; providing the following documents: Baseline strategy, Drawings, Manuals and Design Life Analysis. [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]; [CDRL A031, DI-SESS-80639E, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)]. The contract may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contract shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.1.8 The Contractor shall document requirements, system functional specifications, and provide operational units as required.

3.2.1.8.1 The Contractor shall specify all long lead item components and subsystems requiring procurement as part of its risk mitigation management/baseline plan, and after award of the detailed design phase and resolution of all preliminary design action items. Examples of long lead items could include Marx capacitors, Marx switches, trigger generator, vacuum pumps, vacuum insulator material, auxiliary equipment skids, raw materials for weldments, and others which the contractor shall define during the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) [CDRL A001, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), DI-MGMT-81861C/T]; [CDRL A008-1, Work Management Plan (Design Review), DI-MGMT-81911/T)].

3.2.1.9 The contractor shall perform all engineering, design, manufacturing and qualification tests required for a pulse powered ARES for the successful delivery of a verified and validated Blumlein-type system designed to meet or exceed the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), and Key System Attributes (KSAs) listed in Table 1 and Table 2. The design shall consider utilization of a Data Acquisition System (DAS), with acquisition software, to provide control and monitoring of digitizers used to acquire, process, analyze, compare and archive fast/transient electrical signals from the ARES for data creation at the SECRET classification level. The DAS is expected to effectively communicate with the ARES Main Control Computer to obtain shot parameter data and provide DAS system status.

3.2.1.10 The contractor shall develop and manage an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to include a systems engineering approach/process plan for system development to include conducting Technical Reviews, Risk Assessments, and Earned Value Management (EVM). The ARES project shall begin prior to entering the EMD phase (i.e., pre-Milestone B), including validation of the design through a System Requirements Document (SRD) traceable to the ARES feasibility trade study and pre-conceptual design final report, with a defined Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). At the PDR and CDR design phases the contractor shall conduct formal Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability-Cost (RAM-C) rationale analysis for quantitative basis of reliability requirements (i.e., KPPs, KSAs) and improved cost estimates, to include material handling/rigging and transportation costs, continuing through qualification and into hardness assurance, similar as shown in Image 1. [CDRL A001, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), DI-MGMT-81861C/T]; [CDRL A008-1, Work Management Plan (Design Review), DI-MGMT-81911/T)].

3.2.1.11 The contractor shall consider and in writing describe how the ARES interfaces for electrical power (including any climate-controlled storage if necessary for assembly staging), anti-tamper, cybersecurity, air conditioning, heating, security, and safety systems to successfully meet the requirements during design, integration, installation, and operation of the ARES within the new LMTF radiation facility, including radiation shielding requirements as needed.

3.2.1.11.1 The contractor shall define the standard maintenance activities and/or training plans for Marx system maintenance, to include Availability, Reliability, and Maintainability Analysis and develop maintenance schedule(s). [CDRL A223, Contractor’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), DI-MGMT-81580/T], and deliver no later than 12 months after task order PoP completion.

3.2.1.12 The contractor shall maintain the appropriate staff and critical skills personnel to manage the project, engineer, design, manufacture, test and install the ARES at LMTFs new radiation facility. The contractor is expected to work closely with the Sentinel program Infrastructure and Deployment team and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Architect & Engineering firm to complete the LMTF radiation facility design. Ensuring all ARES machine interfaces are addressed in a self-consistent iterative method to ensure the installation, operation, and maintenance of the ARES simulator is stable and consistent. The LMTF radiation facility is expected to be completed in late 2032. It is anticipated two years will be required for ARES assembly/integration testing and resistive load testing after the facility is complete for Full Operational Capability declaration.

3.2.1.13 The contractor shall deliver all test plans (including limited subsystem testing at vendor site), SRD, engineering design data and associated parts lists IAW ASME Y14.100 to include operations, repair and maintenance instructions, packaging and shipping data, and factory Acceptance Test Requirements IAW [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]; [CDRL A031, DI-SESS-80639E, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)] for the government to reproduce all parts in ARES, if necessary. The contract may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contract shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.1.14 The contractor shall deliver all software code, design details, models algorithms, etc. IAW [CDRL A173, Software Sustainability Package, DI-IPSC-82134] for government to reproduce, if necessary. [CDRL A118, Software Quality Assurance Report, DI-QCIC-81795].

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3.2.2 Configuration Management

3.2.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining the ARES configuration baseline IAW AFI 63-101/20-101 and provide the configuration management (CM) necessary to maintain surveillance and control of the configuration baseline. The Contractor shall adhere to AF CM processes to control the manufacture and installation of all system assets IAW the MM III 62-CMP Rev A.

3.2.2.2 The Contractor’s plan cannot delete or omit any MM III 62-CMP Rev A requirements; but may supplement requirements or controls to augment this AF CM process.

3.2.2.3 The Contractor shall provide support for document preparation, release, and change management, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, software media deliveries, data submittals.

2. The Contractor shall evaluate the full, production-configured system determine if it correctly and completely implements all build requirements and shall confirm traceability from the System Requirements Document to the final production system. [CDRL A031, DI-SESS-80639E, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)]. The contractor may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contract shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.3 Technical Data Package (TDP)

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall develop, produce, maintain, and deliver a TDP adhering to MIL-STD-31000B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the review of the LMTF document package developed and document incorporated functionality. [CDRL A027, DI-SESS-81000F/T, Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists]. The contract may draft and/or design drawings on vendor owned format using vendor cage code and document numbers. The contract shall transfer design authority to the USAF using cage code 98747. Experimental (X) drawings are not permissible for CDRL delivery.

3.2.4 Technical Support

3.2.4.1 The contractor shall coordinate and develop technical and non-technical meeting agendas, conduct design reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meeting with stakeholders, developing monthly CDRLs, provide regular IMS updates, risk/issue/opportunity management, briefing materials and quick looks as required [CDRL A002, DI-ADMN-81249C, Meeting Agenda; CDRL A003, DI-MGMT-81605, Briefing Material] or as directed by the program manager or contracting officer.

3.2.4.2 The contractor shall coordinate an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) to jointly assess the contractor’s plan for completing the scope of work. The initial IBR shall be conducted through the first major milestone identified in the IMS, and incrementally thereafter to facilitate communication and ensure a common understanding of the scope of work to be completed in advance of work starting IAW FAR 34.202 (IBRs); [CDRL A001, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), DI-MGMT-81861C/T]; CDRL A002, DI-ADMN-81249C, Meeting Agenda; CDRL A003, DI-MGMT-81605, Briefing Material]; [CDRL A008-1, Work Management Plan (Design Review), DI-MGMT-81911/T)].

4 KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS & KEY SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES

Tables 1 & 2 identify the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs) performance standards (metrics) the LMTF PMO will use for evaluating contractor performance on critical engineering criteria. The KPP and KSA notes are also listed to reflect knowledge captured during the ARES design study to assist in successful design, manufacture and test of the ARES.

The KPP and KSA metrics are for Sentinel requirements conformance. The Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or PMO will audit the contractor’s progress to ensure they are in place and will use contractor data to assess performance, IAW the contracts IMS milestones, earned value management system (EVMS) and cost data reporting through delivery. The contractor shall have processes to track, evaluate and report performance objective and thresholds. If the processes do not meet minimum evaluation requirements, corrective measures will be implemented.

TABLE 1 – KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS (KPPs)

line at >5 cm from face plate ≥7 cm radius from center of beam line at >5cm from face plate

Radiation Nominal Pulse Width

(FWHM) (3)

Dose Rate Pulse Rise/Fall Time (10 to 90% of Max DR)

ARES KPP Notes

1) The exposure area is defined as the area over which peak dose rate is at least 80% peak dose rate of the maximum area. A change from rectangular geometry to circular due to match beam geometry. The overall area will remain similar as the initial proposal. Additionally, specifying that the location is greater than 5 cm from face plate to meet dose rate, uniformity, and exposure area requirements enables greater flexibility in machine design while still meeting test needs of delivering these performance parameters to a test article.

2) The original upper limit was set to avoid activation in the test cell, however, a deeper analysis concluded that activation is not an issue at 10 MeV. This also allows design changes to meet Dose Rate and Exposure Area KPPs.

3) Renamed to “Radiation Nominal Pulse Width” to avoid misinterpretation, as each machine has an electrical pulse width which differs from the radiation pulse width.

4) Based on the design study results, the previous requirements were found to be technically unachievable in combination with repetition rate, throughput, jitter, mean time to repair (MTTR), manpower and budgetary allocations. With the location greater than 5 cm from face plate to meet dose rate, uniformity, and exposure area requirements, enables greater flexibility in machine design while still meeting test needs of delivering these performance parameters to the test article.

5) Has been adjusted to the radiation pulse width requirement, to allow for a greater design flexibility and maximize the output.

6) Based on the design study results, which showed that 2 shots per hour is highly likely to be achieved and as high as 4 shots per hours may be possible. Additionally, data from prior machines show that it takes ~30 minutes for a machine to recover or make repairs due to front end destruction.

TABLE 2 – KEY SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES (KSAs)

Pulse to Pulse Variance/Repeatability (2)

ARES KSA Notes

1) Threshold values were revised due to Repetition Rate KPP update. The range of values account for minor in-between shot maintenance activities that are less than max shots/hr. over an 8-hour day.

2) Design study results stated that previous values could not be achieved.

3) Results of study shows that original KSA could not be met. A larger machine than the LFXR will require more personnel to operate.

4) Both parameters are defined based on LFXR MTBF current capabilities and current pulse power but are relaxed due to higher output KPPs. The original KSA was under-specification and now changed to expected results.

5) Mean Time To Repair refers to the average time it takes to repair the system following a failure. It is calculated by the total time (Hrs.) it takes to repair the system divided by the total number of repairs in a year.

6) The Operational Availability KSA refers to total system time less planned and unplanned maintenance and repair. Experiment setup and extraction time is operational time. It is assuming 40-hour operational weeks.

5 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (CDRL)

Shipments of Government Property A112

6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)

6.1 SPECIAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (ST/SE)

6.1.1 The contractor shall provide any ST/SE necessary to accomplish and ensure serviceability of the ARES end-item(s) will be included in the equipment listing, to include hand tools and personnel protective equipment (PPE), as required [CDRL A108, Government Property (GP) Inventory Report, DI-MGMT-80441D].

6.1.2 GFP, GFE, ST/SE may be utilized as necessary as defined and listed in Appendix B.

6.1.3 The contractor shall notify the COR upon loss or destruction of, or damage to, GFP/GFE provided under this contract, apart from low dollar value (≤$5,000) property for which loss, damage, or destruction is reported at contract termination, completion, or when needed for continued contract performance. Notification shall be sent within three (3) calendar days to the LMTF PM and [CDRL A071, Accident/Incident Report (Mishap Report), DI-SAFT-81563] shall be submitted NLT 20 calendar days after mishap, unless extended by the CO. The contractor shall report accidents involving any personnel IMMEDIATELY to the onsite Fire Department.

6.1.4 The contractor shall take all reasonable action to protect the GP from further damage, separate the damaged and undamaged GP, put all the affected GP in the best possible order, and furnish to the CO a statement of [CDRL A071, DI-SAFT-81563, Accident/Incident Report (Mishap Report)]:

6.1.4.1 Description of GP lost, destroyed, or damaged.

6.1.4.2 Time and location of the loss, destruction, or damage.

6.1.4.3 All known interests in co-mingled property of which the GP is a part.

6.1.4.4 The insurance, if any, covering any part of the interest in such co-mingled property.

7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 ARES SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

7.1.1 The efforts defined in this SOW may require the contractor and/or any employed subcontract to access classified data, as required, IAW DoDM 5220.22V2_AFMAN 16-1406V2_AFMCSUP, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities; Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM); DoDMAN 5200.02_DAFMAN16-1405, Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program. The contractor shall ensure all contractor personnel performing work under this SOW:

7.1.1.1 Hold applicable security clearances (to include SECRET and TOP SECRET). If required, a DD Form 254 will be issued.

7.1.1.2 Receive training and briefings as required IAW DD Form 254.

7.1.1.3 Prepare and submit proper paperwork for accessing LMTF and/or area badges.

7.1.1.3.1 The LMTF PM will assist contractor personnel to obtain and process the necessary DoD forms for Restricted Area Badges (RABs) for access to Government facilities and Protection Level 3 (PL 3) property, if required.

7.1.1.3.2 The contractor shall have limited access to Government facilities and must coordinate access and usage dates and times with the LMTF PM at least 15-working days prior to the access date. The contractor shall protect GP equipment from damage. The contractor shall report promptly to the LMTF PM all available facts relating to each instance of damage to GP. The contractor shall not be in any Government facility without a PL3 approved escort. Control of the LMTF facilities shall remain with the Government.

7.1.1.4 Defense Biometrics Identification Systems (DBIDS)

For personnel who require unescorted base access only. A DBIDS badge eliminates the requirement to obtain a paper badge. DBIDS does not have a chip which is required for access to Government systems. Prerequisite for a RAB.

7.1.1.5 Restricted Area Badges (RAB) is unique to LMTF for personnel who require unescorted access to LMTF property and Protection Level (PL) 3 area. A RAB badge also grants escorted privileges for the LMTF property and PL3 areas.

7.1.1.5.1 If a RAB is deemed necessary in support of this SOW, all RABs will be displayed above the waist and below the shoulders, preferably using a lanyard.

7.1.1.6 Entry Authorization List (EAL) is unique to LMTF. For personnel who require unescorted access to LMTF property and PL3 areas and are not permanent residents but visit regularly or for an extended period of time. Personnel who may require unescorted access are subcontract personnel required for assembly and installation of the ARES in the Radiation Facility. EAL requirements are:

7.1.1.6.1 The contractor must have favorable or higher adjudication based on a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or higher investigation IAW DoDMAN5200.02_DAFMAN16-1405, Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program.

7.1.1.6.2 Favorable Background Investigation. CSAs, in coordination with the security manager, will verify proper security clearance and background investigation checks NACI, Single Scope Background Investigation are submitted prior to granting a network user access to the AF networks.

7.1.1.7 Due to the inherent design, installation, and test execution nature of ARES and the mission it supports, the contractor shall adhere to security requirements IAW DoDI 5200.48_DFAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information, DoDM 5200.01V1_AFMAN 16-1404V1, Information Security Program: Overview, Classification & Declassification, DoDM 5200.01V2_AFMAN 16-1404V2, Information Security Program: Marking of Classified Information, DoDM 5200.01V3_AFMAN 16-1404V3, Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information, DoDM 5220.22V2_AFMAN 16-1406V2 AFMC Supplement, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities, AFI10-701, OPSEC, DoDIO-2000.16v1_DAFI 31-145-O_AFMCSUP, Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation, , Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM), DoDMAN5200.02_DAFMAN16-1405, Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program, DD Form 254 DoD Contractor Security Classification Specification, LMTF Entry Control SOP, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Orders EA-05-090, and applicable host Government activity Operation Instruction (OI)(s)/procedures.

7.1.2 ARES Communications Security (COMSEC)

7.1.2.1 Regarding communications of the ARES project, the contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) IAW DoDI 5200.48_DFAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information and Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM). Applicable equipment shall be safeguarded, maintained, and operated IAW DoDI 5200.48_DFAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information and Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM).

7.1.2.2 As required, the contractor shall implement AF Cybersecurity policies and procedures identified in AFMAN 17-1301, Cybersecurity Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and applicable specialized cybersecurity publications (e.g., COMSEC, COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, etc.). The contractor shall assist the government to implement, document, and maintain required Cybersecurity (e.g., COMSEC, COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, etc.) countermeasures and compliance measures.

7.1.3 ARES Operations Security (OPSEC)

7.1.3.1 The contractor shall develop and implement a subcontractor OPSEC Plan to reduce program vulnerability from adversary collection and exploitation of critical information IAW DoDD 5205.02. If needed, a Critical Information List (CIL) will be provided by the Government IAW AFI 10-701, OPSEC. The contractor shall familiarize and conduct initial and refresher training to all contractor personnel to identify and protect Classified and CUI IAW AFI 10-701 and DoDI 5200.48_DFAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information [CDRL A141, DI-MGMT- 80934C, Operations Security OPSEC Plan].

7.1.4 ARES Anti-terrorism

7.1.4.1 The ARES project will require contractor personnel to access LMTF. Therefore, the contractor shall adhere to anti-terrorism (AT) requirements.

7.1.4.2 The contractor shall ensure all contractor personnel accessing LMTF in support of the ARES project complete AT training, as developed by the contractor IAW DoDIO-2000.16v1_DAFI 31-145-O_AFMCSUP, Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation.

7.1.4.3 The contractor shall comply with MM III Security Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) exercises and provide reports when requested.

7.1.5 ARES Physical Security

7.1.5.1 LMTF property and the location of the radiation facility is a Protection Level (PL) 3 area. For personnel who require unescorted access to LMTF (PL) 3 area, it may be probable contractor personnel will be required to access privileges IAW the Entry Authorization List (EAL), which is unique to LMTF, for the two-year assemble/integrate and resistive load testing. Personnel requirements for EAL:

7.1.5.1.1 The contractor must have favorable or higher adjudication based on a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or higher investigation IAW DoDMAN5200.02_DAFMAN16-1405, Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program.

7.1.5.1.2 Favorable Background Investigation. CSAs, in coordination with the security manager, will verify proper security clearance and background investigation checks NACI, Single Scope Background Investigation are submitted prior to granting a network user access to the AF networks. The CAC approval process may take up to four (4) weeks to complete, and contractors are urged to consider these instructions before award (i.e., when preparing a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP)) and prior to changing contractor personnel after award.

7.1.5.2 The contractor shall safeguard all GP provided for contractor use. The contractor shall secure all GP at the close of each work period.

7.1.5.3 If required to access information contained in Appendix B, the contractor shall coordinate with the LMTF PMO.

7.1.5.4 The contractor shall coordinate with the LMTF PMO to validate all visitors who have an approved visit request for LMTF ARES site visits. The visitor roster shall be reviewed and verified daily. If visitors are not verified the day of the test, the non-verified visitor shall be turned away until they are approved by MM III security.

7.1.5.5 The contractor shall coordinate with the LMTF PMO for escorting test customers, tours (DV and/or educational), and/or site visits that include, but are not limited to, 75th CE, or other related work visits to LMTF to support the ARES project, as required.

7.1.6 ARES Cybersecurity Computer Security (COMPUSEC)

7.1.6.1 The contractor shall provide a dedicated cybersecurity IT manager to support the ARES design, manufacturing, installation and network connectivity, as required.

7.1.6.2 The contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) IAW Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM). Applicable equipment shall be safeguarded, maintained, and operated in accordance with Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM). The contractor shall implement AF Cybersecurity policies and procedures identified in AFMAN 17-1301, Cybersecurity Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and applicable specialized cybersecurity publications (e.g., COMSEC, COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, etc.). The contractor shall assist the government to implement, document, and maintain required Cybersecurity (e.g., COMSEC, COMPUSEC, TEMPEST, etc.) countermeasures and compliance measures.

7.1.6.3 The contractor shall coordinate with the LMTF PMO to perform all applicable ARES system security tasks required to obtain and maintain initial or interim accreditations, including an Authority to Operate (ATO), ATO with Conditions, Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authorization to Connect (ATC), certificate of net worthiness, emergency action message (EAM) certification, Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC) certification, and security test and evaluation.

7.1.6.4 The contractor shall ensure all ARES information systems maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, authentication, nonrepudiation, and availability that reflect a balance among the importance and sensitivity of the information and information assets; documented and resolves threats and vulnerabilities; the trustworthiness of users and interconnecting systems; the impact of impairment or destruction to the DOD information system; and cost effectiveness IAW Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8500.01, Cybersecurity [CDRL A117, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Report, DI-MGMT-82191].

7.1.6.5 The contractor shall perform all applicable cybersecurity tasks required for ARES to support network initial and interim accreditations, including ATO, Interim ATO, IATT, ATC, certificate of net worthiness, EAM certification, JITC certification, and STE for LMTF information systems as required by the AFNWC/NIM [CDRL A115 Cybersecurity Implementation Plan DI-MGMT-82002B]; [CDRL A117, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Report, DI-MGMT-82191].

7.1.6.6 The ARES will connect to DoD information technology systems during testing and to transmit test data. Therefore, the contractor shall conduct system accreditation activities with the Defense Security Service (DSS) IAW the Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM). [CDRL A105, DI-ADMN-80239, Information Systems Accreditation Documentation] as applicable for the ARES STE operating system design.

7.1.6.7 The contractor shall coordinate with Government-owned system security accreditation, documentation development, and ARES network/cybersecurity testing IAW DODI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT) and DODI 8500.01, [CDRL A114 DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Package Deliverables DI-MGMT-82001A], as required for ARES connectivity to Government networks.

7.1.6.8 The contractor shall assess changes to the accredited system, changed risks, or security-related impacts for ARES to connect to Government networks.

7.1.6.9 The contractor shall develop, maintain, and make available updated artifacts to support DODI 8510.01, RMF for DoD IT. [CDRL A105, DI- ADMN-80239, Information Systems Accreditation Documentation]; [CDRL A114 DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Package Deliverables DI-MGMT-82001A], to support the ARES functionality.

7.1.6.10 The contractor shall, with Information Assurance (IA) certified personnel, support System Security Working Groups (SSWG), Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Deficiency Review Boards (DRB), Risk Management Boards (RMB), and other meetings as required by the AFNWC/NIM, as it pertains to ARES connectivity.

7.1.6.11 The contractor shall evaluate change proposals, e.g., ECPs, task change proposals (TCP), configuration change proposals (CCP), waivers, and deviations. Evaluations shall address cost, schedule, performance, and Cybersecurity impacts/risks, and meet change board documentation requirements, as required [CDRL A105, DI-ADMN-80239, Information Systems Accreditation Documentation], and [A037, Request for Variance (RVF), DI-SESS-80640E] for ARES connectivity to Government networks.

7.1.6.12 The contractor shall conduct and document security testing for ARES using DISA approved tools, guides, etc., IAW DODI 8500.01, Cybersecurity. Contractor personnel performing Cyber functions as defined in Department of Defense (DOD) 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, Table AP3.T1, shall satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DOD Cyber training and certification requirements IAW DODD 8570.01-M.

7.1.6.13 Contractor personnel performing privileged functions for ARES shall be certified, at a minimum, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (DOD 8570.01-M Table Ap3.T1). New contractor personnel performing privileged access IA functions for ARES will be required to already be compliant with DODD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance (IA) Training, Certification, and Workforce Management and DOD 8570.01-M for IAT Level II (not acquired at Government expense); [CDRL A114, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Package Deliverables, DI-MGMT-82001A].

7.1.6.14 The contractor shall identify, design for, and implement detailed IA requirements, anti-tamper measures, red-black separation, and supply chain management as addressed by DODI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, IAW [CDRL A115, Cybersecurity Implementation Plan, DI-MGMT-82002B]; [CDRL A116, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan, DI-MGMT-82256], for ARES supply chain component design, procurement, and installation.

7.1.6.15 Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN)

7.1.6.15.1 All ARES software on Government configuration managed Depot Support Equipment (DSE) shall have an assigned CPIN. The contractor shall request CPINs IAW T.O. 00-5-16, Computer Program Identification (CPI) Management. Requests shall be made for all computer software configuration items (CSCI), except system shells and software media items, requiring new CPINs, CPIN versions, or CPIN revisions [CDRL A054, Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN) Catalog Information, DI-MISC-81454D].

7.1.6.16 Encryption

7.1.6.16.1 The contractor shall ensure encryption is used on all restricted digital data transmissions containing CUI and Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) IAW AFI 10-701 OPSEC and AFI17-130 Force Cybersecurity Program Management [CDRL A115 Cybersecurity Implementation Plan, DI-MGMT-82002B], as required for ARES to transmit data.

7.1.6.17 The Use of Removable Media Devices

7.1.6.17.1 The contractor shall ensure all contractor personnel do not use removable media devices on Government computers or Air Force networks, during design, manufacturing and installation of ARES. Removal media includes, but is not limited to memory sticks, thumb drives, camera flash memory cards, personal flash media devices (e.g., interactive portable open database (iPOD), Moving Picture Experts Group Layer-3 (mp3 players)). Government computers using Windows operating systems and Air Force networks include but not limited to all non-secure internet protocol router (NIPR), secure internet protocol router (SIPR), Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS). All other removable storage media not listed above, shall meet the requirements of applicable directives and shall be approved by the Government before contractor use. Including, but not limited to portable hard drives, portable electronic devices, rewritable compact disc-rewritable (CD-RW), rewritable digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disks. Cell phones are restricted per the LMTF “Use of Personal Electronics Devices at Little Mountain Test Facility” memo.

7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

7.2.1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations

7.2.1.1 The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Interstate, Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws/regulations change during the term of this task order, the contractor is required to comply as such laws come into effect. If there is an increase or decrease in cost because of the change, the contractor shall inform the CO pursuant to notice requirements and negotiate a modification to the contract.

7.3 ARES TRAINING AND TRAINING MATERIALS

7.3.1 The contractor shall establish and maintain contractor personnel program to ensure contractor personnel are trained in safety, security, quality, operation and maintenance of the ARES STE, systems engineering, Nuclear Weapon-Related Materiel (NWRM), Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE), test conduct, and environmental management.

7.3.2 All training materials produced to include any equipment certification training plans, radioactive material handling plans, RAM safety plans, etc. by the contractor necessary for successful operations, calibration and maintenance of ARES shall be delivered to the government as required [CDRL A223, Contractor’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), DI-MGMT-81580/T], no later than 12 months after task order PoP completion.

7.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

7.4.1 The COR will perform assessments of the contractor’s performance.

7.4.2 The COR(s) or alternate(s) will inform the contractor manager when discrepancies occur and will request corrective action. The COR(s) or alternate(s) will make a notation of the discrepancy on their surveillance checklist with the date and time the discrepancy was noted and will request the contractor manager (or authorized representative) to initial the entry on the checklist.

7.4.3 Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the CO and not the COR(s).

7.4.4 The services to be performed by the contractor during the period of this task order shall be subject, always, to review by the CO or authorized representative(s).

7.5 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

7.5.1 The contractor shall ensure the receipt, transportation, storage, and handling of the ARES STE and materials related to success of the ARES project, including NWRM and NCE as applicable to the LMFT [CDRL A112 Report of Receipts, Inventory, Adjustments, and Shipments of Government Property DI-MGMT-80442]. Shipments packaged shall be IAW ASTM D3951 and/or MIL-STD-129 for Electrostatic discharge (ESD) susceptible devices (if required), to include Item Unique Identification IAW DFARS 252.211-7003. Palletization shall be IAW MIL-STD-147 and/or ANSI/MHIA MH1, if required.

7.5.2 Transportation of Government equipment, such as defined in Appendix B, for success of the ARES project may be accomplished by the contractor, commercial carrier or by Government vehicles as arranged by the Contractor, in coordination with the LMTF PMO [CDRL A112 Report of Receipts, Inventory, Adjustments, and Shipments of Government Property DI-MGMT-80442].

7.5.3 Handling of equipment delivered to or shipped from LMTF for success of the ARES project shall be accomplished by the contractor. The contractor shall comply with all applicable aspects of AFI 20-110 [CDRL A112 Report of Receipts, Inventory, Adjustments, and Shipments of Government Property DI-MGMT-80442].

7.6 ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

The contractor may enter into Associate Contractor Agreements (ACA) for any portion of the contract requiring joint participation in the accomplishment of the ARES project. The agreements shall include the basis for sharing information, data, technical knowledge, expertise, and/or resources essential to the design, manufacturing, testing and sustainment of ARES, which shall ensure the greatest degree of cooperation for the development of the ARES to meet the terms of the contract. [CDRL A008, DI-MGMT-81911, Work Management Plan (Associate Contractor Agreements)]; [CDRL A126 Small Business Subcontractor Report DI-MGMT-81642].

7.7 ARES PROGRAM PROTECTION PLAN

7.7.1 The contractor shall support the Government’s program protection planning, implementation, and sustainment. Included is program protection for the resources and facilities associated with the design, development, production, integration, assembly, certification artifact developments, test operation, sustainment, and retirement of ARES. Establish the appropriate administrative technical and physical safeguards to protect all Government data, to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Provide for personnel security, information systems security, and physical security as mandated in the Title 32 PART 117—National Industrial Security Program operating Manual (NISPOM) and defined in the applicable DOD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, if applicable.

7.7.2 The contractor shall support internal setup and Government approval of classified computer processing, classified document control administration, personnel security clearance administration, processing incoming/outgoing classified and unclassified visits, and transmission security, including subcontractor facilities for success of the ARES project.

7.7.3 The contractor shall consider and provide for capital improvements related to security (safes, alarms, entry controls, etc.), security education training, temporary duty to support the ARES program protection, cost of transporting classified components, security equipment, computer hardware/software, as well as all security-related…